Il Pellicano

In one word: paradise. There’s no better property to visit for a relaxing, magical experience. The water of the Tyrrhenian Sea is clear and cool. The salt water pool is inviting. The bars (2) and restaurants (2) will take care of your every wish (just give the chef a day’s notice for a special request and voilà). The staff will know you by name and room number. The spa is delightful and the boutique is chic. The clientele is chicer still. Actors, Hollywood directors, famous photographers: they come to Pellicano to escape the world and the laypeople leave them alone. Pretend you’re one of them; it won’t be hard surrounded by such luxury!

What an amazing hotel this is!! From the moment of arrival we were treated superbly! We booked one of the deluxe rooms with our own terrace snd it felt so private and unique! The hotel is in the hillside and the main restaurant is a Michelin star one and the regular restaurant is equally fabulous! Even though the hotel was full it did not feel like it! We were treated amazingly throughout!! The pool area had fabulous views and was a saltwater pool. There was a beachfront area private to the hotel which was amazing!! The views from the hotel were stunning at all times - the staff were amazing and attentive to every need !! A delight to stay here and hope we come back again!

We had really high expectations for this hotel. It had long been on our bucket list. As the former publisher of Condé Nast Ttaveler I had, of course, heard about this hotel for many years. It overdelivered in every single way, which is hard to believe. The ambience, the crowd (always an important aspect), the food, the water temperature in the pool, the cleaning staff, the attention to detail all surpassed every single expectation. We can not wait to go to back to this magical place. The perfect length of stay I would say would be 4-5 nights. We ate at the casual restaurant every night and every meal was spectacular and the club sandwich is not to be missed at the beach or pool. We loved Federica at the restaurant who was amazing. Thank you for the perfect holiday — it was spectacular !

Unbelievable stay in every way. Can’t say enough great things about this resort. Will definitely come back one day, hopefully soon!

I’ve stayed all over and this spot is just ok for the price point: Positives - gorgeous / manicured grounds - service at the bar downstairs towards the water was superb - room was nice, albeit nothing extraordinary - beautiful pool Negatives - as a general matter, service was indifferent and candidly uncomfortable at times … don’t dare laugh at the pool or seemingly have an innocent jovial time …. Shhhhhh. Lol - food was just ok … this was surprising to our group as we expected so much more - check in was chaotic and for reasons unknown to us … sorta rude Prior to pellicano my wife and I (and friends) enjoyed hotel de la Ville in rome … same luxury price point, but we walked away with nothing but smiles and no complaints. We were at a Relais in Tuscany too … same … fun, no complaints. This play was just meh. Trust me there are so many better coastal destinations in Italy. Pass this one up.

My wife and I had an amazing experience at Il Pellicano. Like stepping back in time, combined with all the modern luxuries one would expect at a property of this caliber. We stayed for several nights in early Oct and the weather could not have been better. The hotel concierge, Linda, will look out for your wellbeing and has great suggestions for regional experiences. The restaurants are fantastic, but nothing beats the seaside hangout.

Our room was gorgeous. The hotel is also located in a gorgeous location; a beautiful pool and beach. The staff were nice. Breakfast and lunch were good. But every dish we had for dinner (a total of 4) was either awful / unedible or mediocre. We were under the impression that the Chef does not seem to like serving traditional dishes and prefers to experiment at dinner. Another thing is that the hotel is in a desolate location. If arriving by taxi at the rail station in Orbetello, book a taxi in advance. There is a shortage in the area. On the day we needed a taxi to go to the hotel it was impossible to find any. Fortunately an employee of the hotel on his day off rescued us. Unfortunately I forgot his name. He was our Guardian Angel and came to our rescue. In the summer there are mosquitos in the evening so it's good to have insect repellent. That problem was easily solved and is not the hotel's fault. It's normal when one is in the middle of nature which makes the location so beautiful and unique. We enjoyed our stay for a few days and it was a unique experience.

This place is heaven on earth. So beautiful. The pool & beach are like what one finds in places like Positano & the Amalfi Coast but without the same crowds. The hotel was previously a private home. It has its own private cove. The service is attentive everywhere in the hotel. The food & beverage were delicious and afforded stunning views. There are many activities on site. And all less than 2 hours from Rome/Fiumicino.

We had the most incredible stay at Il Hotel Pellicano and can only hope to return again and again over the years! The hotel itself, the staff, the food, the views... it was all just absolutely incredible and we feel so fortunate to have been able to experience it. Thank you a million times over for a magical three days!