Botania Relais and Spa

Neapolitan Riviera, Ischia

Based on 914 traveller reviews

97% of travellers recommended this hotel

Discover Italy’s hidden gem, the Green Island of Ischia
Enjoy a sophisticated stay at an exclusive Mediterranean spa resort
Soak up the healing powers of natural thermal springs

Botania Resort & Spa is a five star hotel that caters to children aged 10 and over and is a 15 minute drive from the small town of Forio. The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle service to Forio and Lacco Ameno.

Botania Resort & Spa sprawls across three hectares of lush garden that are teeming with tropical flowers, ancient olive trees, and aromatic herbs. You will find the space utterly inviting with its comfortable blend of Mediterranean and colonial-style furnishings. Wonderfully authentic, Botania Resort & Spa offers 52 rooms and suites spread across ten white-washed buildings.

There’s a generously sized outdoor swimming pool that’s fed by a natural spring to ensure a warm dip. Bathe in the glint of Ischia’s hot sun with a cool cocktail ordered from the bar just a few steps away. The resort’s spa features an indoor pool, sauna and a gym, and there are therapists on hand to provide you with massages and spa treatments made with locally sourced products. The hotel also boasts two smaller pools for added privacy.

Gentle jazz and classical music will twinkle out from the piano as you enjoy a drink in La Grotta, the resort’s American bar, which is situated indoors in a natural cave. Botania Relais & Spa’s restaurant, Il Corbezzolo, offers local gastronomy utilising vegetables sourced from the resort’s own organic kitchen garden, and local producers.

The Botania Resort & Spa boasts a Greek amphitheatre that overlooks the resort and occasionally showcases a complimentary musical performance. You can also request a picnic to be made to take into the forest and enjoy with a beautiful backdrop of Ischia to accompany you. Or if you fancy cooking your own meal join the Botania for authentic cooking classes in their dedicated kitchen.

If ever you feel like venturing out then there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy close by, including the white sands of San Montano Bay, and the seaside town of Lacco Ameno. Away from the island’s hustle and bustle you can hike the hinterland or explore old monasteries and churches.

Due to the layout out of the hotel it may not be suitable for the less mobile and rooms are accessed by steps.

The hotel has 52 rooms ( official rating 5 star). Citalia does not accept children under 10 years at this hotel.

Facilities

Bars & Restaurants

Il Corbezzolo

Il Corbezzolo restaurant is located by the pool, when the weather is warm, breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace. Most of the fresh ingredrients are from the hotel's gardens or from local producers.

The dress code is smart casual and dinner is included for half board guests.

Il Mirto

Il Mirto is the hotel's vegetarian restaurant and the first dedicated vegetarian restaurant on the Island. Dishes are prepared using local fresh vegetables and produce. Healthy food is the heart of the menu to ensure well-being for the body and mind.

Iris Bar

Located by the pool, the Iris bar is open during the day and evening to enjoy a refreshing drink or light snack poolside.

La Grotta

Enjoy a drink in the natural cave bar, La Grotta. This is a unique place to enjoy a glass of wine and try the delicious appetisers that are on offer. The perfect place for an aperitivo or an after dinner cocktail.

Spa & Wellness

Botania Spa

The SPA is the ideal place to take care of your psycho-physical well-being. Individual treatments are available and discover the magical effects of the Ischian waters combined with the steam baths in the natural cave.

Yoga

In the splendid natural setting of the Botania Relais & Spa's park, surrounded by so much beauty and breathing the intoxicating scent of the trees, you will feel the stress moving away and your body.
The programme includes 4 weekly sessions of Hatha Yoga and group relaxation:

The sessions are held outdoors but, in the event of bad weather, they will be held in another place indoors.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 9:15 am

Fitness

The fitness area of Botania Relais & Spa is equipped with 2 modern Technogym treadmills, synchro machines and stationary bikes.

About the location

Ischia is a beautiful Italian island located just across from the coast of Naples. Shrouded in legend, Ischia is renowned for its thermal springs that are said to have healing properties.

With lush green parks and stunning panoramas at every turn, you’ll understand why Ischia is known as the Green Island, making it an ideal retreat for your Italian island holiday.

Along the western coast of Ischia is where you will find Botania Resort & Spa, a 15 minute drive from the town of Forio.

Exuding elegance and Mediterranean character, this sprawling property is conveniently located. With a short ten minute walk down some steps you will find yourself in the seaside town of Lacco Ameno, which has a charming harbour dotted with restaurants and shops, luxury spas, and Greek ruins.

Ischia’s thermal springs can be enjoyed in public baths, but can easily be found naturally trickling away across the island’s beautiful landscapes.

Head to Negombo Thermal Park, tucked away in San Montano Bay and just 350 metres from Botania Resort & Spa, where you can unwind on white sands in a tropical setting and benefit from the thermal springs. Or visit the Poseidon Gardens, officially Europe’s largest thermal springs park.

With a fresh ocean breeze never far away, Ischia is encircled by sandy beaches, with sweeping forested mountains and the dormant Ischia Volcano in its midst. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can take the 16 mile round hike to Mount Epomeo, the island’s highest mountain.

Located at the other side of the island is the natural rock spa of Cava Scura, which overlooks Ischia’s largest beach, Spiaggia di Maronti, boasting warm gulf waters all year around.

You can also take a boat to the beaches and attractions at the south of the island, including San Pancrazio and Scarrupata.

One of Ishchia’s most impressive attractions is Castello Aragonese, which proudly perches on volcanic rock and is connected to Ischia island by a bridge. This medieval castle is the grand setting of the annual Ischia Film Festival, which attracts film stars and celebrities from across the globe.

Ischia is equally famed for its ancient artisanal and culinary traditions. During your stay, we encourage you to taste the local specialities, including grilled swordfish and Ischia’s signature dish of braised rabbit, which is available in many of the island’s eateries.

If you wish to venture away from Ischia, then the glittering coastline of the Amalfi Coast, the island of Capri, and the ancient city of Pompeii in Naples are all close by.

Your luxury, adults-only holiday in Ischia awaits.

Transfer Time

The Botania Relais & Spa is 2 hours transfer (via hydrofoil) from Naples airport and is a 30 min drive from Ischia's port

Superior Room

Max 2 Adults

Superior Rooms offer ample space and are decorated in light tones to ensure a relaxing stay. Enjoy views of the lush gardens from your terrace.

22 - 28m²

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Premium Room

Max 4 Adults

Premium rooms offer more space and are furnished in a typical Mediterranean style with Italian marble bathrooms. Enjoy views overlooking the gardens from your spacious terrace.

28 - 33m²

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe rooms are decorated in a refined Italian style. Offering comfortable beds, elegant and perfectly coordinated soft furnishings. The outdoor terrace is large and comfortably furnished, perfect for relaxing.

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Junior Suite

Max 3 Adults

Junior Suites are cosy and bright and offer a living area with a sofa bed. The spacious garden terrace offers a comfortable outdoor living space where you can relax and take in the views.

42m²

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Suite Lavanda

Max 3 Adults

These suites offer complete privacy but staying close to nature. Elegant and bright, these suites are comprised of a large bedroom, a spacious living room with sofa bed, a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom with double shower. The large terrace overlooks the park and Mount Epomeo.

Size: 49m²

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Master with Jacuzzi

Max 2 Adults

Master rooms with Jacuzzi are romantic and secluded, decorated in warming tones with ample space. Relax in the mini Jacuzzi Pool on your private Solarium, overlooking the surrounding gardens.

32m²

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Suite Gelsomino with Roof Terrace

Max 3 Adults

A large and spacious suite, perfect for those seeking space and comfort. Suite Gelsomino consists of a large living room, spacious bedroom, two bathrooms with shower. Relax on the large outdoor terrace or have breakfast and an aperitif in absolute privacy on the exclusive rooftop.

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Suite Ortensia with Jacuzzi

Max 5 Adults

The Ortensia Suite offers two bedrooms and a spacious living rooms with a comfortable sofa. The large terrace consists of a Jacuzzi pool and views of the sea and surrounding landscape. Decorated in soft tones and ensuring a relaxing stay.

Size: 61m²

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Free Nights

1 Free night for stays of 7 nights completed between 18 April - 31 May & 01 October - 18 October 2025.

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A corner of Neapolitan paradise.

WorldofWesty, London

Jul 11 2025

We arrived after a short flight from London to Naples and then journeyed across from Naples to Ischia on the hydrofoil - generally short transfers but it was lovely having such a warm greeting by the hotel with refreshments immediately offered. The room was made up relatively quickly and we had a chance to rest by the pool before being taken to be reunited with the luggage. The room was quaint, air conditioned and all in good working order (we did have one issue with the AC during our stay but this was resolved pronto by the hotel staff who are very responsive to any requests and utilise WhatsApp to achieve this as did our travel rep). The room felt private with a good sized sun terrace and was visited by staff a few times during the day to clean, fill up the drinks and do a turn down service in the evening. No request seemed too much for the staff and the service was certainly outstanding in arranging trips, navigating Ischia, all having great knowledge of the area and of food. The grounds are lush, impeccably maintained and are stepped into the hillside with some lovely ocean views. Food & drink in the hotel was excellent with an amazing selection and fine ingredients most being sourced locally or from their own gardens. Dishes were beautifully presented and different menus throughout the week. We ate primarily in Corbezzolo which was a la carte and included in our room rate and really did not need to eat anywhere else as we just worked our way through the menu. We did however dine in the vegan/vegetarian restaurant Il Mirto and did their 7 course tasting menu (which was more like 10 courses). This was fine dining in such a relaxing setting and it is recommended to try, if just for the experience. Much of what is eaten is grown in the grounds of the hotel. The pool and spa are both centrally located, the spa offering a good menu of treatments. Finally, despite being situated on top of a hill, it is a short taxi ride to most of the island towns and villages on the north side of the island. San Montano and Lacco Ameno are 15 min walking distance if you are reasonably able to walk up some steep but safe roads and worthwhile visiting for a couple of hours. Forio is a nice nearby town with harbour and beach, a short taxi ride and lots of places to lunch, dine out or shop for souvenirs and trendier items. We did a day trip to Procida which you could also do in a half day and not eat up to much into your stay - the hotel helped find a local, reasonably priced company which turned out to be an amazing boat trip to the sister island of Ischia. So in summary - first class service with a smile in a corner of paradise. Will be returning home tomorrow a very happy and relaxed customer.

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Beautifully peaceful hotel

donna p, Surrey

Jun 25 2025

A lovely hotel with beautiful, peaceful gardens. The staff were all pleasant and helpful, the rooms lovely (all different) and restaurants very good. The pool was blissful - loved the double Sun...

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A perfect place to stay on Ischia. Unreservedly recommended

jonl26100, Church Broughton, United Kingdom

Jun 23 2025

I???ve been lucky enough to stay at some very good hotels in the past, but this must be one of the best. Incredibly beautiful grounds, amazing restaurants and fabulous staff. No part of the stay was...

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Botania Relais and Spa

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Il Corbezzolo

Il Mirto

Iris Bar

La Grotta

Spa & Wellness

Botania Spa

Yoga

Fitness

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Suite Gelsomino with Roof Terrace

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Suite Ortensia with Jacuzzi

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