Miramare Sea Resort & Spa  

On Ischia's coast in the pedestrian village of Sant'Angelo, this sea-front beach hotel sits steps from the sand. A short water taxi hops you to the Sorgeto thermal spring in about five minutes. It's roughly 60 km from Naples airport and minutes from the Aphrodite Apollon Thermal Park and the Poseidon Thermal Gardens.

Rooms open onto balconies and come with air conditioning, minibars, LCD/satellite TVs, safes and work desks. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and some include bidets; rooms also feature mosquito nets, fans, irons and hairdryers. The property pairs terrace and garden chill spots with live-music nights and a tennis court for a lively-but-relaxed vibe.

Guests get access to the Aphrodite Apollon Thermal Gardens with multiple thermal pools and saunas, plus the resort's outdoor pools and hot tubs. A full spa offers massages, body treatments and facials, and there's a fitness center, private beach and water-sports options. Concierge, tour desk, area shuttle and paid parking are available, with complimentary wireless internet in public areas.

A business center and express check-in streamline work stays. Complimentary wireless internet and laundry/dry-cleaning services make longer trips easier.

On-site restaurants and coffee shops serve Mediterranean and regional cuisine, and a buffet breakfast is offered daily. Poolside and lounge bars pour drinks while a snack bar brings live music to the terrace. 24-hour room service and a daily complimentary reception keep things convenient and social.