Luxury hotels in Ischia

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Ischia. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa is set in the centre of Ischia and offers free WiFi throughout, a private beach, and panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Gulf of Naples. This former nobleman's residence also features a park with 2 pools and a wellness centre. Elegant and spacious, rooms here are air conditioned and overlook the garden or sea. They all feature satellite TV and a balcony or terrace. The on-site Belvedere Restaurant specialises in local, gourmet dishes using only the finest ingredients. It boasts a terrace with views of the sea. A wide variety of treatments are available at the spa, as well as an indoor thermal pool with water jets, hammam, sauna, Kneipp path, and fitness centre. Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa's private beach is equipped with sun loungers, parasols and a snack bar. This 5-star hotel is around a 10-minute walk from Castello Aragonese and 150 metres from the lively Corso Vittorio Colonna main street. The property is a 10-minute drive from the ferry harbour of Ischia. Guest review score 9.7

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• 2 San Montano Resort & Spa Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Admire the panoramic views across Ischia and the Amalfi Coast from San Montano Resort & SPA. This luxury, 5-star hotel features a natural sauna and thermal pool, plus a modern wellness centre. Wi-Fi is free. All the rooms and suites at the San Montano Resort & SPA feature a TV and en suite bathroom with slippers and free toiletries. Some have a balcony or terrace, some with sea views. With views of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the Sorrentine peninsula, the restaurant serves a variety of local delicacies, homemade Neapolitan desserts and international dishes. The property has 2 outdoor pools, an indoor Kneipp pool, and 5 hot tubs overlooking San Montano bay. You can sunbathe on the terrace or take the free shuttle to San Montano beach where you receive complimentary towels, umbrellas, and sun loungers. Another complimentary shuttle takes you to the centre of Lacco Ameno while, at reception, you can book trips around the island and along the Amalfi Coast. A free shuttle is also available to/from the ferry harbour on your arrival/departure upon prior reservation. The wellness centre features a host of steam baths and showers. You can work out at the gym with qualified instructors and Technogym equipment, or receive a mud bath, hydrotherapy, and other beauty treatments. Ischia's ferry harbour is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 3 Miramare E Castello Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Featuring panoramic views of the Aragonese Castle and Sorrento Bay, Miramare E Castello is set on the island of Ischia. It offers a spa, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, private beach and air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Rooms at the Miramare E Castello all have an elegant décor, and come with a flat-screen TV with SKY channels, minibar and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Some have sea views. The 5-star hotel includes 2 hot tubs on its sun terrace, and a spa and wellness centre offering a Turkish bath and massages on request. The Lampara à la carte restaurant, with panoramic views, serves Mediterranean cuisine. The property is located 500 metres from the main shopping street of Corso Vittorio Colonna. The port of Ischia, with links to Naples, is 2.5 km away. Guest review score 8.6

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• 4 Botania Relais & Spa Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Botania Relais & spa is 500 metres outside Lacco Ameno, near Ischia’s San Montano Bay and the Negombo thermal spa, easily reached by a footpath. Rooms are located in Mediterranean villas. Botania Relais & spa is set in 3 hectares of grounds with floral footpaths, aromatic plants and palm trees. Here you will find the resort's 28°C pool and the terrace with sun loungers. The covered pool, sauna and gym are free for all guests. There is also a range of massages and beauty treatments available. The Botania Relais & spa uses an eco-friendly system designed with energy-saving materials, reducing the use of energy, water and natural resources. All rooms feature satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar with free soft drinks. A hairdryer and beach towel are included. Some rooms have a hot tub on the patio. Il Corbezzolo Restaurant overlooks the swimming pool and garden. It offers traditional Ischian dishes, pizzas from the wood-burning oven and light snacks at lunch. Breakfast is buffet style and includes homemade pastries, bread from the wood-burning oven and honey and jams from Ischia. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 5 Grand Hotel Il Moresco Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Il Moresco is framed by a high lava-stone wall and a centuries-old park with pine trees, gardens and thermal-water pools. There is also an indoor wellness centre, parking is free. All rooms of Il Moresco Grand Hotel are air-conditioned and come with free Wi-Fi and slippers and bathrobe. Some rooms offer sea views across the Gulf of Naples. Il Moresco Grand Hotel is also close to Ischia's elegant Corso Vittoria Colonna shopping street. The ferry harbour is 750 metres away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 6 Regina Isabella-Resort Spa Restaurant Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Regina Isabella-Resort Spa Restaurant is on the site of ancient Greek-Roman ruins, directly on the seashore in Ischia's Lacco Ameno. It offers beautiful sea views, a wellness centre, and 3 swimming pools. Regina Isabella-Resort Spa Restaurant was established in the 1950s by the publisher and film producer Angelo Rizzoli. The existing spa was renovated, and now includes a thermal pool, mud baths, and several massage rooms. Rooms at Regina Isabella-Resort Spa Restaurant are furnished in a typical Mediterranean style, some with antique furniture. Each room has internet access, and a private balcony, with views of the garden or of the sea. The Michelin-starred restaurant, Indaco, serves delicious cuisine of the Campania region and international recipes. There is live music in the cocktail bar every evening. The rate includes beach access, use of the fitness centre and sun terrace, and private parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 7 Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Hotel Manzi is situated in Casamicciola Terme. The rate includes access to 2 thermal pools, Turkish bath, sensory showers, internet. The wellness centre at the Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa extends over 1600 m² and is built on the grounds of an antique thermal spa. The wellness centre is for adults only and a babysitting service is available on request. Rooms at the Terme Manzi Hotel are spacious and come with a satellite plasma TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi access. There is also a poolside snack bar. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 8 Grand Hotel Punta Molino Terme Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Gulf of Naples and the Aragonese Castle, Grand Hotel Punta Molino Terme is set on the island of Ischia, in a location surrounded by ancient pine forests and intimate beaches. WiFi is free throughout. This elegant hotel features a wellness and beauty centre including 3 swimming pools with fresh or thermal water and a variety of spa and anti-ageing treatments. The hotel also has its own private beach area and an attractive pier. In the evening, choose from a delicious selection of local delicacies at the elegant restaurant or try some typical barbecued dishes out on the panoramic terrace. On request, Grand Hotel Punta Molino can organise transfers from Naples and Rome with a limousine service and boat or hydrofoil. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 9 Hotel Mare Blu Terme Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Mare Blu Terme is in Ischia's old town, overlooking the Aragonese Castle and 200 metres from the main shopping street. The hotel features its own thermal baths and wellness centre. The rooftop terrace is equipped with free sun loungers, parasols and deckchairs. Set in an ancient villa, Hotel Mare Blu Terme features period furniture and elegant halls. Each guest room is spacious, with an attractive Mediterranean design. The water in the thermal baths is kept at a constant temperature of 36°C. The spa includes a Turkish bath, hydrotherapy pools, and hydromassage showers and baths. Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day at the poolside bar. The restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast and local specialities for dinner. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 10 Miramare Sea Resort & Spa Ischia, Italy

  

  Hotel. Miramare Sea Resort & Spa is set in a pedestrian-only area of Sant'Angelo, on the south coast of Ischia. Directly facing its private beach, it offers Mediterranean-style rooms with a sea-view balcony. Breakfast is buffet style. Guests have free access to the property's Aphrodite Apollon Thermal Gardens spa centre, complete with 8 thermal swimming pools, a fitness centre and a naturally heated sauna. Rooms are elegantly furnished and include air conditioning, satellite TV, and a bathroom with soft bathrobes. Free WiFi is available in the lobby. The Miramare has a prime location overlooking the sea. You can relax on the hotel’s own private beach area and take advantage of the free sun umbrellas. In the evening, you can enjoy dining at the restaurant serving Mediterranean slow food delicacies accompanied by a glass of fine wine. You can choose to eat out on the terrace and admire the panoramic views. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!