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23 Most-Booked Resorts on The Mediterranean

From Costa del Sol to Croatia, Indagare travelers have been answering the Mediterranean’s siren song in 2025.


This summer, Indagare members have been making the most of the Mediterranean, diving into its azure waters across the sun-soaked region.

Which resorts have been the most popular? We examined our reservations data to find out. Italy continues to lure travelers—nearly 60 percent of Indagare’s most-booked resorts on the Mediterranean during summer 2025 are in Italy. But Croatia, the Balearics and French Riviera make strong appearances as well. The common denominator: properties that transport us to pure OOO mode.

See below for the full list.

The Most-Booked Mediterranean Resorts This Summer

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23. Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda, Italy

After a rebrand from Belmond, this fantastical, family-friendly seaside resort in Sardinia vaulted in popularity among Indagare travelers this summer.

view over hotel grounds in sicily with pool to the right and aetna volcano in background

22. Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, Italy

Honeymooners, couples and families looking for luxury in the heart of Taormina will find it at Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina, Sicily.

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21. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, France

Within walking distance of all the action in the village, Cheval Blanc is the only hotel in St. Tropez with its own beach.

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20. Hotel Excelsior, Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Excelsior has an idyllic location just a 10-minute walk from the city center, with beautiful views of the Old Town and Adriatic.

outdoor enclosed patios with a plunge pool and lounge chairs with a pink flowers coming over the wall

19. Marbella Club, Spain

This storied hotel opened in the 1950s and remains one of Europe's most glamorous resorts.

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18. One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro

With its sumptuous ambience, the One&Only Portonovi would be worth going to just to be pampered, but the real trump card is its location.

Exterior of Borgo Egnazia

17. Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, Italy

Located in the unspoiled region of Puglia, Borgo Egnazia is a full-service, five-star resort that caters to couples, families and everyone in between.

hotel living room with white couch and blue walls and a view to mediterranean

16. J.K. Place Capri, Italy

Perched on a cliffside between the harbor and Capri Town, J.K. Place has sweeping views and only 22 beautifully appointed rooms.

terrace with table with white tablecloth and blue water glasses overlooking amalfi coast with its hills leading down to the sea

15. Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Ravello, Italy

Caruso, located in the hills of Ravello, is a choice destination for travelers looking for peace and sanctuary above Italy's Amalfi Coast.

looking down on pool area and restaurant on tree-shaded hill on sunny day

14. La Réserve Ramatuelle Hotel, Spa & Villas, France

La Réserve Ramatuelle Hotel, Spa & Villas serves up St. Tropez’s biggest wow factor for travelers in search of a truly five-star experience.

long blue pool surrounded by blue lounge chairs and a tiered-deck going down to the sea towards the right

13. Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa, Italy

Located in a private bay on Ischia's northwest tip, Mezzatore Hotel offers breezy, luxurious comfort overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Naples.

grand multi-story hotel on hill overlooking italian coast

12. Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, Italy

The Belmond Hotel Splendido in Portofino, Italy has always been a seaside hideaway for style icons (like Elizabeth Taylor), with a distinct sense of place.

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11. Hotel La Palma, Capri, Italy

The jet-set isle of Capri’s very first hotel—built in 1822—has been revitalized for the 21st century under the expert care of the Oetker Collection.

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10. Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, Spain

Set on the waterfront of Talamanca Bay, Nobu Ibiza Bay is a sophisticated boutique retreat that offers a luxurious experience for those visiting the island.

Le Sirenuse pool with ocean view

9. Le Sirenuse, Positano, Italy

Built into the hillside of Positano, Le Sirenuse is one of Italy’s most iconic hotels, filled with museum-worthy antiques, lemon-tree-planted terraces and an idyllic coastal Italian scene.

aerial view over a cliffside coastal hotel in italy with green grounds plunging into sea

8. Il San Pietro di Positano, Italy

A short drive from Positano, Italy and perched on the edge of a stunning cliff 240 feet above the sea, the sprawling Il San Pietro has some of the best views along the coast.

looking over water to italianate villa-style hotel buildings on a coastal cliff

7. Villa Igiea, A Rocco Forte Hotel

Villa Igiea is the must-stay property in Palermo thanks to its seaside location and bustling vibe.

view over pool in spain island village to mountains

6. La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca, Spain

A compound of historic stone buildings with acres of lush gardens and stunning views, La Residencia is one of Mallorca’s most renowned hotels.

aerial view of white palace-like hotel surrounded by trees with mediterranean sea behind it

5. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes, France

One of the French Riviera’s most iconic properties, the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc (and its famous swimming pool) sits on the tip of the Cap-de-Antibes.

a row of lounge chairs on a cement deck by the sea

4. Il Pellicano, Porto Ercole, Italy

Carved into the rocky coastline of Tuscany’s Monte Argentario peninsula, Il Pellicano hotel showcases sea views with old-world pomp.

Hotel Entrance at Cap Rocat, Mallorca, Spain

3. Cap Rocat, Mallorca, Spain

The sexiest hotel option in Mallorca—and the closest the island gets to St.-Tropez—is the über sleek Cap Rocat, perched on the Bay of Palma de Mallorca.

hotel room with traditional venetian decor

2. Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, Italy

The world-famous Belmond Hotel Cipriani offers a resort experience in Venice on Giudecca Island, a five-minute boat ride from San Marco.

Bar at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, French Riviera, France

1. Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, France

This season’s most-booked Mediterranean resort, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat sits on the idyllic peninsula between Nice and Monaco, and is one of the South of France’s most elegant, iconic properties.

Published onAugust 14, 2024

Updated onAugust 11, 2025

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