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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.

Family-run hotel in Lignano Pineta, a short walk from the sea, with a private beach, garden with play area and bicycle rental for the whole family.
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Hotel San Marco is a 3-star hotel located in the center of Lignano Pineta, just 50 metres from the property’s private beach, in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The hotel is designed above all for families and couples looking for a seaside holiday without straying too far from services: the garden with a play area for children, bicycle rental and the private beach equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers and showers make days at the sea comfortable and worry-free. The rooms, decorated in a classic style, are air-conditioned and feature a balcony, satellite TV, minibar and private bathroom with hairdryer; the room types available range from single to quadruple, to suit families of different sizes.
At mealtimes, the in-house restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine with meat and fish dishes and a buffet of appetizers and desserts, while the buffet breakfast is also served in the garden during the warmer months. WiFi is free throughout the property, and the location just steps from the pine forest and the sea is among the aspects most appreciated by guests, particularly couples.

The rooms at Hotel San Marco share a classic style and some common amenities: air conditioning, balcony, satellite TV and private bathroom with hairdryer, plus the option to request a refrigerator free of charge. What mainly sets the room types apart is size and capacity: the Single Room, the most compact at 11 m², is designed for solo travellers, while the Double Room offers 17 m² for two people.
For larger groups, the Quadruple Room spans 32 m² with four single beds, making it the largest option in the range, while the Triple Room combines a French double bed with a sofa bed, offering a flexible configuration for families with up to two additional children. All accommodations are non-smoking and allow, on request, the addition of extra beds or cots for younger guests.
Air-conditioned room of 17 m² with balcony and private bathroom with hairdryer, featuring satellite TV and minibar. A refrigerator is available free of charge on request, ideal for couples.
The most compact of the accommodations, at 11 m², designed for solo travellers. It features a balcony, air conditioning and private bathroom, with the same attention to detail as the other rooms but on a smaller surface.
At 32 m², this is the largest room in the hotel, suitable for small groups or large families thanks to four single beds. Balcony, satellite TV and private bathroom complete the amenities.
A flexible configuration with a French double bed and a sofa bed, designed for families with children: it is the only room type in the property that combines these two sleeping solutions in a single space.
Hotel San Marco offers guests a private beach right on the seafront, equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers, showers and a pier, as well as a garden with a children’s play area and bicycle rental service. The property also has mini golf, common rooms with a TV area and the option to go hiking and cycling in the surrounding area.
For the stay, guests have access to a 24-hour reception, express or private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry service. The rooms are air-conditioned, some are allergy-friendly, and family and accessible solutions are available for guests with disabilities.
On the dining side, the hotel offers a restaurant with special diet menus on request, a bar, buffet and meals for children, as well as the option of having breakfast delivered to the room. WiFi is free throughout the property.
Hotel San Marco is located in the heart of Lignano Pineta, the greenest and most residential area of Lignano Sabbiadoro, characterized by small villas surrounded by gardens and the dense pine forest that gives the district its name. The property’s private beach is just 150 metres away, while the Lignano Pine Forest, with its shaded paths, is about 250 metres away.
For those travelling without a car, the Latisana-Lignano-Bibione railway station is about 14 km away, while the nearest airports are Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari, 31 km away, and Venice Marco Polo, 60 km away. In the immediate surroundings there are several places to eat out, such as Cortina Pub and Meating-Braerie, both about 150 metres away, as well as bars like Lele’s Chiosco, 250 metres away.
Lignano Pineta is the ideal base for those looking for days at the beach combined with some nature and family activities: the Unicef Adventure Park, with tree-top trails, is 1.4 km away, while Punta Verde Zoo Park, one of the most visited in Friuli Venezia Giulia, can be reached in a few minutes, about 3.7 km away. In summer the area is lively with beach life and mini golf, while in the low season the pine forest and the cycling paths along the coast offer a quieter alternative for walks and bike rides, an activity for which the hotel itself offers bicycle rental.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.5, and the staff, with a score of 9.4, appreciating the kindness and helpfulness of the personnel. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while the value for money remains solid without being the main strength.
Hotel San Marco has a private beach about 150 metres from the property, equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers, showers and a pier; access to the private beach is subject to a fee.
Yes, Hotel San Marco includes a buffet breakfast, also available in Italian, gluten-free and American versions, served in the garden during the warmer months.
Yes, Hotel San Marco allows pets on request, with the possibility that a surcharge may apply.
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Yes, Hotel San Marco offers a garage on site, available for guests travelling by car.
Hotel San Marco offers Single Room, Double Room, Triple Room and Quadruple Room, ranging from 11 to 32 m² with different bed configurations to suit solo travellers, couples and families.
Yes, Hotel San Marco is suitable for families: it has a play area in the garden, family rooms, buffet and meals for children, plus the option to request cots or extra beds on request.