Idyllically Located On The Waters Edge In Lush, Sub Tropical Gardens, This Charming Villa Was First Built By A Distinguished English Family Back In 1830 As Their Private Residence. Transformed Into A Hotel In 1950, It Retains A Distinctive And Almost Personal Character Of Its Own With Many Pieces Of Original Fine Art And Antique Furniture, Which Enrich Its Classical Ambience. The Hotel Has Its Own Fine Shingle Beach Directly Below And The Bay Of Mazzaro Is The Perfect Natural Swimming Pool. Within 200 Metres Is The Cable Car, Which Transports Guests Up To The Ancient Village Of Taormina With Its Renowned Greek Roman Theatre. The 82 Bedrooms And Junior Suites Are Air Conditioned With Bath And Shower, Wc, Satellite Tv, Direct Dial Telephone, Safe, Mini Bar And Small Balcony Or Terrace, Most Of Them With Sea View. Two Restaurants, Oliviero And Santandrea, Piano Bar Every Night And Bar On The Beach In The Summer. This Property Was Built In 1830 Renovated In 1991