The 10 Best Hot Tubs in Italy

Whether you're exploring the Dolomites in the winter chill or Sicily in the dog days of summer, after a full day of seeing the sights, there's nothing as relaxing as a long soak in a hot tub - except, of course, a long soak in a hot tub with a view!

Take a look at our exclusive list of the ten hotels with the ten most panoramic Jacuzzis in Italy!

Hotel Cavallino Bianco - San Candido

Surrounded by the picture-perfect Alpine town of San Candido, Hotel Cavallino Bianco is an excellent family-friendly luxury four star hotel in the Italian Dolomites.

Fun-filled days are guaranteed with the onsite cinema, billiard room, climbing wall, mega slide, spa and, on the hotel roof overlooking the bell towers of San Candido, the scenic Pyramid terrace with the hottest hot tub in town!

ImperialArt Hotel - Merano

This contemporary boutique hotel right in the center of the historic spa town of Merano is so cool that it's hot! ImperialArt Hotel offers a dozen super accessorized and seriously sexy suites, each one custom designed by local artists.

The most sought-after is the <strong>penthouse suite</strong>, with its panoramic terrace and <strong>jetted pool</strong> just big enough to fit two...

Hotel Nives - Val Gardena

As the first designer hideaway in <strong>Italy's Val Gardena</strong>, Boutique Hotel Nives is all about design in the Dolomites. This mountain retreat offers hi-tech bedrooms, luxe bathrooms, and terraces with an unforgettable view.

After a day skiing this areas incredible slopes, cross the hotel's snow-covered garden to reach the steaming hot tub and... chill!

Follonico 4-Suite - Torrita di Siena

This traditional Tuscan farmhouse has been lovingly restored and transformed into a shabby-chic country B&B, an intimate accommodation with just four suites and all the personal attention you need.

Follonico 4-Suite is a beautiful retreat surrounded by the equally beautiful Valdichiana hills, and views of this gorgeous landscape can be enjoyed from your private suite, the breakfast room, and the romantic outdoor Jacuzzi, reserved for the farmhouse guests....

Superior Suite 501 - Diano Marina

Designed to reflect the style of the luxury yachts moored in the nearby harbor of Diano Marina, Superior Suite 501 is the most sumptuous among 'Grand Hotel Diana Majestic's luxury apartments.

The most jaw-dropping feature is the 80 square meter teak decked terrace furnished with transatlantique loungers, a nautically stylish dining area, and a private Jacuzzi.

Excelsior Parco - Capri

Couples on a first (or second!) honeymoon will love this intimate hideaway on the island of Capri!, The Excelsior Parco is an 11 room boutique hotel in one of the island's most stunningly-located villas surrounded by lush gardens overlooking the sea and set between the bustling harbor and the legendary Piazzetta.

Excelsior Parco has two Jacuzzis , one in the hotel garden and one on the stunning rooftop terrace

Mezzatorre Resort & Spa - Ischia

When it comes to destination spas, few resorts around the globe can compete with Mezzatorre Resort & Spa, the most luxurious five star hotel on the Ischia, the island famous for its restorative thermal baths, luxuriant subtropical gardens,paradisiacal beaches, and crystal clear sea.

Though it might be tempting to spend your time just relaxing in the spa, on the hotel's private beach, or by the panoramic pool, if you have had the foresight to book one of Mezzatorre's Open Plan Suites, you can enjoy lazy days of secluded sunbathing on your private terrace with a view of the sea and Jacuzzi instead....

Villa Oriana Relais - Sorrento

Nestled among sweetly scented lemon trees and with stunning views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius, Villa Oriana Relais is one of the best kept secrets in Sorrento.

Villa Oriana is a family run inn that looks and feels just like home...if, of course, your home is a luxurious seaside villa on what has been one of the most coveted stretches of the Italian coastline for centuries.

Villa Oriana's hot tub is on the panoramic terrace with views of the Mediterranean and Mount Vesuvius

Conca Azzurra - Conca dei Marini

You'd be hard-pressed to find a more panoramic pool in which to soak away the day than Conca Azzurra's Jacuzzi, set on one of the hotel's sunny terraces overlooking the spectacular coastline of Conca Marina along Italy's iconic Amalfi Coast.

Perched on the cliffs directly above the shimmering Mediterranean sea, Conca Azzurra has 18 rooms decorated with trompe l'oeil and Neapolitan terracotta, an excellent seafood restaurant, the Art Shop Café selling typical products made on the Amalfi Coast, and a lovely tiny beach.

Hotel Metropole - Taormina

If you like the idea of having a private Jacuzzi in the coolest hotel in Taormina, reserve the Metropole Maison d'Hôtes 's Intimate Terrace Suite which boasts a fabulous jetted pool on its sea view terrace, among its many amenities.

For those who would rather swim than soak, the hotel's sea edge infinity pool, quite possibly the most stylish in Sicily, is sure to please!

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