We have created a list with the best boutique hotels in Elba, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Kent Berg & Ada Nyman. Updated February 2024.
Overlooking the Cavo Gulf, Experience Relais " Il Termine Elba " offers rooms a 15-minute drive from Rio Marina. This property, set in a 18th-century Tuscan residence, also features a shared outdoor heated pool, a spa area and Turkish bath. The on-site restaurant proposes a degustation dinner menu prepared with seasonal produce from the property garden and fresh seafood. All air-conditioned, rooms at Il Termine feature wood-beamed ceiling, antique furniture and a private bathroom with hydromassage shower. You can relax in a dedicated area in the property's woods, with a heated mini hydromassage pool. Breakfast includes sweet and savoury options, as well as local produce. Porto Azzurro is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Hotel Antares offers great service, plenty of free sports facilities and a panoramic position on the beach of Capolivieri Lido. Hotel Antares has its own private beach, with free sunbeds and parasols. Enjoy wonderful views over the sea and the Island of Montecristo from the terrace restaurant and bar. Surfboards can be stored on site. Hotel Antares has a pool where you can take water aerobics classes. There is also a heated sea-view Jacuzzi in the garden. Swimming lessons are available for children, there is a playground in the garden and a kids club runs all summer. Hotel Antares also has panoramic tennis courts. Diving and surf schools are located right next door and boats can be hired nearby. Hotel Antares brings you the best when it comes to dining too. A large breakfast buffet is served here from 08:00 until 10:00 and you can also enjoy delicious lunches and dinners here.Show full description
Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Just 200 metres from the coast and Capo Sant'Andrea Beach, Hotel Cernia Isola Botanica offers a swimming pool and tennis court. Immersed in the botanic gardens, it also features a wine bar and snack bar. All uniquely decorated, rooms at Cernia Isola Botanica comes with garden or sea view, plus free WiFi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and minibar. Some are located on the first floor with views of the garden or sea. At the wine bar Guest can taste a large choice of local and natural wines. In the evening it offers a chees platters, cold cuts platters, smoked fish carpaccio, shellfish tartare or different kind of salads. A sweet and savoury breakfast is offered daily and includes hot drinks, homemade jam and cakes. The Cernia Hotel has 2 gardens, one of which has a view of the Capo Sant'Andrea Bay. Portoferraio for connections to Piombino is 30 km away. Marina di Campo Airport is 20 km from the property.Show full description
This charming boutique hotel in Sant'Andrea offers bright rooms, some with balconies overlooking the sea. The dining area has a rustic-chic style. The outdoor pool with a bar and lovely garden sets it apart from other boutique hotels in the area.
Hip. Lively. Hotel Sardi offers its guests a bed and breakfast buffet service. The Hotel Sardi does not have a restaurant inside the structure, but has an agreement for lunch and dinner with some restaurants and pizzerias in the area. Offering a free bike rental and classic-style accommodation with air conditioning, Hotel Sardi is located 10 metres from the beach in Pomonte on the island of Elba. On site parking is free. Rooms at the Sardi Hotel include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and tiled floors. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have sea views. Homemade tarts feature in the sweet and savoury buffet breakfast served daily. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings including cycling, hiking and snorkelling. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Marina di Campo Airport is a 25-minute drive away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the coolest and most LIVELY boutique hotels in Elba.
Historic. Lively. Great bar. Popular among couples. Hotel Villa Ottone offers luxurious accommodation in front of the sea on Elba Island. A panoramic restaurant, an outdoor pool, a private beach and parking are are available here. This historic Villa is surrounded by ancient parkland where the main air-conditioned restaurant, the pool, the miniclub and the tennis courts are found. Villa Ottone's dining options include the poolside restaurant and grill Ottonella, and a restaurant in the park serving Italian and international cuisine. All Villa Ottone's rooms have free internet, LCD satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some also have a panoramic balcony. The park even extends down to the hotel's private beach. In July and August, the hotel has a piano bar on the beach. The Ottone's wellness centre offers a wide variety of beauty treatments. There is also a gym, hammam and relaxation area.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Good breakfast. Situated in Portoferraio and only 2.1 km from Villa San Martino, Tenuta Santa Caterina features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a seasonal outdoor pool. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and bathrobes, all units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a seating area. The units have a safety deposit box. Guests can also relax in the garden. Cabinovia Monte Capanne is 19 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Comfortable beds. Great location. Belvedere Residenza Mediterranea features an amazing furnished garden with pool and panoramic views of the sea. It is located in north Portoferraio, on the Elba Island. Parking, Wi-Fi and bike rental are all free. Each room or apartment at the family-run Belvedere is simply furnished and comes with an LCD satellite TV, air conditioning and a private outdoor area or terrace. Apartments feature a fully equipped kitchenette. Children can enjoy the property’s small playground, with a slide and swing. Staff here can book excursions, ferry tickets and diving lessons. A free shuttle to Portoferraio harbour is offered. Capoliveri and Porto Azzurro are a 20-minute drive from the property. The white beaches of Capobianco and Padulella are 200 metres away.Show full description
Good breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set on a cliff on the seafront of Porto Azzurro on Elba Island, Hotel Plaza offers a furnished sun terrace with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, and free Wi-Fi throughout. A continental breakfast is served daily and includes pastries and hot and cold beverages. The restaurant specialises in both local and international cuisine, and dishes can be enjoyed in a sea-view room. The rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a minibar. The private bathroom has free toiletries. Hotel Plaza's 100m² spa offers various beauty and wellness treatments. It includes a Turkish bath, sauna, and a small heated pool with hydromassage areas. A relaxation area with herbal teas is also available at the spa. The city centre is 400 metres away, while a bus to/from Porto Ferraio stops next to the property. On-site parking is free and Marina di Campo Airport is a 25-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Lively. Lovely interior design. Small and charming, Hotel Sant'Andrea is a family-run hotel located in one of the most enchanting inlets of the island, offering friendly hospitality and all amenities of a modern hotel. Set in the idyllic Cape Sant’Andrea, the hotel is surrounded by lush vegetation in an area rich in ancient pine trees and flowers. Hôtel Sant'Andrea has its own restaurant and bar, with a panoramic veranda overlooking the landscape. Serving a rich breakfast buffet and simple, delicious cuisine, the restaurant is attentively managed by the owner. The hotel’s own garden features a captivating view of the village below, the sea and the horizon. The gulf of Sant’Andrea boasts clear waters, a clean sandy beach and unspoiled, typical local fauna and flora. The shallow beach of this earthly paradise makes it safe and fun also for children. Organic specialities and fitness menus are available.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Hotel del Golfo lies on the white sands of Procchio Bay, and features a private beach with bar, small pier, and sea-water swimming pool. Most rooms offer beautiful sea views. The restaurant serves top-quality Italian cuisine, along with local specialities and excellent Tuscan wines. Accommodation is scattered in villas set in the gardens, or in the main building. Rooms are spacious and airy, each provided with free wired internet, air conditioning, and Acqua dell'Elba toiletries. All rooms have a private balcony or patio. The hotel is surrounded by the beautiful pine woods typical of Elba Island. Sports facilities at Del Golfo Hotel include tennis and football courts. Bicycles are available at reception, and during summer there is a mini club for children. The hotel can organise boat trips, trekking in the surrounding area, visits of the local vineyard, and shopping tours. Parking is free.Show full description
Resort.Cosy rooms. Great bar. Baia Bianca Suites is set right on Biodola Beach which, at 600 metres long, is one of the largest on Elba Island. It is set at the foot of Monte Capanne and overlooks the cliffs of Portoferraio. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Suites and rooms are set in a green park, just a few steps from the sandy beach and crystal clear waters of Biodola. The accommodation has a furnished balcony or patio with sea view, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Free parking is provided on site and the property is just 10 minutes' drive from the harbour of Portoferraio.Show full description
Lovely property. Trendy. Great location. Hotel La Stella is set by the beach in Seccheto, on the Elba Island. The hotel has a panoramic terrace with views of the sea, a garden and a private beach area. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and free private parking is available on site. Every room is fitted with a TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Hotel La Stella features free WiFi . There is a shared lounge at the property. Marina di Campo Airport is 7 km away, while Portoferraio is 14 km away.Show full description
La Stella is a charming boutique hotel near a sandy beach. The rooms are comfortable, with some offering stunning sea views. The hotel has a restaurant with a terrace that overlooks the sea, and there is also a private beach and a dive center.
Surrounded by the rich vegetation of a Tuscan National Park and set directly on Biodola's stunning sandy bay, Hotel Hermitage offers a luxurious range of sports and wellness facilities. Hotel Hermitage is made up of little villas which overlook the beach and come with patios or balconies. The complex has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Soak up the sun in one of the hotel's 3 seawater swimming pools, play tennis, volleyball or football, or even practise your swing on the 9-hole golf course. The Hermitage has its own private jetty, where you can hire boats, go snorkelling or have lessons in the diving school. Mountain bike trails start from close by and if you really want to keep fit the hotel even has a 3km jogging track. For the more relaxed, why not try a pilates class? Children have their own playground, beach area and a mini club. After all that activity you'll need a rest. Enjoy the hot tub or Turkish bath at the Hermitage's wellness centre, or go all out and book massage and beauty treatments.Show full description
Romantic. Lively. Cosy rooms. Set in the hills overlooking the Gulf of Portoferraio, Santo Stefano is a historic country house offering extensive gardens, panoramic views and a restaurant serving Mediterranean and Tuscan cuisine. Rooms are set in the main building or in separate smaller ones scattered around the grounds. It features a TV with satellite and cable channels, private bathroom and views of the bay or valley. Breakfast at Santo Stefano Hotel is buffet style and is served on the terrace during summer. Guests have free WiFi in all areas as well as free parking. Hotel Santo Stefano is one kilometre from the sea and 5 minutes' drive from Acquabona Golf Club. The port at Portoferraio for ferries to Italy's mainland is 15 minutes away by car.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and great affordability!
Farm Stay.Historic property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great interior design. Set in 20 hectares of private grounds on the Gulf of Portoferraio, a few metres from the beach, Tenuta La Chiusa offers accommodation in a historical building with sea view. The property is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and has a WiFi area in the garden. Studios and apartments have either a kitchen or a kitchenette. Some units have a patio, some also boasts air conditioning. Portoferraio harbour is 9 km from Tenuta La Chiusa. Marciana Marina is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
This might be one of the most HISTORIC farm stays in Elba.
Comfortable beds. Great location. Set in Capoliveri, 2.6 km from Lido Beach, Hotel Capo Sud offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a garden, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Hotel Capo Sud. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodation with a hot tub and children's playground. You can play table tennis, darts and tennis at Hotel Capo Sud, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling.Show full description
Charming. Nice style. Superb breakfast. Set 100 metres from the nearest beach, Hotel Punto Verde offers accommodation in Marina di Campo. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with a TV. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Portoferraio is 15 km from Punto Verde Hotel, where you can find ferries to Piombino. Fetovaia is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Very stylish. Cool. Superb interior design. Just 100 metres from the sea, Hotel Il Perseo is in Chiessi on Elba Island. A few steps away it has a hot tub with panoramic sea views, sun loungers and parasols. The restaurant prepares regional and classic Italian specialities. All air conditioned, the rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a small fridge, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some have views of the Mediterranean Sea. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed daily. It includes hot and cold drinks and cereal. Several hiking paths start from the property. Portoferraio Ferry Port is a 40-minute drive away, while Cavoli’s sandy beach is less than 10 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most well designed and stylish boutique hotel in Elba.
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. B&B Aloe Ranch Elba is located in Rio nell’Elba, a 10-minute drive from Ortano beach. Guests enjoy a sun terrace with views of the sea, and an on-site bar. Rio Marina is 2 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each room at this bed and breakfast is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have views of the sea or garden. The rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include bath robes and free toiletries. Porto Ferraio is 16 from B&B Aloe Ranch Elba. Marina di Campo Airport is 25 km from the property.Show full description
B&B Aloe Ranch is a charming boutique bed and breakfast in Rio nell'Elba. It stands out with its ranch-style atmosphere, beautiful gardens, and an outdoor pool with a stunning sea view.
Great value. Popular among couples. Marina Garden Hotel is within a 200 metre radius from a pebbled beach, shops and the harbour in Marciana Marina, on Elba Island. Its large garden features a swimming pool and palm trees. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants and bars. It is 15 km from Portoferraio, where ferries depart for Piombino. Guests enjoy special rates at a partner beach, 600 metres away. Rooms at Marina Garden Hotel offer satellite TV, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Some also have a balcony. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. A breakfast buffet is served in the bright dining room.Show full description
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