Curated luxury hotels near Ionian Sea

Hotel Restaurant Bujtina e Gjelit has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Tirana. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.1 km from Skanderbeg Square.

At the hotel, the rooms include a desk. All rooms at Hotel Restaurant Bujtina e Gjelit are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options.

Dajti Ekspres Cable Car is 6.3 km from the accommodation, while Former Residence of Enver Hoxha is 3.4 km from the property. Tirana International Mother Teresa Airport is 13 km away.

Located in Acquappesa, Grand Hotel delle Terme is a 2-minute drive from Queen's Rock and 7 minutes from Porta del Sangue. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Intavolata Beach and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Cetraro Marina Beach.

Located in Riposto, Donna Carmela is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Ionian Sea and 8 minutes from Timpa Natural Reserve. This boutique hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Mount Etna and 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Giardini Naxos Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Amalia Olympia in Archaia Olympia, you'll be 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Archaeological Site of Olympia and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Epitaliou Beach. This hotel is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Kato Samiko Beach and 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from Spiantza Beach.

With a stay at Amalia Hotel Kalambaka in Kalabaka, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Meteora and Theopetra Cave. This family-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Sarakina Bridge and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Delphi & Thermopilae Day Trip.

With a stay at Athens Gate Hotel in Athens (Athens City Centre), you'll be steps from Greek Evangelical Church and 2 minutes by foot from Hadrian's Arch. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Temple of Olympian Zeus and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Church of Saint Catherine.

Facing the beachfront, Albatros Beach Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Letojanni and features a private beach area, shared lounge and restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Fondaco Parrino Beach and around 1.3 km from Spiaggia di Letojanni. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe.

A buffet, Italian or American breakfast is available at the property.

Albatros Beach Hotel features amenities such as an on-site business centre and hot tub.

Spisone Beach is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Taormina Cable Car - Mazzaro Station is 4 km away. Catania Fontanarossa Airport is 58 km from the property.

With a stay at Palazzo Vecchio Taormina in Taormina (Taormina City Centre), you'll be steps from Corso Umberto and 10 minutes by foot from Taormina Cable Car. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Greek Theatre and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Mount Etna.

With a stay at Astir Patras Hotel in Patras, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Port of Patras and Apollon Theatre. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Georgiou I Square and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Patras Town Hall.

When you stay at Grecotel Filoxenia, Beach Luxury Resort in Kalamata, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Filoxenia Beach and Ionian Sea. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Kalamata Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Almyros Beach.

Villa Schuler, boutique hotel since 1905, is the oldest owner-run hotel in Sicily. It is surrounded by its own extensive subtropical gardens with full views of Mount Etna and Naxos Bay. Most rooms offer a furnished balcony or terrace.

This family-owned hotel enjoys a central and quiet position in Taormina, 600 meters from the cable car to the beach and a 2-minute walk from the central Piazza IX Aprile and Corso Umberto. The hotel offers mountain bikes from March to November and a shuttle service to the seaside from May to October.

Relaxation areas at Hotel Villa Schuler include the lobby, the cool winter garden, the sun terrace, a botanical garden and the Palm Terrace Orangery pavilion. A TV room, a small library, internet terminals, and a piano room are also available. Guests can book "room only" or add breakfast.

Easily reachable by car the hotel is one of the few hotels in the medieval town center of Taormina to have its own garage with an efficient valet parking service.

A generous à la carte breakfast is served in the breakfast room, in the Orangery, on the terrace overlooking the coastline, or directly in the guest rooms. (March to November)

A stay at Anise, Aluma Hotel & Resort places you in the heart of Athens, within a 10-minute walk of Ermou Street and Monastiraki Flea Market. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Acropolis and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Syntagma Square.

Located in Zagora-Mouresi, 12 Months Luxury Resort is in the mountains – a 1-minute drive from Tsagarada Plane Tree and 12 minutes from Mylopotamos Beach. This family-friendly aparthotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Papa Nero Beach and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Damouchari Beach.

Located in Lipari, Hotel Garden is near the bay – a 3-minute walk from Spiaggia delle Sabbie Nere and 10 minutes by foot from Spiaggia delle Acque Calde. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Valley of Monsters and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capo Grillo.

With a stay at Hotel Delle Palme in Falcone, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Marina di Portorosa and Azienda Agricola Cambria. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Port of Milazzo and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lakes of Marinello Nature Reserve.

When you stay at Mandraki Village Boutique Hotel in Skiathos, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Koukounaries Beach and Port of Skianthos. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Marathiá Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Little Banana Beach.

When you stay at Danai Hotel & Spa in Katerini, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Olympic Beach. This spa hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Saint Photini Church and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Kariba Waterpark.

A stay at Granserena Hotel places you in the heart of Fasano – a 1-minute drive from Museo della Casa alla Fasanese and 9 minutes from Torre Canne Lighthouse. This beach hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Zoosafari and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from The Trulli of Alberobello.

Hotel Dardha has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Dardhë. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel also features free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Hotel Dardha the rooms are fitted with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a Turkish bath. Guests at Hotel Dardha will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dardhë, like skiing.

A stay at Hotel Gullo places you in the heart of Curinga – a 2-minute drive from Terme di Laconia and 5 minutes from Marina di Curinga. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Pizzo Beach and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from L'eremo di Curinga.