Are you looking for the best beach resorts in Italy for your next getaway? You’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve rounded up the best Italian resorts guaranteed to offer a beach holiday you’ll never forget.
Surrounded by several seas, Italy has numerous beaches for a relaxing coastal holiday. From secluded bays and hidden coves to volcanic and white sand beaches, Italy has a diverse range of beaches guaranteed to give you an unforgettable vacation.
To make the most of your Italian getaway, stay in one of the best beach resorts in Italy. Whether you’re going solo, traveling with the family, or on a romantic getaway, there’s a resort suitable for you.
Also, be sure to read my guides on Castle Hotels in Italy, Wine Hotels in Tuscany, and Glamping in Italy for more epic accommodation options in this undeniably incredible travel destination!
15 Best Beach Resorts in Italy
Il San Pietro di Positano
Where: Positano, Campania
Price: $1,069+ per night
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Il San Pietro di Positano is one of those Italian resorts frequented by celebrities like George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and it’s easy to see why. You will be treated like royalty the moment you arrive. They will pick you up from the jetty on a private boat, and you’ll arrive in a grand lobby exuding a warm and friendly atmosphere. Stay in one of the bedrooms and suites that tumble down the cliff side of Positano with flower-bedecked windows.
All rooms at Il San Pietro di Positano have extraordinary sea views with chic interiors featuring Mediterranean colors, antique furnishings, and dazzling white paintwork. Aside from a private beach, the resort has a pool, a spa and gym, a gourmet restaurant, and a bar with a spectacular terrace overlooking the glistening waters.
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Il Pellicano
Where: Porto Ercole, Tuscany
Price: $1,300+ per night
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Hotel Il Pellicano is a Mediterranean-inspired beach resort on a cliff overlooking a stunning cove in Tuscany. It has a private stretch of coast and is one of Italy’s most photogenic beach resorts. Constructed around the 1960s, it has grown to include a pool, spa, tennis courts, two restaurants, and a seafront deck. The friendly staff will assist you with anything, including arranging a boat to rent for the day.
You can stay in one of the stylish rooms with beautiful headboards featuring Mediterranean and terracotta Tuscan hues. Many rooms have terraces, and one has a private pool with uninterrupted sea views. One of the highlights of your stay is the resort’s Michelin-starred restaurant, The Pellicano, where you can sample dishes made from the freshest seafood and local meat from Lazio and Tuscany.
Read my guide on Things To Do in Porto Ercole if you decide to make your way here!
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Forte Village Resort – Il Castello
Where: Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia
Price: $1,076+ per night
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Forte Village Resort is a prime destination for those seeking luxury on their beach holiday in Italy. It’s one of the most beautiful resorts in Sardinia and has well-appointed rooms with balconies and sea views. You will have direct access to a fantastic white sand beach and an infinity pool to sip refreshing cocktails as you watch the sun go down.
After a day at the beach, treat yourself to one of the restaurants on-site, where you can indulge in mouthwatering Sardinian and international cuisines. Better yet, take advantage of the magnificent spa with a thalassotherapy center offering yoga classes and massages. With the resort’s strategic location, you won’t be far from Sardinia’s top attractions, such as the Grotte Is Zuddas caves.
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Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa
Where: Forio di Ischia, Ischia
Price: $1,100+ per night
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Located on the northwestern tip of Ischia, the Mezzatorre Hotel is now one of the most beautiful beach resorts in Italy after receiving a much-needed facelift. It occupies a remote bay with views overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the surrounding 17-acre lush pine forest. Given its secluded location, it’s the perfect hotel for couples seeking privacy.
Mezzatorre Hotel has 57 rooms and suites occupying the main building and several bungalows. For ultimate luxury, stay in one of the sprawling two-bedroom cottages with views across the sea. Bedrooms are bright and airy, featuring neutral hues and bright pops of colors. The thermal spa will be the highlight of your stay. It comes with whirlpool tubs, including a cold pool and a sauna, best enjoyed after a relaxing massage.
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San Montano Resort & Spa
Where: Lacco Ameno, Ischia
Price: $537+ per night
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San Montano Resort & Spa is another gorgeous resort in Ischia that you can reach on a short boat ride from Naples. Surrounded by the stunning Tyrrhenian Sea, San Montano Resort & Spa is one of Italy’s top beach resorts. It offers the ultimate beach holiday experience giving you access to luxurious amenities, including a unique thermal spa complex.
Take the free shuttle to the beautiful San Montano beach and use the complimentary sun loungers and umbrellas. When you arrive at the hotel, relax in the hot tub while admiring the fantastic views of the Gulf of Naples. There’s also a spa with a whirlpool jet sauna, swimming pools with waterfalls, and a pool bar.
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Hotel Santa Caterina
Where: Amalfi, Campania
Price: $1,200+ per night
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If you want to spend your beach holiday on the Amalfi Coast, stay in Hotel Santa Caterina, a lovely hotel perched on a clifftop with steep terraced gardens tumbling out to the sea and boasting stunning views of the coast. Most guest rooms and suites occupy the rambling main building, and a few others are in a secluded area hidden by the gardens.
Expect first-rate facilities when staying in Hotel Santa Caterina. Aside from having access to one of the beautiful beaches on the Amalfi Coast, you can swim in the heated saltwater pool. Other amenities include a small gym, restaurant, and bar.
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Baglioni Resort Sardinia
Where: San Teodoro, Sardinia
Price: $770+ per night
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A real gem among the best beach resorts in Italy, Baglioni Resort Sardinia offers the perfect base for a relaxing beach holiday. It gives you direct access to crystal-clear beaches. Established in 2021, Baglioni features an oasis of greenery and sea vistas and is located within the Tavolara Marine Reserve.
When staying in this luxury resort, you will only be a few steps away from one of the striking beaches of Sardinia, Spiaggia di Lu Impostu, a long and stunning beach with azure waters. The suites are equipped with modern furnishings and overlook the panoramic sea views. For an even more luxurious experience, treat yourself to sumptuous meals at the resort’s Michelin-starred restaurant.
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J.K. Place Capri
Where: Capri, Capri Island
Price: $1,300+ per night
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Nestled directly on the water’s edge in a calm and quiet corner of Capri, J.K. Place is one of the most sophisticated beach resorts in Italy, boasting magnificent interiors, a wellness spa, and a gorgeous swimming pool terrace with superb sea views. With a blend of modern and traditional architecture, the resort exudes a warm and inviting ambiance.
Like the rest of the hotel, the individually designed rooms at J.K. Place exude a relaxing flair. Beds are dressed in mattress toppers, while the marble bathrooms have Egyptian cotton towels and robes. Enjoy a refreshing dip at the expansive swimming pool with beautiful lanterns and amber-toned chaise loungers.
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Masseria San Domenico
Where: Savelletri di Fasano, Apulia
Price: $1,000+ per night
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Masseria San Domenico is a stunning 15th-century farmhouse converted into a five-star hotel. As one of the most luxurious beach resorts in Italy, expect luxurious amenities, such as a lagoon-like seawater pool and an excellent wellness center specializing in Thalassotherapy treatment using products derived from the estate’s olive groves.
All forty rooms at Masseria San Domenico are fully furnished and done in a classic but sophisticated style with wrought iron furniture and some antiques. Many suites have a private garden area, while others have a terrace. During summer, you can book one of the rooms by the beach. All accommodations have a television, air-conditioning, and a minibar.
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Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea
Where: Taormina, Sicily
Price: $1,300+ per night
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Nestled along a stunning sandy beach surrounded by a craggy headland, Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea is surrounded by subtropical gardens located in the historic resort town of Taormina on the island of Sicily. A historic villa from 1919 is the hotel’s main structure, which has opulent designs and furnishings of marble floors and staircases. Meanwhile, the light and airy lounge has decorations of family heirlooms and Baroque paintings.
The rooms at Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea have Classic Italian interiors with soft neutral tones. Most have terraces or balconies overlooking the stunning views of the bay. Some look out into the subtropical gardens. Amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool with loungers and a small children’s play area, making this hotel one of the most family-friendly beach resorts in Italy.
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Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa
Where: Lido di Jesolo, Veneto
Price: $501+ per night
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If you want to stay in a beach resort on your holiday to Venice, stay in Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa, a luxury beachside resort in the picturesque town of Jesolo. The five-star hotel offers a stylish Italian vacation experience with a beautiful private beach and incredible accommodations.
Aside from the private beach, you will have access to a sprawling outdoor swimming pool and a fantastic restaurant offering a premium dining experience. As one of the best-rated beach resorts in Italy, Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa is renowned for its excellent service, spacious room, and friendly staff.
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Borgo Santandrea
Where: Amalfi, Campania
Price: $2,000+ per night
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When it comes to the most luxurious beach resorts in Italy, Borgo Santandrea on the Amalfi Coast definitely tops the list. The five-star hotel offers the ultimate luxury experience with its stunning private beach, heated pool, and an ancient Roman bath with a bio sauna offering chromotherapy and aromatherapy.
Nestled on a hilltop, Borgo Santandrea overlooks the impressive views of the Amalfi Coast. It offers double rooms and suites complete with modern comforts and amenities, with some overlooking the stunning coastal views. Aside from the wellness center, Borgo Santandrea has a premium onsite restaurant serving mouthwatering Italian cuisines.
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Capo la Gala Hotel & Wellness
Where: Viserbella, Rimini
Price: $968+ per night
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Sorrento is home to some of Italy’s most beautiful beach resorts, such as Capo la Gala Hotel & Wellness, an outstanding resort perched on rocky terrain. The beautiful beach resort boasts some of the most stunning views, especially at sunset. Book the superior room with a terrace, and you’ll wake up to the magnificent vistas of the Mediterranean.
When dinner comes, head to the resort’s in-house restaurant and enjoy your meals on the terrace with a glass of local wine to finish off your meal. This hotel is an ideal base if you want to explore more of the region. Its strategic location means you will have easy access to the Amalfi Coast and the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
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Hotel Hermitage
Where: Portoferraio, Elba
Price: $480+ per night
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Offering the ultimate beach escape in Tuscany, Hotel Hermitage is surrounded by Tuscan National Park’s lush vegetation and with direct access to Biodola’s stunning sandy bay. Set against an extraordinary backdrop, you can stay in one of its luxurious villas overlooking the beach, equipped with patios or balconies.
Aside from having direct access to the stunning Biodola beach, you can use the resort’s gorgeous infinity pool. You will also have access to an excellent array of restaurants specializing in fresh seafood. With its laidback and relaxing atmosphere, Hotel Hermitage offers the perfect place for a relaxing Tuscan seaside retreat.
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Borgo Egnazia
Where: Savelletri di Fasano, Apulia
Price: $922+ per night
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Borgo Egnazia is not your usual beach resort. It represents Puglia – a region most loved for its stunning natural beauty and delightful southern Italian charm. As one of the most attractive beach resorts in Italy, Borgo Egnazia resembles a local village set within traditional white-stone walls.
The 40-acre Borgo Egnazia resort has 192 rooms, suites, and villas. Aside from the private beach, you will have access to a spa with Roman baths, tennis courts, a beach club, four swimming pools, and six restaurants specializing in Mediterranean cuisine, which you can enjoy on the outdoor sea view terrace.
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