Best Italy Hotels Views
In 2025, I was lucky enough to wake up to some truly unforgettable views-from dramatic coastlines to peaceful countryside escapes. These are the hotel views that stopped me in my tracks, made slow mornings even sweeter, and reminded me why where you stay matters just as much as where you go.
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- San Montano Resort & Spa
- Tonnara di Scopello
- Grand Hotel Portovenere
- Il Falconiere
- Le Calette No.5
- Therasia Resort Sea & Spa
- Mazzarò Sea Palace
- Borgobrufa Spa Resort
- Don Ferrante
- Villa Sermoilli
- Mangia's Pollina Resort
- Villa di Piazzano
- Miramare The Palace
- Villa Athena
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San Montano Resort & Spa
A hilltop retreat on Ischia with sweeping views over the Bay of San Montano, known for its serene atmosphere, thermal spa, and unforgettable sunsets.
- Location: Ischia, overlooking Lacco Ameno and the Bay of San Montano.
- How to Get There: Ferry from Naples to Ischia (about 1 hour), then a 15-minute drive.
- Service: Attentive and welcoming, with a strong focus on wellness and personalized experiences.
- Rooms: Bright, Mediterranean-style rooms with private terraces or balconies, many with sea views.
- Amenities: Thermal spa, panoramic pool, shuttle to San Montano Beach, on-site restaurant, lush gardens.
- Price Range: $$$ (from €400-€800 per night)
Tonnara di Scopello
A historic former tuna fishery set above crystal-clear waters, offering one of Sicily's most iconic coastal views.
- Location: Scopello, on Sicily's northwest coast.
- How to Get There: About 1 hour from Palermo Airport by car.
- Service: Simple, authentic, and deeply connected to the property's history.
- Rooms: Rustic-chic rooms and apartments with stone details and sea-facing terraces.
- Amenities: Private access to the Faraglioni, beach club access, historic courtyards.
- Price Range: $$$ (from €350-€700 per night)
Grand Hotel Portovenere
A former monastery perched above the Ligurian Sea, offering dramatic views over the harbor and the Cinque Terre coastline.
- Location: Portovenere, Liguria.
- How to Get There: About 1.5 hours from Pisa Airport by car or train.
- Service: Professional and polished, with excellent local knowledge.
- Rooms: Contemporary rooms with clean lines and sea-facing windows or balconies.
- Amenities: Panoramic restaurant, bar terrace, easy ferry access to Cinque Terre.
- Price Range: $$$ (from €400-€750 per night)
Il Falconiere
A refined countryside estate blending Tuscan elegance with vineyard views and timeless charm.
- Location: Cortona, Tuscany.
- How to Get There: About 1.5 hours from Florence Airport by car.
- Service: Warm, family-run hospitality with a strong culinary focus.
- Rooms: Classic Tuscan rooms and suites with garden or countryside views.
- Amenities: Michelin-starred restaurant, spa, pool, vineyards, cooking classes.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €600-€1,200 per night)
Le Calette No.5
A boutique luxury hotel in Cefalù offering intimate coastal views and refined Mediterranean style.
- Location: Cefalù, northern Sicily.
- How to Get There: About 1.5 hours from Palermo Airport by car or train.
- Service: Highly personalized, attentive, and discreet.
- Rooms: Modern, elegant rooms with terraces overlooking the sea or gardens.
- Amenities: Private beach access, spa, fine dining, panoramic pool.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €700-€1,400 per night)
Therasia Resort Sea & Spa
A dramatic volcanic island retreat with uninterrupted views of the Aeolian Islands and fiery sunsets.
- Location: Vulcano Island, Aeolian Islands.
- How to Get There: Ferry from Milazzo to Vulcano, then a short transfer.
- Service: Calm, polished service focused on wellness and relaxation.
- Rooms: Minimalist rooms with private terraces and sea views.
- Amenities: Infinity pools, spa, multiple restaurants, volcanic mud baths nearby.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €800-€1,600 per night)
Mazzarò Sea Palace
A glamorous beachfront hotel set directly on the water in Taormina's most exclusive bay.
- Location: Mazzarò Bay, Taormina.
- How to Get There: About 1 hour from Catania Airport by car.
- Service: Luxurious and attentive, with classic Sicilian hospitality.
- Rooms: Spacious rooms and suites with private balconies overlooking the sea.
- Amenities: Private beach, spa, waterfront restaurant, boat excursions.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €900-€1,800 per night)
Borgobrufa Spa Resort
A peaceful Umbrian escape offering rolling hill views and one of central Italy's top wellness experiences.
- Location: Near Perugia, Umbria.
- How to Get There: About 30 minutes from Perugia Airport by car.
- Service: Professional, wellness-focused, and serene.
- Rooms: Rustic-luxury rooms and suites with countryside views.
- Amenities: Extensive spa, infinity pools, fine dining, wine cellar.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €600-€1,300 per night)
Don Ferrante
A romantic boutique hotel carved into ancient stone, overlooking Monopoli's old port.
- Location: Monopoli, Puglia.
- How to Get There: About 45 minutes from Bari Airport by car.
- Service: Intimate and thoughtful, ideal for couples.
- Rooms: Elegant stone rooms with sea views and historic details.
- Amenities: Rooftop pool, spa, restaurant, old-town location.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €500-€1,100 per night)
Villa Sermoilli
A secluded Tuscan villa surrounded by rolling hills, offering classic countryside views and total privacy.
- Location: Tuscany countryside.
- How to Get There: Best reached by car from Florence or Pisa Airports.
- Service: Private-villa style hospitality with personalized touches.
- Rooms: Traditional Tuscan interiors with panoramic countryside views.
- Amenities: Private pool, gardens, outdoor dining areas.
- Price Range: $$$$ (seasonal, from €800+ per night)
Mangia's Pollina Resort
A clifftop resort overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, known for expansive views and relaxed Sicilian style.
- Location: Pollina, near Cefalù, Sicily.
- How to Get There: About 1.5 hours from Palermo Airport by car.
- Service: Friendly, resort-style service with a laid-back feel.
- Rooms: Bright rooms with balconies facing the sea or gardens.
- Amenities: Private beach access, multiple pools, restaurants, beach club.
- Price Range: $$$ (from €300-€650 per night)
Villa di Piazzano
A refined countryside relais near Cortona, surrounded by manicured gardens and olive groves.
- Location: Near Cortona, Tuscany.
- How to Get There: About 1.5 hours from Florence Airport by car.
- Service: Elegant, attentive, and quietly luxurious.
- Rooms: Classic rooms with garden or countryside views.
- Amenities: Pool, gourmet restaurant, gardens, spa services.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €600-€1,200 per night)
Miramare The Palace
A Belle Époque icon perched above the Ligurian coast, offering sweeping views of the Riviera.
- Location: Sanremo, Liguria.
- How to Get There: About 1 hour from Nice Airport by car.
- Service: Formal yet warm, with old-world charm.
- Rooms: Elegant rooms with sea-facing balconies.
- Amenities: Pool, private beach access, restaurant, gardens.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €500-€1,100 per night)
Villa Athena
A unique luxury hotel set within the Valley of the Temples, offering views unlike anywhere else in Italy.
- Location: Agrigento, Sicily.
- How to Get There: About 2 hours from Palermo Airport by car.
- Service: Polished and knowledgeable, with a strong sense of place.
- Rooms: Elegant rooms with views of ancient temples or gardens.
- Amenities: Pool, spa, fine dining, private archaeological access.
- Price Range: $$$$ (from €700-€1,400 per night)
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