Aristocratic Seaside Romance on the Bay of Mazzarò
Set amidst subtropical gardens of bougainvillea, oleander, and century-old palms along the turquoise waters of the Bay of Mazzarò, Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare captures the timeless romance and glamorous golden age of Sicilian seaside living. Originally constructed in the 1830s by aristocratic Englishman Robert Trewhella as an idyllic private summer villa, the estate was transformed into a legendary retreat in the 1950s, welcoming celebrated luminaries including Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and Al Pacino.
Embraced by the gentle rhythm of the Sicilian Sea, each light-filled room and suite faces outward across the sparkling waters, ensuring guests awaken each morning to panoramic seascapes. Mid-century Italian design blends seamlessly with hand-painted ceramics, bespoke artworks by Alessandro Florio, and classical archways that lead directly down to the private pebble beach.
Life revolves around the newly unveiled Lido Villeggiatura, an exclusive beach club offering bespoke private cabanas, watersports, and starlit open-air cinema evenings. Guests can cool off in the heated seaside infinity pool, savor tide-to-table seafood at Ristorante Sant’Andrea, or experience an intimate 16-seat waterside dinner at Brizza. A complimentary 10-minute private courtesy shuttle provides effortless access to sister property Grand Hotel Timeo, poised right beside Taormina’s ancient Greek Theatre.
Light-Filled Waterfront Rooms & Private Pool Suites
Every guest room and suite at Villa Sant'Andrea faces the Ionian Sea, adorned with handcrafted Sicilian ceramics, bespoke Italian textiles, and private terraces opening to the salt-kissed ocean breeze.
Ionica Pool Suite with Private Plunge Pool
A breathtaking open-concept sanctuary perched right over the waters of Mazzarò Bay. Features a vast furnished sea-view stone terrace with a heated private plunge pool, king bedroom, sunlit living area, and a marble bath with freestanding soaking tub.
Villa Sant'Andrea Suite
A tribute to the original 19th-century English manor, adorned with vintage Sicilian antiques, master king bedroom, elegant separate drawing room, double Carrara marble bathroom, and panoramic balconies overlooking the bay.
Mare Suite with Sea View Terrace
Embracing coastal Sicilian warmth with hand-loomed textiles, separate salon, king bed, and private furnished terrace providing front-row seats to the gentle lap of Mediterranean waves.
Deluxe Sea View Suite with Balcony
Light-filled junior suite decorated with vibrant Sicilian ceramic accents, plush king bedding, comfortable sitting area, and private French balcony framing sweeping views across Mazzarò Bay.
Tide-to-Table Sicilian Seafood & Waterfront Dining
Gastronomy at Villa Sant'Andrea celebrates the bounty of the Ionian Sea, where local fishermen deliver the morning catch directly to the hotel’s private jetty.
Ristorante Sant'Andrea
Perched on the open-air stone terrace along the water's edge, Executive Chef celebrates freshly harvested Sicilian seafood, artisanal pastas, and Mount Etna olive oils against the backdrop of lapping waves.
Brizza
An ultra-exclusive dining experience featuring just 16 seats set directly at the water's edge under the stars. Highlights include bespoke multi-course seafood tasting menus paired with rare Sicilian vintages.
Bar Sant'Andrea & Brace Grill
Relax amidst flowering bougainvillea on the waterfront terrace enjoying bespoke cocktails infused with Sicilian citrus, wood-fired skewers from the Brace grill, and nightly live acoustic music.
Lido Villeggiatura Beach Club & Grand Hotel Timeo Privileges
At Lido Villeggiatura, guests enjoy full VIP access to Villa Sant'Andrea's private pebble beach. Furnished with bespoke striped cabanas, plush double sunloungers, dedicated beach butler service, paddleboards, and private boat excursions along the dramatic coastline of Isola Bella and the Blue Grotto, this private enclave represents the quintessential Mediterranean holiday.
In addition, guests benefit from seamless reciprocal privileges with sister property Grand Hotel Timeo in upper Taormina. A complimentary scheduled shuttle whisks guests between the two properties in just 10 minutes, enabling guests to spend mornings lounging on the private beach at Villa Sant'Andrea and evenings sipping Sicilian aperitivi on the famous Literary Terrace of Grand Hotel Timeo overlooking Mount Etna.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guests booking Villa Sant'Andrea through Vincent Vacations receive daily full breakfast for each guest at Ristorante Sant'Andrea, a $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage resort credit per room per stay, welcome fruit and fresh flowers in room upon arrival, room category upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability), and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Villa Sant'Andrea is situated directly on the private pebble beach of the Bay of Mazzarò in Taormina Mare. The historic clifftop center of Taormina is easily accessible via the hotel's complimentary 10-minute scheduled private shuttle or the nearby public cable car (funivia), whisking guests directly to Corso Umberto.
Yes! Guests at Villa Sant'Andrea enjoy reciprocal privileges at Belmond sister property Grand Hotel Timeo, located in upper Taormina right beside the ancient Greek Theatre. The complimentary shuttle connects both hotels throughout the day and evening, allowing guests to experience dining and wellness across both properties.
The hotel features the exclusive Lido Villeggiatura Beach Club with private sun cabanas, sun loungers, beach bar, and water sports on the private pebble beach of Mazzarò Bay. Additionally, guests can relax at the heated seaside infinity pool set within lush subtropical gardens.
Villa Sant'Andrea operates seasonally from spring through autumn, welcoming guests from 19th March through 3rd November 2026.