The Malandrina, Taormina

A set of apartments and suites a step from Taormina's main street, with a penthouse terrace and front desk staff.

Rising
9.2
Honest Score · Exceptional
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♥4% plan to returnSay they will be back

Why people love it

  • Staff by name. Sara and Marcello are named for helping with plans. Guests describe warm welcomes and a helpful concierge team.
  • Well-equipped apartments. Guests mention automated shutters, strong air conditioning, good shower pressure, slippers, coffee and a hairdryer.
  • Views and terraces. Reviewers single out the Blue Penthouse terrace, the Panoramic Suite and the Penthouse Suite.
  • Location and value. Guests describe it as a short walk from Corso Umberto and Porta Catania, at a fair price.

The worst thing guests say

In 93 Google reviews the lowest recent rating is 4 stars, from May 2026. One guest in September 2025 said the penthouse is close to the SP10 road and can be noisy. Older 3-star reviews from 2016 and 2019 mention a difficult approach and no breakfast.

Insider tips

  • Rooms near the SP10 road can be noisy.
  • Street parking is not allowed, so ask about the parking service.
  • There is no breakfast, according to an older review.
Who it's for: couples and families who want an apartment with a kitchen near the old town.
Skip it if you want a restaurant or breakfast on site.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.8 from 93 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (26 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Dionisio I, 2E, 98039 Taormina ME.

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