We have created a list with the best central luxury 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Creative. Elegant. 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
Very stylish. Creative. Great restaurant. 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. All Villa Ottone's rooms have free internet, LCD satellite TV and a private bathroom. Some also have a panoramic balcony. This historic Villa is surrounded by ancient parkland where the main air-conditioned restaurant, the pool, the miniclub and the tennis courts are found. The park even extends down to the hotel's private beach. Villa Ottone's dining options include the poolside restaurant and grill Ottonella, and a restaurant in the park serving Italian and international cuisine. 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
Great location. Great value. Set on the beachfront at Campo nell'Elba on Elba Island, Hotel Montecristo offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony. It features an outdoor pool, fitness centre and small wellness area. Rooms at the Montecristo come with satellite TV, a safe and marble floors. The private bathroom comes equipped with a hairdryer. Wi-Fi is free in public areas. A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is provided each morning, and there is also a bar serving beverages. The property's restaurant is also available. Guests can explore the local area on the property’s free bikes, sunbathe on the terrace or relax in the wellness area with a sauna or a massage. The property is 400 metres from the centre of the village, and is well placed for diving activities. Elba Airport is a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Marina di Campo!
Elegant. Cool. 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. 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. The restaurant serves top-quality Italian cuisine, along with local specialities and excellent Tuscan wines. 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
Very central. Creative. Friendly staff. 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
Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Great views. 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
Super central. Trendy. Very clean. Set in Mediterranean gardens, Arthotel Gabbiano Azzurro Due features 1 indoor and 1 summer pool, both free of charge. Offering views of the sea or the mountains from the private balcony, rooms come with free WiFi. Guest rooms also have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, and a bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletry set. All rooms have parquet floors. A buffet breakfast is served daily. The resort's bar is open for snacks and drinks throughout the day. The crystal clear waters and clean Blue Flag beaches of the Gulf of Marciana Marina are just 500 metres away. Located in the Borgo di Pescatori area, the Arthotel Gabbiano Azzurro Due is 17 km from Portoferraio, where ferries leave for the mainland. Transport to/from La Pila Airport can be arranged on request.Show full description
One of the most CENTRAL boutique hotels in Elba. It also has a central location!
Very clean. Great views. Hotel Biodola is in a quiet, panoramic position a few steps from its free private beach, one of the most exclusive ones in Elba. It has a spa and pool. The Biodola Hotel has large gardens and offers beautiful views over the Bay of Biodola. You can enjoy water sports and diving at the beach. The hotel also has its own tennis courts and gym. The Biodola's spa has an aromatherapy hot tub, a sauna and more. Rooms here are air conditioned and have their own balconies. The Biodola has one restaurant overlooking the pool and another restaurant and bar on the beach.Show full description
A 5-minute walk from the beach, Hotel La Perla Del Golfo offers free Wi-Fi and panoramic views of Procchio Bay on Elba Island. It features 1 restaurant and a 1 outdoor pool. Rooms at the Perla Del Golfo Hotel are all air conditioned. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, wooden or tiled floors and elegant furnishings. Some have a sea-view balcony. The outdoor pool is surrounded by sun terraces with loungers and parasols. Traditional Tuscan cuisine is served at the main restaurant, where a lunchtime buffet is served al fresco. Boats to mainland Italy leave from Portoferraio, a 15-minute drive away.Show full description
Great views. Great location. Offering a pool overlooking the sea, Resort Capo Bianco is situated on the edge of a cliff in Porto Azzurro. The property has a bar and direct access to Reale Beach 80 metres away. All of the apartments have a terrace with panoramic sea views. They come with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a TV. The kitchenette is fully equipped and guests can enjoy an outdoor dining area. The Capo Bianco is immersed in gardens and has many outdoor areas with furniture for relaxing and admiring the scenery. Capoliveri is 5.5 km from the Resort, while Marina di Campo is 30 minutes’ drive away. - New à la carte poolside restaurant open for lunch in June, July and September.Show full description
Creative. Cosy rooms. Great value. Offering a large garden with a semi-Olympic pool and 2 tennis courts, Hotel Fabricia is directly on the sea on Elba Island, a 10-minute drive from Portoferraio. It features its own private beach. The bright rooms at Fabricia Hotel are air conditioned and come with modern furniture. Facilities include a minibar and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Some rooms also feature a balcony. Served in the garden, breakfast is buffet style and includes fresh cakes and croissants, along with cold cuts and cheese. The hotel’s restaurant specialises in Tuscan cuisine and Italian classics. Guests have free Wi-Fi access in the public areas and can relax at the poolside bar with gazebo. The property’s extensive grounds also include a bowling green, volleyball court and a children's playground. Offering free parking, the hotel is a 15-minute drive from Porto Azzurro. Ferries run from Portoferraio Harbour to the italian mainland.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Elba. It also has VERY COSY ROOMS.
Very clean. Comfortable beds. Set in the secluded Spartaia Bay, 800m from Procchio, Hotel Désirée offers direct access to a stunning private beach, as well as great sports facilities and hotel services. Use of Désirée’s private beach, where you will find a lifeguard as well as sun loungers and umbrellas is included in the room rate. Enjoy water sports here or go for a swim in the hotel’s large outdoor pool instead. In the hotel’s 7-hectare private park you can also play tennis or work out in the outdoor gym. Children have their own playground at Hotel Désirée, as well as a kid’s club, where they can enjoy a variety of games and activities. Sports lessons can also be organised by the hotel as can trips, boat rides and much more. Hotel Désirée puts on a free shuttle service to nearby Procchio town centre and shuttles can also be organised to La Pila airport, 3km away. Portoferraio harbour is a 15-minute drive from here. You will be spoilt for choice at Hotel Désirée, where you will find 4 different bars, including a pool grill, a terrace overlooking the sea, a beach bar and a juice bar, also located on the beach. There are also 2 restaurants here, serving Tuscan, Italian and international favourites.Show full description
Great breakfast. Friendly staff. The hotel is set in a tranquil area in front of the Rocca Medicea di Portoferraio. Surrounded by a 30,000 m² garden, it features a saltwater swimming pool. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Airone come with TV, hairdryer and a balcony or patio. The minibar is filled on request. The Airone Hotel features a bowling green, table tennis and a beach volley court. The restaurant, immersed in the lush garden, offers table service at lunch and dinner. It specialises in grilled meat, fish and typical dishes. Portoferraio harbour, with ferry links to the mainland, is 3 km from Airone Hotel.Show full description
Hip. Boasting a salt-water swimming pool, a restaurant and a garden with private mooring area, Hotel Cala di Mola is right in front of the Mediterranean Sea on Elba Island. It offers free WiFi and private parking. Offering sea views, all guest rooms include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and fridge. Superior rooms also include a private patio, and are located closer to the reception and to communal facilities. Overlooking the sea, the restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine. It is 100 metres away. On-site you can also find a snack bar with al-fresco terrace. You will enjoy a continental buffet breakfast daily. The swimming pool includes a hydromassage corner and a children's area, and is surrounded by parasols and sun loungers. Entertainment is organised during the day and night. The Cala di Mola Hotel is about 1 km from Porto Azzurro, while Portoferraio Harbour is a 20-minute drive away. Staff can purchase discounted ferry tickets between the island and mainland Italy.Show full description
Based on my research this is the coolest central luxury hotel in Elba.
Located in Rio Marina on the island of Elba, TH Ortano - Ortano Mare Village has a private beach and outdoor pool. It offers free lobby Wi-Fi and classically furnished accommodation with a private bathroom. Rooms at the TH Ortano Mare come with marble floors and a TV. The sweet and savoury breakfast is served buffet style. There is also a bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy free soft drinks and snacks at fixed times during the day. TH Ortano - Ortano Mare Village is set on the beach, 300 metres away. Here you will find the restaurant, the Mini Club, and the entertainment team. Portoferraio is 18 km from the property. Elba Airport is a 40-minute taxi ride away.Show full description
Located directly on Naregno Beach on Elba Island, Le Acacie offers an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court. Its air-conditioned rooms come with a patio or balcony. Your room at Hotel & Residence Le Acacie comes with satellite TV, a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Some have views of the garden or the sea. Breakfast is buffet style and the restaurant serves Tuscan specialities and hosts weekly gala dinners. During summer, a beach restaurant is open at lunch and dinner. For an additional cost, guests can enjoy Le Acacie Hotel's private beach, or the nearby free public beach. Its extensive grounds also feature a children's playground, table tennis and sun terrace. Porto Azzurro is 10 minutes' drive away for ferries around the island.Show full description
Surrounded by greenery on the Lacona Gulf, Hotel Club Lacona is a 2-minute walk from one of Elba’s most beautiful beaches. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning. Each room includes a satellite TV and a private bathroom with shower and toiletries. Hotel Club Lacona rents mountain bikes for exploring the green surroundings. Sailing, windsurfing, and scuba diving can be arranged on the beach. The buffet restaurant serves both classic Italian and international cuisine. A sweet and savoury buffet at breakfast includes homemade cakes, yoghurt, biscuits, and fruit. Boats to Piombino on mainland Italy leave from Portoferraio and Porto Azzurro, both less than 10 km from the hotel. Parking at the property is subject of charges.Show full description
Located just outside the Medici Walls, very near the centre and Le Ghiaie Beach, Hotel Residence Crystal offers great accommodation and amenities including its own restaurant right on the beach. The hotel is within easy reach of the port in the town of Portoferraio, the legendary capital of Elba and winter residence of Napoleon. Hotel Residence Crystal is set in front of a green, small and charming public garden, through which you can reach the hotel’s restaurant, the promenade and the beautiful sea. The lobby of Hotel Crystal is decorated in classic Marina style and has an informal, welcoming atmosphere. Common areas comprise a reading lounge, a bar, a TV room and a breakfast room – breakfast includes hot and cold drinks, cold cuts, fresh fruit and typical regional specialities. All guest rooms, furnished in a pleasant contemporary style, are equipped with all modern conveniences expected in a 4-star hotel. . Show full description
Overlooking the Bay of Naregno, the Grand Hotel features a seasonal wellness centre, private beach, and 2 swimming pools. Ferries to Piombino leave from Portoferraio, 16 km away. Capoliveri and Porto Azzurro are both within 3 km. A panoramic lift connects TH Capoliveri - Grand Hotel Elba International to its private beach, complete with parasols and sun loungers. There is a sandy area for children, and a ladder down into the blue waters. The Grand Hotel's air-conditioned rooms come with free WiFi, and flat-screen satellite TV. Each room has a private bathroom equipped with hairdryer and eco-friendly toiletry set. Some rooms offer a balcony. A varied breakfast buffet is available daily, and includes fresh cakes and pastries. The hotel's 2 restaurants specialise in Mediterranean cuisine, and 1 serves lunch on the beach.Show full description
Set 20 metres from the beach on Elba Island, Hotel Select offers panoramic views of the Gulf of Marina di Campo, an outdoor pool, and air-conditioned rooms with satellite LCD TV. Parking is free, and free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. Rooms at Hotel Select come with a minibar and safe. Most rooms have a balcony, and some offer views of the sea. The sea-view restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine. You can relax on the terrace with a drink and enjoy the views. Snorkeling and trekking excursions can be organised. Marina di Campo centre is a 5-minute walk from here and shops, cafés and restaurants are all within easy reach.Show full description
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