Curated luxury hotels near Ionian Sea

When you stay at Congo Palace Hotel in Glyfada, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Glyfada's Second Beach and 8 minutes from Alimos Marina. This beach hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Acropolis and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Syntagma Square.

When you stay at Mon Repos Palace - Adults Only in Corfu, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Corfu and Aqualand. This hotel is 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from Ksamil Islands and 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Dassia Beach.

When you stay at Hotel San Francesco in Rende, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 5-minute drive of Metropolis Shopping Mall and Palazzi Marconi. This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from PalaFerraro and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Villa del Sole.

A stay at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera places you in the heart of Matera, steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Rock Churches of San Nicola dei Greci and Madonna delle Virtù. This family-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Museo della Scultura Contemporanea.

Located in Ksamil, 200 metres from Bora Bora Beach, Hotel Sole Mare provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.

Hotel Sole Mare offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Located in Ugento, Castello di Ugento is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Ugento Archaeological Museum and 8 minutes from Torre San Giovanni Harbor. This beach hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Suda Tower and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lido Marini Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Giubileo in Pignola, you'll be 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Ski Sellata and 8.1 mi (13 km) from San Michele Arcangelo. This family-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from National Archaeological Museum - Palazzo Loffredo and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Cathedral of San Gerardo.

With a stay at 8Piuhotel in Lecce, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lecce Obelisk and Porta Napoli. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Roman Amphitheater and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Piazza Sant'Oronzo.

A stay at La Sirenetta Park Hotel places you in the heart of Lipari, steps from Spiaggia Ficogrande and 4 minutes by foot from Strombolicchio. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Spiaggia Scari and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Red House.

Located in Palmi, Hotel Residence Arcobaleno is a 3-minute drive from Tonnara Beach and 7 minutes from Casa Della Cultura Leonida Repaci. This beach hotel is 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from Capo Vaticano and 29 mi (46.7 km) from Port of Reggio Calabria.

With a stay at Despotiko Hotel in Volos, you'll be in the suburbs, just a 4-minute walk from Panagia Portarea Church and 9 minutes by foot from Path of the Centaurs. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Theophilos Museum and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Museum of Folk Art and History of Pelion.

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.

Bob W Athens Eolou is centrally located in Athens – a 5-minute walk from Monastiraki Flea Market and 8 minutes by foot from Acropolis. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Syntagma Square and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Athens National Garden.

Set on a long sandy beach just 40 metres from the sea, Hotel Dyrrah offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant serving Albanian and Italian specialities, and an outdoor pool with deck chairs and parasols.

All rooms come with a minibar and a private bathroom. Some rooms at Dyrrah Hotel have a balcony overlooking the pool.

The centre of Durrës is 5 km from the hotel. A historic castle and an ancient amphitheatre can be visited in the city centre.

Free private parking is provided on site. Nënë Tereza International Airport is 25 km away, while the capital city of Tirana is at a distance of 40 km.

Located in Polignano a Mare, San Lorenzo Boutique Hotel & SPA is in the suburbs – a 5-minute drive from Statue of Domenico Modugno and 5 minutes from Grotta Ardito Promenade. This spa hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Lama Monachile Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Pino Pascali Museum.

With a stay at Parco dei Pini - Sila Wellness Hotel in Taverna, you'll be connected to the convention centre, just steps from Sila National Park. This family-friendly hotel is within the region of Camigliatello Silano Ski Area.

Offering a private beach, a swimming pool, and a spacious furnished garden, Grand Hotel La Tonnara is an elegant and modern property on the Calabrian coast, 4 km from Amantea Station.

Completely renovated, La Tonnara offers air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, some featuring a balcony overlooking the Mediterranean Sea or the swimming pool. They also come with a satellite TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi.

A big buffet breakfast is served each morning and guests also have a restaurant and bar, specialising in fresh fish.

Parking is free at this 4-star hotel, which is well connected by the A3 motorway. Cosenza centre is around 45 minutes' drive away and Lamezia Terme Airport is 30 minutes away by car.

With a stay at Hotel Cavaliere in Noci, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Trulli of Alberobello and Abbey of Our Lady of La Scala. This hotel is 20 mi (32.2 km) from Zoosafari and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Itria Valley.

With a stay at Brilliant Hotel & Spa in Golem, you'll be 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Blue Star Shopping Center and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Arena Karting Albania. This beach hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Aleksandër Moisiu Theatre and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Forum & Roman Baths.

Located in Vlorë, Maritim Marina Bay Luxury Resort is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of University of Vlora and National Museum of Independence. This beach resort is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Muradie Mosque and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Sheshi i Flamurit.