Curated luxury hotels near Ionian Sea

With a stay at Grand Hotel San Pietro in Centola, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Grotta Azzurra and Ficocella Beach. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Porto Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Buondormire Beach.

Set within mountain ranges and a lush forest of cedar and fir trees, the year-round Orizontes Tzoumerkon is located in Pramanta Village. The rustic-style rooms offer breathtaking views of the natural surroundings and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Fitted with wooden floors, stone walls and high wood beamed ceilings, each of the elegant units features air conditioning and a cast iron wood stove. An LCD TV, minibar and safe are standard. The marble bathroom includes a shower with hydromadssage jets, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer.

The restaurant Orizontes Tzoumerkon offers traditional Epirus and Tzoumerka dishes a la carte and a daily buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy coffee, desserts or drinks and relax in the warmly decorated lounge while enjoying the spectacular mountain scenery.

The traditional villages of Syrrako and Kalarites are both within 21 km. Near the property there are numerous trails that can be explored. It is 65 km from the city of Ioannina.

Located in Vlorë, Maritim Marina Bay Luxury Resort is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of University of Vlora and National Museum of Independence. This beach resort is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Muradie Mosque and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Sheshi i Flamurit.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Masseria Santa Lucia in Ostuni, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Rosa Marina Beach and Spiaggia della Costa Merlata. This beach hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Torre Canne Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Torre Pozzella.

When you stay at Best Western Plus Leone di Messapia Hotel & Conference in Lecce, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Villa Bianca and Torre del Parco. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sigismondo Castromediano Museum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Casa Museo Spada.

A stay at Domus Grand Hotel places you in the heart of Rende, within a 5-minute drive of Palazzi Marconi and University of Calabria. This hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Sila National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Metropolis Shopping Mall.

Located in Lipari, Hotel Mea - Aeolian Charme is near the bay, within a 15-minute walk of Marina Lunga and Contrada Diana Archaeological Park. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Porto Pignataro and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Regional Aeolian Archaeological Museum L. Bernabò Brea.

Located in Noto, Hotel Masseria degli Ulivi is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Hermitage of San Corrado and Noto Antica. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Spiaggia di Lido di Noto and 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach.

Located in Castellana Grotte, Park Hotel La Grave is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Franco Anelli Speleological Museum and Piazza Franco Anelli. This spa hotel is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Zoosafari and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello.

With a stay at Taormina Park Hotel in Taormina, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Corso Umberto and Taormina Cable Car. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Greek Theatre and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Isola Bella.

A stay at Algila' Ortigia Charme Hotel places you in the heart of Syracuse, steps from Ionian Sea and Lungomare di Ortigia. This family-friendly hotel is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Fontane Bianche Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Museum of Cinema.

Located in Athens (Ambelokipi), President Hotel Athens is within a 5-minute drive of Hellenic Parliament and Temple of Olympian Zeus. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Monastiraki Flea Market and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Acropolis Museum.

Located in Dhërmi, 90 metres from Palasa Beach, Hotel Sarajet e Pashait 2 provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. All units in Hotel Sarajet e Pashait 2 are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

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

Hotel Argjiro features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Gjirokastër. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers an ATM, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a shower. The units feature a wardrobe.

Guests at Hotel Argjiro can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Zaravina lake is 44 km from the accommodation.

Situated in Korçë, 43 km from Ohrid Lake Springs, Bocca Hotel Korce features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is allergy-free and is set 43 km from Monastery Saint Naum.

At the hotel, each room has a desk. The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, and some units at Bocca Hotel Korce have a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Speaking Greek, English, Italian and Albanian, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay.

With a stay at Hotel Colosseo Tirana, you'll be centrally located in Tirana, within a 5-minute drive of Ministry of Defense and Skanderbeg Square. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Air Albania Stadium and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from National Bank of Albania.

Located in Poros, Xenia Poros Image Hotel is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Kanali Beach and Poros Ferry Terminal. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Love Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Russian Bay Ruins.

Located in Otranto, CDSHotels Basiliani is within a 15-minute drive of Otranto Waterfront and Baia Dei Turchi Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Alimini Beach and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Church of San Pietro.

With a stay at Splendid Hotel Taormina, you'll be centrally located in Taormina, just a 3-minute walk from Corso Umberto and 6 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Greek Theatre and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Isola Bella.

With a stay at Amalia Hotel Meteora in Kalabaka, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Meteora and Theopetra Cave. This family-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Sarakina Bridge and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Delphi & Thermopilae Day Trip.