Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is a historic coastal property on Sicily's Ionian shore, with 66 rooms and suites ranging from Superior Double rooms with sea view to the four-guest Villa Sant'Andrea Suite.
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is a hotel destination wedding venue in Taormina, Italy, hosting 200 at dinner and 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €48,000 (our estimate).
About Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare is a historic coastal property on Sicily's Ionian shore, with 66 rooms and suites ranging from Superior Double rooms with sea view to the four-guest Villa Sant'Andrea Suite.
The hotel declares wedding services and hosts outdoor ceremonies, with a meeting and banquet space for seated dinners and receptions.
It sits about 60 minutes from Catania Airport (CTA), making arrival straightforward for travelling guests.
Elegant in tone and set directly by the sea, it suits couples planning a multi-day celebration on the Sicilian coast.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 60 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 66 rooms
- Room types
- 11 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- No
- Chapel on site
- No
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About €48,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- €180 to €350 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Fireworks
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 60 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Private grounds
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten_free
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 66 rooms and suites, including Ionica, Mare and Villa Sant'Andrea Suites sleeping up to four
- Outdoor ceremonies available on a historic coastal estate facing the sea
- Meeting and banquet space on site for receptions and seated dinners
- Roughly 60 minutes by transfer from Catania Airport (CTA)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 1 h by carVenue website
Guests fly into CTA.
- Direct line
- 0942 627 1200
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can stay on site?+
The hotel has 66 rooms and suites. Room types range from Superior Double or Twin Rooms for two guests up to the Ionica, Mare and Villa Sant'Andrea Suites, which each accommodate up to four.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are possible at this coastal, sea-facing property.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
Catania Airport (CTA) is the nearest airport, with a transfer time of about 60 minutes to the hotel.
What indoor event space is available?+
The hotel has a meeting and banquet space that can be used for wedding receptions and dinners.
What should we budget?+
We estimate around EUR 300 to 650 per head. For confirmed pricing, contact the hotel on +39 0942 627 1200.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“WE CAN HOST A PRIVATE PARTY FOR UP TO 200 GUESTS ON OUR EXPANSIVE TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE BAY, ARRANGE COCKTAILS ON THE BEACH OR, FOR MORE INTIMATE GATHERINGS, RESERVE A TABLE IN THE RESTAURANT.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 250 guests
“Should you wish to organise grand celebrations by the sea, Villa Sant’Andrea can be privatised for your exclusive use - up to 250 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 60 guests
“Mazzarò Terrace – expansive terrace with sea view - 60 guests”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 66 rooms
“66 rooms and suites, including 3 signature suites”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 11 listed
“Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Make your celebration truly unforgettable with exclusive use of Villa Sant’Andrea.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesLegal ceremony on site: No
“Symbolic ceremonies can take place in the lush gardens or on the sea-facing terrace, while civil and religious ceremonies can be arranged in the charming churches and historic buildings in nearby Taormina city centre.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteChapel on site: No
“Symbolic ceremonies can take place in the lush gardens or on the sea-facing terrace, while civil and religious ceremonies can be arranged in the charming churches and historic buildings in nearby Taormina city centre.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Exchange vows set to the sound of the lapping waves, or feast on fresh seafood beneath a star-studded sky.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our in-house experts will arrange customisable banquet menus and personalised decorations to make your day unique.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Vegetarian, vegan and gluten_free
“We offer a selection of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options across our restaurant menus.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“DINING Restaurant, bar, beach bar and pool bar”
Read the source for bar on siteFireworks: Yes
“OUR TEAM WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERY LITTLE DETAIL, FROM PERSONALISED MENUS OF SICILIAN DELICACIES TO LOCAL LIVE MUSIC AND SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS.”
Read the source for fireworksPets: Yes
“Yes, Villa Sant’Andrea is a pet-friendly hotel, and we warmly welcome your beloved four-legged companions.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“We’re a family-friendly hotel with curated kids’ meals and a children’s menu at our restaurants.”
Read the source for childrenNearest airport: CTA, 60 min by car
“CTA”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“For guests arriving by car, we provide private parking facilities directly at the hotel.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“We offer accessible rooms and facilities where possible.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“Villa Sant’Andrea is conveniently connected to its sister property, Grand Hotel Timeo, by a complimentary shuttle service that runs frequently throughout the day.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“SPACES Banqueting venues and terrace”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“TREAT YOUR GUESTS TO A LAVISH SICILIAN BANQUET WITH BRIGHT CERAMICS, DELICIOUS CUISINE AND LIVELY LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT, OR STAGE AN ELEGANT DINNER ON THE TERRACE WITH THE SETTING SUN AS YOUR BACKDROP.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Our coastal residence is a timeless setting for a beachfront destination wedding.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“FEATURES Private beach, infinity swimming pool, children’s club, gym and wellness centre, cabanas”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Symbolic ceremonies can take place in the lush gardens or on the sea-facing terrace, while civil and religious ceremonies can be arranged in the charming churches and historic buildings in nearby Taormina city centre.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“Villa Sant'Andrea is elegantly situated in Mazzarò Bay, Taormina Mare, Sicily, directly on its private beach.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“Symbolic ceremonies can take place in the lush gardens or on the sea-facing terrace, while civil and religious ceremonies can be arranged in the charming churches and historic buildings in nearby Taormina city centre.”
Read the source for gardensPrivate grounds: Yes
“In this occasion, the private beach of the hotel can be reserved for you for unforgettable parties or ceremonies.”
Read the source for private groundsHistoric building: Yes
“Built in 1919 as a private summer residence, today the Villa offers a range of settings to accommodate each moment of your special day.”
Read the source for historic building