The 30 Most-Booked Resorts on the Mediterranean This Summer

Capri Tiberio Palace is a whimsical boutique hotel just a few minutes' walk to the piazzetta with sweeping ocean views, pop-art design and a low-key vibe.

Steeped in history and much beloved—especially after appearing in the second season of The White Lotus—the San Domenico Palace is a 14th-century monastery transformed into a luxe Taormina resort. “It’s just so stunning and fresh, but with so much history and charm too,” says Indagare COO Eliza Scott Harris.

This appealing, small-scale Rocco Forte resort in northeastern Puglia provides stylish accommodations and a prime location—and it jumped more than 20 spots in our summer rankings.

Marbella Club is a storied hotel that first opened in the 1950s as a private enclave for royalty and their hangers-on. Today it remains one of Europe's most glamorous resorts. In the words of one recent Indagare traveler—who has returned three years in a row—“All fabulous! Best hotel and service...They are really leaning into their wellness activities and have many to choose from.”

Located on Ibiza’s pristine Xarraca Bay, the Six Senses Ibiza is a haven for those looking for reconnection and relaxation by the sea.

Within walking distance of all the action in the village, Cheval Blanc is one of the only hotels in St. Tropez with its own beach. “It feels like a private, intimate oasis away from the crowds, despite its location just a 10- to 15-minute walk from the port,” says Indagare’s Kathryn Nathanson.

Under 15 minutes from the beaches of Costa Brava, Mas de Torrent is a luxurious, intimate countryside retreat. It did not rank in 2025, but it has become more popular among Indagare travelers looking for a relaxing Barcelona add-on that’s within easy access to the beach, good mountain biking and charming villages.

In the center of the harbor’s piazzetta, Splendido Mare is a small boutique hotel among the buzzy restaurants and cafés of Portofino. This summer, it’s one of Indagare travelers’ favorite picks on the Med.

Guests at this 35-room seafront hideaway wake to the sound of lapping waves and can enjoy the mini-resort’s small pool, two superb restaurants, beach bar and sun loungers. It soared in popularity among Indagare travelers this summer.

Another resort to rise through the rankings, the sleek Maybourne Riviera is in the coastal hills above Monaco, with its own fabulous beach club down at sea level. “While it is certainly contemporary in feel (especially compared to other properties along the Riviera), it also is playful and full of personality,” says Indagare’s Madeline Case.

In the glitzy neighborhood of Glyfada, the One&Only Aesthesis embraces and revitalizes its legacy as a jet-set jewel on the Athenian Riviera. It’s one of the biggest climbers in this year’s rankings. “The resort offers a sense of true island escape, while being within driving distance of Athens and historical sights like the Temples of Poseidon and Artemis,” says Indagare's founder Melissa Biggs Bradley.

Located in a private bay on Ischia’s northwest tip, Mezzatore Hotel, which is owned by the family behind the legendary Il Pellicano, offers breezy, luxurious comfort overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Naples. Among the features that our members love most are the glamorous retro aesthetic and the resort's private swimming cove.

Villa Igiea, a turn-of-the-century palazzo on the Gulf of Palermo, was given a spectacular Art Nouveau refresh by Rocco Forte’s one-and-only Olga Polizzi in 2021 and has become the must-stay property in the area. “You can feel the ghosts of Sicilian royals and global heartthrobs in the hallways,” says Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley.

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.

Named after the French word for “dream,” Arev is a study in stylish, yacht-like symmetry. This summer, its inviting turquoise pool became adults-only, as the hotel also unveiled a family-friendly 11-room annex with a dedicated kids’ pool. As one of our seriously seasoned Indagare travelers raved: “The Arev is amazing—such attention to detail. And the staff is wonderful. Pretty close to perfect!”

With its tucked-away location overlooking Capri’s Marina Grande, J.K. Place Capri is for those who are looking for a quieter side of the island and want to revel in the stunning interior design of Michele Bönan, who is a master of modern elegance.

The jet-set isle of Capri’s very first hotel—built in 1822, just steps from the piazzetta—has been revitalized for the 21st century under the expert care of the Oetker Collection. According to Indagare’s Sarah Minges, the hotel “undoubtedly has the island’s freshest design and luxurious room product. The property offers the convenience of being right in the middle of town close to the best shopping. Service is excellent, as is their rooftop bar and restaurant.”

Last summer’s most popular Mediterranean resort, this is one of the South of France’s most elegant, iconic properties, set on the idyllic peninsula between Nice and Monaco.

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

The world-famous Belmond Hotel Cipriani offers a true resort experience in Venice on Giudecca Island, a five-minute boat ride from San Marco. “Having the respite of the pool made all the difference,” raved an Indagare member recently. “We toured in the morning and played in the afternoon. If we had been at a hotel on the main island, the kids would have been bored. We were truly spoiled.”

Following a rebrand from Belmond, this fantastical, family-friendly seaside resort in Sardinia jumped in popularity among Indagare travelers this summer, entering the top 10 most-booked properties on the Mediterranean.

Located atop a large hill like a modern-day Acropolis, Amanzoe is a striking luxury resort complex on the eastern coast of Greece’s Peloponnese. Indagare “Aman junkies”—both staff and members—count it as among their favorite resorts across the brand’s portfolio.

Some of the Amalfi Coast’s best views are found at Il San Pietro, a sprawling property perched on the edge of a cliff above the sea with a guests-only beachside restaurant and a secret elevator leading to a private beach.

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

Il Pellicano is carved into the rocky coastline of Tuscany’s Monte Argentario peninsula and showcases sea views with old-world pomp. “With so many guests who return here every year, the hotel has a convivial community atmosphere, especially at cocktail hour and breakfast, when even strangers greet each other like old friends,” says Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley. “It gives the experience an Old World kind of community gloss.”

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. Many Indagare members consider the cliffside property the gold standard in Italian hospitality and credit the warm and welcoming Sersale family, who are always on hand, with keeping that magic alive. This summer, the property debuts a splashy new beach club, too.

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

The biggest mover in this summer’s rankings, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel soars into the top three thanks to a renewed interest in the Athenian Riviera. Indagare travelers call out the spa as particularly impressive, and one describes the resort as “off-the-charts amazing.”

Splendido has long been a seaside hideaway for style icons (like Elizabeth Taylor), and, just last year, it reopened after a stunning renovation by renowned designer Martin Brudnizki. Revitalized rooms, a new bar and a Dior Spa were just a few of the upgrades. The property now receives a frequent 10 out of 10 ranking by Indagare members.

This season’s most-booked Mediterranean resort, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc sits on the tip of the Cap d’Antibes, with legendary service and a famous—and fabulous—swimming pool. “Between long lunches at Le Grill, afternoons by the seawater pool and in the sea, tennis and walks through the rose garden, I never feel the need to leave,” says Indagare’s Kathryn Nathanson. “But when I do, it’s the perfect base for exploring the Riviera’s nearby villages.”