Curated luxury hotels near Ionian Sea

With a stay at Hotel Al Pescatore, you'll be centrally located in Gallipoli, within a 15-minute drive of Baia Verde Beach and Diocesan Museum of Gallipoli. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Sant'Agata Cathedral.

With a stay at Ilaeira Mountain Resort in Sparta, you'll be 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Archaeological Museum of Sparta and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Olive and Greek Olive Oil Museum. This family-friendly aparthotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from King Leonidas Statue and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from The Menelaion.

A stay at Hotel Marechiaro places you in the heart of Gizzeria – a 9-minute drive from Terme Caronte Hot Spring and 10 minutes from Castello Normanno Svevo. This beach hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Parrocchia San Domenico and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Piazza Mazzini.

With a stay at Hotel San Nicola, you'll be centrally located in Altamura, just a 3-minute walk from Altamura Cathedral and 7 minutes by foot from Altamura National Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi.

A stay at Hotel Royal Palace places you in the heart of Messina, steps from Strait of Messina and 6 minutes by foot from Sant'Elia Church. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Port of Reggio Calabria.

When you stay at Essence Hotel in Ioannina, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Pamvotis and Perama Cave. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Gallery of Epirus Studies Society and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Art Gallery of Epirus Studies.

Located in Dio-Olympos, Litohoro Olympus Resort Villas & Spa is connected to a railway/underground station, within a 15-minute drive of Skotina Beach and Platamonas Castle. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Ancient Dion and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Archaeological Museum of Dion.

Featuring an elegant restaurant with views of Sarandë, the newly-built Harmony Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi just steps away from the beach area. It is located near the SH81 State Road connecting Sarandë with the ancient archaeological site of Butrint.

Including some handmade furniture and LCD satellite TV, all rooms come with a minibar, private bathroom with bath, and a balcony. Some rooms offer views of the Corfu Island, some have sea view and some overlook the Sarandë City.

Bars and summer clubs are easily accessible on the beach. A grocery shop is within 200 metres.

The centre of Sarandë is less than 5 km from Harmony Hotel, while UNESCO-protected Butrint is within 10 km. The international airport on Corfu Island can be reached in a short drive and a 30-minute boat ride.

When you stay at BV QUARRY MATERA in Matera, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casa Noha and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Museo della Scultura Contemporanea.

With a stay at Athens Zafolia Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens – a 5-minute walk from Mount Lycabettus and 10 minutes by foot from Apostolos Nikolaidis Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from U.S. Embassy and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Chapel of St. George.

Set in Lorica, 43 km from Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms come with a mountain view. The units in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

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

Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness offers a children's playground. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Lorica, like skiing, fishing and cycling.

Cosenza Cathedral is 44 km from Hotel Park 108 Sport&Wellness, while Rendano Theatre is 44 km away. Lamezia Terme International Airport is 79 km from the property.

Set in Tirana, 1.8 km from Skanderbeg Square, Niche Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. There is a hot tub, entertainment staff and a shared kitchen.

At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk and a balcony with a city view. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms also offer a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. All guest rooms in Niche Boutique Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or American options.

Speaking English, French and Italian at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include House of Leaves, Rinia Park and Clock Tower Tirana. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 13 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Kalavrita, 11 km from The monastery of Mega Spilaio, Kalavrita Canyon Hotel & Spa features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

All rooms at the hotel have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a safety deposit box, while selected rooms also boast a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options.

You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing.

There is an in-house bar and guests can also make use of the business area.

Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park is 44 km from Kalavrita Canyon Hotel & Spa, while Lake Tsivlou is 37 km from the property. Araxos Airport is 95 km away.

Hotel Villa Esperia is set right on Mazzarò Bay, only 100 metres from the cable cars which will take you right into Taormina’s picturesque historic centre. Enjoy panoramic sea views from the hotel terrace and the large outdoor pool.

Rooms at Hotel Villa Esperia are spacious and well-decorated. Some have balconies with panoramic Ionian Sea views. Guests can read newspapers in the lounge.

Villa Esperia is home to a restaurant serving Sicilian specialities on its charming terrace, as well as a poolside and lobby bar. Guests can choose among Italian, Continental or American breakfasts.

You have discounts at the private beach nearby.

With a stay at San Giorgio Art Hotel in Modica, you'll be just steps from Cathedral of San Giorgio and Corso Umberto I. This hotel is 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Port of Pozzallo and 17 mi (27.4 km) from Sampieri Beach.

Located in Athens (Athens City Centre), Athens One Smart Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Syntagma Square and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Acropolis.

Set in Pogradec, 3.4 km from Ohrid Lake Springs, Vila Ndrio offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Bay of Bones.

At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk and a patio with a mountain view. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, all guest rooms at Vila Ndrio have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a balcony. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Early Christian Basilica is 34 km from the accommodation, while Port Ohrid is 35 km from the property.

With a stay at Hotel Antico Convento dei Cappuccini in Ragusa (Ragusa Ibla), you'll be steps from Old Portale di San Giorgio and 4 minutes by foot from Chiesa di San Giorgio Vecchio. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Giardini Iblei and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Palazzo Arezzo Di Trifiletti.

Set in Tolo, 50 metres from Tolo Beach, Flisvos Royal Hotel & Suites offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

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 terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Flisvos Royal Hotel & Suites features some units with sea views, and all rooms have a balcony. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

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

Archaeological Museum of Nafplion is 11 km from the accommodation, while Akronafplia Castle is 11 km from the property. Kalamata International Airport is 149 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Del Levante in Fasano, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Torre Canne Beach and 9 minutes from Rosa Marina Beach. This beach hotel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Zoosafari and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Torre Canne Lighthouse.