Hotel Il Gabbiano  

Perched on a hill in Bacoli in the scenic Phlegraean Fields, this family-friendly spa hotel looks out over the Bay of Pozzuoli toward Sorrento and the islands of Capri and Procida. It’s about 3 km from Bacoli town centre and roughly 28 km from Naples International Airport, with sights nearby like Aragonese Castle, Sant'Elmo Castle and the Diocesan Museum.

Small and stylish with 22 air-conditioned rooms, including two junior suites, many with balconies or terraces and sweeping coastal views. Rooms come with exclusive music channels, satellite TV, minibar, safe, direct-dial phone, hairdryer and ensuite bathrooms; some rooms include a small meeting space and daily housekeeping.

Unwind in a full-service spa with access to nearby Roman thermal baths (Stufe di Nerone) and mineral pools, plus a sauna, hot tub, steam bath, solarium and beauty centre. The hotel also offers a garden room restaurant, bar, tour desk, a relaxation area, complimentary Wi‑Fi, free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception—perfect for sea-breeze mornings and relaxed evenings.

Conference and banquet facilities are available along with small in-room meeting spaces. The hotel provides complimentary high-speed internet, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and free self-parking.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast served in the garden room, an on-site restaurant for lunch and dinner, a bar/lounge for evening drinks, and limited-hour room service for a lazy night in.