The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Elba

Elegant. Beautiful. 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

Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. 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. 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. The on-site restaurant proposes a degustation dinner menu prepared with seasonal produce from the property garden and fresh seafood. Porto Azzurro is 18 km from the property. Show full description

Unique. Elegant. 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

Historic property. Very stylish. Great interior design. 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. 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

Stylish. Comfortable beds. Lovely interior design. 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

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

Highly elegant. Unique. Superb breakfast. 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. It includes a Turkish bath, sauna, and a small heated pool with hydromassage areas. 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. 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

Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. Set on the south coast of Elba Island, Hotel Baia Imperiale offers a restaurant and a garden. Cavoli's white sandy beaches are 200 metres away. To access the sea, guests must make a descent of about 200 metres, which becomes a 200 metres uphill walk on the way back to the hotel. A shuttle service is available for transportation between the hotel and the beach. All air-conditioned rooms at Baia Imperiale come with a TV and minibar. Each has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletry set. Some feature a sea-view balcony. Continental breakfast is served buffet style with cakes, croissants and cereals. The restaurant serves traditional Tuscan cuisine and features a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. At the nearby Bahia private beach, you can hire parasols and sunbeds at a discount. The hotel also offers a free tennis court. Boats to mainland Italy leave from Portoferraio and Porto Azzurro, both a 30-minute drive away. Property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform. Show full description

Delightful property. Charming. 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

Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Popular among women. 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

Nice style. Cosy rooms. 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

Charming. Romantic. Cosy rooms. 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

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

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