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Halfway between Rimini and Ravenna, the family-run Hotel Royal is set directly on the beach in Cesenatico, a classic summer destination in the lively Riviera Romagnola.

Once fishing and trading village, today Cesenatico still thrives thanks to its historic yet active commercial harbour, originally designed by the renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci.

The Royal is located in this rich and active city where you can indulge in a host of sports and activities. Enjoy cycling through the surroundings, and pleasant activities for all tastes and ages.

Whether you travel through the towns of Forlì and Cesena, over the plains, by the countryside, the hills or the nearby mountains, you will enjoy a pleasant retreat at the Royal.

Hotel Royal provides numerous facilities for a relaxing holiday. Try the hotel’s wellness centre after a morning soaking up the sun on the private beach.

A heated pool, private car park, reading room and meeting room are just some of the amenities you can also enjoy.

Before venturing in Cesenatico’s entertaining night life, enjoy a typical Italian meal in the hotel’s restaurant, served in the panoramic dining room where you can savour fine wines and regional cuisine.

The hotel is bookable for weekly stays only, from Saturday to Saturday.

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Relais Villa Carola is situated in Porto Cervo. Free private parking is available on site.

The elegantly decorated rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and designer linen. Certain units include a seating area where you can relax. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Each room has a private bathroom with a bidet and shower, with free toiletries and a hairdryer provided.

You will find concierge service at the property.

You can play mini-golf at this hotel, and the area is popular for golfing. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is 23 km away.

Nestled amongst the rolling green countryside of Umbria, Relais Il Canalicchio overlooks vineyards and olive groves. It was once a medieval village with a church and tower.

The elegant rooms come with Sky TV, air conditioning and minibar. The private bathroom includes hairdryer and toiletries.

Guests can relax at the swimming pool or at the Il Borgo wellness centre. There is also a gym, while the leisure room features a large fireplace and comfortable sofas.

Open for lunch and dinner, the panoramic Pavone Restaurant serves fine Umbrian cuisine, together with classic Italian dishes.

Relais Il Canalicchio is a 40-minute drive from Perugia city centre. Lake Trasimeno is 45 km away.

Located in Arezzo, Hotel Continentale is in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Piazza Guido Monaco and Petrarca Theater. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Municipal Gallery of Contemporary Art and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Basilica of San Francesco.

With a stay at Hotel Domus Florentiae in Florence (Santa Maria Novella), you'll be steps from Historic Centre of Florence and Piazza di Santa Maria Novella. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Uffizi Gallery.

With a stay at Hotel Parco Dei Principi in Rimini (Marina Centro), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Rimini Fiera Expo Center and Rimini Beach. This beach hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Viale Ceccarini.

With a stay at Sheraton Rome Parco de’ Medici in Rome (Magliana Vecchia), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Parco de' Medici Golf Club and 12 minutes from Euroma2. This golf hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Palazzo dello Sport.

With a stay at Admiral Art Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Rimini, within a 10-minute drive of Rimini Beach and Rimini Fiera Expo Center. This beach hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Italy in Miniature.

With a stay at H10 Palazzo Galla, you'll be centrally located in Rome, steps from Via Nazionale and 6 minutes by foot from Trevi Fountain. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Roman Forum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pantheon.

When you stay at Hotel Serino in Serino, you'll be 12 minutes by car from Mastroberardino. This family-friendly hotel is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from San Giuseppe Moscati National Hospital and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Partenio-Adriano Lombardi Stadium.

With a stay at Marincanto in Positano (Positano City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Positano Ferry Landing and Fiordo di Furore Beach. This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Piazza Tasso and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Corso Italia.

When you stay at Hotel Resort Novelli in Orta Nova, you'll be 11 minutes by car from Bosco Incoronata. This hotel is 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Gargano National Park and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Fiera di Foggia.

With a stay at Hotel Panorama in Maiori, you'll be a 5-minute drive from Amalfi Cathedral and 6 minutes from Amalfi Harbour. This property is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Amalfi Beach and 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from Pompeii Archaeological Park.

When you stay at VOI Colonna Village in Golfo Aranci, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Golfo Aranci and Pittulongu Beach. This beach hotel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Port of Olbia and 20.5 mi (33 km) from Cala Brandinchi Beach.

Located in Cervia, 200 metres from Pinarella Beach, Hotel Bamby provides 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, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Hotel Bamby offers a children's playground.

Speaking German, English, Spanish and French, staff are always on hand to help at the reception.

Cervia Beach is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Cesenatico Beach is 2.3 km away.

Located in Riccione, 500 metres from Riccione Beach, Augustus Hotel Riccione Centro provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a business centre and luggage storage for guests.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. Augustus Hotel Riccione Centro offers certain rooms with garden views, and each room comes with a balcony. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

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

Augustus Hotel Riccione Centro offers a sun terrace.

Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the reception, staff are always on hand to help.

Oltremare is 2.9 km from the hotel, while Aquafan is 2.9 km away. Federico Fellini International Airport is 5 km from the property.

With a stay at Martius Private Suites Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Rome, within a 5-minute walk of Pantheon and Via del Corso. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Piazza Navona and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Trevi Fountain.

With a stay at So' Lifestyle Hotel Sorrento, you'll be centrally located in Sorrento, just a 4-minute walk from Corso Italia and 11 minutes by foot from Gulf of Naples. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Piazza Tasso and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Sorrento Beach.

With a pool, Villa Casalecchi is a 19th-century property 2.5 km from Castellina in Chianti. It features free Wi-Fi and a sun terrace overlooking the vineyards and olive groves.

All accommodation at the Casalecchi is en suite. The Villa offers rooms with antique furnishings and a rustic décor. Each has a TV, and some are air conditioned.

Breakfast is buffet style, with a combination of sweet and savoury items.

Surrounded by a large terraced Italian garden, Villa Casalecchi also features a chapel with frescoes. Staff can help arranging tours to nearby attractions.

In the heart of the Chianti area, the property is a 30-minute drive from Siena and 45 minutes from Florence. Riding stables are available nearby.

With a stay at Palazzo Ferraioli Hotel & Wellness Center, you'll be centrally located in Atrani – a 10-minute walk from Amalfi Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Amalfi Cathedral. This spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Villa Romana and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Emerald Grotto.