Must-see hotels in Gulf of Naples Islands

  • La Minerva

    Capri

    This gleaming establishment is a model of Capri style and considered by many to be one of the best hotels in Italy. The 19 rooms, which cascade down the…

  • Capri Palace

    Capri

    This really lives up to the 'palace' in its name – a regal mix of chicness, opulence and unashamed luxury that takes the concept of la dolce vita to…

  • Mezzatorre Resort & Spa

    Ischia

    Occupying its own promontory above the sea, this luxurious resort is surrounded by a 2.8-hectare pine wood, with sitting rooms and some guestrooms located…

  • Albergo Il Monastero

    Ischia

    Monastery stays offer some of Italy's best bargains but you know you're onto something really special when the digs are inside Ischia's huge castle. The…

  • Il Moresco

    Ischia

    Located in the beating heart of Ischia Porto, yet with tall pines and greenery giving a secluded feel, the very private Il Moresco is a truly gorgeous spa…

  • Hotel La Vigna

    Procida

    Enjoying a discreet cliffside location, this crenelated 18th-century villa is a gorgeous retreat, complete with rambling garden, vines and swimming pool…

  • Casa Mariantonia

    Capri

    A family-run boutique hotel with a history (limoncello di Capri was supposedly invented here), boasting nine fabulous rooms, a giant swimming pool, a…

  • Umberto a Mare

    Ischia

    Factor it all in: elegant rooms in an ageless Ischian town; a spectacular setting grafted into a cliff under Forio's gorgeous lily-white church; and…

  • Casa Sul Mare

    Procida

    A crisp, white-washed place with the kind of evocative views that helped make The Talented Mr Ripley such a memorable film (parts were filmed in Procida)…

  • Hotel Alla Bussola di Hermes

    Capri

    Tucked away in the back-lanes of Anacapri, the Bussola borrows heavily from Capri’s Roman history. There’s a handsome Pompeii-like feel throughout, with…

  • Hotel Villa Eva

    Capri

    Villa Eva is all about the garden, which is lush and immense. This is about as bucolic as it gets in Capri. The 10-room villa is fairly self-contained,…

  • Hotel Gatto Bianco

    Capri

    It's hard to envisage this level of seclusion so close to the tourist-filled Piazzetta, yet here it is. Dating from 1953, the gracious Gatto Bianco offers…

  • Grand Hotel Quisisana

    Capri

    The Quisisana is Capri’s most prestigious address, just a few espadrille-clad steps from Piazza Umberto I. A slumber palace since the 19th century, it’s a…

  • Relais Maresca

    Capri

    The top choice in Marina Grande and one of the best hotels in Capri, this 130-year-old classic has benefited from regular upgrades. Acres of gleaming…

  • Hotel La Corricella

    Procida

    It’s hard to miss the peach-and-yellow candy-cane colour scheme of this place, which bookends Marina Corricella. Low-fuss rooms with fan and TV feature…

  • Hotel Casa Celestino

    Ischia

    Hugging the headland as you drop into cute Sant'Angelo, this chic little number is a soothing blend of creamy furnishings, whitewashed walls, contemporary…

  • Semiramis Hotel de Charme

    Ischia

    A few minutes’ walk from the Poseidon spa complex, this bright hotel has a tropical-oasis feel with its outdoor thermal pools surrounded by lofty palms…

  • La Rotonda sul Mare

    Ischia

    Enjoy a quintessential Italian seaside holiday courtesy of Amerigo and his family at this simple whitewashed apart-hotel. In summer, the family construct…

  • Hotel Villa Sarah

    Capri

    On the road up to Villa Jovis – a 10-minute walk from the centre of Capri Town – Villa Sarah retains a rustic appeal that so many of the island’s hotels…

  • Hotel Bellavista

    Capri

    This hotel is more than 100 years old, so it's a grande dame among accommodation here. Rooms are large and have 1960s-style tile floors with enormous…

  • Hotel Crescenzo

    Procida

    Hiding behind a restaurant of the same name on the island's quieter southern side, the Crescenzo has 10 smallish rooms; choose between a bay window or a…

  • Hotel Carmencita

    Capri

    Near the bus station, the Carmencita is run by a delightful couple who will collect you from the ferry at Marina Grande if you phone ahead. The atmosphere…

  • Hotel La Tosca

    Capri

    Away from the glitz of the town centre, this charming one-star is hidden down a quiet back lane overlooking the Certosa di San Giacomo. The 11 smart rooms…

  • Hotel Villa Krupp

    Capri

    Housed in the former residence of Russian author Maxim Gorky, this historic hotel oozes old-school charm, with floral tiling, fading antiques and heavy…

  • Hotel Senaria

    Capri

    It’s quite a trek to this delightful family-run hotel in Anacapri’s original town centre, but it's worth the effort. In a whitewashed villa, rooms are…

  • Hotel Esperia

    Capri

    The peeling facade, handsome columns and giant urns lend an air of faded elegance to this 19th-century villa. A short uphill walk from the centre of town,…

  • Belvedere e Tre Re

    Capri

    A five-minute walk from the port and with superb boat-spotting views, this hotel dates from 1900: the ‘tre re’ in the name refers to the three kings who…

  • Hotel Noris

    Ischia

    This place has a great price and a great position within easy strolling distance of the Ponte sights. Comfortable, decent-sized rooms are decked out in…

  • Bed & Breakfast La Terrazza

    Procida

    Attractive budget option tucked into one of the timeless lanes that characterise central Procida, the Terrazza is run by an equally timeless couple who…

  • Camping Mirage

    Ischia

    Located on Spiagga dei Maronti, one of Ischia’s best beaches, and within walking distance of Sant’Angelo, this shady campground offers 50 places, as well…

  • Hotel La Sirenella

    Ischia

    At this family-owned beachside hotel you can practically roll out of bed onto the sand. Rooms are bright, with a dazzling blue and lemon-yellow motif and…

  • Casa Giovanni da Procida

    Procida

    Converted-farmhouse B&B in the middle of the island featuring split-level, minimalist rooms with low-rise beds and contemporary furniture. Bathrooms are…