EVERYTHING! Staffs from the hotel are the warmest and they are like family, thoughtful and personal! The hotel itself is nicely located next to the shore so you can have a nice sea view balcony facing the east and see the Etna too if you stay in the room 212 ;) breakfast is rich and tasty! The gelato bar got the great choices and gelatos taste very good! I stayed with my friend for 2 nights and the stay felt short! Great choice to stay here if you want to explore both the Etna and Taormina as it’s each taking about 50 mins drives to visit them and don’t want the fuss with the parking in busy area. We did the Etna tour with the booking from the hotel and it turned out great.

Nothing at all! Couldn’t think of anything!

We recently stayed at this hotel and was truly impressed by the experience! The pool was absolutely fantastic—modern, well-maintained, and perfect for a relaxing day. The rooms were immaculate, with everything looking new and kept in pristine condition, which made the stay extra comfortable. The food was excellent as well; every meal was fresh and delicious, with a great variety of options that catered to different tastes. On top of all that, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always going the extra mile to ensure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking for a relaxing, enjoyable stay.

We loved the pool, the comfort of the room and really friendly staff. Big parking, perfectly for travelling with rental car. The restaurant has limited dishes for dinner but they taste really good. Great cocktails and treats if you're staying in the pool. Loved our stay.

The breakfast needs to be more variated. It was really tasteful but for people staying for more than 3 days it's difficult to have the same things for 7 days.

My husband and I came here on our honeymoon and we had an incredible time. The facilities are all new and everything is very clean. The staff were incredible, particularly the two ladies at breakfast and the lady at the front desk who was super helpful throughout our stay! She helped us book an excursion to Etna and was super accommodating to any questions or help we needed throughout our stay. Also, you can tell the staff there are friends with each other as well, which creates such a positive environment as a guest. We really had an amazing time, the best and most attentive service we’ve ever received at a hotel!!! Highly recommend, I didn’t want to leave!!

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making me feel right at home. The room was immaculate, spacious, and beautifully decorated, with all the amenities I could have asked for. The bed was extremely comfortable, and I enjoyed peaceful, restful nights throughout my stay. One of the highlights of my visit was the stunning pool area. The pool itself was crystal clear, the perfect temperature, and large enough to enjoy a relaxing swim at any time of day.

Molto bene!!! I was looking for a tranquil, comfortable yet quality resort on the Sicilian waterfront, away from the bustle of Catania and Taormina but close enough to visit these districts when I wanted … and the Santantonio Resort met all of this, and more! The hotel is modern with some clever design features and with consideration to many details that discerning travellers would expect/demand. The hotel is extremely well presented with quality finishes, decor and refinements throughout. My suite was very comfortable. From the website and photos all of this, I was expecting. However, the hospitality of the staff was exceptional and certainly exceeded my expectations. The owners and the staff were courteous, professional, attentive and friendly, but I never felt that they were ever intrusive. The restaurant fare was excellent no matter whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner, and attention by the staff, superb. The Chef uses only premium local produce to present dishes of the highest quality, thank you! The pool and relaxation areas were cleverly laid out so that residents can best enjoy the facilities. A special thank you to Hannah for the warm welcome when I first arrived at the hotel (and much later than I was anticipating, sorry!). Special thanks too to Mariella, for looking after me (and my suite) and to Carla, Evelyn, Cinzia and Luca for taking care of me in the bar and restaurant throughout. A big thank you also to Hannah, Mary and Carmella for ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout and to Antonio for showing me around some of the local sights. 

I truly enjoyed my stay at Santantonio Resort and would recommend it to those seeking peace and tranquility in a quality environment. I look forward to my next visit…

The reception on the two International News Channels (BBC & Al Jazira) was a bit patchy (but that may have been just my suite). That I couldn't stay any longer...

1) The staff! They are clearly happy working here, which says a lot about the owners Nino & Carmela. The waiters Evelyn & Luca were superb and so friendly, as were the primary desk/hosts Andreas & Helena. When the staff was not occupied with duties, we often hung around and had really nice conversations, which created a nice relationship without becoming uncomfortable. Speaking with the owners, this sort of cozy engagement was what they envisioned so that the work of being a host would be more pleasurable thanks to the new friendships made with guests, 2) The room showers had phenomenal flow, 3) Being new (3 years as of this review) everything works. The rooms, decor, carpeting, seating, everything is fantastic, 4) Located right across the street from the oceanfront walk & drive, you are always able to hear the waves break, 5) It is not touristy - you are located in the middle of a "typical" Italian community. People walk by continually with their pets and children, especially in the mornings and evenings, so each evening you can have an entertaining view of "life" without the editing of tourism. Pets are super popular, and we enjoyed seeing them being walked everywhere, 6) Practical internet access was excellent and consistent, and 7) The decor was simply superb, and the quality of the food and the restaurant was outstanding. We loved it here! On our final day here, we had to kill quite a bit of time due to a late evening connection, yet the staff, Andreas and Luca, went out of their way to make us comfortable made us feel welcome to stay and use the amenities until we left late in the evening. This allowed us to relax, journal, work on online projects, write reviews, etc. Bottom line? I can't recommend this place highly enough.

I almost hate mentioning this because it's more a "me" thing, but at every place I've stayed in Italy, the AC has been ineffective to the point of making it borderline uncomfortable, so I don't know how this would be in the summer. We stayed here in early October so it wasn't bad, but for room, we opened the windows late at night (when traffic noise was minimal) and that helped. The sound of the breaking waves across the street was an added benefit :-) The hotel is made very "Eco" friendly, so if the patio slider is open at all, the A/C shuts off. Not a huge deal, being able to stay cool does help when it comes to sleeping. To be honest, I could have asked about the A/C and if it was just a thing with our room, but I did not feel it was that big a deal for our short stay.

The highlight were the staff. All very friendly and eager to engage and help out. Whilst they were all great I would like to give a special mention for Evelyn. Breakfast was great, dinner was delicious. They even provided generous breakfast boxes on days that we had early starts for excursions. Rooms were modern and comfortable with a great shower.

Not a criticism as we were aware of the location but you really need a hire car if you plan to visit Taormina, Mount Etna or any of the other tourist spots. Riposto is a quiet town with not much in the immediate vicinity apart from a lovely coastal walk. The hotel has bikes that you can borrow too. So more of a warning about the remoteness rather than something we didn’t like about the property.

Secure parking is free. Staff are delightful. Ten rooms on the first floor and two on the ground, so never crowded. Spotlessly clean. Food was great. If you want to see Etna then this is certainly a place to consider.

Not really anywhere indoors to sit and relax, if the weather is poor. The beach - twenty feet from the front door - is boulders, rather than sand. Not their fault and in another ten million years it’ll be great. The town is largely squalid. Dilapidated beyond belief.

The breakfast was excellent. Always fresh fruit available, cakes, bread and tea/coffee on demand. The cooked breakfast was good but perhaps there could have been a few more choices, such as sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms. Apologies - we are British!! We loved the delicious ice-cream that was available at any time of the day :) The pool and surrounding area was beautiful and always scrupulously clean. We really liked the natural style of the pool too. The staff were outstanding - always helpful and friendly. We enjoyed chatting with them, especially Lorenzo and Elena and the lady at reception (didn't get her name sorry!).

Very little! The room was a little bit on the small side and there wasn't a great deal of storage space. We would of course have preferred a sea view, but everything else was wonderful!