Relais San Giuliano

I am staying here in this hotel right now and at first I can say I was surprised by the beautiful garden and it's building, it's from 17th century and really charming but when I went to our room I wasn't really happy with the setting especially the bathroom because there is no hanger for the towels and the air conditioning in the room doesn't work properly so the room becomes really humid after taking a shower. Another thing that really shocked us was the small lava stones rain from Mont Etna's volcano that falls on you and it really shocked us because apparently it's really common here and they didn't mention it at all on their website. So, we had to take a shower right away because there were small rocks in our hair and we couldn't use the swimming pool because it's covered with tiny black pebbles all over the pool. Since it's a bit far from Taormina( 55 minutes drive) you have nothing to do here and having a closed pool it's not fun for a family with two kids. Breakfast was really basic, mostly sweets and they don't have any kind of eggs, if you want you have to order a la carts with extra charge. At first I thought this property can become part of Relais et chateaux but it's far away from their standards.

We were so pampered in this hotel. Nothing was too much to ask. Delicious dinner, delicious breakfast, sea comfortable room... but it was the staff that made it perfect. So friendly and service oriented. Small scale hotel, so attentive staff and plenty of space at the beautiful swimming pool. You will not regret it!

A wonderful example of professionalism in hospitality! Immaculate in every way with attention to detail on every level. It’s an oasis of calm, where guests can relax without intrusion. The staff are so considerate …housekeeping, restaurant, front of house…they all know instinctively! The restaurants are quite incredible, with Il Palici providing us with the best dining experience ever. I could continue, but less is more! Don’t hesitate to book you stay here.

Relais San Giuliano is a beautifully designed property with charming buildings and inviting common areas, including a lovely living room and a refreshing pool. The atmosphere is serene, making it a sanctuary worth visiting. However, my experience with the booked room was disappointing. The room had a persistent moldy smell, and the cleanliness left much to be desired, with visible dust, hair, and sand from previous guests. Fortunately, the staff promptly moved us to another room that, while cozier, felt much better maintained and more inviting. The service was a mixed bag; while staff were eager to assist, their attentiveness sometimes felt a bit disorganized. Overall, I have mixed feelings about my stay. I would definitely return for the peaceful ambiance and stunning grounds, but I hope for improvements in room quality and cleanliness next time.