Sensimar Nastro Azzurro, Sorrento

The Nastro Azzurro is set high above Sorrento, with views over the bays of Naples and Salerno. Getting out and about is easy, too, thanks to a free shuttle bus that whisks you to the town centre in 15 minutes. The hotel has bagged a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award – and it’s easy to see why people rate it so highly. As well as a smart pool scene, there’s a couple of sleek restaurants and a rooftop cocktail bar.