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Top 10 Resorts in Italy

Kory White, Chief Revenue Officer
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The best resorts in Italy for 2027 span the country's most iconic landscapes, from the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast to the shores of Lake Como and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Our top pick is Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, a Travel + Leisure award winner that recreates an entire Apulian village and pairs a Michelin-starred kitchen with two private beach clubs.

For travelers who want five-star polish without the very highest Positano price tags, Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como delivers the best value, with floating pools and Belle Époque grandeur. The ten resorts below are all currently operating, internationally recognized, and verified against Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and the MICHELIN Guide hotel selections.

How We Ranked These

We built this ranking by cross-referencing the most authoritative hospitality sources rather than relying on any single editor. We weighed MICHELIN Key hotel awards, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and Readers' Choice placements, Travel + Leisure World's Best results, and Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice volume.

We then layered in on-the-ground factors that matter to a 2027 traveler: location quality, dining pedigree (Michelin stars on property count heavily), spa and wellness depth, service ratios, and repeat-guest loyalty. Nightly rates reflect published shoulder-to-peak season ranges and are quoted in USD for consistency, though all properties price in euros.

Properties had to be open and accepting bookings for the 2027 season to qualify.

flowchart TD A[Choosing an Italian Resort] --> B{Coast or Lakes?} B -->|Dramatic Sea Cliffs| C[Amalfi: Il San Pietro / Le Sirenuse] B -->|Alpine Lakes| D[Como: Grand Hotel Tremezzo / Passalacqua] B -->|Countryside| E{Tuscany or Puglia?} E -->|Vineyards| F[Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco] E -->|Village Resort| G[Borgo Egnazia] B -->|Islands| H{Capri or Sardinia?} H -->|Capri Glamour| I[Capri Palace Jumeirah] H -->|Costa Smeralda| J[Hotel Romazzino]

1. Borgo Egnazia 🏆 BEST OVERALL

In the Puglian countryside near Savelletri, Borgo Egnazia was famously named the best resort in Italy by Travel + Leisure, and it has only deepened its reputation since. The property is built to resemble a traditional whitewashed Apulian village, complete with a central piazza, winding lanes, and stone courtyards that blur the line between resort and living town.

It hosted a celebrity wedding that put it on every luxury traveler's map, and the design alone earns it international coverage.

Beyond the architecture, the resort runs a Michelin-starred restaurant, a championship golf course, and two private beach clubs on the Adriatic, one sandy and one pebbled. The Vair Spa anchors its treatments in ancient Puglian rituals, using local olive oil, sea salt, and herbs.

With multiple pools, a kids' program, and farm-to-table dining drawn from the surrounding masseria, it works equally well for couples, families, and groups.

Nightly rates typically run from around $700 in shoulder season to well over $1,500 in peak summer for premium courtyard and villa accommodations. For travelers who want a resort that feels like a complete destination rather than a single hotel, Borgo Egnazia is the most well-rounded choice in Italy.

2. Il San Pietro di Positano

Perched on a private cliff just south of Positano, Il San Pietro di Positano is one of the most photographed hotels on the Amalfi Coast and a perennial fixture on global best-of lists. The hotel cascades down the rock face in tiers draped with bougainvillea, and a private elevator carved through the cliff delivers guests directly to a sea-level beach club and dock.

Service here is famously warm and family-run, a rarity at this price point. The on-site restaurant Zass holds a Michelin star, and the property maintains a tennis court wedged between the rocks and the water, plus a complimentary shuttle into Positano village. Rooms feature handmade ceramic tiles, private terraces, and uninterrupted views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Expect nightly rates starting around $1,100 and climbing past $1,600 for sea-view rooms in high season, with suites reaching far higher. For a clifftop Amalfi experience with genuine intimacy, Il San Pietro is the benchmark.

3. Grand Hotel Tremezzo 💎 BEST VALUE

On the western shore of Lake Como, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo has anchored the lakefront since 1910 with a façade of Belle Époque turrets framing direct views across the water to Bellagio. It earns the best-value distinction because, relative to the Amalfi cliff hotels, it delivers comparable grandeur, more space, and a richer amenity set for a similar entry price.

The hotel is best known for its floating pool that appears to hover on the surface of the lake, one of three pools on property. It also operates three restaurants, a full wellness center, a private park with tennis courts, and a fleet of classic wooden Riva-style boats for guests.

The T Spa and lakeside dining give it real depth for multi-night stays.

Shoulder-season rates start near $1,040, with lake-view rooms and suites climbing from roughly $1,800 to over $5,000 in peak July and August. The average nightly rate lands around $2,287, but the lower end of the range makes it the smartest splurge on this list.

4. Le Sirenuse

A Positano institution since 1951, Le Sirenuse is the family-owned hotel that defined Amalfi Coast glamour. Its sun-faded terracotta façade and emerald-green pool appear in countless films and magazine spreads, and the 58 rooms and suites are individually decorated with antique furnishings, hand-painted tiles, and fresh-cut flowers replaced daily.

The hotel runs a Michelin-starred restaurant, La Sponda, lit by hundreds of candles each evening, alongside a champagne-and-oyster bar and a rooftop pool. Its long-running art and design program brings rotating contemporary works to the property, and the Aveda spa rounds out the wellness offering. Service is polished but never stiff.

Nightly rates average around $835, ranging from roughly $700 to $1,500 depending on season and view. For travelers who want to stay in the heart of Positano village rather than on its outskirts, Le Sirenuse is the definitive choice.

5. Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco

In the Val d'Orcia of southern Tuscany, Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco occupies a restored medieval hamlet set across thousands of acres of UNESCO-protected countryside. The estate carries eight centuries of history and includes 42 suites plus eleven private villas, a working Brunello di Montalcino winery, and a private golf course.

Days here revolve around vineyard tours, cooking classes in the borgo's restored kitchen, and treatments at the spa overlooking the rolling hills. The property's restaurants lean into Tuscan tradition with ingredients pulled from on-site gardens and the surrounding farms. It is a resort built for slow, immersive stays rather than quick getaways.

Suite rates generally start around $1,200 and rise steeply for villas in peak harvest season. For travelers who want vineyard luxury with genuine privacy, Castiglion del Bosco sets the Tuscan standard.

6. Capri Palace Jumeirah

Set in Anacapri, the quieter heights of the island of Capri, the Capri Palace Jumeirah pairs island glamour with a serious wellness pedigree. The hotel is renowned for its Leg School medical spa, a draw for guests seeking restorative treatments, and for its art collection that fills the public spaces like a private gallery.

The property includes a Michelin-starred restaurant, L'Olivo, the island's most decorated kitchen, plus a beach club reachable by shuttle at the Blue Grotto. Suites with private plunge pools open onto white-on-white terraces with views toward the Bay of Naples. It is a refined alternative to the busier hotels clustered around Capri's main piazzetta.

Nightly rates typically begin around $900 and climb past $2,000 for pool suites in high season. For travelers who want Capri without the crowds, the Capri Palace is the island's wellness-forward leader.

7. Belmond Hotel Caruso

High above Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, Belmond Hotel Caruso occupies an 11th-century palazzo with what may be the single most dramatic infinity pool in Italy, seemingly spilling off the cliff edge into the sky and sea hundreds of feet below. The terraced gardens, antique frescoes, and vaulted ceilings give it a sense of history that the newer coastal hotels cannot match.

The hotel offers a complimentary classic boat for guests to explore the coastline, a Michelin-recommended restaurant, and a spa set within the historic stone walls. Ravello's elevated position means cooler air and quieter days than down in Positano or Amalfi town.

Rates generally start around $1,300 and climb sharply for pool-view rooms in summer. For travelers who prize history and that iconic infinity pool, Caruso is the Amalfi Coast's most romantic perch.

8. Borgo Santandrea

One of the Amalfi Coast's newest luxury resorts, Borgo Santandrea opened to immediate acclaim and quickly earned MICHELIN Key recognition. Built into the cliffs between Amalfi and Conca dei Marini, it has its own private beach club and pier, with complimentary boat and shuttle service to Amalfi town.

The interiors are a celebration of regional craft, with more than 5,000 hand-painted ceramic tiles, vintage furnishings, and a rooftop restaurant framing the sea. A heated seawater pool, two restaurants, and a spa give it the full resort experience, while the beach club elevator solves the Amalfi Coast's usual problem of sea access.

Nightly rates typically start around $1,000 and rise past $2,500 for sea-view suites in peak season. For travelers who want a brand-new property with old-world craftsmanship and easy beach access, Borgo Santandrea is the standout newcomer.

9. Hotel Romazzino, a Belmond Hotel

On Sardinia's glittering Costa Smeralda, Hotel Romazzino, a Belmond Hotel sits directly above one of the island's finest white-sand beaches near Porto Cervo. The low-slung Mediterranean architecture, washed in white and dotted with bougainvillea, opens onto manicured gardens that run down to the turquoise water.

The resort offers direct private beach access, multiple pools, water sports, and a beachfront restaurant serving Sardinian seafood. It is a magnet for the yachting set in July and August, yet it retains a relaxed, barefoot-luxury feel that distinguishes it from the more formal mainland hotels.

Peak-season rates climb well past $1,500 for sea-view rooms, with shoulder-season stays offering meaningful savings. For travelers chasing Italy's best beaches, Romazzino is the Costa Smeralda's gold standard.

10. Passalacqua

Back on Lake Como in Moltrasio, Passalacqua is a meticulously restored 18th-century villa that has rapidly become one of the most celebrated hotels in the world. With just 24 rooms and suites spread across the main villa, a garden house, and a former mill, it offers a level of intimacy that the larger lake hotels cannot.

The property's frescoed ceilings, terraced Italian gardens, and infinity pool overlooking the water create a setting that feels more like a private estate than a hotel. Service is anticipatory and personal, and the kitchen draws from the villa's own gardens. It is a resort for travelers who value exclusivity over scale.

Rates start around $1,500 and rise steeply, reflecting the property's small footprint and outsized reputation. For the most intimate luxury experience on Lake Como, Passalacqua is unmatched.

FAQ

What is the best resort in Italy overall? Borgo Egnazia in Puglia is our top overall pick, having been named the best resort in Italy by Travel + Leisure. Its village-style design, Michelin dining, golf, and two private beach clubs make it the most complete resort destination in the country.

Which Italian resort offers the best value? Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como offers the best value, with shoulder-season rates starting near $1,040 for grandeur, space, and amenities that rival far pricier Amalfi cliff hotels.

When is the best time to visit Italian resorts? Late spring (May to early June) and early autumn (September to October) deliver warm weather, swimmable water, and noticeably lower rates than the July–August peak, when prices at coastal properties can more than double.

Are these resorts family-friendly? Borgo Egnazia and Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco have dedicated kids' programs and space to spare, making them the most family-oriented. The intimate Amalfi cliff hotels like Le Sirenuse cater more to couples.

Do I need a car to reach these resorts? Lake Como, Tuscany, and Puglia properties benefit from a car, while Amalfi Coast and Capri hotels are best reached by private transfer or boat, since coastal roads are narrow and parking is scarce. Most properties arrange transfers on request.

Bottom Line

Italy's best resorts reward travelers who match the property to the landscape they want. For an all-in-one destination, Borgo Egnazia is unbeatable. For Amalfi drama, Il San Pietro and Le Sirenuse define the genre, while Grand Hotel Tremezzo delivers the smartest value on Lake Como.

Vineyard seekers should head to Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, and those chasing intimacy will find it at Passalacqua. Every property on this list is currently operating, internationally recognized, and ready for the 2027 season.

Sources

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