Curated luxury hotels near Ionian Sea

Villa Taormina dates back to the 1900s. Surrounded by floral gardens, it offers spacious rooms with antique furnishings, and a roof top terrace overlooking Mount Etna, the sea, and Taormina centre.

Each room at Hotel Villa Taormina is central air-conditioned and features free WiFi, and a plasma-screen TV with satellite channels and private bathroom.

Our buffet breakfast is made of Sicilian specialities and homemade ingredients.

The beach is easily reached via the Taormina Mazzarò Cableway and the Greek Anphitheatre is a 10-minute walk away.

The Ostuni Resort is set among Mediterranean gardens in Rosa Marina, 500 metres from its own private beach. It offers 2 pools, tennis courts, and air-conditioned rooms with garden views.

Rooms at the Ostuni a Mare come with a minibar and either a balcony or a patio. Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Guests can start the day with the breakfast buffet. The restaurant serves both Puglia and classic Italian cooking, and the beach pizzeria is open for lunch in the summer.

The beach has sun umbrellas and deck chairs. Evening entertainment is available and children will appreciate the summer Junior and Mini Clubs.

Ostuni is 11 km from the hotel, and Brindisi Papola Casale Airport is 41 km away. A shuttle service to both destinations is available at an extra charge.

Hotel Lo Smeraldo has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Cisternino. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, the rooms at Hotel Lo Smeraldo have a TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. All rooms have a safety deposit box.

Taranto Cathedral is 43 km from the accommodation, while Castello Aragonese is 43 km away. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 55 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Facing the beachfront, Hotel Sabbie d'Oro offers 4-star accommodation in Giardini Naxos and features a shared lounge, restaurant and bar. The property is around 100 metres from Giardini Naxos Beach, 5.4 km from Isola Bella and 5.7 km from Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station. Free WiFi and room service are featured.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Hotel Sabbie d'Oro have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a balcony. All rooms feature a safety deposit box.

A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and Italian.

Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station is 7.4 km from Hotel Sabbie d'Oro, while Catania Piazza Duomo is 48 km away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 52 km from the property.

Situated in Giardini Naxos, 300 metres from Lido Bonday Beach, Hellenia Yachting Hotel & SPA features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a private beach area. 6.4 km from Isola Bella and 8.4 km from Taormina Cable Car - Upper Station, the property provides a terrace and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At Hellenia Yachting Hotel & SPA you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station is 10 km from the accommodation, while Catania Piazza Duomo is 48 km from the property. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 52 km away.

Set in the historic centre of Milazzo, La Chicca Palace Hotel is just 100 metres from the harbor where boats depart for the Aeolian Islands.

This historic building has been elegantly restored and offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. They also include a satellite flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels.

Breakfast at La Chicca Palace consists of sweet and savoury foods. Drinks and snacks are available from the bar.

The beach of Ponente is a 10-minute walk from this property.

This impressive 17th-century castle is set in a 10-acre park on the coast 20 minutes' drive from Taormina. In summer, Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel & SPA has its own private beach.

Castello di San Marco Charming Hotel offers suites set in its private park. Each suite is air conditioned and features a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning.

The property has 2 restaurants. Mastri Flavetta is a traditional Sicilian dining hall that is open for dinner from May until 31 October. During summer, you can dine outdoors at Giardino di Pietra and the grill restaurant by the pool is open for lunch.

A spa including a hot tub, a Turkish bath and a sauna is available on site. There is a tennis court and bikes can be rented at reception.

Castello di San Marco is 5 minutes' drive from Calatabiano and is ideal for visiting Taormina and Mount Etna. Popular local activities include horse riding, scuba diving and sightseeing tours.

Boasting its own private beach and outdoor swimming pool, King Saron Hotel Resort is set in Isthmia. Surrounded by flowers and tree and boasting views of the Saronic Gulf, this 4-star hotel offers great accommodation in an ideal location.

King Saron Hotel Resort provides a variety of comfortable rooms that are air-conditioned, clean and contain modern amenities such as satellite TV and telephone. All rooms have balconies that have stunning views of the sea and surrounding area. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.

The buffet restaurant serves international and Greek specialities, and offers a splendid view to the Saronic Gulf. Drinks are available at the lounge bar.

Guests enjoy complimentary water sports such as canoe and water cycling at the private beach. Take dance classes, swim in the outdoor pool or play a round of tennis without leaving the hotel. The nearby beach has beach volley court, providing the opportunity to enjoy sun and fun. Athens International Airport is at 110 km.

Located in Leonidio Village, the stone-built Archontiko Hatzipanayioti is housed in a traditional listed manor of 1809 and serves a homemade Greek breakfast with organic products. It offers individually decorated rooms with garden or mountain views and free WiFi throughout.

Featuring stone and wood details, arched walls and country-style decoration, all rooms at the Hatzipanayioti offer Cocomat mattresses, Guy Laroche linen and Apivita toiletries. Each has an LCD satellite TV, fridge and hairdryer.

The on-site spa facilities include a sauna and hammam.

Guests can visit many stately houses of traditional architecture in Leonidio and one of the many taverns and cafés. Plaka Beach on the Argolic Gulf, is only 4 km away.

Boasting a terrace and a bar, Hotel Donna Crescenza is situated in Locorotondo, 36 km from Taranto Cathedral and 36 km from Castello Aragonese. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk. The rooms in Hotel Donna Crescenza are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options.

Staff speak English and Italian at the reception.

National Archaeological Museum of Taranto Marta is 37 km from the accommodation, while Taranto Sotterranea is 39 km from the property. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 68 km away.

Situated in Spille, 400 metres from Spille Beach, Hotel Imperial features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. The rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some units at Hotel Imperial have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or an Italian breakfast.

Speaking English, Italian and Albanian, staff are willing to help at any time of the day at the reception.

Rock of Kavaje is 33 km from Hotel Imperial, while Durres Amphiteatre is 43 km from the property. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 70 km away.

Situated in Spille, 100 metres from Spille Beach, Hotel Ermi features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Rock of Kavaje.

At the hotel the rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a balcony with a garden view. All rooms have a wardrobe.

Durres Amphiteatre is 44 km from Hotel Ermi. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 73 km from the property.

Located on the seafront in Torre Canne, a 10-minute drive from Fasano, Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel offers a garden with swimming pool, a wellness center, rooms with furnished balconies or patios, and free parking.

With partial views of the sea, the hill or the garden, the modern rooms at Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel come with a 32-inch LCD TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hydromassage bath or shower.

The 2 restaurants offer Apulian specialties and classic Italian dishes. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. There is also a poolside bar on site.

Activities on offer include cooking classes, horse riding and kitesurfing. It is possible to book a 1-hour session per day of sauna, Turkish bath, chromotherapy shower and hot tub for a fee. There is also a personal trainer in the gym.

Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Ostuni and 30 km from Alberobello, a town renowned for its trulli.

Situated in Rrogozhinë, 300 metres from Spille Beach, Albatros Beach & Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Rock of Kavaje.

All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Albatros Beach & Resort also feature free WiFi, while some rooms are fitted with a city view. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested.

Round-the-clock advice is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Durres Amphiteatre is 44 km from Albatros Beach & Resort. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 71 km from the property.

Located in Grisolia, less than 1 km from Acchio-Fiumicello Beach, Suite Hotel Dominicus provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a kids' club and a shared lounge. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

Suite Hotel Dominicus offers a terrace. You can play table tennis at the accommodation.

La Secca di Castrocucco is 27 km from Suite Hotel Dominicus, while Praja-Ajeta-Tortora Train Station is 23 km away. Lamezia Terme International Airport is 113 km from the property.

Located in Leonidion, 700 metres from Sampatiki Beach, Sampatiki Suites & Spa - Luxury Seaview Suites - Opened 2024 provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. Guests can enjoy sea views.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Sampatiki Suites & Spa - Luxury Seaview Suites - Opened 2024, each room is fitted with a seating area.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Sampatiki Suites & Spa - Luxury Seaview Suites - Opened 2024 offers 4-star accommodation with a spa centre. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Leonidion, like hiking and cycling.

Mount Parnon is 44 km from Sampatiki Suites & Spa - Luxury Seaview Suites - Opened 2024. Kalamata International Airport is 157 km away.

Il Palmento Resort offers unique accommodation in traditional stone buildings, the Apulian trulli, warm in winter and cool in summer. Enjoy a relaxing stay in the Itria Valley.

Il Palmento Resort is only a few km away from the most charming Apulian sights: Locorotondo with its enchanting old town, and Alberobello, part of UNESCO World Heritage.

During your stay you can enjoy a unique outdoor swimming pool and taste local specialities in the resort's restaurant. Cheese, cold cuts and croissants are available at breakfast.

Il Palmento Resort provides luxurious accommodation in fully-equipped suites, set in original trulli. You can also book classic hotel-style double rooms.

Set 8 km from Ohrid Lake Springs, Rich Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Pogradec and has a bar. The property is situated 23 km from Bay of Bones, 39 km from Early Christian Basilica and 39 km from Port Ohrid. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at Rich Hotel.

Church of St. John at Kaneo is 39 km from the accommodation, while Cave Church Archangel Michael is 40 km from the property.

Located in Pogradec, 8.5 km from Ohrid Lake Springs, Hotel Hymeti's Palace provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation offers a ski pass sales point, as well as a bar and ski-to-door access. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

Hotel Hymeti's Palace offers a hot tub. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel.

Bay of Bones is 24 km from the accommodation, while Early Christian Basilica is 39 km away.

Right on the shore of the Ohrid Lake in Pogradec and featuring a private beach, Enkelana Hotel houses a restaurant and a bar and offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free in-room WiFi.

Satellite TV is provided in all of the Enkelana’s accommodation units. Each room comprises a private bathroom with a shower as well. Private parking on the premises is for free.