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San Clemente Palace Kempinski

Venice, Italy • San Clemente • OVER THE TOP

avg. $694 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

A private-island palazzo in Venice's lagoon with nine centuries of history, lagoon views, and gardens with a pool.

Best for: Travelers seeking Venice without the crowds

Highlights:

  • Private island arrival by launch, 15 minutes from Piazza San Marco
  • Rooms with original timber beams, terracotta floors, and lagoon views
  • Three-hectare gardens with oval pool — rare resort amenity in Venice
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Floating free of Venice's crowds on its own private island in the southern lagoon, the complex that became San Clemente Palace Kempinski carries more than nine centuries of accumulated history — a twelfth-century church, a sequence of monastic cloisters, and later additions that served variously as a hospice and a psychiatric institution before the entire island was converted into a hotel in 2003. The pink-rendered palazzo visible from the water, with its Venetian Gothic detailing and stone quayside, frames an arrival by private launch that no mainland property can replicate — San Clemente sits roughly fifteen minutes from Piazza San Marco, close enough to see the campanile through the arched windows yet far enough to feel genuinely removed from the city. Inside, the 190 rooms and suites move between two registers. The grander lagoon-facing rooms carry original dark timber beam ceilings, terracotta pavimento floors, and four-poster beds upholstered in cartographic brocade, with Murano glass chandeliers casting amber light across cream-painted walls — San Giorgio Maggiore visible through arched wooden-framed windows in the finest suites. The bar and lounge areas work a more polished, Art Deco-inflected language: floor-to-ceiling gridded mirror panels, crushed-velvet barrel chairs in taupe and silver, ironwork gate details, and patterned wool carpet in amber and charcoal. Outside, a large oval pool set within the island's three hectares of gardens provides something genuinely rare in Venice — the sensation of a resort, with white canopied daybeds arranged against a backdrop of cypress and plane trees.

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About

Experience Unparalleled Luxury in San Clemente Palace. A Private Venetian Retreat Like No Other. A 5 star luxurious hotel located just 10 minutes from San Marco Square via the hotel’s complimentary boats. The 900-year-old landmark property is comprised of a series of beautifully restored monastery buildings, a 12th-century Church and 15 acres of lush gardens. San Clemente Palace has 170 luxury rooms in which Venetian decorations blend with legacy design elements, while typical high Venetian ceilings create a sense of home. The hotel features three bars and three special restaurants, including a signature restaurant with terraces overlooking the lagoon. The Longevity SPA experience and hotel’s outdoor swimming pool is the ideal location for a refreshing break during the entire season. The hotel also features a great range of fitness facilities, a 1,5km jogging path, the pitch-and-putt golf course, the tennis court and exclusive art exhibition.

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San Clemente Palace Kempinski Reviews

1,766 reviews

"Absolutely outstanding! From the large, spotless and tastefully furnished rooms and high ceilings, to the huge pool and gardens - and especially the unfailingly attentive and friendly staff. Beautiful and to the highest standards in every respect, yet feels amazingly informal and unstuffy. All at 10 mins by complementary wooden motor boat from San Marco. Without doubt of the best hotel experiences we’ve ever had, and the ideal way to enjoy everything Venice has to offer."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 23, 2026

"A truly memorable Venetian stay, made exceptional by the people I had stayed a couple of times in Venice before but my stay here truely gave me a different perspective on Venice I spent six nights at San Clemente Palace during Festa del Redentore, and the hotel became an important part of my Venice experience rather than simply somewhere to sleep. The private island setting is remarkable: peaceful grounds, beautiful lagoon views and a wonderful pool, while the regular boat service makes San Marco easy to reach. Some of my favourite memories from the entire trip were actually those crossings heading into Venice in the morning and returning across the lagoon in the evening. After long, hot days exploring the city, coming back to the quiet of San Clemente felt incredibly special. I am also very glad I made time to enjoy the hotel itself. The pool was a perfect retreat, and my final lagoon side dinner was a beautiful way to end the trip, with excellent food, golden evening light and wonderfully attentive service. Food and drinks are certainly priced at luxury hotel levels, so guests should arrive expecting that. What truly distinguished this stay, however, was the staff. Dilara from Guest Relations deserves a very special mention. She was warm, attentive and genuinely thoughtful throughout my visit. She always was present when I needed something and on my final day, I returned to find a handwritten farewell note. It was an unexpectedly personal gesture that went far beyond ordinary hotel service. She made me feel welcomed and seen as an individual, and that kind of hospitality stays with you long after checking out. Menelaus at the bar also brought genuine warmth and personality to every interaction. Checkout and the arrangement of my airport water taxi were handled smoothly as well. I arrived expecting a beautiful private island hotel. I left remembering not only the setting, but the people who made it feel so personal. I would happily return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 22, 2026

"We stayed here in June 2026 with our three kids (ages 10, 8 and 6) and had a wonderful experience. The staff was so kind and helpful with dinner reservations and recommendations for the area. Our kids loved the pool and the freedom to roam freely, with Venice a close and convenient boat ride away. The rooms were spacious and we loved the large bathrooms after staying down on the Amalfi Coast where quarters were a bit tighter!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 12, 2026

"This is a really great property but one experience made it a total deal breaker. The hotel took a deposit when we checked in (around $4k) and when we checked out said they would charge us for the incidentals. So another $1k. I was actually charged another $5k. Mistakes happen. So I contacted the hotel. No response. I sent emails. No response. I called again and again each time assured they would get back to me. No response. Eventually after a week of doing this I had to contact my card issuer to try and resolve this for me. In the meantime I had to pay my card company an extra 4k and I've got all this additional admin to deal with, which of course makes me wish I chose a different hotel."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 08, 2026

"Absolutely the best place to stay"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 06, 2026

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