Villa Sant’Andrea FAQs

Villa Sant'Andrea is elegantly situated in Mazzarò Bay, Taormina Mare, Sicily, directly on its private beach. The hotel is approximately a 1-hour drive from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). We recommend arranging a private transfer through our concierge for a seamless and comfortable journey directly to the hotel. Alternatively, taxis are available at the airport.

Villa Sant’Andrea is ideally located on its private beach in Mazzarò Bay, Taormina Mare, Sicily. For guests arriving by car, we provide private parking facilities directly at the hotel. Our dedicated team will assist you upon arrival. Please note that parking in Taormina can be limited, so having on-site parking is a valuable convenience for our guests.

We’re committed to providing a comfortable and accessible experience for all our guests. While the hotel features a historic design, we strive to accommodate guests with reduced mobility and those requiring wheelchair access. We offer accessible rooms and facilities where possible.

We strongly recommend contacting our reservations team at reservations.vsa@belmond.com well in advance to discuss your specific special assistance and accessibility needs. This allows us to ensure the most suitable arrangements are in place for your stay, offering details on accessible routes, services, and room types.

Our main restaurant, Ristorante Sant’Andrea, typically serves lunch from 1pm to 3pm. The Beach Bar and Restaurant usually operates throughout the day during the season. In-room dining is from 11:30am to 12am and in-room breakfast is served from 7am to 11am. At night, room service is served from 12am to 7am.

Please note that opening hours are subject to seasonal changes and special events. We recommend checking with our concierge upon arrival or contacting the hotel directly for the most current schedule and reservations.

We offer comprehensive room service for your convenience. Guests can enjoy a wide selection from our menu in the comfort and privacy of their room or suite. Our room service operates with extended hours, typically available from 7am to 11pm, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night options. For specific overnight requests, please contact our team.

Yes, our culinary team is delighted to cater to various special dietary requirements. We offer a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options across our restaurant menus.

We are also fully equipped to accommodate food allergies. To ensure the safest and most enjoyable dining experience, please inform us of any dietary needs or allergies at the time of booking or upon your arrival, and our team will be pleased to assist you.

We highly recommend making reservations for our restaurants, especially for Ristorante Sant’Andrea and during peak season, to secure your preferred dining time and ensure availability. Our concierge team or the restaurant can assist you with your booking directly. This is particularly advisable if you are a non-resident guest or planning a special dining experience.

To maintain an elegant atmosphere at Villa Sant'Andrea, our restaurants and bars generally observe a smart casual dress code. For evening dining, we suggest elegant attire. While jackets are not typically required, we kindly request that guests refrain from wearing swimwear, flip-flops, or excessively casual clothing in our main dining and bar areas during the evening hours.

We’re a family-friendly hotel with curated kids’ meals and a children’s menu at our restaurants. Our culinary team prepares delicious and nutritious options that appeal to our younger guests, using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Please inform our restaurant staff of any specific dietary requirements for your children, and we will gladly accommodate their needs.

Villa Sant'Andrea is uniquely positioned directly on its private beach in Mazzarò Bay, offering direct access for swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Ionian Sea. Our beach is a beautiful stretch of fine pebbles and sand, characteristic of the charming Taormina coastline. The beach club, Lido Villeggiatura, is equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, and dedicated service for our guests.

Guests of Villa Sant'Andrea have exclusive access to our beautiful private beach. Sunbeds and umbrellas are readily available on our beach for all hotel guests. While formal booking is not typically required for standard sunbeds at Lido Villeggiatura, for special requests such as cabanas or specific prime locations, we recommend speaking with our beach staff or our concierge upon arrival to secure your preference.

Our dedicated concierge team at Villa Sant’Andrea is available to assist you with planning and booking a wide range of activities and excursions during your visit to Taormina and Sicily. You can contact them directly via email at concierge.vsa@belmond.com, or simply speak with them upon your arrival at the hotel. They will be delighted to offer personalised recommendations and make all necessary arrangements, from boat trips to local tours and restaurant reservations.

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Villa Sant’Andrea. We are always looking for passionate and talented individuals. All available vacancies across Belmond properties, including Villa Sant’Andrea, are listed on the official Belmond Careers website. You can find current opportunities and apply directly by visiting careers.belmond.com.