Top 10 Best Adults-Only Hotels in Italy

More silence, more freedom, more room to simply be. What many imagine to be a far-off fantasy is, in fact, the very real promise of adults-only stays. Now a cult favourite in the world of hospitality, these retreats have become a promised land for couples seeking romance, parents reclaiming a little lost intimacy, and groups of friends keen to enjoy the sort of pursuits that children rarely find entertaining – like a day at the spa.

In our curated selection, you’ll find some of the best adults-only hotels in Italy: characterful boutique hideaways, nature-wrapped resorts, restored castles, and sun-drenched masserie made for unwinding, marking a special occasion, or disconnecting for real. And yes, peace is all but guaranteed.

A hotel with a “human touch”, where silence and harmony set the tone. Hotel Spöl holds a couple of firsts, too: it’s Livigno’s very first five-star address and the Valtellina valley’s inaugural adults-only retreat. And what do grown-ups do here? They drift between the 1,000-square-metre spa, indulge in signature wellbeing experiences and linger in the gourmet restaurant.

Mood – intimate and exclusive
Perfect for – a wellness trip to Livigno, host venue of the 2026 Winter Olympics
Address – Via dala Gesa, 245, 23041 Livigno, SO

MaisonMe is the boutique hotel on Lake Garda’s eastern shore that breaks all the rules of classic hospitality. There’s no reception desk, no fixed schedules (not even for breakfast), and everything runs on a generous level of trust. At the Honesty Bar, for instance, you help yourself, note it down, and settle up later. 

Mood – informal with design details 
Perfect for – travellers who want total freedom, even in their hotel stay (plus sweeping lake views)
Address – Lungolago F. Cipriani, 8, 37011 Bardolino VR

Among the best adults-only hotels in Italy, Villa Nicolli is a romantic resort offering its signature “travel therapy” against the spectacular backdrop of Riva del Garda. Guests can unwind in a spacious wellness area, complete with a swimming pool, sauna circuit, and salt grotto. Excellent cuisine from breakfast onwards.

Mood – romantic
Perfect for – rekindling harmony as a couple on Lake Garda
Address – Via U. Cattoni, 5, 38066 Riva del Garda TN

A 4-star retreat in South Tyrol, Falkensteiner Antholz ranks among the best adults-only hotels in Italy for escaping the everyday at high altitude. Its strengths? Freshly renovated, chic and cosy spaces; a 1,000-square-metre wellness area; an indoor–outdoor pool — yes, the breathtaking one you see in the article’s cover photo; gourmet dining; and the Plan de Corones slopes just 20 minutes away.

Mood – chic mountain escape
Perfect for – wellness and fun at 1,500 metres above sea level
Address – Paul-Zingerle-Straße, 4, 39030 Rasun-Anterselva BZ

Of all the best adults-only resorts in Italy, Borgobrufa features a truly fairytale setting. This five-star hideaway in Umbria not only offers sweeping views over Assisi and Perugia, but also a vast 3,000-square-metre spa, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a wine cellar with 350 fine labels, and beautifully designed rooms. 

Mood – refined
Perfect for – a blissful retreat where panoramic vistas do all the talking
Address – Via del Colle, 38, 06089 Brufa di Torgiano, PG

On the Paradise Gulf, life drifts by sweetly between sea-view rooms and aperitivi on the terrace. The Sublimis Boutique Hotel in Camogli welcomes guests aged 16+ to an elegant 19th-century residence. We love its refined Mediterranean atmosphere and postcard-perfect glimpses of Camogli. Dinner is a very local affair at Ladidà Sur la Mer.

Mood – Ligurian dolce vita
Perfect for – a romantic, retro-tinged weekend
Address – Salita Pinetto, 13, 16032 Camogli GE

Near Siena lies Castello di Leonina, a fairytale castle where you can live out the dream of staying in a genuine 12th-century fortress. Expect an atmospheric panoramic pool, a restaurant serving ultra-fresh produce straight from the garden, and bespoke wellness treatments at the dedicated wellbeing corner.

Mood – historic charm
Perfect for – celebrating an anniversary or a special occasion among the Crete Senesi
Address – Str. di Leonina, 5, 53041 Asciano SI

The adults-only relais Masseria Palombara in Oria distils the best of traditional Salento architecture, reimagined through a contemporary, eco-minded lens. Which means that, alongside its wellness centre, expansive pool and Gambero Rosso two-fork restaurant, the property runs on clean energy and cultivates its land organically.

Mood – quiet luxury
Perfect for – impressing your crush
Address – SP57, Provinciale per Manduria, km 2.5, 72024 Oria BR

A hideaway tucked among the granite rocks of La Maddalena and designed for grown-ups only. The island’s only 5-star resort, Ma&Ma sits just 150 metres from the sea. Rooms and suites are supremely comfortable, as is the 800-square-metre spa. There’s a restaurant, pizzeria, and bar. But above all, a wealth of personalised services.

Mood – exclusive
Perfect for – a tailored stay amid Sardinia’s most spectacular landscapes
Address – Località Nido d'Aquila, 07024 La Maddalena SS

Dimora Calauriia is an adults-only spot in Val di Noto, the heart of Baroque Sicily. It’s a good base for exploring the area, whether you want to walk around Marzamemi or swim in Vendicari. The rooms are set among vineyards and olive trees, and you can spend time by the pool or try the food and massages offered at the house.

Mood – Sicily amore mio
Perfect for – exploring eastern Sicily
Address – Bommiscuro, 96017 Noto SR