Hotel Excelsior Venice - Lido di Venezia
45.404036, 12.366207Overview
5-star beachfront resort on Venice Lido with private beach and complimentary boat to St. Mark's Square
Beachfront & Pool
Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido di Venezia sits directly on a private sandy beach with cabanas offering exclusive service. The large heated outdoor swimming pool, open all year, includes a pool bar and panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea. A complimentary shuttle boat takes guests across the lagoon to St. Mark's Square every 30 minutes from 9:00 to 21:00.
Rooms & Architecture
Opened in 1908, the hotel is a landmark with striking Moorish architecture and Arabesque interiors decorated with crystal chandeliers. Rooms and suites offer views of the Adriatic Sea, the Venice skyline, or the Moorish courtyard, and some include balconies. The property was refurbished in 2013 with new tapestries and carpets, and a selection of rooms were updated in 2026.
Dining & Entertainment
The Adriatico restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner, and guests can dine on the summer terrace with romantic candlelit settings. The legendary Blue Bar offers cocktails and live piano music, while the Elimar Beach Bar & Restaurant on the beach serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks from 07:00 until 20:00. Live music performances and happy hour events are held regularly at the hotel's bars and terrace.
Family & Activities
Families can use the kids' club, babysitting services, and interconnecting family rooms with spacious accommodations. The hotel offers a complimentary guided historical tour with Roberta, who shares stories of the hotel's film festival connections and celebrity guests. Tennis courts, a golf course, and windsurfing are available nearby, and the fitness center provides personal trainers and yoga classes.
History & Exclusive Features
Hotel Excelsior Venice has been the official venue of the Venice International Film Festival since 1932, hosting royalty, film stars, and international tastemakers. The hotel offers a private beach area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and cabanas for rent, plus a heated pool with towels provided. Guests can also book car hire, valet parking, and a shuttle service to Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Beachfront: Private beach with exclusive cabanas and heated outdoor pool
- Access: Complimentary shuttle boat to St. Mark's Square every 30 minutes
- History: Opened in 1908, Moorish architecture, host of Venice Film Festival
- Rooms: Spacious suites with sea views, interconnecting rooms for families
- Dining: Blue Bar with live piano, Elimar Beach Bar, Mediterranean restaurant with terrace
- Family: Kids' club, babysitting service, family rooms, heated pool
- Wellness: Fitness center with personal trainers, yoga classes, tennis and golf nearby
Licence number: IT027042A1HCH7WPY6
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Single bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds or 1 Queen-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Hotel Excelsior Venice
| 💵 Lowest room price | 222 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 900 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 25.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Marco Polo, VCE |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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