Villa Mon Repos — Attraction in Taormina

I urge anyone considering Villa Mon Repos as their wedding venue to proceed with extreme caution. My wedding was booked here for July 2025, but just a few weeks ago, I received an email from the venue informing me (very candidly) that their management team had changed and that I needed to review a “new contract.” At first glance, everything seemed the same, until I noticed that the new contract required a new deposit amount to secure the venue.

This was concerning, as I had already paid a €3,000 deposit back in May of 2024. When I raised this issue, the venue stated that the change in management meant they could not honour the original deposit, and we would need to pay again to secure the venue for our date. Unfortunately, we did not receive a resolution, which left us no choice but to cancel our wedding at this venue. At this stage, our original deposit has not been refunded. As you can imagine, this has been an incredibly stressful experience. With just four months’ notice, we’ve had to find a new venue, reschedule our wedding, and coordinate over 60 guests flying in from Australia—many of whom had already booked their flights and accommodation.

I sympathise with any other couples facing similar difficulties. It is disappointing to see a wedding venue with such strong past reviews go through this kind of transition without more consideration for existing clients.

To the new management: A professional and transparent approach would have been to personally contact the affected customers via a phone call to explain the transition properly. Furthermore, you should have ensured that previously paid deposits were honored in the new contracts or an alternative resolution offered.

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We recently celebrated our wedding at Villa Mon Repos, and it was nothing short of perfection. From start to finish, the entire day exceeded every expectation we had. The venue itself is breathtaking, with stunning grounds and the most spectacular view over Isola Bella – a setting that truly felt like a dream. The set-up was flawless, beautifully arranged to create an atmosphere that was both elegant and unforgettable. The food was impeccable, with every dish of the highest quality and presented with care, delighting all of our guests. The staff were exceptional – professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making the day as special as possible. The following day, we hosted a pool party and barbecue at the villa, which was the perfect way to continue the celebrations. Once again, the food was delicious and plentiful, and the staff were attentive and welcoming. Our guests loved relaxing on the beautiful grounds and enjoyed making the most of the pool – it created such a joyful, laid-back atmosphere after the wedding itself. It was, without doubt, the best day of our lives, and we only wish we could relive it all over again. Villa Mon Repos will always hold the most special place in our hearts, and we cannot recommend it highly enough as a...

Couples should proceed with great caution when considering Villa Mon Repos as their wedding venue.

I’ve attended two weddings there in recent years, and both couples faced significant issues leading up to their events. One couple even had to pay their deposit twice due to a “change in property management.” Shockingly, they found out after paying a deposit that the rights to host events at the villa had been auctioned after the previous owner passed away. Although the new team had access to the old booking agenda, existing deposits were not honoured.

While staying at a hotel overlooking the villa with the spouses, we noticed that on dates previously confirmed as booked, no events were taking place—suggesting that other couples may have moved their weddings elsewhere.

The venue is undoubtedly beautiful, and the staff are friendly. However, basic necessities like lockable bathrooms were missing at both events. Nearly everything required to facilitate a wedding is charged separately, rather than being included in the rental fee. Furthermore, third-party vendors recommended by the villa come at a steep markup, far above what’s...