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Hotel Il Pellicano

Località Sbarcatello, 58019 Porto Ercole GR, Italy

  • Five-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating496 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 99.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
  • 26.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • beach
  • city breaks

About Hotel Il Pellicano

Hotel Il Pellicano stands on the Argentario Coast in Porto Ercole, Italy, and is recognised as an EMPTYJET Preferred property. Opened in 1965, the hotel features direct beach access and a swimming pool. Dining options include the Michelin-starred Ristorante Il Pellicano, Pelligrill, Bar All’Aperto, and Bar Roberto. Several rooms offer private pools. The property has received the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award for 2026, is ranked 26th in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025, and appears on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2026 and La Liste Top 1000 for 2026.

The hotel highlights fine dining with a focus on Tuscany’s ingredients and offers a setting once adored by Slim Aarons. Its combination of acclaimed gastronomy, beach access, and celebrated service make it a notable choice on the Tuscan coast.

Why it stands out

Hotel Il Pellicano is listed as EMPTYJET Preferred for its prestigious awards, including Forbes Five-Star and a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels. Its Michelin-starred dining, direct beach access, and historic presence since 1965 in Porto Ercole set it apart for luxury stays on the Tuscan coast.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1965
Children
we welcome children aged 8 and older
Type
Beach

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — a beach and pool adored by Slim Aarons
  • Swimming pool — a beach and pool adored by Slim Aarons

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Tuscany’s amazing ingredients shine at our Michelin-starred restaurant
  • MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Tuscany’s amazing ingredients shine at our Michelin-starred restaurant
  • Multiple restaurants — Ristorante Il Pellicano; Pelligrill
  • Bar — a cocktail at Bar Roberto

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — a beach and pool adored by Slim Aarons

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Ristorante Il Pellicano — Michelin-starred
Restaurant
Pelligrill
Bar
Bar All’Aperto
Bar
Bar Roberto

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #262025
  • Condé Nast TravelerGold List2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

42.3737, 11.1874
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