Perched on a hillside with views of Mount Etna, the Hotel Villa Sonia is a restored villa located in the ancient medieval hamlet of Castelmola, five kilometres from Mazzeo Beach. The 52 guestrooms feature rustic, warm- toned decor with wrought-iron fittings and terracotta tiles. All offer balconies or terraces, satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, safes and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms have telephones, bathrobes and hair dryers.
The hotel's Ristorante Parco Reale serves local wines from the cellar, accompanied by Sicilian dishes in a spacious setting which features breathtaking views of the volcano. Guests can relax on the furnished sun terrace around the pool, work out in the fitness room, unwind in the sauna, and sip sundowners while admiring views of Mount Etna and the Rock of Castelmola. The hotel also offers a library and bar, while practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, currency exchange, dry cleaning services, a meeting room, wireless Internet, and secure garage parking for a surcharge. The property is close to many attractions; the popular resort town of Giardini Naxos is one kilometre away, and Taormina is 2. 5 kilometres away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 60 kilometres from the hotel, a 60-minute drive.