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Reviews of Isola Bella

98039 Taormina, Italy

#156 of 597 Holiday rentals in Taormina

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 123 apartment reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    We had a lovely stay at this apartment, great location to reach Isola Bella and Taormina
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could have been bigger

    Fantastic location, views are stunning! Watching the Sunrise/Sunset are a must! Apartment is spacious and clean and the staff are so helpful, would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Would recommend staying here only to those planning on renting a car
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is not ideal if you don’t plan on renting a car. Taxis are expensive and walking to the city center is an uphill incline with several flights of stairs and can take about 25 minutes. Walking to Isola Bella beach is about a 30 minute walk. TVs only had a few cable channels.

    The property is beautiful which includes a parking lot, a large swimming pool and an amazing view of Isola Bella. The staff is exceptional, providing guests with bath and pool towels daily and suggestions for restaurants, beaches, etc to visit. The apartment is spacious and clean, and our balcony was gorgeous. There are bus stops near by to get to the city, airport, and other locations and they come by pretty often.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic stay at Isola Bella. Great views and pool. Incredible service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We loved our stay at Isola Bella. The best aspect was by far the service. Alessandra at the front desk was so helpful. We were given recommendations for restaurants, beach clubs, taxis etc upon check in which was very helpful. But we also had a few extra things we needed help with. Unexpectedly, we needed to find a tailor. Alessandra found one for us quickly. She managed to get us beach beds when a club was sold out. We also had an issue with the safe (where our passports were) the night before we were leaving. Reception was closed and wouldn't be open again until after we had left Taormina. She can back to our apartment at 10pm and helped us get our passports. We would not have been able to travel without her! We loved the complex the apartment was in and the views are incredible. We look forward to returning.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Stunning views fantastic location - we’re going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I would change for £400 a night I think a daily maid service is needed. Also confusion around the rubbish 3 types of rubbish for you to sort out but only 1 bin?

    The apartment was large & fully kitted out kitchen . The balcony was amazing huge with unreal view of isola bella. The pool area was immaculate & very chill never busy even though there were only about 8 beds. Staff friendly & helpful. 5 mins drive to Taormina which is beyond words for beauty - you could walk or get bus as well.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Good stay enjoyed experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Second bedroom was small Should have had a second bathroom Might be difficult for people to walk up if not in decent condition physically

    Location Conceirge Friendly staff Very helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    For the perfect holiday in Taormina
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very friendly staff Nice location Clean and very good flat with an amazing view

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    10
    Amazing! Great property with stunning views in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sent a video of exactly how to the keys and were very responsive on WhatsApp.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2025

    10
    Excellent and would definitely recommend and would go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a 25 minute walk into town and that was a little rough. We only did it once. We took a taxi every other time.

    It was clean and the view was beautiful. Rudy was so helpful and gave us great suggestions for dinner.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and comfortable location ideal for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing bad at all but a few small suggestions are to ensure the bathroom drains are regularly unblocked as the shower could get blocked but that was minor.

    The pool area and gardens were beautiful. The car park excellent especially for an area where parking is impossible. The rooms were great and the maid service every 2 days to give the apartment a refresh was beyond my expectations

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    10
    Beautiful inside and out!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable and accommodating. Very clean! Great View of the sea from the terrace! Had everything you would need! Highly recommend for staying in Taormina or Ìsola Bella

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    We had a great stay at Isola bella Appartment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom is a little outdated, some things were a little loose here and there.

    The host was responsive and gave us a lot of tips. Good location, but you need a car. Beautiful apartment complex & great view of Isola Bella. Airco was also nice to have & kitchen was fully equipped. Would stay again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely apartment in quiet location but away from facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The walk from the apartment into the main part of Taormina was quite hard work - either walk on the road which had no pavements or a climb up just under 200 steps in the heat. Best to catch the shuttle bus

    Great apartment and Paolo on reception was very helpful and sent us a number of local recommendations which were very helpful. Pool area was lovely and quiet and well equipped with loungers. Super views and great balcony.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    10
    A fabulous tranquil property with amazing views close enough to the old town and the sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location and the lovely, airy apartment with magnificent views - the balcony overlooked Isola Bella and Mount Etna greeted us when we opened the front door. The apartments are new and beautifully maintained - light and airy and it is a nice touch to be given a little food (we didn't use the pasta and sauce but appreciated the gesture). The pool area is tranquil and the grounds verdant. I'm not going to put this under "didn't like" because we didn't find this an issue but it's quite a walk if you wanted to go up to the old town - we didn't as we had already enjoyed 3 days up in the hustle and bustle. We drove down to eat nearer the sea - again quite a walk - there is a very convenient bus that stops outside the property.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    10
    Beautiful views of Isola Bella
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! Would stay again.

    Amazing views over Isola Bella. The beach is close by. Paulo is very helpful and gave us great recommendations.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    8.0
    A lovely apartment with great views but plan how you will get around during your stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights

    In the living room, the lighting is quite harsh and the sofa uncomfortable which means the living room area is not a very comfortable room to use, although, if the weather is good, the balcony makes an excellent area to relax in. The negative aspect of the hillside location of the apartment is that it is not within an easy walk of either the nearest beach or of Taormina centre. As we did not hire a car, this meant that even going to the nearest resort areas required taxi rides (which are quite expensive). Overall, we enjoyed our stay but would have preferred to have had a better understanding of the location beforehand.

    The apartment is modern and spacious with fantastic views over Isola Bella and across the sea towards mainland Italy. It also has a balcony with lounging chairs and also dining table and chairs. There is a pool with nice views towards the sea and sunbeds/chairs. Inside, the furnishing is modern and attractive. The location of the property has both positives and negatives - on the positive side, being halfway up the hill between Isola Bella and Taormina, it offers great views.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful location and spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet dirty, blanket stained.

    Privacy, quite, easy parking and very spacious

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Lovely time had at this property, the views were amazing and the rooms were excellent. We had the best time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing property, amazing views! Had everything we needed and more

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location isn’t really walking distance to the beach or the city center. The taxi is 40 Euros round trip for a 10min ride. We did walk to the city center and beach during the day. It’s about 25 min walk to both but you need to be in good shape. It’s very steep with a lot of steps and the roads are very narrow and dangerous. I definitely wouldn’t do it at night. Also the pull out couch wasn’t comfortable and the water pressure was horrible.

    The apartment has a large terrace with an amazing view. The parking is free and has plenty of spaces. The pool area is beautiful with an amazing view as well. The host Paulo is very easy to reach and extremely helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Paolo was a good host and the property is well maintained. View really left a memorable impression.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need car to get around and toilet had a septic smell that was noticeable.

    Property and view were amazing. Room very spacious.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Terrific stay in Taormina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No complaints from us.

    The apartment was excellent. A great size for the 3 of us. Very comfortable. The apartment also had an excellent balcony with a panoramic view over the ocean and across Isola Bella. We had driven to Taormina from Palermo. As such, having parking facilities on site was a bonus. We enjoyed the pool in the afternoons before heading out to dinner each night. The apartment was very well located with a short walk up to the town or down to the beach.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Great place to stay with a family. Kids loved it. The view was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous view!!!! Spacious flat! Nice pool

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2024

    8.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice apartment, good location. And a special thank you to Paolo- receptionist. He was most helpful and made our holiday really smooth!! Big thank you to Paolo!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    9.0
    Great host very accommodating and friendly. Couldn’t get a better location with views and a pool. Well worth a visit !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location. Easy to get to the beach or into the main town. Great pool as an added bonus and amazing views.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    The view!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace and Sea View - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been great to have access to a washing machine.

    The view! Oh my, I could sit on the balcony all day and just look out. The apartment is location on the hill in between the beach (Isola Bella) and Taormina. Paolo gave us some excellent recommendations from restaurants to parking, to pizza home delivery. The pool was surrounded by gorgeous gardens too. Appreciated having free parking onsite. Loved our stay here.

    Stayed in June 2024

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