Villa Daphne

Every glowing review for Hotel Villa Daphne is entirely deserved. It is so clean and well looked after that it feels like it opened yesterday. The pool area is so pretty and relaxing. Our room had the most incredible view of Mount Etna. We were half-board and we are vegetarian so they cooked us an individual meal every night. The service is faultless and so friendly. It’s a lovely place and you’re sure to have an incredibly restful and enjoyable stay.

Lovely boutique hotel. From the moment you arrive you know you will be treated like family. Rooms spot on and breakfast always lovely All the staff were fantastic. Location 5 mins to a cluster of bars and restaurants our favourite was sikelia..amazing pizza . Had great weather for early in the season..bars and restaurants on the front opening each day. . Toarmina was a short taxi away ..easy as there was 4 of us. Would definitely return

Currently on our last night here. The staff are amazing and will go out their way to make sure your stay is pleasant. Rooms are basic but lovely antique shabby chic furniture and massive comfy bed. Spotlessly clean too. My only one thing is i wish there was coffee making facilities in the rooms but this hasn't impacted our holiday one bit. We booked the bed and breakfast option, plentiful with options of hams, cheeses, different kinds of breads, fruit, cereals, yoghurts, jams and the option for bacon and scrambled eggs too. Oh and croissants cakes etc. The bus stops (recanati) is a few steps to the right from the hotel, a few dining options around a few minutes walk again turn right, pass the bus stops, to the end of the road and right again. The seafront which has an abundance of food options etc is around a 10 min walk.

This hotel is lovely and would recommend staying here. hotel staff very polite. Rooms are clean and vintage looking (very Italian) only 1 English tv ch (BBC News) never good . The rooms have mini bars which are stocked up daily. Nice food breakfast and dinner. There is no kettle facilities in the hotel . when I asked them they said they will send some hot water up instead. The outside is lovely for eating and drinking on the terrace. Their pool area is clean and quiet with out door showers. But there is not many sun loungers they go quick. The hotel does provide beach towels you have to ask for them at reception. Drinks are around €8 G&T same for vodka & whiskey with mixers. Bottle of wine €24 but stick with the bar wine by the glass it’s a lot nicer. There are lots of places to eat and drinking out side the hotel and only 10 min walk to the Harbour - beach front where you are spoilt for choice with restaurants. If you are going to visit the city Taormina a must. There is a bus stop right out side the hotel. Don’t use the RED off on bus €25 & every 1 hour. Get the local BLUE bus €1.50 each & every 15 minutes. It’s a lovely day out plenty to see and do with designer shop and garden. Take plenty of money .

This hotel was beyond all expectations. We arrived late and hungry, they fed us quickly and happily; all the staff were amazing. We were made to feel like family coming for a visit. The rooms were clean, the beds were comfortable and the vibe was family. This stop was the last three days of our vacation and it rained two of those days. When we ventured out to take the bus (around the corner) to Taormina. the day was overcast. The raining days we stayed in, played cards in the lobby, spoke with the owners and the staff like family. Never felt like this before in a hotel. It was like home. Meals served in the dining room were delicious. If there were more than five stars, I would give them to this hotel.

We were a party of four females and we had booked a holiday through Jetline and were supposed to stay at Villa Daphne. Unfortunately we were put elsewhere so we called in to see what we were missing. Such a warm welcome from Claudia the receptionist. She was a breath of fresh air and a pure delight. Made us feel so welcome. We stayed and had some lunch and the manager came to say hello and the staff were just so friendly and made us feel so welcome. The pool area was lovely and there were lots of inviting places to sit. We were so disappointed our hotel was changed at the last minute. We could not fault Villa Daphne. It was beautiful! and the staff were amazing! We will be back.