From its food and culture to its history and spectacular landscapes, Italy is a romantic favourite for all holidays, but with some completely unique spa experiences dating back across the ages, it is also a unique gem for a luxurious spa break…
Bagni di Pisa, Tuscany
Originally built in 1743 for the Grand Duke of Tuscany, over the years Bagni di Pisa has hosted royalty, dignitaries and celebrities, and it remains as dedicated to unparalleled service as it ever has been. Retaining its 18th century charm with frescoed ceilings, extravagant furnishings, floral gardens and captivating nature in abundance, its five star spa includes thermal pools, a gym, thermal muds and a Cave built in the early 700s, where a small waterfall creates a warm and humid environment that stimulates the senses.
The Pelican Beach Resort & Spa, Sardinia
With a story rooted in Greek myth and legend, The Pelican Beach Resort and Spa is an adult only, paradise destination by the sea. The day starts with a view from your room of Tavolara island or the green park, and drifts on in luxurious contemporary style and balmy temperatures whether you’re in a superior room, romantic suite or situated in the Pelican Villa area of the hotel.
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Grotta Giusti, Tuscany
Spectacularly elegant and immaculately decorated with frescoes, surrounded by a lush green park, Grotta Giusti is the ideal place to get back in touch with nature and feel a luxurious sense of wellbeing. Built on top of a deep underground lake that rises to the surface with thermal waters that remain at their natural temperature, the spa is blessed with a thermal cave bath divided into three distinctly (and humorously) named areas called Heaven, Purgatory and Hell. It’s a unique experience, characterised by warm steam, sparkling water and a mesmerising lattice of stalactites.
Fonteverde, Tuscany
First built as a renaissance palace for the Grand Duke Ferdinando I de’ Medici, Fonteverde has a reputation for being one of the best hotels in Italy. Surveying the Tuscan landscape, the resort overlooks the majestic rolling hills of Val d’Orcia, and does everything to five star standards. Set on top of natural hot springs that bring their healing power to the spa’s thermal waters, the natural spa and thermae pools are a unique and beautiful experience.
Almar Jesolo Resort and Spa, Venice
A multi award-winning hotel and five star resort on Venice’s sparkling Jesolo beach, Almar Jesolo Resort & Spa is in an idyllic location taking in sea views. Surrounded by verdant gardens, a glistening swimming pool and a long sandy beach looking out onto the turquoise sea, The Almablu Spa is a central point of the whole experience, set over 2,000 square metres and treatments are rooted in the wisdom of Classical Chinese Medicine.
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Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Venice
Once a flourishing flourmill, Hilton Molino Stucky Venice has been beautifully restored and provides a charming perspective on the enchanting city of Venice. The spa is located on the ground floor of the Ducale Building and is a 600 square metre oasis offering an ideal retreat to relax, stay in shape, complete with a sauna, whirlpool and Turkish bath.
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La Bagnaia Golf and Spa Resort Siena, Tuscany
Part of Hilton’s Curio Collection of hotels, La Bagnaia Golf & Spa Resort Siena is set in the rolling countryside of Tuscany. Once a medieval village, the resort retains a sense of history alongside its contemporary rooms and suites, with views of Siena in the distance. The whole resort is about having the time to relax and enjoy the Tuscan atmosphere, so leisure facilities are wide reaching including a golf course, driving range, a gym and a pool, as well as beautiful grounds to roam in.
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Lunetta Hotel and Spa Roma, Rome
A four star hotel in the heart of Rome, Lunetta Hotel and Spa Roma is everything you could want it to be – all at once stylish, contemporary and with all the elements of classic good taste. The structure dates back to the 1300s and was the city’s first hotel, and as it is located in the ancient Theatre of Pompeii, you can peer at the historic ruins of the Roman civilisation through crystal panels as you relax.
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Palazzo di Varignana Resort and Spa, Bologna
Nestled away in 28 hectares of private parkland in the Bolognese hills, the historic hotel of Villa Bentivoglio is as decadent as it is beautiful. The spa is hidden away underneath this venue, and is reachable by underground corridors, adding a romantic and secretive charm to the already luxurious venue. The luxury Hotel Spa Bologna is the perfect place to regenerate with a range of impressive spa facilities.
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Hotel Bougainville, Sardinia
Surrounded by lush grounds, Hotel Bouganville is set in the midst of Mediterranean where guests stay in spacious bungalows where luxury is the name of the game. Each bungalow has its own elegant patio, and for the benefit of groups and families, some of the bungalows can be interconnected. Surrounded by beautiful Sardinian scenery, the hotel sits next to a beach of ivory sand, the Thalasso and Spa draws on the historic thalassotherapy practice delivering healing through the power of water.
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