4 Best Hotels in Capri, Ischia, and Procida, Italy

Nestled in the verdant hills between Lacco and Forio, Botania is a serene, chic retreat with white washed lodges in beautiful grounds dotted with pools, olive-arbored corners, and top-notch facilities. The spacious rooms and villas have muted earthy color palettes and botanical-theme touches, many with private, covered verandas. Within the extensive grounds there are places to gather—poolside bars, three restaurants including the covered alfresco Il Corbezzolo, where the abundant breakfast is taken, as well as secluded spots for quiet sunbathing and contemplation.      

Dating from the mid–19th century and set amid one of southern Italy's largest spas (the spot where Giuseppe Garibaldi bathed is conserved in a corner), this hotel is believed to have started the "thermal tourism" movement; as you'd expect, the decor is sybaritic, with hypercolorful mosaic columns, gilded Empire-style furniture, and lots of Las Vegas–ian glitz. The staff is ready to pamper you (and nonguests) with every kind of beauty treatment imaginable, and you can top it all off in the open-air roof pool, surrounded by Ischia's rich vegetation.

One of Procida's best boutique hotels is a great place to enjoy the sunshine, thanks to individually designed rooms, complete with antiques, traditional ceramics, and private terraces. Breakfast is served in the garden.

Surrounded by luxuriant gardens, in a large cream-color villa, the San Michele offers solid comfort and good value, along with spectacular views from sky-high Anacapri. The showstopper here is the vast pool—the largest on Capri—surrounded with tables for fine dining and lounging. Interiors are modern, with some Neapolitan period pieces adding atmosphere; most rooms have a terrace or balcony overlooking either sea or island. One of Anacapri's best nightclubs, La Lanterna Verde, is also here.