5-star resort on San Clemente Island in Venice, featuring a free boat shuttle to St. Mark's Square, a spa, three restaurants, a heated pool, and centuries-old gardens.
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San Clemente Palace Venice is a 5-star resort located on the exclusive San Clemente Island in Venice, just a 10-minute boat ride from St. Mark’s Square. The hotel is housed in a monumental historic complex dating back to the 12th century, surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens and courtyards overlooking the Venetian Lagoon.
The rooms and suites combine the elegance of Venetian craftsmanship with refined furnishings, Italian marble bathrooms, terrazzo floors, and panoramic views of the park or the lagoon waters. The property’s culinary offering includes three gourmet restaurants and three elegant bars, serving Italian and international specialties both outdoors and in scenic indoor rooms.
For wellness and leisure, the property features The Longevity Spa with a sauna, steam bath, and personalized treatments, a heated outdoor pool, and sports facilities such as a tennis court and minigolf. A free boat shuttle service continuously connects the island to St. Mark’s.
The accommodations at San Clemente Palace Venice offer a refined stay within spacious and elegantly furnished spaces, enriched with distinctive elements of Venetian craftsmanship, silk fabrics, and terrazzo floors. Each unit is equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi connection, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and sophisticated Italian marble bathrooms with a bathtub and toiletries.
The room options range from generous Deluxe Rooms to monumental suites of large dimensions with separate living rooms. Many accommodations enjoy direct panoramic views of the Venetian Lagoon or the island’s centuries-old gardens, while selected exclusive options feature a private garden for privacy and relaxation.
A 36 m² room tastefully decorated in a classic style with high-end finishes. Equipped with a desk, LCD flat-screen TV, and private Italian marble bathroom with bathtub and shower, it includes a set of complimentary drinks in the minibar.
Spacious 44 m² room featuring Venetian terrazzo floors and silk-covered walls. It offers views of the garden, a seating area, and an Italian marble bathroom with double sinks in selected options.
Located in a private wing of the island, this 54 m² suite enjoys direct views of the lagoon. It features a cozy seating area and offers a welcome set including wine and chocolates.
A 44 m² room overlooking the waters of the Venetian Lagoon. It includes a comfortable herbal tea corner with tea and coffee maker, bathrobes, and a minibar with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.
Sumptuous 88 m² suite with a distinct bedroom and a separate living room. It overlooks the park and the lagoon, welcoming guests with fresh fruit, wine, and chocolates upon arrival.
Luxurious 130 m² residence with a large independent living room and refined marble spaces. Ideal for four people, it ensures maximum space and a complete welcome set.
A 54 m² junior suite characterized by an open panoramic view of the Venetian lagoon, completed by a study area with a desk and a sumptuous private bathroom finished in marble.
Elegant 54 m² suite equipped with air conditioning, an integrated seating area, and a desk. Included in the rate is a welcome set with non-alcoholic drinks, wine, and chocolates.
San Clemente Palace Venice boasts a range of exclusive services designed to ensure a stay in total relaxation. The property houses The Longevity Spa, a wellness centre complete with sauna, steam bath, hammam, hot tub, and a wide selection of beauty treatments and massages. Outdoors, guests can enjoy a heated swimming pool, tennis courts, minigolf, and lush gardens with a sun terrace.
The dining experience is curated by three restaurants and bars located both indoors and poolside. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, concierge service, airport shuttle, meeting spaces, and a boat shuttle service connecting the island to St. Mark’s Square every 30 minutes.
San Clemente Palace Venice is located in a unique geographic setting, occupying the entire San Clemente Island in the Venetian Lagoon. This historic 12th-century settlement, located just south of Giudecca, spans over six hectares of centuries-old gardens and tree-lined courtyards. The island offers a peaceful and private haven, away from the heavy tourist traffic of the centre, while offering a privileged view of the Venice skyline and the St. Mark’s Basin.
Connections between the island and the key points of the city are fast and organized. The property’s private boat shuttle service connects the island’s dock directly with St. Mark’s Square, just 2.6 km away, with crossings of approximately 10 minutes departing every half hour. Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station is 3.5 km away and easily accessible by water, while Venice Marco Polo Airport is approximately 8.5 km away and can be reached via motorboat or combined lagoon navigation services.
The hotel’s location offers convenient access to explore Venetian artistic heritage. Just 2.2 km away is the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Dorsoduro, while the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Campanile are 2.6 km away. Across the Grand Canal, the famous Scuola Grande di San Rocco and the Rialto Bridge are about 3 km away. During the summer months, visitors can reach the beaches of Venice Lido in a few minutes, just 2.5 km away, or take boat trips to Murano and Burano, while the Biennale Gardens at 2.6 km host prestigious contemporary art exhibitions.
Guests particularly appreciate the exceptional comfort of the rooms and the impeccable cleanliness of the property. The unique location on the private island with an efficient shuttle service is also highly praised. A few more cautious remarks concern value for money, although the overall rating remains extremely positive.
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San Clemente Palace Venice provides guests with a free wooden boat shuttle service that departs from the island every 30 minutes and reaches St. Mark’s Square in about 10 minutes.
Yes, San Clemente Palace Venice welcomes pets, although an additional fee may be required during the stay.
San Clemente Palace Venice features The Longevity Spa with a sauna, steam room, hammam, hot tub, massages, and a heated outdoor pool surrounded by gardens.
Breakfast at San Clemente Palace Venice is not always included in the base rate and offers buffet, continental, Italian, American, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Check-in at San Clemente Palace Venice is available from 15:00 to 23:00, while check-out must be completed between 11:00 and 12:00.
Yes, San Clemente Palace Venice features three indoor restaurants and three bars, offering Italian and international dishes served both in indoor dining rooms and outdoors in the gardens.
