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Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Sicily · Italy
87.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$4,469 / night
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Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
65 guest reviews analysed
S.S. 115, Km 131, Sciacca, Sicily, 92019, IT
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.5 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 65 guest reviews across Trip.com.
Most noted: noise.
Best for
- wellness
- beach
- golf
- food & wine
- families
About Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is an EMPTYJET property located in Sciacca on the island of Sicily. The resort features a private beach, two championship golf courses and a nine-hole par-3 course designed by Kyle Phillips, and a flagship spa, Alma by ANÍMA, offering transformative wellness programmes with homegrown botanicals. Dining options include Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese, seafood, and international cuisines across several restaurants such as Liolà, Zagara, L'Osteria, Nagori, Ondina, Amare, and Buongiorno. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the Scirocco Bar, Ondina Bar, and the Beach Bar. Suites with private pools and villas set in gardens are available for stays.
The resort holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026 and is officially listed as a 4-star property. It was renovated in 2026.
Why it stands out
Verdura Resort is listed for its EMPTYJET status, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award for 2026, Rocco Forte affiliation, and comprehensive amenities including private beach, spa, golf, and diverse dining. Its location in Sciacca, Sicily, adds to its appeal for leisure and wellness-focused stays.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Opened / renovated
- 2026
- Brand
- Rocco Forte
- Type
- Beach, Golf, Wellness, Family
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — a luxury seafront resort with fine dining, spa, golf and unique experiences & activities
- On-site golf course — Two championship courses and a nine-hole par-3, designed by Kyle Phillips
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Liolà; Zagara; L'Osteria; Nagori; Ondina; Amare; Buongiorno
- Bar — Steps from the shoreline, the Beach Bar offers a laid-back setting for refreshing drinks
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — suites with pools, villas immersed in fragrant gardens
Wellness
- Spa — a connection felt deeply in the flagship spa through homegrown botanicals and the longevity wisdom
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Golf
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
37.4919, 13.2197 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand10 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
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