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7.6 15 reviews
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Bellevue
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Bellevue Suites & Spa features a traditional restaurant, a wellness and fitness area. The property is just 350 m from Cortina's Faloria and Freccia nel Cielo ski elevators, and opposite the free ski-bus stop. Traditionally furnished rooms feature satellite TV, a mini-bar and safety deposit box. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. The restaurant is open to the public and serves award-winning cuisine. The wellness facilities include a sauna, a Turkish bath, and massage rooms.
7.6 18 reviews
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GRAND HOTEL MISURINA
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description One of the vivid impressions of the Grand Hotel Misurina will be a visit to a restaurant with a panoramic view of the Misurina Lake. The restaurant serves delicious dishes. The hotel is located near the town of Cortina d'Ampezzo. Rooms are equipped with TV and minibar. Most of them have wooden floors. Guests of this stylish grand hotel can relax in the heart of the Dolomites, at an altitude of 1756 meters above sea level. The hotel overlooks the Tre Chimet di Lavaredo massif. Nearby is the forest of Somaldida with many excellent cross-country skiing trails, and just 500 meters from the grand hotel, skiing lessons for tourists with any level of training are provided.
7.6 10 reviews
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Europa
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Europa is a 3-star property located in Pozza di Fassa. A sauna is available for guests, along with a fitness center. The property is close to popular attractions like QC Terme Dolomiti, Pera Fraine and 205 Aloch. At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony with a mountain view. With a private bathroom, rooms at Hotel Europa also offer a garden view. Guest rooms feature a desk. An Italian breakfast is served every morning at the property. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodations with a hammam and terrace.
7.6
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I CAVALIERI
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description I Cavalieri offers modern studios, an entertainment programme, and a mini club for children. Located just 350 m from the nearest ski lifts, it is 500 m from the centre of Sestriere. Your holiday starts with a welcome cocktail in the piano bar. There is also a TV room and a lounge with fireplace. You can enjoy traditional home cooking and regional specialities at the restaurant. The New Year's Eve dinner is always included in the rate. The property organises ski lessons on site and has a heated storage space for all your equipment.
7.6
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VILLAGGIO OLIMPICO
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Aparthotel Villaggio Olimpico Sestriere was once used to house athletes. It offers bright apartments, 3 restaurants and a modern wellness center with an indoor pool. The rate includes the right to use the covered parking and heated ski storage. The ski lifts to the Via Lattea ski area are just a 2-minute walk from the entrance to the Olimpico Sestriere. On site you can store ski equipment and even buy a ski pass. All apartments are spacious and have a balcony overlooking the mountains. There is a cozy living area with satellite TV.

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Biancaneve Hotel Sestriere
Italy, Ski resorts in Italy
Hotel description Hotel Biancaneve is located a 5-minute walk from the center of Sestriere and 200 meters from the nearest ski lift.
7.6 2 reviews
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Quisisana Terme
Italy, Medical resorts in Italy
Hotel description Centrally located in the spa town of Abano Terme, the 4-star Hotel Quisisana Terme features a wellness center, restaurant and a well-maintained garden with swimming pool. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Interiors are luxurious and rooms are all classically furnished and fitted with parquet floors and unique details. Each one is air conditioned and features an LCD TV and a furnished balcony. The refined spa center comes with 2 indoor thermal pools, sauna and Turkish bath, as well as a massage service.
7.6 30 reviews
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Hotel Manzoni Wellness & Spa
Italy, Medical resorts in Italy
Hotel description Since 1913, Hotel Manzoni Wellness and Spa enjoys a long reputation of excellence. Part of the Mariotti Group, it features 3 generations of hotel experience in Montecatini Terme. The fitness center and WiFi can be enjoyed for free. This completely renovated hotel is near the thermal springs and the shopping malls. Hotel Manzoni has an exclusive beauty center, available only to hotel guests. Available at extra charge, the wellness center includes a steam bath, Swedish sauna, and a Jacuzzi with hydrotherapy, as well as a relaxation area, Kneipp baths and sensory showers.
7.6 123 reviews
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GRAND HOTEL DE LONDRES (SAN REMO)
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Grand Hotel De Londres is set on the seafront in Sanremo, just 300 m from the casino. It features an outdoor sea-water swimming pool, free WiFi, and a Ligurian restaurant. Rooms at the De Londres come with satellite TV, a mini-bar and summer air conditioning. Some offer a balcony with views of the Ligurian Sea. A daily buffet breakfast is provided. The restaurant serves local, classic Italian and international dishes. At lunch time, meals are only served by the pool and guests have a special menu to choose from. The Ariston Theater is a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
7.6
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Astoria West End
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Location: The hotel is located in the heart of the city of San Remo. Description of rooms: - air conditioning (central) - TV - mini bar - phone - bath - shower - balcony / terrace - restroom - sink Hotel infrastructure: - conference hall - shopping center Types of food: - half board Service: - parking / garage - safe - hairdresser - sale of souvenirs - laundry / dry cleaning Entertainment and sports: - open pool - show programs - video salon For kids: - kids club - playground (requiring payment) Restaurants, bars: - Cafe - bar - a restaurant Beach: - sand - umbrellas (free of charge), chaise lounges (requiring payment) .
7.6 20 reviews
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Loreley
Italy, Ischia (island)
Hotel description One of our top picks in Ischia.In a panoramic position overlooking the port of Sant'Angelo, Hotel Loreley is your choice for a truly relaxing vacation, with a thermal swimming pool and panoramic sun terrace. Sant'Angelo is a pretty fishing village on the south coast of Ischia and is completely traffic-free, guaranteeing a relaxed atmosphere. From your private balcony at the Loreley you can take in the view of the beautiful Bay of Maronti. This welcoming hotel features a TV lounge, bar, and a fantastic terrace where you can sunbathe while admiring the view of Capri and the coast of Sorrento.
7.6
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Stintino Country Paradise & Villas
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description Country Paradise Stintino is located in Stintino and offers a garden. This apartment also has a restaurant. Opening onto a terrace, the apartment consists of a fully equipped kitchen and a flat-screen TV. The apartment also provides washing machine and a bathroom with a bath. The apartment has a playground. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible nearby and a bicycle rental service can be arranged. Alghero is 40.2 km from Country Paradise Stintino. Fertilia Airport is 46.7 km away, and the property offers a free shuttle service.
7.6 3 reviews
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HOTEL VILLAGE
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description Village Fior di Sardegna has a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, tennis court, private beach and entertainment program. The hotel is located in the town of San Giovanni, 500 meters from the sandy beach. The 4-star Fior di Sardegna has air-conditioned rooms with a TV and private bathroom. The rooms are located in separate bungalows dispersed throughout the hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Private parking is also available on site. Olbia is 50 km from this hotel on the west coast of Sardinia.
7.6 2 reviews
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HORSE COUNTRY RESORT CONGRESS & SPA
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description Horse Country Resort Congress & Spa is an equine and outdoor holiday center on Sardinia’s west coast. Free Wi-Fi is available and the air-conditioned rooms feature a minibar, TV and hairdryer. The Horse Country Equestrian Centre is located near the resort. Guests can book lessons to learn new riding styles and enjoy horse-trekking through the pine forest or along the beach. The Horse Country Resort features a large dining room with a buffet. The complex also has shops, bars and a conference center. Facilities for outdoor enthusiasts include tennis courts, bicycle paths, a five-a-side soccer field and archery.
7.6
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REALE MARINA APARTMENTS
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description Locazione turistica Reale.1 is located in Costa Rei. The property is 14.5 km from Villasimius, and private parking is offered. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a living room with a TV, an equipped kitchenette, and a bathroom with a bidet and a shower. The nearest airport is Elmas Airport, 67.6 km from the apartment.
7.6
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Ulivi E Palme
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description Set in a residential area of Cagliari, Hotel Residence Ulivi E Palme offers a tennis court and parking garage. It is next to the new Parco della Musica and 0.6 mi from Teatro Lirico. Wi-Fi is free. Rooms are air conditioned and feature a TV and a large bathroom with shower and windows. When booking a room with a breakfast-included option, you can enjoy a buffet-style breakfast. Studios include a kitchenette. There is a restaurant on site, under different management, that offers Sardinian and Italian dishes. Hotel Residence Ulivi E Palme is part of the local association for bridge players and is near the Terramaini Park with its running circuit of 1.1 mi. Poetto Beach is 10 minutes away by car.
7.6
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Pedra Niedda
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description In Tanaunella, Hotel Family Pedra Niedda provides colorful accommodations with a private entrance a quarter mile from the sandy beach of Porto Ainu. It features a restaurant and free private parking. At the Pedra Niedda, each room has a bathroom with a shower and a satellite TV. The rooms on the top floor include a balcony, and those on the ground floor may include a small garden or an furnished patio. Hotel Family Pedra Niedda features a bar with outside tables, and a restaurant with panoramic views.
7.6
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SANTO STEFANO CLUBVIAGGI WORLD RESORT
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description Offering a free private beach area, tennis courts and 2 restaurants, Santo Stefano Resort is on the Santo Stefano Island. It offers free WiFi in public areas and air-conditioned rooms. Each room at the Santo Stefano Resort will provide you with a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Some rooms feature sea views. The main restaurant features large windows with far-reaching views of the Maddalena Archipelago. The other restaurant is by the beach area. On request, guests can have relaxing moments in the wellness center with sauna.
7.6 1 review
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PARCO DEGLI ULIVI
Italy, Sardinia (island)
Hotel description One of the best choices we have selected in the city of Arzachena. This hotel is located in the beautiful countryside of Gallura and is surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, granite rocks and Mediterranean vegetation. Guests can enjoy great views. The 4-star hotel consists of 3 villas with a private entrance. You are guaranteed privacy and the highest comfort. In accordance with local traditions, the hotel is built of wood, stones, granite and ceramics. The hotel is conveniently located near many roads and is the ideal place to explore this wonderful region.
7.6 1 review
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Hotel Hopps
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Hotel Hopps is located in Mazara del Vallo, 26 mi from Trapani. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a TV. Views of the sea, pool or city are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and bidet. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Marsala is 14 mi from Hotel Hopps, while Favignana is 24 mi from the property.
7.6 1 review
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AGRITURISMO CORTE ARAGONESE
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Corte Aragonese is at the foot of Mount Etna, 1.9 mi from Paternò Train Station. It offers a private park with outdoor swimming pool, and Sicilian cuisine made with organic products. WiFi is free throughout. Rooms at Agriturismo Biologico Corte Aragonese feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, and are air-conditioned. Accommodations comes with wood beams on the ceilings. A sweet or savory breakfast is available upon request. The Agriturismo Biologico offers free parking and is a 5-minute drive from the Etnapolis shopping mall.
7.6 2 reviews
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VOI BAIA DI TINDARI RESORT
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description One of the best options chosen by us in the town of Furnari. The beach can be reached in just 6 minutes. VOI Baia di Tindari is located right in the bay overlooking the Aeolian Islands, 150 meters from its own private beach. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and apartments. On the territory there is an outdoor pool with a bar at the edge, a children's playground is landscaped and a garden with pine trees is broken. There is also a wellness center with a sauna and a gym. You can request a variety of massages and beauty treatments.
7.6 1 review
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OASI AZZURRA VILLAGE
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Set just a few steps from the sandy beach, family-run Oasi Azzurra Village features an outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Accommodations are air conditioned and has a TV. Oasi Azzurra offers a classic Mediterranean restaurant that specializes in fresh fish dishes. There is also a pizzeria and a bar, with a traditional pub open in the summer months. Services at the Village Oasi Azzurra include bike rental and evening entertainment. The staff at the tour desk can book excursions and organize a transportation service to/from Messina Train Station, 14.5 km away.
7.6 12 reviews
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BIANCA VILLA
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Composed of 3 separate buildings, Hotel Villa Bianca Resort is 40 m from the sandy beach Il Delfino in Taormina. It features a terrace and a restaurant, and the rooms are fitted with a balcony. Continental breakfast is served daily. All air-conditioned, rooms at this hotel have a seating area, satellite channels and a mini-bar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer, towels and free toiletries. Some rooms feature views of the garden or Ionian Sea. The à la carte restaurant serves a range of international dishes. Guests have free use of the pool at partner property Hotel Ipanema, 100 m away. Villa Bianca Resort is a 12-minute ride from Corso Umberto and Taormina Cathedral, while Giardini Naxos is 2.5 mi away.
7.6 1 review
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RIVIERA AZZURRA
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Located on the beachfront in Oliveri, Hotel Riviera Azzurra features an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The hotel provides an Italian restaurant. At the hotel, rooms include a balcony. Hotel Riviera Azzurra has certain accommodations that include mountain views, and every room includes a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. The daily breakfast offers continental and buffet options. Milazzo is 30.6 km from Hotel Riviera Azzurra, while Barcellona-Pozzo di Gotto is 17.7 km away.
7.6 16 reviews
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Mondello Palace
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description The beach can be reached in just 2 minutes. Hotel Mondello Palace is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, just 50 meters from its own private beach, which guests can use for free during the summer months. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool. The Mondello Palace’s restaurant serves Sicilian and international cuisine, as well as a selection of local wines. In the summertime, a brunch buffet is served outdoors. Rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV and minibar. Some rooms have views of the garden or the Mediterranean Sea.
7.6 6 reviews
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Al Pescatore
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description The small, family-run Hotel Al Pescatore is 1 km from the historic center and 500 meters from the nearest beach.
7.6 22 reviews
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Hotel Joli
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Hotel Joli is located in the heart of Palermo. This beautiful 19th-century building is decorated with original frescoes and antique works of art.
7.6
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PANORAMA SIRACUSA
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Panorama offers modern accommodations a 5-minute drive from Syracuse’s picturesque Ortigia center. It is 801 m from the Archaeological Area, and features a small garden complete with its own ancient ruins. WiFi is free. Rooms at Panorama Hotel are fitted with classic wooden furnishings and decorated in soft pastel tones to enhance relaxation. They all include private bathrooms with mosaic walls and a walk-in rain shower. Guests can enjoy regional Sicilian and international cuisine in the hotel's 2 restaurants, one of which features a bright veranda.
7.6 6 reviews
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PRESIDENT SEA PALACE (MARINA DI NOTO)
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Hotel President Sea Palace is located directly on the beach in Noto Marina. It offers rooms with private balconies and a terrace with piano bar and swimming pool. Sea Palace’s rooms are all air conditioned and come with TV, mini-bar and partial sea views. The 4-star Hotel President features a private equipped beach, to which hotel guests have free and exclusive access. The hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other services include a tour desk, and car and bicycle rental. The hotel is around 4.3 mi from both Noto’s center and Avola, where the famous Nero d’Avola wine is produced.
7.6 6 reviews
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VOI ARENELLA RESORT
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description VOI Arenella Resort is nestled in a spacious park on the southern coast of Sicily, alongside long sandy beaches, close to Syracuse and the protected marine area of Plemmirio. VOI Arenella Resort offers a wide range of sports and leisure facilities. Try the resort’s new wellness center with a number of relaxing and therapeutic spa facilities including massages and beauty treatments. You can choose from numerous sports activities including archery in the summer months. There is also a fully equipped scuba-diving center on site with lessons available at an additional cost. Enjoy the entertainment program at Resort Arenella.
7.6 5 reviews
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FALCONARA CHARMING HOUSE RESORT & SPA (MARINA DI BUTERA)
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Falconara Charming House Resort & SPA is set on the south-east coast of Sicily and has its own private bay exclusively for hotel guests. It offers a swimming pool and tennis court. Rooms at the Falconara Resort & SPA are divided into 2 buildings, which are separated by gardens. One building is right on the seaside and the other is 200 m away. Each morning a buffet breakfast is available. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers an à la carte service. Falconara Charming House also features a gym and wellness facilities including a steam bath. The resort is set between Ragusa and Agrigento.
7.6 2 reviews
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ARIA DI MARE HOTEL (MARINA DI RAGUSA)
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Located on the beachfront, Hotel Aria di Mare offers Mediterranean-style accommodations in Marina di Ragusa. With free WiFi throughout, the property features an outdoor pool, a sun terrace and a garden. The air-conditioned rooms include garden views and a TV. The private bathroom has a shower and free toiletries. A sweet Sicilian breakfast with pastries, hot drinks and juice is served daily. Discounts are available at nearby sport facilities for guests wishing to practice sailing, rowing, windsurfing, tennis and golf. Aria di Mare Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the center of Marina di Ragusa, while Ragusa is 16 mi away.
7.6
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Delfino Beach Club
Italy, Sicily (island)
Hotel description Delfino Beach Hotel is located outside Marsala and offers a swimming pool, private beach and entertainment activities. The restaurant serves fish specialties, and free public parking is available nearby. Parasols and sun beds can be rented at Delfino's private beach, which features a restaurant and snack bar. The main restaurant is set inside. Delfino Beach Hotel also offers a children's playground, ping-pong table, tennis court and a 5 a-side pitch. Free WiFi is available in the reception area. The Delfino offers air-conditioned rooms and comes with a private bathroom with shower.
7.6 39 reviews
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CENTRALE (RIVA DEL GARDA)
Italy, Lakes
Hotel description Hotel Centrale is located in Riva Del Garda’s historical center, 100 m from the shores of Lake Garda. It offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and private bathroom. At Centrale Hotel you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine on a large terrace. Off-site parking is available. The hotel is 250 m away from the SS45 state road and 300 m from the pier, where ferries leave for Malcesine and Desenzano del Garda.
7.6 2 reviews
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Antico Monastero & Camping Toscolano - Camping Tos
Italy, Lakes
Hotel description Hotel Antico Monastero is located in Toscolano Maderno, 450 m from the shore of Lake Garda and a 10-minute drive from the Hruska Botanical Gardens. It features an outdoor pool and a terrace. The classic, air conditioned rooms come with tiled floors. They offer satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower and complimentary toiletries. Some have a balcony. Antico Monastero’s restaurant serves traditional cuisine from the region. A snack bar is also available. The property offers free WiFi in public areas. Salò can be reached in 15 minutes by car.
7.6 22 reviews
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Britannia
Italy, Lakes
Hotel description Hotel Britannia Excelsior is set on the shores of Lake Como and is a former 19th-century inn. The beautiful guest rooms are tastefully decorated with luxury fabrics and antique furniture. The free swimming pool is across the street. Just 50 m from the Cadenabbia landing dock, the Britannia Excelsior offers free parking and beautiful views of Bellagio. The center of Griante is a 10 minutes' walk away. All rooms at the Britannia Excelsior Hotel are equipped with satellite TV and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
7.4 16 reviews
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Bettina
Italy, The Venetian Riviera
Hotel description Set in the pedestrian area at 50 m from the beach in Lido di Jesolo, Hotel Bettina offers free parking. Rooms come with free WiFi. Rooms are air conditioned and functional. They offer satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some have partial sea views and balcony. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Guests can enjoy a drink on the terrace next to the bar. There is a billiard table at the reception, open 24 hours a day. The A4 motorway is 19 mi from the Bettina Hotel.
7.4 21 review
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VIANELLO HOTEL (JESOLO)
Italy, The Venetian Riviera
Hotel description Hotel Vianello is conveniently located 300 meters from the sandy beach in Lido di Jesolo. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. Each room has a balcony, a TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Guests have free use of one umbrella and two sun loungers on the hotel's private beach. Hotel Vianello is a 10-minute drive from the center of Jesolo. Venice Marco Polo Airport is 35 minutes away by car.
7.4 7 reviews
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AMBASCIATORI PALACE
Italy, The Venetian Riviera
Hotel description Hotel Ambasciatori Palace is on Lido Di Jesolo's coast and features a gourmet restaurant and a large terrace. It offers rooms with a private bathroom. All the bright rooms are decorated in a classic style, fitted with tiled floors. Each comes with air conditioning and a satellite TV. Breakfast at the Ambasciatori Hotel is served daily in the dining room. It is buffet-style and includes a variety of sweet and savory products. It is possible to enjoy your breakfast in the comfort of your room, at an extra cost.
7.4 18 reviews
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CASA CAPRILE HOTEL
Italy, Capri Island
Hotel description Set on a hilltop just outside Anacapri center, Hotel Casa Caprile offers panoramic views across the island of Capri. A former royal residence, it is surrounded by botanic gardens. Accommodations at Casa Caprile features a TV with Sky channels. Air conditioning is available in most rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The continental breakfast is served out on the terrace, where you can also enjoy drinks and desserts from the bar. Staff can recommend the best local restaurants. In order to reach Casa Caprile you must take a number of steps, but the view is definitely worth it.
7.4 12 reviews
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Bertelli
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige
Hotel description Set against the backdrop of the Dolomites, Hotel Bertelli is 50 meters from the Pradalago ski lift and a 10-minute walk from the pedestrian area...
7.4 1 review
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Hotel Paradiso
Italy, Adriatic Riviera
Hotel description Located in Rimini, 458 m from Rimini/Miramare, Hotel Paradiso has a garden and shared lounge. Conveniently located in the Rivazzurra district, this hotel provides a bar and a restaurant. Free WiFi is provided. At the hotel, the rooms come with a balcony. Rooms contain a private bathroom with a bidet and free toiletries. All rooms have a desk. A continental breakfast is served daily at the property. Hotel Paradiso has a playground. Staff speak German, English and French at the reception. Fiabilandia is 2.4 km from the accommodation.
7.4
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Hotel Morolli
Italy, Adriatic Riviera
Hotel description Only 50 m from the beach, Hotel Morolli is set in a quiet location in Rimini's Viserba area. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with a small balcony. Featuring a satellite TV, each room comes with a modern bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Some rooms have views of the Adriatic Sea, and some have larger balconies. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room. The restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine at dinner. Guests can relax on the sun terrace, or enjoy a snack in the lounge, including an elegant bar.


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