San Domenico Palace
Taormina, Italy
- Accolades
- No.50 The 50 Best Hotels 2026
Perched dramatically on a clifftop above the shimmering Ionian Sea, San Domenico Palace occupies the storied grounds of a 14th-century Dominican convent. Transformed into a hotel in 1896 and meticulously restored as a Four Seasons property, this iconic Taormina retreat recently shot to pop-culture fame as the setting for The White Lotus Season Two. Across 111 rooms and suites, ancient cloisters and frescoed corridors open onto sweeping terraces overlooking Mount Etna and the coastline, with former monks' cells offering atmospheric retreats. Mornings begin with breakfast above the sea before exploring Taormina's medieval streets, followed by lazy afternoons beside the clifftop infinity pool. Culinary highlights center on Principe Cerami, the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant where chef Massimo Mantarro crafts refined Sicilian cuisine paired with a 1,000-label wine cellar. Poolside seafood at Anciovi and classic Italian dishes at Rosso complete an unforgettable Sicilian stay.
Key Information
- Rooms: 111
- Starting Rate: $$1200
- High Season: June-September
- Dining: Principe Cerami
- Drinking: Bar & Chiostro
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, concierge, excursions
- +39 0942 613111
- Visit San Domenico Palace's Website
Location
5 Via S. Domenico, Taormina, 98039
