La Plage Resort

Superb location directly on the beach.

Overpriced. For the check out day they charged us extra for sunbeds and access to the hotel beach. Normally they charge 80 Euros for two sunbeds and umbrella. We complained but still had to pay 50 Euros for this. For a hotel with room rates above 500 euros/night this was a bit disappointing.

its unusual design (bungalows and rooms based around Italian trulli’s) and its location…private beach overlooking beautiful Isola Bella

quite a few steps to access the funicular which takes you into Taormina

Location (right on the little bay opposite Isola Bella), comfort (excellent, modern, clean rooms), friendly (helpful staff, well-trained, genuinely friendly). After the first night I asked the staff if they could help me with the floor-mounted lights on my terrace for which I could not find a switch and they said they would investigate. They found out that the lights were on a timer and so they carefully taped over them with duct tape so they would not affect my sleep. This was a very thoughtful touch. The breakfast was also really excellent. I like a light breakfast with some fruit, yoghurt and occasionally an egg or a sausage. The breakfast room is inviting - light and airy with a great terrace, and it served exactly “my kind of breakfast”. In the evening I ate in the restaurant - a delightful experience with superb food and excellent service. This is a very good hotel

This is a such a hard part to write because I wanted to like this place so much, but here goes. The hotel sits on the waterfront and the layout is long and narrow, as it snakes along the shore of the pretty little bay with clear blue water. But this layout means the hotel does not have a “centre” or a focus, so it came across as slightly clinical. Also, the terrace to my room had very substantial privacy screens on each side which gave the space a slight feeling of “tunnel vision”. I felt a little as though I were in a room with no roof rather than a terrace - and then they were ineffective anyway, as I could hear every word my neighbours said.

The views were amazing, the rooms were amazing and the restaurants were amazing! All the staff gave over 100% attention to the guest and really cared that we were having a good time. The cleaning staff were constantly ensuring the rooms were to a high standard, even visited twice a day to make sure we had enough towels and clean room for before bed time. One of the reception staff came running to us with an umbrella to keep us dry when it was raining and we were walking to reception for a taxi. You can not fault any of the staff, the food or accommodation.

The only thing that we would potentially change would be tea and coffee facilities in the bungalows.

Location, Location, Location - the view of Isola Bella whilst on the Beach (or in the bungalow looking out) is exceptional. Equally exceptional - the food in the restaurant (although quite pricey). Staff were all friendly and professional. The hotel is away from the town centre making it quieter but there is a cable car to the centre 10 minutes (uphill!) away.

The "Bungalow" was big enough - but not as large as I expected. The beach is stony (not much anyone can do about that). The weather was a little disappointing. And that caused the beach to be much reduced by the waves. It also caused the cable car to be suspended (excuse the pun) because of the wind (although a replacement bus was put on).

Great facilities with all the luxuries you'd expect from a 5 star location. Breakfast had all the conceivable food options available. Excellent rocky beach with amazing clear water, and bungalows are all within 50 meters of it. Taormina is a lovely town, probably best in all of Sicily. Note that it takes at least half an hour to get there, as you have to take either the cable car or the bus.

The beach is a all stone and rocks, which some people may not like. I personally enjoyed it because it is cleaner and the water is amazing. Food and drinks are overpriced for the quality, but I guess you'd expect it from a luxury hotel.

This is an outstanding hotel. From the moment we entered it was perfection. You come through a small tunnel and the front desk staff is waiting to greet you personally. You are offered a drink and the check in was a breeze. We stayed in room 206 which was a bungalow. It was perfectly clean and so comfortable. The room is gorgeous. The room staff came several times per day and there were always clean towels. At this resort you are guaranteed a lounge bed with a thick pillow no matter what time you arrive to the beach. The beach is pebble and they even have shoes for you. The beach lifeguard/staff were amazing. The beach bar is right there. There are quick lunch items that they will bring to your lounge chair or you can go to the lunch tables overlooking the sea. The mussels were outstanding and the Cesar salad with chicken amazing. The beach is directly next to Isola Bella. Could not be a better location. Breakfast is fantastic with so many choices and outstanding service. We also dined at Fusion for dinner with was beyond amazing. The serve and food was perfection. If you want the beach location, it’s just short drive up the hill by taxi or a quick walk to the lift. This hotel is a must stay! Plenty of parking and just amazing 5 star service. You cannot go wrong here. BRAVO to the staff at La Plage!

Absolutely nothing. It could not have been better!

Staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble. On our first day, we collected our car from Catania, had to navigate using an Italian speaking sat-nav, through little streets, traffic, not great roads, we finally reached the hotel and it had been a stressful day. When we arrived, there was a function on, so carpark was crazy, but we managed to find a 'spot'! When they found out we were checking in, they moved our car to a 'reserved spot!!', brought us into lounge to see the amazing view, gave us a glass of sparkling and then bags where in our room!! then relax! wow. Exactly what we needed. Then another day, it had been raining so not many people around, but was clearing, so we sat in the bar and although the kitchen had closed, they still made us a pizza.

We had problems with the WiFi in our bungalow, but had no problems anywhere else in the hotel.

I am always reading reviews before travelling. Was a bit worried after seeing some of them. My advice is, if you want to enjoy the time in full, don’t choose the cheapest bungalow. Take one with jacuzzi. It feels more private, better planning of room. The location, staff, food is perfect! We enjoyed our holidays in full! Children were crying the day we left. Thank you!

Location!

Location was just perfect, waking up to that view. Being able to go straight in the sea was nice too. We had a beach bungalow with a hot tub, so in the evenings or morning you could sit in the tub and take it all in, hearing just the waves crashing on the beach. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great We will definitely be coming back

One small niggle, Aircon in our room was a little noisy for me as I'm a light sleeper, and couldn't find a way to turn it off. I could of asked the staff and sure they would have sorted it. My wife's fine she could sleep through anything.