Curated luxury hotels near Ionian Sea

Set in Castellana Grotte, 38 km from Bari Central Train Station, Semiramide Palace Hotel offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All guest rooms feature a desk.

At Semiramide Palace Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English, French and Italian.

Bari Cathedral is 39 km from the accommodation, while Basilica San Nicola is 39 km away. Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is 49 km from the property.

Set in Durrës, 200 metres from Durres Beach, Hotel Empire Albania offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features an ATM, luggage storage space and currency exchange for guests.

The units at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, certain units at Hotel Empire Albania also have a city view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Skanderbeg Square is 38 km from Hotel Empire Albania, while Dajti Ekspres Cable Car is 42 km away. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 35 km from the property.

Located in Tirana, 2 km from Skanderbeg Square, Orchidea Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a business centre. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bidet. All guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Guests at Orchidea Hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

Dajti Express is 4.3 km from Orchidea Hotel, while Former Residence of Enver Hoxha is 2.8 km away. The nearest airport is Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport, 20 km from the hotel.

With a stay at Candia Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Acropolis and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Parthenon.

With a stay at Art Hotel Athens, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Acropolis and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Parthenon.

When you stay at Palace Hotel Glyfada in Glyfada, you'll be on the beach – a 1-minute drive from Glyfada's Second Beach and 7 minutes from Alimos Marina. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Syntagma Square and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Port of Piraeus.

Set on its own private beach, iGV Club Marispica is on Sicily's south coast, 9 km south of Ispica. It offers a swimming pool with water slides, 2 restaurants and 3 bars.

Rooms and cottages are all air conditioned and furnished in a Sicilian style with cool tiled floors. They also feature a TV, minibar and a patio overlooking the green surroundings. Each one has a private bathroom with hairdryer.

Marispica Hotel Club has Mediterranean architecture. Its extensive grounds include a mini market, art gallery and even a disco. Rates are full board and include drinks at meals.

There are mini and junior clubs for children and a medical and paediatric service. Cars and scooters can be rented on site.

With a stay at Tirana International Hotel & Conference Centre, you'll be centrally located in Tirana, steps from Skanderbeg Square and within a 5-minute walk of National Art Gallery. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Palace of Culture and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from National Historical Museum.

Green House is set in Tirana, only a 15-minute walk from the centre and Skanderbeg Square. Featuring free Wi-Fi, free parking and air-conditioned rooms, it offers a bar and a restaurant serving Albanian and international dishes.

All rooms provide a TV with cable channels, a wardrobe and a desk. Each unit also has a private bathroom with a bathtub or a shower and free toiletries.

Various cafés, bars and restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk. Tirana International Airport is 19 km from the House Green.

When you stay at Baia Taormina - CDSHotels in Forza d'Agro, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Letojanni Beach and Taormina Cable Car. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Isola Bella and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Corso Umberto.

Situated in Durrës, 300 metres from Durres Beach, Diamond Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a balcony.

Guests at Diamond Hotel can enjoy an Italian breakfast.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub.

Skanderbeg Square is 38 km from Diamond Hotel, while Dajti Ekspres Cable Car is 42 km from the property. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 34 km away.

Hotel Villa Rosa is located in a quiet and green part of Martina Franca, just 15 minutes' walk from the town centre. It has free Wi-Fi throughout.

The Villa Rosa has an outdoor pool and a sun terrace with parasols and deck chairs.

Rooms are well-kept and come with air conditioning and satellite TV.

Hotel Villa Rosa's restaurant serves cuisine typical of the Puglia region and a free breakfast is served.

With a stay at Novus City Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Athens, within a 5-minute drive of Syntagma Square and Ermou Street. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Acropolis and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Parthenon.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Lamezia in Lamezia Terme, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Emotion Spa and Abbazia Benedettina. This hotel is 15.6 mi (25 km) from Pizzo Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bastion of the Knights of Malta.

Hotel Duchessa Della Sila has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in San Giovanni in Fiore. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.

Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven.

An Italian breakfast is available at the hotel.

Guests at Hotel Duchessa Della Sila will be able to enjoy activities in and around San Giovanni in Fiore, like skiing.

Crotone Airport is 66 km from the property.

Situated in Karpen, 16 km from Rock of Kavaje, Hotel Vila Barbaut features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. The rooms are fitted with a balcony.

At the hotel, rooms include a terrace. At Hotel Vila Barbaut rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Durres Amphiteatre is 27 km from Hotel Vila Barbaut. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 54 km from the property.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior, you'll be centrally located in Reggio Calabria, steps from Reggio di Calabria Promenade and 9 minutes by foot from Port of Reggio Calabria. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nava Square.

Located in Otranto, Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Baia Dei Turchi Beach and 9 minutes from Alimini Lakes. This spa hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Otranto Waterfront and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Otranto Castle.

When you stay at Hotel Borgo di Santa Barbara in Ricadi, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Riaci Beach and Norman Cathedral. This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Port of Tropea and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery.

With a stay at Likinia Hotel in Monemvasia, you'll be just steps from Mitropolis and Church of Christ in Chains. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monemvasia Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monenvasia Kastro.