Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.3 overall; Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.2. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel scores higher on our rubric, while Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Hotel Flock Score
9.3
9.2
Location
9.4
9.4
Service
9.3
9.2
Design
9.2
9.0
Dining
9.5
8.9
Value
7.8
7.8
Category
Resort
Beach
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
1873
Built 1919; hotel life from 1950s; Belmond from 2010
From
$1,300/night
$1,200/night
Rooms
67 rooms and suites + 21 in Villa Timeo (~88 keys)
66 rooms and suites (incl. 3 signature suites)
Architect
19th-century grand hotel; Villa Timeo redesign by Laura Gonzalez (2026)
Early-20th-century seaside villa expanded as a hotel; ongoing Belmond refreshes
Dining
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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Dining Venues
5
5
Rooms
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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Room Categories
5
4
Suite / Villa Types
4
3
Spa
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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
5
6
Good to Know
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel
Via Teatro Greco 59, Taormina; about one hour from Catania Airport (CTA).
Complimentary shuttle to Villa Sant'Andrea / Lido Villeggiatura beach club on Mazzaro Bay.
Otto Geleng is intimate (about eight tables): reserve immediately after booking rooms.
Villa Timeo (21 keys) reopens after Laura Gonzalez redesign from 2026; ask about buyouts.
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Mazzaro Bay, Taormina Mare; about one hour from Catania Airport (CTA).
Complimentary shuttle to Grand Hotel Timeo and Taormina town centre.
Lido Villeggiatura beach club is shared with Timeo guests: loungers are usually available, but peak preferences should be flagged.
Seasonal opening (often from late March patterns): confirm annually.
Summary
Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel scores higher on our rubric, while Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
