Sbarcatello Monte Argentario, Italy
Opened
1965
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design ClassicOutside the door
Mid-century coastal estate
This secluded clifftop estate balances vintage Italian glamour with private cove swimming and unhurried aperitivo rituals.
“Il Pellicano continues to convince with a well-judged mix of retro glamour, glorious seafront location, and choreographed service”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Six decades of Mediterranean glamour, sustained by the ritual of evening aperitivo.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
The guest rooms are classic in style and exceedingly well outfitted; the finest ones come with balconies or terraces that provide jaw-dropping sea views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The secluded promontory looks out across the Tuscan Archipelago, with Porto Ercole's waterfront a short drive down the coast.
The rooms
Terracotta floors and exposed beams run through the cottages, opening onto terraces draped in bougainvillea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated seawater fills the cliffside pool, where white parasols line the deck overlooking the open bay.
The gym and spa
Technogym workout machines face pine garden windows, and the Pelliclub spa uses Santa Maria Novella products.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Ristorante Il Pellicano
Chef Michelino Gioia cooks Michelin-starred Tuscan seafood on a shaded terrace looking straight out across the sea.
The minute you set foot inside Hotel Il Pellicano, a romantic hideaway on the Argentario Coast of Tuscany, the rest of the world fades away.
At the table
Aperitivo cocktails are mixed on the Bar All’Aperto terrace, before evenings move inside to the piano at Bar Roberto.
How it began
British aviator Michael Graham and American socialite Patsy Daszel opened the clifftop refuge in 1965 to host their friends.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.