La Zagara Hotel  

Perched in Canneto Bay on Lipari, this hotel sits in the town center but leans toward the sea. Enjoy sweeping views of Panarea and Stromboli and easy access to Canneto Beach, Orto Botanico Pietro Castelli and the Sanctuary of Montevergine.

Just 20 rooms, all with sea views and furnished in refined wengé tones with green accents that echo the fragrant garden of orange and lemon trees. Rooms spread over three floors, each offering either a garden-facing window or a balcony/terrace, plus A/C, TV, mini-bar and a shower-equipped bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.

Sip cocktails at the corner bar or sunbathe on the solarium with sea views and a terrace where breakfast is served. On-site perks include a restaurant, diving club, tour desk and transfer service (free port transfers by reservation in the morning), parking, concierge, a doctor on call, laundry/dry-cleaning and car rental. Expect orange-scented mornings and sea-breeze evenings.

Free Wi-Fi across the property, a large reception room and an elevator for easy access.

An on-site restaurant and annexed corner bar serve multi-course meals; breakfast is served on the outdoor terrace. Menus include first and second courses, sides and a choice of fruit (drinks not included).