Hotel Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

A five-star Belmond hotel on Giudecca island with an outdoor saltwater pool, a spa, restaurants including Oro and Cip's Club, and a private boat to San Marco.

Why people love it

• The boat and the setting. Guests describe the hotel's private boat as the way to San Marco, with views of Venice on each trip. A June 2026 guest said it can be faster to reach San Marco than from many hotels.
• The pool. Guests call the saltwater pool gigantic, and a July 2026 guest said it is heated to a comfortable temperature.
• Breakfast and restaurants. Guests praise breakfast overlooking the lagoon, including the carrot cake. Oro and Cip's Club are both named.
• Renovated rooms. September 2026 guests describe the newly refurbished rooms and suites. One guest stayed for the Redentore fireworks in July 2026.
• Staff. Manager Melita is named in a July 2026 review, and guests describe the staff as warm and attentive.

The worst thing guests say

Service is the main complaint. In July 2026 a 3-star guest who praised the rooms, food and pool said the concierge was terrible. In May 2026 a long-time guest rated 1 star after a recent experience and asked to discuss it privately. In June 2025 a 2-star guest said service and rooms were not as good as before, and in October 2024 a 1-star guest who paid 1,600 euros a day expected better. Several 1-star reviews come from visitors, including a June 2025 diner at Cip's Club and a May 2024 cocktail order. For reviews dated June to October 2026, the lowest rating is 3 stars.

Insider tips

• Use the hotel's private boat to reach San Marco.
• Book dinner at Oro or Cip's Club ahead if you can.
• Expect a high price. An October 2024 guest paid about 1,600 euros a night.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.7 from 689 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (13 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Giudecca, 10, 30133 Venezia VE.