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Last updated: 23 October, 2022
Expert travel writer: Nicky Swallow

The last word in old-world luxury, this legendary sleepover luxuriates on the tip of Giudecca island with dreamy views of St. Mark’s Square and the southern lagoon.

The hotel is set in a vast, verdant garden with an Olympic-sized pool, the largest in Venice. A top-notch spa, several eating options (Michelin-starred Oro and the casual yet glamorous Cips set on the fondamenta) and a plethora of special activities, including plenty for kids, makes it tip-top for anyone who can afford prices as stellar as its service.

It’s away from the beating heart of Venice, but a private launch shuttles guests back and forth to St. Mark’s Square.

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Key facilities

Airport transfers*
Beach: None
Creche
Fitness centre
Fitness classes
Golf course
Hot tub
Parking
: Nearby *
Pool (adults only)
Pool (indoor)
Pool (outdoor)
Pool (kids)
Spa
Tennis courts
WiFi: Free
Yoga

Food & drink

All inclusive
Kids menu
Restaurant on-site
Self catering
*
Additional charge

Room types

Apartments
Bedrooms
Cabins
Suites
Tents
Villas
Yurts

Room facilities

Air conditioning
Flat screen TV
Jacuzzi (private)
Pool (private)
Tea & coffee making facilities
WiFi

Bedding options

2+ bedrooms
3+ beds
Connecting rooms
Rollaway/sofa bed

Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first

Doge’s Palace

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.8 miles]

A glittering monument to the Golden Age of Venice – ducal, divine and downright decadent. From Casanova’s rooftop escapade to the twisty tale behind Tintoretto’s enormous Paradise paintings, these walls have seen Venetian history at its most decadent and devious.

Best for ages: 18+ | £25

Saint Mark’s Square
Experience

Saint Mark’s Square

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.9 miles]

It’s huge, and often crowded, but St. Mark’s square is one of the most emblematic spots in the city and is lined with over-priced cafés that offer live music. But out of season, on a foggy winter’s evening or at dawn, it’s undeniably atmospheric.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

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St. Mark’s Basilica

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.9 miles]

Surely the most exquisite, beguiling and opulent place of worship in Italy, St Mark’s cathedral was built to satisfy the wildest dreams of the Doges and is rich in glittering Byzantine mosaics, Gothic carvings and sumptuous treasures.

Best for ages: 18+ | Free

Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first

Pinault Collection
Experience

Pinault Collection

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.7 miles]

Japanese superstar architect Tadao Ando was brought in to convert Venice’s 17th-century customs house on the tip of Dorsoduro and 18th-century Palazzo Grassi into stunning exhibition spaces to house French billionaire businessman Francois Pinault’s vast contemporary art collection.

Best for ages: 18+ | £12

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Church of Santa Maria della Salute
Experience

Church of Santa Maria della Salute

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.7 miles]

Magnificently located at the entrance to the Grand Canal, this vast pale – and unique – church was built in honour of St. Mary of Health in thanks for deliverance from the plague of 1630-31. The best artworks are in the Sacristy, most notably Tintoretto’s Marriage at Cana.

Best for ages: 18+ | £3

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Festival of the Redeemer
Experience

Festival of the Redeemer

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.7 miles]

The Redentore church on the Giudecca is showcased each third weekend of July when a pontoon bridge is built across the Giudecca canal. On the Saturday night, boats of all description filled with partying Venetians crowd the lagoon to watch a fabulous fireworks display.

Best for ages: 8+ | Free | One weekend

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Coffee at Café Florian
Experience

Coffee at Café Florian

Venice, Veneto, Italy[0.8 miles]

Dating from 1720, world-famous Florian’s is a jewel-box of a café, all mirrors, stuccoes and frescoes. Join the locals perched at the bar rather than pay way over the odds for a table seat where a simple espresso is likely to set you back €10.

Best for ages: 13+ | Free

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Destination guides including or relevant to this place to stay

Venice

Veneto, Italy

Crammed with picturesque canals, Renaissance palazzos and artistic masterpieces, this unique and alluring city is heaven-on-earth for art lovers and romantics.

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