Casa Cifali

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Casa Cifali in Taormina offers a sun terrace and free WiFi. Each room includes air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a work desk. Guests enjoy city views and tiled floors. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice are served. Convenient Location: Located in the city centre, the guest house is 59 km from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. Nearby attractions include Villagonia Beach (18-minute walk), Taormina Cable Car (500 metres), and Taormina Cathedral (8-minute walk). Guest Services: The property provides a paid shuttle service, bicycle parking, and express check-in and check-out. Additional amenities include a tour desk and outdoor seating area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    Australia Australia
    “Great location, modern facilities and very attentive hosts. Our thanks to Massimo and Dawn for a most enjoyable stay.”
  • Snjezana
    Australia Australia
    “We enjoyed staying at Casa Cifali thanks to Massimo and Don. Location and breakfast were really good. Room was clean and comfortable.”
  • Chiara
    Italy Italy
    “Very comfortable stay, clean rooms, great breakfast, and super kind hosts. Perfect location, highly recommended!”
  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    “Excellent location. Just not enough time in this place.”
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very central for Taormina Old town and near the Greek Theatre. Hosts couldn’t have been more helpful with our unplanned late arrival and late departure. Breakfasts were delicious and suggestions provided for local eateries and places to visit were...”
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything. Cassandra Cafali is a real gem for so many reasons. Location, charm and character, but mostly the hosts - nothing was too much to ask for - the wonderful freshly baked croissant- the milk in the fridge for my tea - we felt thoroughly...”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Dawn & Massimo were perfect hosts, warm and friendly, and very helpful. Having breakfast on the shaded terrace was a lovely start to each day. The rooms were well kept and clean. Cold water and a tea/coffee machine were available in the kitchen....”
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Dawn and Massimo were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, the location is perfect; being not too far from any of the attractions. Breakfast was simple and lovely cheese! You were able to pop into the kitchen to make a cuppa too :) They were so...”
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    “Central location near everything, quiet, great hosts and good breakfast outside in the quaint courtyard.”
  • Jana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    “The owners were really nice and polite. Fantastic location direct in the centre.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Massimo

9.9
Host review score
Massimo
"Feel at home, away from home." Casa Cifali, recently remodeled in a modern classic style with a touch of Sicilian tradition, is located in the historic center of Taormina. This is the area of ​​the old medieval village, close to the Villa Comunale and the Greek Theater and only 300 m from the busy street the main "Corso Umberto I". From here you can walk to everything the city has to offer. Each room has its own en-suite bathroom. In the morning we serve breakfast on our wonderful terrace under the shade of the grape-vine covered pergola. At Casa Cifali, there is also a studio for Shiatsu treatments, for more information do not hesitate to ask us.
Hi, I'm Massimo and in the picture with me is my wife Dawn. We are the owners of Casa Cifali. The 30 years of experience acquired working in the hospitality industry, the passion for cooking and the splendid Sicilian products combined with the desire to travel as a form of life experience and intercultural exchange serve to enrich our souls. They led us to create something unique through Casa Cifali where your stay will not be only a vague memory, because we will put all our experience at your disposal, to make your stay unique.
The historical center of Taormina is full of lovely shops, fun bars and delicious restaurants. Casa Cifali is just a few minutes walk from both the Public Gardens and the Greek Theater. If you are looking for a day at the beach, both Isola Bella and the Bay of Mazarrò are easily accessible by foot, cable-way or bus. We are within an hour of Mt Etna and Alcantara Gorge, making an excursion or a day trip easily accessible.
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Casa Cifali takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Dogs are no longer allowed at our property (only service dogs accepted).

License Number 19083097B400188

Please inform Casa Cifali in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 19083097B400188, IT083097B4VO4O7KZ4