Curated romantic hotels in Italy

Only 300 metres from Lipari town centre, Hotel Carasco boasts an exclusive position beside the sea and proximity to Marina Corta’s central square. It features an outdoor pool and a traditional restaurant.

Offering a tranquil atmosphere, rooms and suites at the Carasco come with air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some have a sea-view balcony.

The hotel organises a variety of sea excursions, trekking activities, boat trips around the beautiful Archipelago and geo-vulcanologic excursions to the infamous Mount Etna and other volcanoes.

It also offers numerous excursions around Lipari and the other Aeolian Islands like Stromboli and Salina, often at discount prices.

The hotel's natural rock terrace enables you to practice various water sports, such as swimming, fishing, scuba-diving and windsurfing.

A stay at Hotel Centrale Spa & Relax places you in the heart of Alcamo – a 1-minute drive from Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption and 9 minutes from Calathamet Castle. This spa hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Tonnara of Scopello and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Zingaro Nature Reserve.

With a stay at Villa Fenaroli Palace Hotel in Rezzato, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of La Prima Luna and Mille Miglia Museum. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Noventa Bioviticoltori and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Santa Giulia Museum.

A stay at Hotel De Paris Sanremo places you in the heart of Sanremo, steps from Chiesa Russa Ortodossia and Casino Sanremo. This golf hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Arma di Taggia Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Promenade Walk.

Set in a picturesque garden overlooking the Gulf of Sanremo, Miramare The Palace Resort offers a private access to the promenade and main beaches. It has a heated swimming pool with sea views, free parking and rooms with a satellite LED TV.

Rooms feature a minibar, safe and a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Continental and English breakfast is buffet style, and the Palm Bar provides snacks and drinks throughout the day. Guests can enjoy also the Sunset-Bar with sea-view.

Miramare The Palace Resort has a peaceful location surrounded by tropical plants and trees. It is set just off the seafront promenade in Sanremo, a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from the harbour and Ariston Theatre.

Located in Salò, Villa Arcadio Hotel & Resort is within a 10-minute drive of Museo di Salò and Salo Duomo. This spa hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Scaliger Castle and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Lake Idro.

When you stay at Hotel Spiaggia d'Oro - Garda Lake Collection in Salò, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Rimbalzello Adventure and Passeggiata Kurpromenade. This hotel is 19.3 mi (31.1 km) from Lake Idro and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Scaliger Castle.

Set in Conco, 45 km from Vicenza Central Station, La Bocchetta Romantic Spa Hotel e Ristorante offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a terrace and a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool, karaoke and room service.

Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a minibar and a stovetop.

At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and car hire is available at La Bocchetta Romantic Spa Hotel e Ristorante.

Fiera di Vicenza is 48 km from the accommodation, while Golf Club Vicenza is 50 km away. Treviso Airport is 75 km from the property.

A stay at Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera places you in the heart of Gardone Riviera, steps from Passeggiata Kurpromenade and 4 minutes by foot from Rimbalzello Adventure. This golf hotel is 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from Lake Idro and 20.4 mi (32.8 km) from Scaliger Castle.

With a stay at Nicolaus Club Gabbiano in Pulsano, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 12 minutes by foot from Spiaggia di Montedarena. This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Saturo Archaeological Park and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Porto Pirrone Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Monte Sarago in Ostuni, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Rosa Marina Beach and Church of San Francesco. This spa hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Torre Canne Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piazza della Liberta.

Hotel Canon D'Oro is in the heart of Conegliano, within a 5-minute walk of Duomo di Conegliano and Casa di Cima. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Prosecco di Marca - Day Tour and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Castello di Conegliano.

With views of Lake Garda, Hotel Bogliaco is located in Gargnano. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in all public areas.

Each room here will provide you with a satellite TV and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, free toiletries and towels.

Guests will enjoy a sweet and savoury breakfast every morning. It includes hot drinks, croissants, homemade cakes and cold meats.

Bogliaco Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Toscolano Maderno, while Salò is 14 km away.

A stay at Ostuni Palace Hotel Bistrot & SPA places you in the heart of Ostuni – a 1-minute drive from Ostuni Cathedral and 14 minutes from Pilone Beach. This spa hotel is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Riserva Natural Torre Guacceto.

Set inside Asiago Golf Club, Meltar Boutique Hotel Golf & SPA is a converted historic property from the 1800s offering a free 1000 m² spa. Breakfast is served in the garden during summer.

Rooms and suites at this luxury boutique hotel have a mix of elegant and modern minimalist styles. Each one features free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and minibar. You will have beautiful views of the garden and surrounding mountains.

Breakfast at Meltar is buffet style and features homemade croissants and cakes. You can relax out in the garden and in the elegant lounge with fireplace.

The wellness centre includes a sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath, as well as a gym. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.

Free parking is available nearby. Asiago centre is 4 km away and Bassano del Grappa is 40 minutes away by car.

With a stay at Hotel Villa Soligo - Small Luxury Hotels of the World in Farra di Soligo, you'll be 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Villa dei Cedri. This spa hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Prosecco di Marca - Day Tour and 21.5 mi (34.7 km) from Monte Cesen.

With a stay at Hotel Villa del Poggio in San Pietro di Feletto, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pieve di San Pietro di Feletto and Il Colle Azienda Vitivinicola. This hotel is 21.5 mi (34.7 km) from Dolomites and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Le Colline del Prosecco di Conegliano e Valdobbiadene.

With a stay at Hotel Alberi del Paradiso in Cefalù, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cefalu Beach and Ceramiche Sireci. This spa hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Salita Saraceno Staircase and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lavatoio Medievale.

When you stay at Hotel Paradiso in Gizzeria, you'll be on the beach and 6 minutes by car from Torre Lupo. This beach hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Nocera Terinese Sea Walk and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Nocera Terinese Beach.

Set right on the shore of Lake Garda, this 4-star hotel has beautiful views across the lake and the historic town of Malcesine. It features its own swimming pool and private wharf with deckchairs. WiFi is available in public areas.

Beach Hotel Du Lac Malcesine is set in a large garden with children's playground and sun terrace. It even has a reserved area of the beach on the lake.

All rooms are air conditioned and come with a kettle and a fridge. All rooms have a private balcony or terrace, and some overlook Lake Garda.

Breakfast is buffet style at Beach Hotel Du Lac. There is also a bar and restaurant with outdoor dining area.

You can reach the centre of Malcesine on foot in around 10 minutes by following the lakeside promenade. The hotel is easily reached by public transport as it is close to the dock.