Best Hotels in Ischia

Our top picks at a glance

• Best overall: Albergo Il Monastero, 9.6 from 545 reviews, the best mix of setting and proof.
• Best luxury: Regina Isabella in Lacco Ameno, 9.7 on the seashore.
• Best for couples: Casa Sofia in Sant'Angelo, the highest score on our list at 9.9.
• Best for thermal pools: San Montano, with 11 outdoor thermal pools.
• Best on the beach: La Mandorla directly on Maronti Beach.
• Best for a big review base: Hotel Albatros, 8.8 from 1,276 reviews.

How we chose these hotels

We started from the Booking.com listings for each Ischia town and kept hotels with a verified page, a full address and a guest score of 8.8 or higher. Every score and review count in this article was read from the hotel's own Booking.com page on 6 November 2026. We did not stay in these hotels for this article, so the notes describe what the property pages and guest scores show, not our own rooms. Several top-scoring hotels have fewer than 150 reviews, and we say so on each one, because a 9.7 from 75 guests is a weaker signal than a 9.6 from 545.

Where to stay on Ischia

Ischia Town (Porto and Ponte): the easiest base for first-timers, with the ferry port, shops and restaurants close by. Ischia Ponte is the older fishing quarter facing the castle.

Lacco Ameno: the polished north-western resort village, home to the island's best-known luxury spa hotels.

Forio: the west coast, with the longest list of hotels, sunset views and the beaches around Citara. You will want a bus or a car to get around.

Sant'Angelo: a small village on the south coast, best for couples who want atmosphere over convenience.

Maronti: the long south-coast beach, for travelers who want to wake up on the sand.

The 12 best hotels in Ischia

1. Albergo Il Monastero | Ischia Ponte (Best overall)

Albergo Il Monastero sits inside the Castello Aragonese, a fortress on its own islet, and Booking.com describes panoramic views from the property. A 9.6 from 545 reviews is the strongest combination of score and sample size among the unusual stays on the island. The setting is the draw: you are staying in the one place on Ischia that nobody else can copy.

Best for: first-timers and couples who want a story. Skip it if: you have heavy luggage or limited mobility, because a fortress means steps and a walk. Check prices on Booking.com.

2. Regina Isabella | Lacco Ameno (Best luxury)

Regina Isabella is a spa resort directly on the seashore in Lacco Ameno, on the site of ancient Greek-Roman ruins according to its Booking.com page. It scores 9.7, the joint-highest of the large resorts, from 75 reviews. This is the hotel to book if the point of the trip is to be looked after.

Best for: a splurge, spa lovers and anniversaries. Skip it if: you want a big review sample, since 75 reviews is a thin base. See Regina Isabella on Booking.com.

3. Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa | Forio (Luxury with a view)

Mezzatorre has an outdoor pool and a sun terrace with views across the bay, plus a thermal spa. Guests give it 9.6 from just 61 reviews, so treat the score as promising rather than settled. It sits on the Forio side of the island, away from the harbour bustle.

Best for: quiet luxury and sunsets. Skip it if: you want to walk to restaurants, because you will likely rely on transfers. Check Mezzatorre dates.

4. Excelsior Belvedere Hotel & Spa | Ischia Town (Best central luxury)

Excelsior Belvedere is set in the centre of Ischia Town with a private beach, and holds a 9.7 from 113 reviews. If you want five-star comfort but also want to step out and find dinner, this is the better fit than the resort hotels in Lacco Ameno.

Best for: first-timers who want luxury and walkability. Skip it if: you want a secluded cove. Compare rooms on Booking.com.

5. San Montano Resort & Spa | Lacco Ameno (Best for thermal pools)

San Montano lists 11 outdoor thermal pools, an indoor pool, a natural sauna and a wellness centre. It scores 9.4 from 287 reviews, a sturdier sample than most of the top-end hotels here. If thermal bathing is the reason you are going to Ischia, the pool count alone makes this one hard to beat.

Best for: spa-first trips. Skip it if: you want village life at your door, as this is a resort. See San Montano on Booking.com.

6. Hotel Torre Sant'Angelo | Forio, Sant'Angelo side (Best views for the score)

Torre Sant'Angelo has a cliff-top position with views over Sant'Angelo Bay and the sea. Booking.com lists it under Forio d'Ischia, and guests score it 9.6 from 596 reviews, a high mark on a large base. It is the best value-for-views pick on the south-west side.

Best for: view seekers on a mid-range budget. Skip it if: hills and steps bother you. Check Torre Sant'Angelo prices.

7. Tenuta del Poggio Antico | Forio (Best for a hillside retreat)

Tenuta del Poggio Antico has its own pool and a hot tub, with views over hills of citrus trees. Guests score it 9.6 from 383 reviews. It suits travelers who want a calm base with a private feel rather than a resort schedule.

Best for: couples and slow travelers. Skip it if: you plan to walk to the beach. See Poggio Antico on Booking.com.

8. Casa Sofia Boutique Hotel | Sant'Angelo (Best for couples)

Casa Sofia is a boutique hotel in Sant'Angelo and carries the highest Booking.com score of any hotel on this list: 9.9 from 128 reviews. Sant'Angelo is the island's most romantic village, which makes this a natural pick for a honeymoon or a milestone trip.

Best for: couples. Skip it if: you want a large hotel with a big spa, because this one is small and fills early. Check Casa Sofia availability.

9. Hotel Nettuno | Forio (Best rooftop hot tub)

Hotel Nettuno has a rooftop terrace with a hot tub and panoramic sea views, and it scores 9.0 from 648 reviews. It is a friendly mid-range step down from the spa resorts while still giving you the view.

Best for: mid-range travelers in Forio. Skip it if: you need to be on the beach. See Nettuno on Booking.com.

10. Hotel Boutique Ideal | Forio (Best boutique near a beach)

Hotel Boutique Ideal is a two-minute walk from Cava dell'Isola beach and has a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests rate it 9.6 from 324 reviews, a solid base for a small property.

Best for: couples and friends who want a beach within walking distance. Skip it if: you are visiting outside pool season. Check Boutique Ideal prices.

11. Hotel La Mandorla | Maronti (Best on the beach)

La Mandorla is directly on Maronti Beach, one of the island's longest, and scores 9.4 from 357 reviews. It is the pick for travelers who want sand underfoot the moment they leave the room.

Best for: beach-first stays. Skip it if: you want to be near the port and town nightlife. See La Mandorla on Booking.com.

12. Hotel Albatros | Forio (Best for a big review base)

Hotel Albatros is on the western coast with full sea views, and its 8.8 comes from 1,276 reviews, the largest sample here. The score is lower than the rest of the list, but it is the most reliable number on it.

Best for: travelers who trust volume over polish. Skip it if: you want a boutique feel. Check Albatros prices.

Ischia hotels compared

Which Ischia hotel suits which trip

First visit, first ferry: choose Ischia Town. Albergo Il Monastero and Excelsior Belvedere both sit in the Ischia Town area, so you can arrive by ferry, drop your bags and be at dinner without arranging a single transfer. It is the lowest-friction way to learn the island before you decide where to base a return trip.

Honeymoon or anniversary: Casa Sofia in Sant'Angelo has the highest score on the list, and Regina Isabella in Lacco Ameno is the seafront splurge. If you would rather have a private hillside feel, Tenuta del Poggio Antico offers a pool and hot tub among citrus trees. In all three cases book early, because small hotels and top-rated spa hotels are the first to fill in peak season.

Thermal wellness: San Montano lists 11 outdoor thermal pools, and Mezzatorre and Regina Isabella both have spa facilities. Check the opening dates of the thermal pools in particular, since outdoor pools and wellness areas can follow a seasonal schedule, and ask whether treatments are included or charged separately.

Beach days: La Mandorla is directly on Maronti Beach, and Hotel Boutique Ideal is a two-minute walk from Cava dell'Isola. Excelsior Belvedere has a private beach in the town. If swimming matters more than anything else, pick one of these three and treat the view as a bonus.

Views on a sensible budget: Torre Sant'Angelo and Hotel Nettuno both promise sea views, and both have large review samples (596 and 648). Hotel Albatros, with 1,276 reviews, is the most statistically reliable listing here and a sensible fallback when the favourites are full.

How to read the scores on this list

Booking.com scores are out of 10, and almost every Ischia hotel we checked scored between 8 and 10, so small differences are noise. What separates the picks is the number of reviews behind the score. Regina Isabella (9.7 from 75), Mezzatorre (9.6 from 61) and Casa Sofia (9.9 from 128) are excellent on paper but rest on small samples, which is why we repeat the review count every time. Hotels with several hundred reviews, such as Il Monastero, Torre Sant'Angelo and Nettuno, give you a steadier signal.

Use the score to shortlist, then read the most recent reviews for the things a number hides: how far the hotel really is from the beach, whether the pool was open on the dates you want, and how easy it was to arrive by ferry and bus. Our notes reflect Booking.com property descriptions and guest scores, not stays by our own team, and prices, pool dates and room mixes change every season.

When to book

Ischia is busiest in summer, and the best-rated small hotels sell out first. If you are travelling then, book as soon as your dates are fixed and choose a rate with free cancellation, so you can switch if something better appears. In the shoulder months you have more choice and the thermal pools are a bigger part of the appeal, but check that your chosen hotel and its pools are open, as some properties close for part of the year.

Booking tips for Ischia hotels

Ferries from Naples serve Ischia Porto and Casamicciola, so choose your base with the arrival port in mind. Buses cover most of the island, but a rental car gives you freedom on the west and south coasts; you can compare offers with DiscoverCars and check the parking rules of your hotel first. Thermal hotels often sell half-board stays, so compare what is included before comparing prices.

Once you have a hotel, plan the days with our guide to things to do in Ischia and our Ischia travel guide for ferries, beaches and thermal parks.

Combining Ischia with the rest of the bay? See our best hotels on the Amalfi Coast, in Capri, Naples, Sorrento and Positano.