We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Ischia, Italy. 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 Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Great location. Popular among couples. Pagoda Lifestyle Hotel is located on a private bay a few steps from the port of Ischia. The structure has two descents to the sea on a flat rock platform, equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. The property offers a terrace and a beach bar where guests can enjoy snacks and drinks by the sea. All the rooms are air-conditioned and located on the first floor. Some of them offer sea views.Show full description
Historic. Stylish. Great views. San Montano Resort & SPA features a natural sauna,11 out-door thermal pools, an in-door pool, a wellness centre, gyms, a garden and free WiFi. All the rooms and suites at the San Montano Resort & SPA feature a TV and en-suite bathroom with slippers and free toiletries. All rooms have a balcony or a terrace, and some offer 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 5 hot tubs overlooking San Montano bay. Guests can sunbathe on the terrace or take the free shuttle to San Montano beach. Complimentary towels, umbrellas, and sun loungers are provided on the beach. Airport shuttle service is available. Ischia's ferry harbour is a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Romantic. Unique. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. With its own swimming pool and a hot tub, Tenuta De Poggio Antico offers panoramic views of the hills with citrus trees, vineyards and sea in the distance. It provides a free shuttle from Forio Harbour, 2 km away. The luxury rooms and suites offer beautiful views of the surroundings from their balconies or patios. Each one is air conditioned and includes free WiFi and an LCD TV with Sky channels. The suites also have a kitchenette. Homegrown produce is served as part of the sweet and savoury breakfast each morning. Drinks and brunch are available from the poolside bar. You can relax out on the terrace with sun loungers. Tenuta De Poggio Antico also provides free parking and is 1.5 km from Cetara Beach and Poseidon Garden.Show full description
A stunning boutique property in the most incredible lush surroundings with jaw-dropping views. The hotel provides the free shuttle bus and also has panoramic ocean views, a great poolside bar, and a jacuzzi. Based on my research this is the most romantic, unique and authentic small luxury hotel in Ischia. It is very popular among couples travelling to Ischia.
Charming. Historic property. Popular among couples. 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.Show full description
Great property conveniently located near the main shopping area and many lovely restaurants nearby. It has a fantastic room, a classy and tasteful interior, and a beautiful garden with a private beach. The evening dinner is sensational, and the facilities are first-rate. This is likely the most charming and historic small luxury hotel in Ischia.
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Botania Relais & Spa - The Leading Hotels of the World 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 - The Leading Hotels of the World 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 - The Leading Hotels of the World 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
Amazing setting in a beautiful botanical garden, with excellent food and drinks! Beautifully designed rooms, a cozy pool area surrounded by aromatic plants, and great choices of beauty treatment.
Highly elegant. Unique. Great value. The Hotel Parco Smeraldo Terme with its outdoor and indoor thermal swimming pools is directly located on Maronti Beach, one of the most beautiful in Ischia. The hotel is set between Punta della Signora and the picturesque fishing village of Sant’Angelo. Close to the hotel you can find restaurants, a small public garden, café, shops, newspaper stand and public transport including a taxi boat to cross the bay to Sant’Angelo. It is surrounded by tropical gardens and features a beautiful palm terrace, an outdoor thermal pool, and a free indoor wellness centre. The Hotel Parco even has its own private beach area, complete with free use of the sun-loungers and umbrellas. All rates include access to the wellness centre and the private beach. Guests can use the synthetic-grass tennis courts and leave their car at the free parking facility. Enjoy typical dishes of Ischia at the hotel restaurant, made using only the finest, natural ingredients. Check out the new add-on option when booking and guarantee your half-board or full-board service in advance.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Ischia.
Historic. Charming. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Located on Ischia, Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa has an outdoor pool and sun terrace with views across to Naples. There are 2 à la carte restaurants offering regional and international specialities and a lounge with piano bar. Guests can enjoy a luxurious massage in one of the outdoor gazebos. There is a private dock and a small bay for swimming. Rooms at Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa are air conditioned and have satellite TV and a minibar. Set in different areas of the property, some rooms have views of the sea or gardens. The hotel's spa and wellness centre offers a range of treatments using the island's thermal waters. The poolside restaurant has stunning sea views and a roof made of palm tree leaves, and the main restaurant is adjacent to the tower. The buffet breakfast of homemade bread and pastries is served on the terrace. The Mezzatorre is situated in grounds where you will find a tennis court and jogging tracks.Show full description
Lovely property on a beautiful cliff with stunning bay views. This place has an exceptional combination of natural beauty, four thermal baths, old-world charm, and luxurious design details. In addition, this property has a fantastic wellness center with great treatment choices and a tennis court/jogging track for daily activities.
Punta Chiarito is a small and intimate hotel with a stunning location overlooking the bays of Sorgeto and Sant'Angelo. It features an outdoor thermal pool, Turkish bath and hot tub inside the caves. This 4-star hotel is surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean plants. You can admire its panoramic sea views from the swimming pool, terraces and gardens. With air conditioning, all rooms here are spacious and elegant decorated. Each room has its own balcony, many with sea views. Breakfast at Punta Chiarito Resort is buffet style and its restaurant serves specialities from the island of Ischia along with homegrown produce such as olive oil, wine and marmalades. Steps next to the hotel take you down to Sorgeto beach. A free shuttle service takes you to the nearest bus stop for destinations all over the island, including the port, Sant'Angelo and Forio.Show full description
Cosy rooms. With panoramic views over the Gulf of Napoli, Hotel La Madonnina is located in Casamicciola Terme. It offers a private beach, terraced gardens and free WiFi. A continental breakfast is served daily, while the restaurant serves both local and classic Italian cuisine. You can also enjoy evening drinks on the open-air terrace. The property also arranges boat excursions to Caprì and Ponza islands, together with car and scooter hire.Show full description
Offering panoramic views and both indoor and outdoor pools, Grifo Hotel Charme & Spa is 1.5 km from Ischia Harbour. The thermal spas of Castiglione Parco Termale are just 500 metres away. Rooms at Hotel Grifo are air conditioned and elegantly designed. They have either a balcony or patio overlooking the mountains or Mediterranean Sea. This hotel provides a free shuttle to and from Ischia centre. The hotel has a wellness area with sauna for a fee, turkish bath, two swimming pools, one thermal and one natural with a maximum temperature of 36°C. Motional showers, finally a relaxation area to complete the itinerary. Breakfast is served out by the pool, while the restaurant serves Mediterranean and international dishes. Guests can also relax in the lounge and on the roof garden with panoramic views.Show full description
Good breakfast. Situated within less than 1 km of Cava dell' Isola Beach, Hotel Sunset in Ischia provides a restaurant, as well as free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Local points of interest like Chiaia Beach and Citara Beach are reachable within 1.3 Km and 1.7 km, respectively. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom, rooms at Hotel Sunset also provide guests with a sea view. All guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests at Hotel Sunset can enjoy a continental breakfast. The hotel offers a terrace. San Francesco Beach is 2.1 km from Hotel Sunset, while Botanical Garden La Mortella is 2.4 km away.Show full description
Lovely property. Comfortable beds. 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
Very stylish. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. 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
I think this is the most well designed and stylish small luxury hotel in Ischia. It also has very cosy rooms.
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Paradiso Terme Resort & SPA con 5 piscine termali is a resort and spa centre set in an exclusive Ischian residence, where friendliness and hospitality will make your stay into an unforgettable experience. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The large garden, the beautiful landscape, the green of Monte Epomeo and the intense blue of the sea, compose the frame of this exclusive location. Delight dining in the beautiful restaurant or on the panoramic terrace and relax in the warm thermal waters of the hotel spa. Capri, Pompei, Amalfi, and many other breath-taking Campanian locations can be easily reached from here. Some of these excursions are organised directly by the hotel and also include a comfortable pick-up service from the main building. A shuttle service from/to Forio Centre, Forio harbour, Citara beach and Poseidon Garden are available on request.Show full description
I think this is the most beautiful and relaxing small luxury hotel in Ischia.
Popular among women. Just a 3-minute walk to the nearest beach, Albergo La Reginella offers a host of wellness and sports facilities. The property is set in Lacco Ameno, and it boasts its own modern thermal centre, 2 indoor and 5 outdoor pools, a garden and tennis courts. Offering free Wi-Fi, the rooms feature views of the Santa Restituta Square or Mount Epomeo. Each comes with a TV with satellite channels and a minibar. They have classic interiors, and some rooms have a balcony or a terrace. A sweet breakfast buffet including homemade pastries and fresh fruits is served every day. Typical local and Mediterranean cuisine is served at La Reginella's 2 restaurants where you can dine indoors and outdoors. The Negombo Thermal Park is 800 metres away from the La Reginella Hotel. The Ischia Ferry Port is at 8 km from the property.Show full description
Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Apollon Club & Thermal Spa is located in a pedestrianised area in Ischia Sant'Angelo and overlooks Fumarole Bay, just 30 metres from Maronti Beach. It offers free Wi-Fi at the property's bar, 5 free pools with hot spring water and air-conditioned en suite rooms. The property offers free access to their thermal garden. You also have free access to the beauty centre with a sauna, gym, and solarium. The restaurant of the Apollon is also located 30 metres from the rooms. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The cuisine is traditionally Mediterranean. Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 15 kilos.Show full description
Great views. Comfortable beds. Hotel Myage is located on the island of Ischia in the spa town of Casamicciola Terme, just a 5-minute drive from Ischia harbour, for ferries to Naples. It offers panoramic sea views, classically furnished rooms and 4 pools, as well as a sun terrace. The air-conditioned rooms all feature satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet connection and minibar. Most rooms also have a balcony or terrace, some with views of the sea. Myage Hotel’s restaurant serves traditional cuisine and specialities from the Campania region.Show full description
Charming. Romantic. Great breakfast. Offering 2 outdoor pools and a free and well-equipped spa area with indoor pools, Kneipp therapy and a Turkish bath, the 4-star Poggio Aragosta is on the island of Ischia. The north coast is a 5-minute drive away. Rooms are air conditioned and fitted with wooden furniture. Facilities include a TV, minibar, and either a balcony or patio equipped with tables and deck chairs. Breakfast includes sweet and savoury products and can be served on the furnished terrace during summer. The 2 restaurants on site serve regional and national cuisine, and one of them serves meals outdoors. Poggio Aragosta Hotel & Spa provides a free shuttle to/from San Montano beach and Casamicciola Terme harbour. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby thermal park.Show full description
Superb breakfast. Great value. Popular among women. Located in a peaceful setting, just 400 metres from the beach and a 15-minute walk from Forio town centre, Albergo Parco delle Agavi is surrounded by 2000m² of parkland. You can really get away from it all in this green hotel, which is full of plants, trees and flowers. Hotel Parco delle Agavi is made up of 4 buildings, all offering rooms with their own private balconies which overlook the gardens. Air conditioning in the rooms and in the common areas is guaranteed from middle of June until middle of September. In the gardens you will find a large outdoor pool. Hotel Parco delle Agavi also has a covered hot-water pool and a hydromassage area. A variety of different massage treatments are available on site. The hotel is conveniently situated on a road which links Lacco Ameno to Forio d’Ischia, giving it good bus links. A bus stop is located just a few metres from Albergo Parco delle Agavi. The hotel’s restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine as well international dishes. Parco delle Agavi also has a stylish piano bar located on site.Show full description
This hotel has a highly rated breakfast and great affordability.
Comfortable beds. With panoramic views across Ischia and the Gulf of Naples, Hotel Le Querce offers a swimming pool, private beach area with sun loungers and parasols, and sun terrace. The centre of Ischia is 10 minutes' walk away. Rooms here are air conditioned and most have a private balcony. Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. Hotel Le Querce Terme & Spa offers a wide range of massages and beauty treatments. You will also find a sauna and hot tub on site. The hotel's restaurant serves local specialities and international cuisine in a bright and airy setting, overlooking the sea. Ferries for Capri and Sorrento leave from the port at Banchina Lauro Agostino, a 15-minute walk away.Show full description
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