Stunning mini-moon destinations in Italy

Looking for a relaxing minimoon in Italy? We've rounded up some gorgeous properties that are ideal for short breaks.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento, Italy
Perfect for a short break, the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria is just an hour’s drive from Naples. This 188-year-old hotel sits on the clifftops of the Amalfi coastline and was built on the ancient foundations of a villa designed for Emperor Augustus. Popular among the stars, the hotel has a Michelin-starred restaurant with breathtaking views over the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius, a gorgeous boutique spa and fascinating history. Guests can swim in the Mediterranean sunshine, sail around the Le Galli islands where the Sirens tempted Ulysses, lunch at ‘Mariagrazia’ a secret Italian hideout at Marina del Cantone and stop off to bathe in the thermal springs of Ischia, the island of artists. 

Sorrento is one of Italy's most famous resort towns. The centre of the city is Piazza Tasso, which is full of energy and people at all hours. Corso Italia is lined with cafes, restaurants and shops, but the entire historic centre has life, sights and eateries tucked away in the side streets.

Ca’ di Dio, Venice, Italy
The new five-star Ca’ di Dio hotel, set on the Riva Ca’ di Dio and overlooking the iconic lagoon, is just a short distance from Piazza San Marco and is one of Venice’s most exciting recent additions. Set in a building with a fascinating history, which dates to 1272, it has welcomed Crusaders, pilgrims and tourists for eight centuries. 

The Patricia Urquiola-designed hotel is in a privileged position, at the entrance to the Arsenale area, known as the Contemporary Art District of Venice and the setting for the iconic Biennale, which is running until 27 November 2022. Access to the hotel from the side canal entrance allows for direct docking for an unforgettable arrival in style! The hotel features many places for guests to relax whilst staying in Venice; two internal courtyards are home to the hotel’s Alchemia Bar and Essentia Restaurant during the summer months, and the indoor-outdoor Vero restaurant looks onto the lagoon. The cuisine is inspired by typical Venetian dishes, revisited with a modern touch yet respecting the seasonality of the ingredients, thanks to the hotel’s vegetable garden in a third internal courtyard.