Curated spa hotels in Italy

Set in Pescocostanzo in the mountains of Abruzzo, Relais Ducale Spa & Pool is just 5 km from the Rivisondoli ski resort. Its free wellness centre features an indoor pool, sauna and steam bath.

Relais Ducale is made of white stone, typical of Majella National Park. Its interior design combines contemporary and traditional styles with rare antiques and pieces of furniture.

Rooms are elegant and cosy with carpeted floors and different coloured walls. Each one has free Wi-Fi, an LCD TV with Sky channels, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. A welcome gift is included.

You can relax in the 100 m² lounge with a TV, reading area and chess. There is also a free children's club and a gym. Outdoors, the garden has deckchairs during summer.

Breakfast is buffet style and includes savoury items as well as homemade bread, cakes and pastries. Eggs and gluten-free options are available on request. La Corniola restaurant serves Italian and Abruzzo cuisine and pizza.

Discounts are available at the Rivisondoli and Roccaraso ski areas. A free ski bus stops right outside the hotel in ski season. A free shuttle service is available to Pescocostanzo Train Station and the main bus stop for buses to Naples, Rome and Pescara.

Situated in Sirolo, 400 metres from Urbani Beach, Casacon Sirolo features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a hot tub and room service.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at Casacon Sirolo.

San Michele beach is 600 metres from the accommodation, while Numana Beach is 1.3 km from the property. Marche Airport is 35 km away.

With a stay at Decumani Hotel De Charme in Naples (Naples City Centre), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Spaccanapoli and 9 minutes by foot from Via Toledo. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Port of Naples and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Naples Underground.

Located in Ariano Irpino, Incontro Hotel & Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Civic Museum and Silver Museum. This spa hotel is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Norman Castle and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Tenuta del Cavalier Pepe.

When you stay at Villa Luisa Hotel Residence Beauty Farm in Pozzuoli, you'll be near the beach – a 1-minute drive from Gulf of Naples and 8 minutes from Pozzuoli Port. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Molo Beverello Port and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Via Toledo.

When you stay at Hotel Villa Maria Pia in Praiano, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Amalfi Cathedral and Amalfi Harbour. This beach hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Amalfi Beach and 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Piazza Tasso.

When you stay at Hotel Gran Paradiso in Casamicciola Terme, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Ischia Port and Port of Forio. This spa hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Aragonese Castle and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Gulf of Gaeta.

Located in Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Sextantio Albergo Diffuso is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Castel del Monte and La Notte delle Streghe. This hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Calascio Fortress and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Campo Imperatore.

With a stay at Approdo Resort Thalasso Spa in Castellabate, you'll be just steps from Port of San Marco di Castellabate and Spiaggia delle Grotta di San Marco. This beach hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Church of Santa Maria a Mare and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Castello dell'Abate.

When you stay at Regis Resort in Turrivalignani, you'll be next to a golf course and within a 5-minute drive of Parco del Lavino. This golf hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Hot Lake Cable Park and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Majella National Park.

With a stay at Resort Marina di Castello Golf & SPA in Castel Volturno, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Golf Club Volturno and a 4-minute drive from Gulf of Gaeta. This golf hotel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Gulf of Naples and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Scalzone.

With a stay at La Reginella Resort & SPA, you'll be centrally located in Lacco Ameno – a 4-minute drive from Port of Forio and 10 minutes from Ischia Port. This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Aragonese Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Museo di Santa Restituta.

With a stay at Borgo Romantica - Resort & Spa in Serrara Fontana, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Forio and Tropical Thermal Park. This family-friendly hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Ischia Port and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Aragonese Castle.

With a stay at Hotel della Piccola Marina, you'll be centrally located in Capri – a 3-minute drive from Marina Grande and 8 minutes from Blue Grotto. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Sorrento Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bagni di Tiberio Beach.

When you stay at Borgo Hotel Le Terre del Verde in Gualdo Tadino, you'll be on a river and 12 minutes by car from The Hospital of Gubbio and Gualdo Tadino. This family-friendly hotel is 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from Basilica San Francesco di Assisi and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Roccafiore Winery.

Located in Oletta, La Dimora is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Saint-Florent Beach and Plage de la Roya. This spa hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Corsica Beaches and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Bastia Vieux Port Marina.

With a stay at Hotel Corona in Pescasseroli, you'll be just steps from National Park of Abruzzo and Fondillo Valley. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Ecotour - Day Tours and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pescasseroli Ski Area.

When you stay at Hotel Resort & Spa Baja Caddinas in Golfo Aranci, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Golfo Aranci and La Marinella Beach. This beach hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Port of Olbia and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Pittulongu Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Continentale - Lungarno Collection in Florence (Duomo), you'll be steps from Historic Centre of Florence and Ponte Vecchio. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Uffizi Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

Located in Olbia, Sulia House Porto Rotondo, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 5-minute drive from La Marinella Beach and 14 minutes from Portisco Marina. This spa hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Basilica of San Simplicio and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Port of Olbia.