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3-star hotel 200 metres from the beach in Lignano Sabbiadoro. Features a panoramic terrace with hot tub, balcony rooms, on-site restaurant, and free WiFi.

In Lignano Sabbiadoro, 200 metres from the beach, Hotel Meridianus is a 4-star hotel with a heated indoor and outdoor pool, restaurant and wellness centre among the pine woods of the Riviera.
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Hotel Meridianus is a 4-star property in Lignano Sabbiadoro, in the Riviera area, about 200 metres from the beach and surrounded by the greenery of the local pine forest. The hotel caters to both families and couples, as confirmed by the good reviews it receives specifically for its location, and offers as its main strength a heated pool with indoor and outdoor sections, usable even in cooler seasons.
The rooms, furnished in a simple and functional style, come with air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, satellite TV, minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries. The range spans from the small single room to the suite with two bedrooms and interconnecting accommodations designed for groups and large families.
In the morning, breakfast is served buffet-style, with sweet and savoury options and alternatives for specific dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free; on warmer days it can also be enjoyed outdoors. The wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath and body treatments, together with the on-site restaurant, complete an offer designed for those seeking a relaxing seaside holiday in the pine woods of Lignano.

Hotel Meridianus offers six types of accommodation designed for different needs, from the most compact single room to solutions for large families. All rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with toiletries, while most accommodations also have a balcony or terrace, often overlooking the garden or the pool.
The size varies considerably, from 10 square metres for the smallest single room to 35 for the accommodation with two interconnecting double rooms, designed for groups of up to four people. There is also an in-between option, the Triple Room with two terraces overlooking the pine forest, while the Suite with terrace offers two separate bedrooms for those travelling in three. The largest room among the single-space options is the Double/Twin Room, which allows guests to choose between a king-size bed or two separate beds at the time of booking.
At 20 square metres, this is one of the largest rooms among the hotel’s standard doubles. It offers the flexibility to choose between a king-size bed or two separate single beds, with garden or pool view, air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with toiletries.
This is the property’s most compact accommodation, designed for a single guest. It features a terrace overlooking the pine forest, air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with toiletries, ideal for short, solo stays.
The hotel’s only room with two private terraces, both overlooking the surrounding pine forest. At 22 square metres and with a combination of double and single bed, it comfortably accommodates three people, with air conditioning and a private bathroom fitted with toiletries.
A 27-square-metre suite, larger than the Triple Room, arranged into two separate bedrooms and a private terrace. The layout of the spaces makes it suitable for small groups or families who want more privacy between the rooms.
The hotel’s largest accommodation, with 35 square metres spread across two interconnecting rooms and two bathrooms, one of which has a bathtub. With a garden view from the balcony and capacity for four people, it is designed for large families or two couples travelling together.
Hotel Meridianus offers guests an on-site restaurant, a bar and the option of breakfast in the room, as well as a menu on request for special diets and meals designed for children. The private beach is conveniently within reach, while those who prefer to stay on the property can make use of pool towels and sun loungers.
The wellness centre is one of the property’s strong points, with sauna, Turkish bath, hammam, outdoor tub, massages and various body and face treatments by reservation. For leisure time, bicycle rental, table tennis, a playground and a games room are available, along with a large garden with a sun terrace and outdoor furniture.
In terms of general services, the hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing service, an in-room safe and free WiFi throughout the property. Solutions for guests with disabilities are also available, including wheelchair access and bathrooms with dedicated grab bars.
Hotel Meridianus is located in the Riviera area, one of the greenest parts of Lignano Sabbiadoro, surrounded by the pine forest that characterises this stretch of the Friulian coast. The nearest beach, Lignano Riviera, is about 300 metres away, while the Lignano pine forest extends just over a kilometre away, offering a natural setting that sets this area apart from the town’s livelier centre.
For those arriving by car, the property is easy to reach; for those travelling by train, the nearest station is Latisana-Lignano-Bibione, about 15 km away. The reference airports are Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari, 32 km away, and Venice Marco Polo, about 59 km away. Within a few hundred metres there are several restaurants, including Befed at 400 metres and Il Capriccio at 500 metres, as well as bars such as Lele’s Chiosco.
Just 300 metres away is the Unicef Adventure Park, ideal for families with children, while Punta Verde Zoo Park, one of the best-known zoos in the North East, can be reached in a few minutes at about 2.9 km. In summer the area revolves around the beach, water sports and walks in the pine forest; in the cooler months, excursions to Val Grande and visits to the historic sites of nearby Latisana, about 15 km away, remain worthwhile.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9, and the free WiFi with 9.1. Cleanliness and comfort also score well, both at 8.4, while services and value for money remain solid at 8.1, in line with a stay that is appreciated but not exceptional.
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Yes, Hotel Meridianus is located about 200-300 metres from Lignano Riviera beach, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Hotel Meridianus includes a buffet breakfast, with continental and Italian options as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives.
No, Hotel Meridianus does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel Meridianus has a heated pool with both outdoor and indoor sections, usable in different seasons.
Yes, Hotel Meridianus provides a wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath, hammam and body and face treatments by reservation.
On-site parking at Hotel Meridianus is subject to availability and is not guaranteed for all guests.