I wasn’t really disappointed, but the description and photos for this place were misleading, and it was not what I expected. There is no direct beach access. The walls and ceilings are very thin, so you could hear everyone coming and going, chairs scraping, doors squeaking, etc. Also, there is no restaurant on site, no room service, and no laundry facilities. The train passes by several times a day and it is loud.
However, the staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful, and it was easy to get transported to where we wanted to go. Short walk to eateries and the Taormina cable car. The room was very clean and comfortable. And the garden is pretty.