We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels in Italy. Hotels with wonderful private beach and sea views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated March 2024.
SORRENTO.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Offering a restaurant and a private beach area, Relais Regina Giovanna is located in Sorrento. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and a bidet. Extras include a desk and a safety deposit box. At Relais Regina Giovanna you will find a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The property offers free parking. The hotel is 2.0 km from Piazza Tasso, 2.4 km from Corso Italia and 1.9 km from Port of Sorrento. Naples International Airport is 56 km away.Show full description
A classic Mediterranean-styled hotel with beautiful grounds, including lemon and olive groves and a coastal path. The private beach is a bonus with a lovely beach bar to have lunch or sunset drink.
FERTILIA.Beach front location. Historic. Set directly on Bombarde Beach and part of the Porto Conte Regional Park, Hotel Dei Pini is surrounded by a large pine wood. It offers a private beach, rooms with a balcony, and a swimming pool with sea view. Meals are served out on the terrace with a panoramic view across the bay, and during summer a bar restaurant by the beach is also available. Water sports equipment can be hired on the beach. Its restaurant has a beautiful view of Alghero Bay. A bus to Alghero's historic centre stops right in front of Dei Pini. This eco-friendly hotel running on solar panels has a quiet location and a relaxed atmosphere. Parking is free. All rooms feature air conditioning, and a satellite TV with pay-per-view and Sky channels from June until September. They offer a view of the woods or the sea. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Dei Pini's restaurant offers specialities from Alghero and Sardinia, plus a wide selection of fine wines. You can take part in windsurfing and sailing lessons, and massages and wellness treatments can be booked on site. The hotel is 9 km from both Alghero Fertilia Airport and the historical centre of Alghero.Show full description
A lovely beachfront hotel with a water sports rental in a stunning area, near amazing Alghero and also a natural park. The beach is gorgeous, with clear water and a shallow sea perfect for taking small children.
GAETA.Historic property. Great views. Set on the South Lazio coast 5 km from the centre of Gaeta, Grand Hotel Le Rocce has a private beach, a panoramic pool with hydromassage jets and Technogym fitness area. It offers free Wi-Fi in common areas and traditionally furnished accommodation with a flat-screen TV. There is a restaurant with a sea-view terrace and 2 snack bars, 1 set by the pool and the other at the private beach. One free beach towel per person is assigned, and gets delivered at the pool and the beach. Rooms at the Le Rocce come with air conditioning, a minibar and free toiletries in the private bathroom. Each room has a balcony. The daily continental breakfast is served buffet style. The coastal town of Sperlonga can be reached in 10 minutes by car. Direct trains to Rome and Naples leave from Formia Train Station, 12 km away. Ferries for the Pontine Islands leave from Formia harbour, 12 km away.Show full description
An idyllic sanctuary set on a most beautiful private beach. The hotel has stunning ocean views and great attention to detail throughout the rooms, and it is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing, romantic getaway.
LE CASTELLA. Resort.Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Praia Art Resort is the 5-star Borgo in the heart of the Ionian coast of Calabria, on the border with the protected marine area of Isola Capo Rizzuto. 20 meters from the private white sand beach. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV LCD, mini bar, safe, phone, patio or balcony; some of them are with sea view or with Jacuzzi or with private pool. Multiple breakfast choices are available at Praia Art Resort. The property features restaurants; Pietramare Natural Food and Osteria del Mare. The property offers massage, boat tour and show cooking on request.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ROMANTIC beachfront hotel in Italy.
PULA.Delightful property. Superb interior design.Opened April 2021. Situated in Pula, a few steps from Spiaggia di Su Guventeddu, Sant Efis Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, two seasonal outdoor swimming pools and a bar. A few steps from Spiaggia dei Fichi and 500 metres from Spiaggia di Nora, the property offers a garden and a private beach area. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Sant Efis Hotel offers a continental or Italian breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. Nora is 1.1 km from Sant Efis Hotel, while Nora Archaeological Site is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas Airport, 40 km from the hotel.Show full description
I rate this as the most beautiful and stylish beachfront hotel in Italy.
LA MADDALENA.Hip. Great location. Surrounded by cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Hotel Cala Lunga features three coves, an outdoor pool, two restaurants and a furnished terrace. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Some rooms have a private balcony with sea views. Parasols and sun loungers are provided for free at the beach. The air-conditioned rooms all come with Sardinian-style décor. They also include a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom. Guests can enjoy meals at the à la carte restaurant Il Mirto, open for lunch and dinner, or opt for a fixed dinner menu at Le Terrazze. The Cormorano pool bar is also available. Massages can be reserved at reception. Cala Lunga Hotel has its own private pier with mooring space is and 10 minutes' drive from the centre of La Maddalena. Caprera island is 12 km away.Show full description
A luxurious hotel located in Cala Lunga that offers both sea and mountain views, as well as direct access to all beaches in this area. The rooms are nicely done in traditional Sardinian style, and the breakfast selection is excellent!
RICCIONE.Great value. Offering a seafront location in Riccione, Hotel Liberty Beach - Parking & Beach included boasts a free outdoor pool and a private, exclusive beach equipped with parasols and sun loungers. Free parking is available on site. Some rooms come with a balcony and sea views, and have exposed beam ceilings. A rich breakfast is served daily at the hotel, and can also be enjoyed near the pool or at the beach in summer months. With free WiFi in public areas, the air-conditioned rooms have a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The snack bar is available for drinks or light meals. Guests can enjoy free use of 1 parasol and 2 sun loungers at a private beach. Riccione Train Station is 3 km away, while Rimini town is a 10-minute drive.Show full description
LIDO DI JESOLO.Beach front location. Elegant. Offering a private beach with free sun loungers and parasols, Hotel Napoleon is in the centre of Lido Di Jesolo. It also features a heated swimming pool and free bike rental. Rooms offer sea views, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Every room has 2 parasols and 2 sun loungers for the beach. Each one comes with an LCD TV and private bathroom with hydromassage shower. The Napoleon Hotel also features a gym, restaurant and bar. Free parking is provided and the bus station is 600 metres away.Show full description
FONTANE BIANCHE.Rooftop restaurant. Popular among families. White Bay is set in Fontane Bianche and features a terrace and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms are fitted with a sea view. The air-conditioned units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle, private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. White Bay offers a continental or buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers room service and luggage storage space for guests. The property is a 25-minute drive from Siracusa and 74 km from Ragusa. The nearest airport is Comiso Airport, 119 km from White Bay.Show full description
An ideally situated hotel on a beautiful beach with well-equipped rooms and fantastic in-room facilities. The on-site restaurant is a good choice for a cozy evening and the spa with a beautiful view over the ocean - is AMAZING.
AMALFI. Luxury Hotel.Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Borgo Santandrea offers accommodation on the Amalfi Coast. It offers free parking, and panoramic sea views from the swimming pool and the sun deck. The property features a terrace bar and a beach bar, and the 3 restaurants serve Mediterranean cuisine with local specialties. During summer, guests can enjoy Borgo Santandrea's beach. Borgo Santandrea offers spacious accommodation with views of the sea, a satellite TV and a minibar.Show full description
This is likely the coziest and most well-designed beachfront hotel on Amalfi Coast. It also has a fantastic hotel bar and a private beach club with complimentary boat transfers, and the rooms are luxurious with great attention to detail.
PROCCHIO.Charming. Superb breakfast. Set in the secluded Spartaia Bay, 800m from Procchio, Hotel Désirée offers direct access to a stunning private beach, as well as great sports facilities and hotel services. Use of Désirée’s private beach, where you will find a lifeguard as well as sun loungers and umbrellas is included in the room rate. Enjoy water sports here or go for a swim in the hotel’s large outdoor pool instead. You will be spoilt for choice at Hotel Désirée, where you will find 4 different bars, including a pool grill, a terrace overlooking the sea, a beach bar and a juice bar, also located on the beach. In the hotel’s 7-hectare private park you can also play tennis or work out in the outdoor gym. Children have their own playground at Hotel Désirée, as well as a kid’s club, where they can enjoy a variety of games and activities. Sports lessons can also be organised by the hotel as can trips, boat rides and much more. Hotel Désirée puts on a free shuttle service to nearby Procchio town centre and shuttles can also be organised to La Pila airport, 3km away. Portoferraio harbour is a 15-minute drive from here. There are also 2 restaurants here, serving Tuscan, Italian and international favourites.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast and an amazing hotel bar!
FOLLONICA. Resort.Trendy. Cosy rooms. Immersed in a 5-hectare park, The Sense Experience Resort offers accommodation in Follonica, boasting a private beach and pool. Guests can also enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a bidet and a hair dryer. Follonica Train Station is 5 km from The Sense Experience Resort. Grosseto is 50 km from the property, while Pisa Airport is 106 km away.Show full description
This resort has very cosy rooms and great affordability.
POSITANO.Great views. Popular among couples. Set in the heart of Positano, Hotel Marincanto offers panoramic views across the town and the Mediterranean Sea from its many terraces. It features a small wellness area ,an infinity pool and a privately owned beach. Each room is unique and luxurious at the Marincanto Hotel. All are air conditioned, bright and spacious with a sea-view balcony. You will have free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV and a laptop-sized safe. An extensive sweet and savoury breakfast buffet is provided daily, including freshly baked cakes and cold meats. Bacon and eggs are available on request. A bar service is available 24-hours a day. Drinks can be enjoyed out on one of the terraces. You will be surrounded by some of Positano's most popular shops and restaurants. A variety of trips can be made along the Amalfi coast, with Sorrento just 15 km away.Show full description
A family-owned design hotel with direct access to a private beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool with a nice bar area, and a restaurant terrace with stunning city and coastline views. WOW!
CAPO VATICANO. Apartment hotel. Set on the seafront beside the sandy beach of Tonicello, Villaggio Tramonto offers free access to its private beach, a spacious garden, and a free shuttle service to/from Ricadi Train Station. The apartments feature a fully equipped kitchenette. They include a TV with satellite channels. Tropea is a 15-minute drive from the property, while Gioia Tauro is 40 km away.Show full description
LETOJANNI.Lively. Great location. Park Hotel Silemi offers a free equipped outdoor pool and private beach, plus a restaurant with terrace overlooking the Taormina Gulf. It is 10 minutes’ drive from ancient Taormina and just outside Letojanni. Parking and WiFi are free. With a Mediterranean décor and balcony, all rooms at the Silemi come with air conditioning, a minibar and a satellite TV. Some feature a sea-view balcony. The Park Hotel Silemi is a quick 500-metre stroll from Letojanni’s lively restaurant and bar area. Buses leave regularly from just outside the hotel for Taormina city centre, which is just 5km away. Park Hotel Silemi offers professional service and a peaceful, relaxing location with stunning views of Taormina Bay. There is a lounge and open-air snack bar too.Show full description
Great beachfront property to relax and enjoy the sun while having easy access to all the nice spots. The rooms with sea views are picturesque, and the pool area is well-maintained.
MARCIANA MARINA. Apartment hotel.Beach front location. Lively. Just 50 metres from its private beach, eco-friendly Recidence Intur offers free WiFi and apartments with a private entrance and sea-view terrace. Surrounded by a Mediterranean park, apartments are a 10-minute walk from the centre of Marciana Marina on the Elba Island. If you feel like exploring the surroundings and go to the centre of Marciana Marina, free bikes are provided. Apartments at the Recidence Intur are set in independent, stone-walled houses. Each features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area with kitchenette and a bathroom with hairdryer. Free puddle boards and kayaks are also available. The property offers free parking. Ferries to the Italian mainland leave from Portoferraio, 15 km away.Show full description
This apartment hotel has a great location in Marciana Marina.
SANTA MARIA NAVARRESE.Very cosy. Great restaurant. Offering direct access to its own private beach, The Lanthia Resort is located in the suburb Santa Maria Navarrese, right in front of the Ogliastra Islands. Free internet is provided. Relax on the beach or by the outdoor infinity pool. Lanthia Resort lies amidst a beautiful natural landscape in the centre of the south-eastern coast of Sardinia. The in-house Montera restaurant offers traditional Sardinian food with a modern twist. Enjoy delicious dishes and great wine, learning more about Sardinian gastronomic heritage. The Lanthia Resort is situated near the harbours of Santa Maria Navarrese and Arbatax-Tortoli.Show full description
A luxurious resort located in a beautiful setting. It offers a private beach, stunning views, and 5-star dining. It might be one of the most romantic places to relax and enjoy a tranquil vacation!
CAPO VATICANO. Set 300 m from Tono Beach, Midenza Seaside & Nature Retreat offers an outdoor heated pool with sea view, a bar, a restaurant with open air seats and sea view, two outdoor playgrounds and a yoga area. Some rooms are located just 30m from the sea. On the beach Midenza offers a beach bar and an equipped solarium with sun beds, deckchairs and sun umbrellas. Grotticelle Beach is 1.4 km from the apartment, while Santa Maria Beach is 2.1 km away. The units come with tiled floors, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower. The nearest airport is Lamezia Terme International, 67 km from Midenza Seaside & Nature Retreat, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
REALMONTE. Bed and Breakfast.Close to beach front. Charming. B&B Mammaliturchi SCALA DEI TURCHI is a beachfront property set in Realmonte, less than 1 km from Scala dei Turchi Beach and a 12-minute walk from Marinella Beach. The property has sea and inner courtyard views, and is a few steps from Punta Grande Beach. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while some rooms also offer a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Buffet and Italian breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. There is a coffee shop on-site. Heraclea Minoa is 27 km from B&B Mammaliturchi SCALA DEI TURCHI, while Teatro Luigi Pirandello is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comiso, 121 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
A lovely property on the beach with beautiful views and a relaxing terrace to enjoy the surroundings. WOW!
LERICI.Charming. Cosy rooms. Offering free access to Lido di Lerici private beach, Piccolo Hotel Del Lido is in central Lerici. It features an indoor hydrotherapy pool and sun terrace with sun loungers plus excellent views. Guests can unwind at the pool, where free bathrobes and towels are provided, or relax in the reading area with books in different languages. Each room has a terrace overlooking the sea. They are all hypoallergenic and come with parquet floors, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The breakfast buffet includes sweet and savoury items such as Ligurian Focaccia bread. During summer, it can be enjoyed out on the terrace. Drinks and snacks are available from the bar. Free parking is provided, and buses linking to Sarzana and La Spezia stop nearby. You can also catch a ferry to the Cinque Terre National Park. Lerici Castle is just 800 metres away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CHARMING beachfront hotel in Italy.
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