Waterside hotel holidays in Europe

Luxury waterside hotel holidays in Europe by the sea, fjords, rivers and lakes.

Expressions Holidays offers a selection of luxury, tailor-made waterside hotel holidays throughout Europe. There is a choice of waterside stays by the sea, on fjords, on islands, by rivers and by the side of lakes. These waterside hotels have been chosen by Expressions for their charm and quality, local architecture and high standards of facilities and activities. Each hotel, too, reflects local traditions and offers authentic experiences.


Hotels on the Italian Lakes, for example, are generally reflective of the historic architecture associated with villas and their gardens. Hotels on the Norwegian fjords will offer stunning scenery and opportunities to fish, kayak and explore the seascapes by boat. Hotels on the sea will offer a range of activities depending on location; we have a choice from the Mediterranean to the Arctic Circle. 


 

Our waterside hotel holidays include

● Travel arrangements with flights, transfers, trains or car-hire as required
● Flexible durations and multi-centre stays
● Accommodation in personally-selected 4-or 5-star hotels

Included in all our holidays

● Concierge service
● Handcrafted helpful hints and local information provided with all our holidays
● Personal service by your sales consultant who looks after all aspects of your holiday
● Full financial protection with our ATOL (3076) for all holidays including a flight and our ABTOT for all non-air holidays

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Cala Fornells Mallorca beach coastline in distance

CALA FORNELLS Peguera

A family-run 4-star hotel with 94 rooms located right on the beach in a cove, and is built in traditional Mallorcan style. Attentive service and comfortable rooms with sea view and balcony.
Hostal de la Gavina Catalonia exterior lawns trees hotel building

HOSTAL DE LA GAVINA S'Agaro, Costa Brava

An elegant country-style hotel on the coast with an exclusive feel, this is a 5-star hotel with 74 rooms in a 1920s villa originally. Lovely views, luxury spa, fine dining restaurant and pool restaurant.
Villa Serbelloni Bellagio

GRAND HOTEL VILLA SERBELLONI Lake Como

An iconic and prestigious 5-star hotel in sub-tropical gardens on the shores of Lake Como in the pretty resort of Bellagio. Rooms with lake view, spa and Michelin-starred restaurant.
Verdura Resort evening with palm trees and swimming pool reflections

VERDURA RESORT Sciacca, Sicily

This is a superb, luxurious, 5-star beach resort with 168 rooms, 32 suites and three villa suites. Extensive activities and facilities for families and couples. Wide choice of rooms and dining.
Grand Hotel Fasano hotel by lake

GRAND HOTEL FASANO Gardone Riviera, Lake Garda

A luxury oasis on the shores of Lake Garda, this 5-star grand hotel dating from 1888 offers restaurants, spa, indoor and outdoor pools and verdant gardens with exotic trees.
Two round swimming pools near beach under pine trees at Pinede Plage

LA PINEDE PLAGE La Croix-Valmer

A 4-star boutique, beach hotel with 32 rooms and suites on the St Tropez peninsula with its own private beach. Beach restaurant, bar and swimming pool.
Hotel grounds with lights lit up and trees surrounding the buildings

GRAND HOTEL DE CALA ROSSA Corsica

A 5-star luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel with 42 rooms and suites on a lovely beach in southern Corsica. Elegant, understated and charming. Fine dining and beach facilities.
View of the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa from the front with a staircase leading to the hotel entrance and palm trees surrounding the exterior

BELA VISTA HOTEL Algarve

This is a boutique, 5-star hotel with 38 rooms, Michelin-starred restaurant and beach location near Portimao. Stunning mixture of architecture, location and luxury.
Top of Helgeland

TOP OF HELGELAND Støtt, Norway

Top of Helgeland was once the Støtt Old Trading Post, dating to the 19th century, and is now a high-quality hotel providing authentic hospitality, gastronomic delights, and adventure. It has 10 rooms and suites.
Svinoya Rorbuer red houses built over water

SVINøYA RORBUER Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway

This is unique accommodation, typifying the history and traditions of the Lofoten Islands. Stay in the fishermen’s rorbuer on the wharf near Svolvaer. Dine on local fish specialities and visit the Gunnar Berg art gallery.
hotel engo gard

HOTEL ENGø GåRD Tjome, Oslofjord

A boutique 5-star hotel with charm and style on the edge of the Oslofjord about two hours’ drive south of Oslo. Excellent surroundings with garden and tennis.
Hamn i Senja

HAMN I SENJA Senja

Hamn i Senja is a resort with 19 rooms located on the island of Senja, in Northern Norway. Find marvellous views, traditional cuisine, and numerous outdoor activities.
Austria Graz

VIENNA, STYRIAN ALPS, SLOVENIA AND VENICE - A RAIL TOUR OF ALPS, LAKES AND WATERWAYS

12-night luxury rail touring holiday combining Vienna and Venice plus journey by train through the Styrian Alps to Slovenia and Lake Bled. Also stay in Graz and Ljubljana. Prices from £3,140 per person.
Pink marble ornate exterior of Doge's Palace in Venice

VENICE THROUGH THE ALPS ON THE BERNINA EXPRESS BY TRAIN TOUR

7-night holiday by train to Venice with stops in Zurich and St Moritz and a journey on the iconic Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano. From £2,390 per person.
Ornate murals in pink and green on wall of old building with green shutters in Piazza delle Erbe Verona

VERONA, LAKE GARDA AND LAKE GENEVA BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

7-night rail holiday to Verona for 2 nights with a stop in Lausanne in Switzerland, and 3 nights on Lake Garda. From £2,490 per person.
Row of gondolas with blue covers moored to posts opposite San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

VENICE OVER THE SWISS ALPS BY TRAIN TOURING HOLIDAY

5-night rail holiday to Venice for 3 nights with a stop in Lucerne, day-time alpine train journeys. From £2,070 per person.
Medieval bridge with arches and turrets over river Lot at Cahors

AUVERGNE TO LANGUEDOC FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday from the Auvergne to Languedoc including Carcassonne. Visit the regional parks of volcanic domes, gorges and fortresses. From about £2,240 per person.
Pink and red tall hollyhocks on sandy marshes on the Ile de Re

DORDOGNE, COGNAC AND ATLANTIC COAST FLY-DRIVE HOLIDAY

8-night fly-drive luxury touring holiday combining the Dordogne, the town of Cognac and the Ile de Re on the French Atlantic Coast. From £2,190 per person.
Coast with beach and boats on pink granite coast near Trebeurden

BRITTANY SELF-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

9-night self-drive holiday to Brittany’s north coast for a seven-night day with overnight stops each way in Normandy. From £1,990 per person.
Old town Nice with yellow buildings and clock tower and palms

NICE BY TRAIN, TOUR PROVENCE AND FRENCH RIVIERA BY CAR

9-night rail-drive touring holiday by train to Nice then hire-car to tour Provence from the coast to the Gorges du Verdon, plus a stay near Gordes. From £2,870 per person.
Yellow mimosa flowers in February sunshine on the French Riviera

NICE AND MOUGINS TWO CENTRE HOLIDAY

6-night two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Nice and Mougins on the Cot d’Azur. From £1,990 per person.
Palms and umbrella pine trees in ornamental garden at Villa Rufolo overlooking deep blue sea

GARDENS OF THE AMALFI COAST, CAPRI AND ISCHIA TOUR

6-night garden tour of the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Ischia for small groups of up to 14 people staying in Sorrento and Ischia. Includes La Mortella. From £3,690 per person.
White flowers in terracotta pot on balcony overlooking houses below in Positano

AMALFI COAST BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

11-night holiday by train to the Amalfi coast. Eurostar and TGV with overnight stop, 2 nights Rome and 7 nights Positano. Return with overnight stop in Switzerland. From £5,365-£6,640 per person.
Beach with bright blue sea and dome of church with houses built into the hillside in Positano

AMALFI COAST, BASILICATA & PUGLIA FLY-DRIVE TOUR

12-night Italian fly-drive touring holiday into Naples and out of Bari. Stays in Amalfi, Maratea and Monopoli. From £2,940 per person.
Cactus on the cliffs overlooking the emerald sea at Capo Vaticano in Calabria

NAPLES TO THE TOE OF ITALY AND SICILY FLY-DRIVE TOURING HOLIDAY

12-night fly-drive touring holiday from Naples to Taormina in Sicily, including stays in Sorrento, Maratea, Tropea and Taormina. From £3,695 per person.
Red and blue fishing boat on pebble beach on Lipari in the Sicilian Aeolian Islands

SICILY, THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS AND CAPRI TOUR

16-night touring holiday by air to Sicily staying in Taormina and then the Aeolian islands of Lipari and Salina, and then on to Capri in the Bay of Naples. Local transfers by car and boat. From £3,710 per person.
Small colourful boats in harbour water with houses of red and ochre in Portofino

LIGURIA, PIEMONTE AND THE ITALIAN ALPS FLY-DRIVE TOUR

12-night fly-drive touring holiday from the Ligurian Riviera to the Italian Alps with stays in Santa Margherita, Piemonte and Cogne. From £4,070 per person.
Farmhouse in green rolling fields surrounded by cypress trees in swirling mist

EXPLORE SOUTHERN TUSCANY RAIL-DRIVE TOUR

8-night touring holiday by train and hire-car via Switzerland to Florence, Chianti, Cortona. Return with an overnight stop in northern Italy or Switzerland. From £3,050 per person.
Green hills with cypress trees and orange coloured farmhouse in Tuscany

FLORENCE AND TUSCANY BY RAIL TOUR

10-night rail and car touring holiday of Tuscany by train and car via Switzerland to Florence and the Chianti region. From £2,770 per person.
Baroque fountain of Neptune with water around and ochre houses at the Piazza Navona in Rome

VENICE, FLORENCE AND ROME BY TRAIN TOUR

11-night holiday by train to Venice, Florence and Rome with rail travel on Eurostar and overnight stops each way. From about £3,260 per person.
Pink flowers in foreground with town of Taormina and Mount Etna volcanic dome in background in Sicily

MICHAEL PORTILLO’S TRAIN JOURNEY TO SICILY RAIL TOUR

6-night holiday by train from London to Sicily with overnight stops in Lucerne in Switzerland, Milan and Naples before Taormina in Sicily. Return by air. From £3,980 per person.
Rows of Champagne vines

ITALIAN LAKES BY CAR SELF-DRIVE TOUR

15-night self-drive holiday with your own car to four Italian Lakes including Como and Maggiore Overnight stops in France and Switzerland both ways. From £3,820 per person.
Small colourful boats in harbour water with houses of red and ochre in Portofino

ROMANTIC INTERLUDES ITALIAN FLY-DRIVE TOUR

9-night fly-drive touring holiday from the Ligurian Riviera, to Tuscany staying in Chianti and on the coast. From £3,940 per person.
Side of the Greek theatre in Taormina with umbrella pine tree and pink bougainvillaea in terraces of the town

SPLENDID SICILY - THE ISLAND OF SICILY FLY-DRIVE TOUR

12-night fly-drive touring holiday from Taormina to Palermo, staying at Taormina, Siracusa-Ortigia, Ragusa, Agrigento and Palermo. Choice of accommodation. From £2,830 per person.
Viking statue on edge of Norwegian fjord

SOGNEFJORD SENSATIONAL THREE-CENTRE FLY-DRIVE

7-night fly-drive tour of the Sognefjord and its side fjords staying in three different parts of the fjord, about two hours from each other. From £2,760 per person.
Fishing village by water with mountains behind Henningsvaer Lofoten

ACROSS NORWAY’S ARCTIC CIRCLE BY TRAIN AND BOAT

9-night luxury touring holiday by train and boat visiting Trondheim and into Norway’s Arctic Circle to Bodø, the Lofoten Islands and Tromsø. From £2,520 per person.
Green lights in night sky at Bodo

GRAND ARCTIC NORWAY TOUR

15-night luxury touring holiday of Norway's Arctic by train, boat and car visiting the cities of Trondheim, Bodø, Kirkenes and Tromsø and exploring the regions of Senja and the Lofoten Islands. From £4,110 per person.
Red wooden houses on stilts over water at Nusfjord Lofoten

THE LOFOTEN ISLANDS TOURING HOLIDAY

9-night luxury touring holiday of the Lofoten Islands inside Norway’s Arctic Circle by car and boat staying in the Lofoten fishing towns of Nusfjord and Svolvaer with two nights in Bodø en route. From £2,880 per person.
Jotunheim walking path through hills

JOTUNHEIMEN NATIONAL PARK AND FJORDS TOURING HOLIDAY

11-night luxury fly-drive holiday combining stays in the Jotunheimen National Park and the Aurlandsfjord. From £2,660 per person.
Red train in valley by river with trees on hills and mountains behind Oslo to Bergen train

OSLO, THE SOGNEFJORD AND BERGEN TOURING HOLIDAY

8-night luxury touring holiday by train and boat travel visiting Oslo and the fjord towns of Balestrand and Bergen. Fly to and from Oslo. From £2,330 per person.

Hotel Alexandra Loen modern hotel with balconies and blossom on trees with snow on mountain tops behind

NORWAY FJORD AND COAST EXPLORER FLY-DRIVE TOUR

11-night luxury touring holiday by car and ferry visiting Norway’s west coast fjords including the Sognefjord and Nordfjord. Stay on a fishing island and have a night on board the Hurtigruten coastal ferry. From £2,660 per person.
Wide and long fjord with tree clad sides Sognefjord

SOGNEFJORD FLY-DRIVE HOLIDAY

7-night luxury fly-drive holiday including 5 nights in the fjord town of Balestrand on the shores of the Sognefjord and two overnight stops en route. From £2,070 per person.
Alesund waterfront with old warehouses in different colours

TWO SEA-FARING CITIES OF NORWAY HOLIDAY

7-night luxury two-centre holiday combining the two sea-faring Norwegian cities of Bergen and Alesund, connected by an overnight Hurtigruten cruise. From £1,910 per person.
Stripes of yellow and red to represent the Catanlonian flag with straw

CATALAN MOUNTAINS AND COAST DISCOVERY TOUR

8-night fly-drive holiday discovering the diverse scenery of Spanish Catalonia, including Barcelona, the mountains of the Pyrenees and the rugged Costa Brava. From £2,685 per person.
Wooded valley below mountains with snow on tops in the Picos de Europa in Cantabria

GREEN SPAIN COAST AND COUNTRY TOUR

12-night self-drive luxury touring holiday of northern, Green Spain, including the regions of Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia staying on the coast and in the mountains, as well in the cities of Santiago de Compostela and Leon. From £2,145 per person.
Pink flowers in foreground and church spire and stone houses with terraced gardens at Valldemossa

MALLORCA SCENIC AND CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

10-night luxury fly-drive holiday of Mallorca, visiting the capital, the countryside, artistic villages, the fishing ports, beaches and nature reserves. From £4,285 per person.
Ile de Re harbour with blue boats and hollyhocks

ILE DE Ré BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to Saint-Martin-de-Ré on the Ile de Ré, French Atlantic coast staying in one hotel for 7 nights and travelling by train from London. From £2,740 per person.
Coast with rocks and coloured houses at Beaulieu sur Mer

NICE AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

7-night holiday by train to Nice on the French Riviera. Travel out and back in a single day, stay for seven nights in the city, time to explore the Riviera by rail, bus or car. From £2,390 per person.
Aerial view of the terracotta roofs of the houses of Malcesine village on shore of deep blue Lake Garda

LAKE GARDA BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

9-night rail holiday to Lake Garda by Eurostar with overnight stops each way. 7 nights on Lake Garda. Choice of 4-star or 5-star hotels with lake views. From £2,870 per person.
Sunlight village with castle tower on edge of deep blue Lake Garda

LAKE GARDA THROUGH THE ALPS ON THE BERNINA EXPRESS BY RAIL TOURING HOLIDAY

7-night luxury rail holiday to Italy’s Lake Garda with overnight stops in Zurich, Chur and Lausanne and including a journey on the iconic Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano. From £2,280 per person.
Island with terraced gardens in middle of lake Maggiore called Isola Bella

LAKE MAGGIORE BY TRAIN HOLIDAY

9-night holiday by train to Italian Lake Maggiore. Travel by Eurostar with overnight stops in Switzerland. 7 nights on Lake Maggiore in a lakeside hotel. From £2,420 per person.
Hotel Luna Capri terrace outdoor seating area overlooking sea

CAPRI AND ISCHIA TWO-CENTRE HOLIDAY

8-night two-centre island holiday combining Capri and Ischia in the Bay of Naples staying in two luxurious hotels. From £2,570 per person.
Conical grey slate roofs of the Trulli houses clustered together in Alberobello Puglia

PUGLIA AND AMALFI COAST TWO CENTRE HOLIDAY

8-night two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Puglia and the Amalfi Coast. Stay in two stunning coastal hotels of character. From £2,670 per person.
Exterior view of the hotel a big building with green stripes

HOTEL NORMANDY BARRIERE Deauville, Normandy

Grand 5-star hotel with 290 rooms and suites built in an imposing Normandy chateau-half-timbered style with exceptional facilities for adults and children. Superb location opposite Deauville's sandy beach.
Gran Hotel Atlantis Bahia Fuerteventura exterior hotel buildings sea and island in background

GRAN HOTEL ATLANTIS BAHIA REAL Fuerteventura

Family choice. A luxury 5-star hotel on the edge of the sand dunes of the Corralejo natural park, with a wide choice of facilities and water sports.
Front of Regent petite france at night with pink coloured stone

HOTEL & SPA RéGENT PETITE FRANCE Strasbourg

5-star hotel with 75 rooms in an historic building in the picturesque Petite France area of Strasbourg. Charming restaurant with waterside terrace, bar and spa. Cosy rooms.
Hotel de Toiras quayside with front of building

HOTEL DE TOIRAS Ile-de-Re

Boutique, 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 20 rooms and suites, on the port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré. Restaurant. Pool and gardens at nearby sister hotel, Villa Clarisse.
Coastline with rocks sand and pink flowers

BRITTANY AND LOIRE VALLEY TWO CENTRE HOLIDAY

8-night two-centre fly-drive holiday combining Brittany and the Loire Valley. Stay in chateau-hotels in both regions. From £2,300 per person.
Domaine de la Bretesche

DOMAINE DE LA BRETESCHE Missillac, Brittany

A 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel on a country estate occupying the manor house of a 15th century chateau. Golf course, grounds, swimming pool and fine dining.
Domaine de Locguenole

DOMAINE DE LOCGUéNOLé Kervignac, Brittany

A 4-star Relais & Chateaux in grounds with 46 rooms and suites in the chateau and estate buildings. Overlooking the Blavet estuary and in 25 hectares of parkland.
Hotel Anne de Bretagne Brittany exterior white building in front of the sea with swimming pool and trees

HOTEL ANNE DE BRETAGNE Brittany

Harbour-front, 4-star, boutique, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 20 rooms and Michelin-starred restaurant south of Nantes. Ideal for touring Brittany with Loire and Normandy.
Ti al Lannec Brittany exterior stone building with white and wooden panels and floral window boxes

HOTEL TI AL LANNEC Brittany

Country-house by the sea feel to this 4-star hotel with 33 rooms and suites, perched overlooking the beaches at Trebeurden. Cosy, charming and homely. Family rooms too.
Exterior at night with steps leading up to the hotel and a piano shown inside

LA VILLA Corsica

A 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with 4 swimming pools, including one indoors, in a striking location overlooking Calvi. Michelin-starred restaurant, 56 rooms and suites, many with sea view.
Miramar Boutique Hotel Corsica outdoor pool with sun loungers and large umbrellas

MIRAMAR BOUTIQUE HOTEL Corisca

This is a boutique hotel, 5-star, with just 26 rooms and suites, on the coast near Propriano, overlooking the beach. Excellent for beach holidays and touring the island.
Le Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel Cote d'Azur beach outdoor sun loungers and umbrellas in front of a white building

CAP D'ANTIBES BEACH HOTEL Antibes

Occupying a prime beach location near Antibes, this is a 5-star boutique hotel with 35 rooms and suites. Minimalist and contemporary with striking art on the walls.
Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat Cote d'Azur terrace dining area sea and pool view

GRAND HOTEL DU CAP FERRAT Cote d'Azur

One of the ultimate grand hotels of the French Riviera, this 5-star palatial hotel possesses a luxurious ensemble of location, service and facilitites.
Hotel La Perouse Nice balcony overlooking the sea with two tables and chairs with a salad and flowers

HOTEL LA PEROUSE Nice

In a prime location at the end of the Promenade des Anglais, this deluxe 4-star hotel has 56 rooms, many with sea view, and swimming pool. Ideal position in Nice.
Royal Riviera Cote d'Azur outdoor swimming pool large pink building with balconies

HOTEL ROYAL RIVIERA Cote d'Azur

Grand and charming 5-star hotel on the seafront near Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Great location, contemporary style and comfort, with own small beach. 94 rooms of various categories.
Relais de Chambord

RELAIS DE CHAMBORD Chambord, Loire Valley

Stay in this 4-star hotel with 55 rooms within the private estate of the Chateau de Chambord, one of the most well-known and beautiful chateaux of the Loire valley.
Hotel Royal Barriere exterior, large building, lawns, grand architecture

HOTEL ROYAL BARRIERE Deauville, Normandy

A fabulous 5-star resort-hotel with superb facilities for adults and children located on the seafront in Deauville opposite the sandy beach.

Le Club de Cavaliere Provence terrace with sun loungers overlooking the sea

LE CLUB DE CAVALIERE Provence

A beachfront 5-star, Relais & Chateaux hotel with just 37 rooms near Le Lavandou. A desirable and sophisticated address for a luxurious beach holiday.
Chateau de Mercues Tarn and Lot exterior castle with grey roof overlooking countryside

CHATEAU DE MERCUES near Cahors

A 4-star mediaeval castle-hotel, Relais & Chateaux, member with Michelin-starred restaurant and 30 rooms and suites, traditionally and authentically furnished. Ideal for the Lot valley.
Grand Hotel Cocumella Amalfi Coast patio outdoor dining and seating area view of sea

GRAND HOTEL COCUMELLA Sorrento

This is an historic 5-star hotel in beautiful grounds of exotic plants, with access to the sea and its man-made beach, about 20 minutes' walk from Sorrento.
Hotel Miramalfi Amalfi Coast exterior building nestled into cliffside overlooking sea

HOTEL MIRAMALFI Amalfi

This 4-star hotel with 49 rooms, set into the cliffs a few minutes' walk from the marina and centre of Amalfi, has a panoramic dining terrace and direct access to the sea.
Regina Isabella pool, sun loungers, overlooking sea and hotel beach club, hotel building in background

HOTEL REGINA ISABELLA Ischia

This a luxurious, 5-star, spa hotel with 128 rooms, many with sea view, on the seafront on the island of Ischia.
Hotel Santa Caterina Amalfi Coast exterior cliffside view hotel and coastline flowers in foreground

HOTEL SANTA CATERINA Amalfi

A 5-star historic, grand and luxurious hotel perched in the cliffs with access to the sea about 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Amalfi. Wide choice of rooms with sea view and balcony.
Bird's eye view of the Il San Pietro Di Positano shown on the edge of the sea in the mountains

IL SAN PIETRO DI POSITANO Positano

An iconic 5-star deluxe Relais & Chateaux hotel, sophisticated, with outstanding facilities, views and direct access to the sea, just outside Positano. Perfect for a special occasion.
Mezzatorre Resort Amalfi Coast pool terrace sun loungers overlooking the sea

MEZZATORRE HOTEL & SPA Ischia

An exotic 5-star boutique hotel with outstanding spa, set on a private bay amidst natural, pine-wood forest between Lacco Ameno and Forio on the island of Ischia.

View of the roof garden at the Grand Hotel Vesuvio with palm trees on the roof and overlooking the city and the blue sea

GRAND HOTEL VESUVIO Naples

Enjoying a magnificent waterfront location in the centre of Naples, this 5-star deluxe grand hotel offers 181 rooms and suites, many with sea view, panoramic restaurants, indoor pool and 10th floor solarium and cocktail bar.
Luna Baglioni Venetian hotel by canal

BAGLIONI HOTEL LUNA Venice

This grand 5-star deluxe hotel is just 80 metres from St Mark's Square and offers luxurious, spacious bedrooms in a Venetian style, and an award-winning gourmet restaurant, Canova Restaurant.
View over the pool with white sunbeds and umbrella's surrounding the pool

BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI Venice

The 5-star Belmond Hotel Cipriani is one of the world's greatest hotels, situated amid beautiful gardens on the Giudecca Island 5 minutes by boat across the lagoon from St Mark's.
Ca Sagredo Venice terrace outdoor seating area overlooking canal dining tables umbrellas

CA'SAGREDO Venice

This noble residence on the Grand Hotel between Ca D'Oro and Rialto Bridge is a luxurious 5-star boutique hotel with 42 rooms, decorated with stucco work and frescoes. An architectural gem. The restaurant has a terrace overlooking the Grand Canal.
Palazzo Giovanelli Venice hotel building on canal front adjacent to church

HOTEL PALAZZO GIOVANELLI Venice

Occupying an historic palazzo on the banks of the Grand Canal, this 4-star boutique hotel with 41 rooms blends Venetian style and contemporary comfort. Each room has a characterful view of the hotel's Venetian surroundings.
San Clemente Palace Venice hotel exterior pink building trees and shrubbery

SAN CLEMENTE PALACE KEMPINSKI Venice

This 5-star hotel with 190 rooms and suites occupies its own private island in the Venetian lagoon, a few minutes by boat from St Mark's Square. Resort-style facilities such as outdoor pool and tennis court.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo Lake Como t bar outdoor dining overlooking lake

GRAND HOTEL TREMEZZO Lake Como

A palatial Art Nouveau-style 5-star resort-hotel on the shore of Lake Como, with a bathing terrace and swimming pool suspended in the lake. Beautiful gardens and spa with indoor pool.
Villa d' Este Lake Como view of hotel exterior from the lake

HOTEL VILLA D'ESTE Lake Como

A grand and luxurious 5-star hotel, one of the best in Italy, situated on the shores of Lake Como, with magnificent grounds, sports facilities including a pool in the lake, and impeccable service.
Pool by sea

HOTEL PUNTA ROSSA San Felice Circeo

The Hotel Punta Rossa is a boutique 4-star hotel of 34 rooms and suites on the coast near San Felice Circeo.

La Posta Vecchia Latium pathway leading to hotel tree shrubs building

LA POSTA VECCHIA Ladispoli, Lazio

Witness to history since Roman times, the luxurious 5-star Posta Vecchia is a boutique gem, full of priceless treasures and works of art. A thoroughly unique experience.
Splendido Portofino pool sun loungers umbrellas overooking the sea views of the bay

BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO Portofino

This is a 5-star iconic gem situated on a hillside above Portofino, with sea views and terraced restaurants. Supremely comfortable bedrooms and suites. Top quality yet informal dining experiences.
Grand Hotel Miramare Ligurian Riviera exterior front of hotel building italian flag

GRAND HOTEL MIRAMARE Santa Margherita

A distinctive 5-star grand hotel in Art Nouveau style in lovely grounds facing the sea and opposite a public beach in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Building of hotel on a slight hill overlooking a port with hills in the distance at the Grand Hotel Portovenere

GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE Portovenere, Cinque Terre

This is a 5-star, historic hotel in an exceptional position overlooking the port of Portovenere with views of Palmaria island. Beach club, restaurant and spa.
Canne Bianche Puglia exterior rear pool sun loungers umbrellas pool terrace

CANNE BIANCHE Puglia

A boutique 5-star, low-rise hotel in gardens with access to a beach with the emphasis on natural but luxurious simplicity. Restaurant serving creative dishes using local produce. Spa and pool.
Don Ferrante Puglia rooftop restaurant overlooking the sea

DON FERRANTE Puglia

In the heart of the historic centre of Monpoli, this 5-star boutique hotel gives an authentic flavour of Puglia. Hotel has charming rooms, terrace with sea views, small pool and a restaurant.
La Peschiera Puglia pool sun loungers clear blue skies

LA PESCHIERA Puglia

A charming, boutique 5-star hotel with 13 rooms on the beach near Monopoli. Some rooms have terraces on the seafront. Private beach and seven pools. Saleblu restaurant serves local fish and seafood dishes.
Seaside resort Sardinia

BAGLIONI RESORT SARDINIA San Teodoro, Sardinia

A luxurious, 5-star Sardinian beach resort with just 78 rooms and suites in a natural location. Gourmet dining, spa and kids’ club.
Villa Sant Andrea Sicily aerial shot of beach and sun loungers umbrellas

BELMOND HOTEL VILLA SANT ANDREA Taormina Mare

An exclusive, secluded beach resort, this 5-star hotel has 71 rooms and suites, and has retained the charm of a private residence. Glamorous rooms, fine dining, Sicilian spa treatments.
Capofaro Hotel Sicily ocean view hotel buildings islands in distance

CAPOFARO MALVASIA AND RESORT Salina, Aeolian Islands

A boutique, Relais & Chateaux, 5-star hotel with 27 rooms amid Malvasia vines, on the verdant island of Salina. Rooms have private terrace with sea or garden view. Minimalist luxury.
Exterior of hotel from the sea looking out over the boats at night with hotel lights lit up

GRAND HOTEL ORTIGIA Siracusa, Sicily

A 5-star grand and historic hotel with a magnificent position on the harbour-front in historic Ortigia, the hotel dates from the 19th century. Traditionally furnished throughout and a highlight is the rooftop bar and restaurant.
View of hotel exterior and pool infront with palm trees around and sun loungers

THERASIA RESORT AND SPA Vulcano, Aeolian Islands

This is a 5-star resort hotel with spa, Michelin-starred restaurant, 97 rooms with sea or volcano views, and candelit terraces for a romantic night-time setting. Great for long stays or island-hopping.
Villa Igeia Palermo hotel by the sea

VILLA IGIEA Palermo, Sicily

Rocco Forte’s Villa Igiea in Palermo is a 5-star seaside meets city sanctuary. 100 rooms and suites with a fresh, Sicilian theme.

Villa Meligunis Sicily entrance iron gates patio bicycles potted plants hotel building

VILLA MELIGUNIS Lipari, Aeolian Islands

A charming 4-star boutique hotel in a seafront location. Views of the historic castello and the Mediterranean sea, delicious local cuisine and comfortable accommodation.
Principe di Piemonte Tuscany exterior hotel building corner of street

GRAND HOTEL PRINCIPE DI PIEMONTE Tuscany

A grand hotel dating from 1925 situated on the seafront promenade in Viareggio, this 4-star hotel has 106 rooms, decorated in a variety of styles. There is a 2 Michelin star restaurant and private beach service can be booked.
View of the hotel from the pool with sun loungers around the pool

IL PELLICANO Tuscany

In a secluded location with terraces descending to the sea, this is a 5-star luxury hotel with 50 rooms and suites, Michelin-starred restaurant, spa and tennis court. One of the best in Italy.
Red huts and cabins in snow on side of water

MALANGEN RESORT Northern Norway

Luxurious yet authentic Arctic resort. Range of activities including dog-sledding and Northern Lights watching in a beautiful rural location one hour's drive south of Tromsø. Choice of hotel rooms, cabins or apartments, restaurant and bar.
Nusfjord Arctic Resort Lofoten

NUSFJORD ARCTIC RESORT Lofoten Islands, Norway

This is a charming boutique hotel with a range of accommodation in an authentic Lofoten islands fishing village. Stay in fishermen’s cabins. Lots of water-based activities.
Senja Fjordhotell view of hotel buildings white and red with snowy mountains behind

SENJA FJORDHOTELL Stonglandseidet, Northern Norway

This is a small, family-run hotel with 17 rooms in Northern Norway offering idyllic fjord and mountain views and excellent fishing and exploration opportunities. Rooms are minimalistic yet comfortable, with modern amenities and wooden furnishings.
292 Aurland old and new building with flowers

29-2 AURLAND Aurland, Vestlandet, Norway

A traditional family-run hotel nestled amongst Norway’s fjords, offering 10 unique rooms, authentic Norwegian cuisine and a wide range of bespoke activities and excursions.

Fjaerland Fjordstove Hotell white hotel building on lake with vintage car in foreground

FJAERLAND FJORDSTOVE HOTELL Fjaerland, Vestlandet, Norway

This quaint boutique hotel with 14 rooms sits on the shores of the northern Sognefjord with stunning views across the fjord, mountains and glacier. Cosy rooms, popular local cuisine and a focus on dedicated personal service.

Aerial view of island with jetty, boats and cabins

HAHOLMEN HAVSTUER Averoy, Vestlandet, Norway

An authentic Norwegian fishing hotel situated on its own island and comprising a cluster of 25 buildings. Wonderful views, exquisite cuisine and a unique boat transfer to the island on an old fishing boat or a Viking ship.
Hotel Brosundet Alesund exterior of white building with yellow building next door on waterfront

HOTEL BROSUNDET Alesund, Vestlandet, Norway

A charming, design-hotel, family-owned, with 131 rooms in two historic buildings on the side of the Brosundet waters in the heart of Ålesund. Excellent restaurant and stylish rooms.
Hotel Ullensvang Norway view of large hotel on side of water with grass and mountains

HOTEL ULLENSVANG Lofthus, Vestlandet, Norway

An historic resort hotel offering incredible views and location on the Hardangerfjord. Fjord views, two restaurants, large wellness area with outdoor pool overlooking the fjord and multiple sports and excursions on offer.
Exterior of white hotel building on fjord side at Kviknes hotel

KVIKNES HOTEL Balestrand, Vestlandet, Norway

4-star historic hotel dating from 1877 on the edge of the Sognefjord in the centre of pretty Balestrand. Choice of 190 modern or historic rooms. Traditional Norwegian charm with art collection.
Storfjord Hotel wooden chalet buildings in trees

STORFJORD HOTEL Skodje, Vestlandet, Norway

This is a luxury lodge hotel with 30 rooms, idyllically situated on a hillside about 40 minutes from Alesund with panoramic views of the fjord and Sunnmøre Alps. Rooms are traditionally Norwegian in style and all have views of either the fjord or the surrounding woodland.

Walaker Hotel Solvorn

WALAKER HOTEL Solvorn, Vestlandet

A charming and historic boutique hotel, in family ownership since 1690, on the shores of the Lustrafjord, a northern branch of the Sognefjord. Antique furniture, original paintings, pretty garden and fjord views, plus excellent 4-course dinner included.
Hotel Estela Eastern Spain exterior hotel building trees

HOTEL ESTELA Sitges, Catalonia

A contemporary, 4-star hotel with 65 rooms on the seafront in Sitges and renowned for its modern art colection and ultra-modern furnishings. Terrace dining in summer, gardens and pool.

Parador de Aiguablava Costa Brava hotel exterior hotel nestled in cliffside sea boats

PARADOR DE AIGUABLAVA Begur, Costa Brava

A four-star Parador with 79 rooms in a modern, white-washed building in a commanding cliff-top position just outside the village of Begur. Beachside restaurant 5 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Hesperia Finisterre Green Spain entrance hotel building

HESPERIA FINISTERRE Galicia

This is a striking, modern hotel on a hook of land extending into the Atlantic Ocean. This 5-star hotel has 92 rooms and has elements of a nautical feel. Bonus is the use of the sports facilities adjacent to the hotel.
Parador de Baiona Green Spain exterior hotel building stone steps sea in background

PARADOR DE BAIONA Galicia

Within the walls of a former fortress, this 4-star Parador with 122 rooms, overlooks the sea. Ancient tapestries and four-poster beds. Galician cuisine is served in two restaurants.
Hacienda Na Xamena Ibiza restaurant dining area terrace overlooking the sea

HACIENDA NA XAMENA Ibiza

There are 77 rooms and suites with terraces and balconies in this boutique 5-star hotel in a dramatic coastal location in the north of the island. Rustic and modern, relaxing and active.
Hospes Maricel Mallorca exterior hotel building terraces coast marina

HOSPES MARICEL AND SPA near Palma

A 5-star hotel with 51 rooms on the coast about 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Palma, this hotel has a new eco building. Spa, outdoor pool and gourmet tasting menu.
Hotel can Simoneta Mallorca terrace loungers overlooking the sea

HOTEL CAN SIMONETA Mallorca

This is a boutique, adults-only, 5-star hotel with 26 rooms and suites on a cliff-top a short walk from Canyamel beach. Luxury rustic farmhouse style, modern interiors, wellness and fine dining.
Pleta de Mar Mallorca infinity poolside sun loungers umbrellas overlooking sea

PLETA DE MAR Mallorca

A boutique, 5-star deluxe hotel with 30 suites is built in countryside in the style of a low stone and brick farmhouse. Manicured gardens overlooking the sea. Private beach access, spa and pool.
Grand Hotel Basque Country exterior pink building overlooking the beach

GRAND HOTEL St Jean de Luz

This is a 5-star grand hotel on the beach front a few minutes' walk from the picturesque fishing port. 52 rooms, spa, restaurant, beach access. Golf courses and walking nearby.