We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Elba, Italy. We have also included accommodation in villas, historic buildings, boats, apartments, guest houses, family-run hotels, farm stays, holiday homes, "relais" (mansions), residences and romantic hotels. 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 Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated November 2023.
Apartment.Historic. Superb interior design. Set a 10-minute drive from the sea, Chez Nous offers pet-friendly accommodation in Capoliveri. Guests benefit from free WiFi throughout and free on-site private parking. All units feature a living room, air conditioning, Smart TV and an equipped kitchen. The bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some units have a terrace and a garden. Guests can enjoy discounts on ferry tickets and with nearby restaurants. Portoferraio, with ferry links to the mainland, is a 20-minute drive away. The nearest airport is Marina di Campo Airport, 21 km from Chez Nous.Show full description
Chez Nous is a unique serviced apartment in Capoliveri. It stands out for its elegant and superb interior design. The hosts, Mario and Michaela, go above and beyond to make guests feel at home and provide helpful information about the island.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. 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 hotel is surrounded by the beautiful pine woods typical of Elba Island. 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 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
Bed and Breakfast.Very cosy. 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 unique bed and breakfast with a ranch-style setting, beautiful gardens, and stunning views. Guests can unwind by the outdoor pool and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere on the furnished patios.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Stile libero b&b has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Lacona, 1.6 km from Spiaggia di Margidore. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The infinity pool features a pool bar and fence. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. A bar can be found on-site. Guests can also relax in the garden. Spiagga di Lacona is 1.7 km from the bed and breakfast, while Spiaggia di Acquarilli is 2.4 km from the property.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Nice surroundings. 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. In the evening it offers a chees platters, cold cuts platters, smoked fish carpaccio, shellfish tartare or different kind of salads. 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. 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
I rate this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Elba.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Nice interior design. Located 1.7 km from Marina di Campo Beach, La Grechea Boutique B&B offers a garden, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Galenzana Beach is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Villa San Martino is 15 km away. The accommodation provides a concierge service and room service for guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with a desk. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in all units. The units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Continental and gluten-free breakfast options with fresh pastries, pancakes and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Guests at La Grechea Boutique B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Casa Alzi, like cycling. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of snorkelling.Show full description
I rate this as one of the most LIVELY bed and breakfasts in Elba.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Great location. Set in Portoferraio, 1.7 km from La Padulella Beach and 6.1 km from Villa San Martino, Indarsena b&b offers accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property has city views and is 23 km from Cabinovia Monte Capanne. The bed and breakfast has a fax machine and photocopier and an ATM machine that guests can use. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning. At the bed and breakfast, the units include a private bathroom. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and juice is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portoferraio, like fishing.Show full description
Indarsena b&b is a charming bed and breakfast located in the heart of Portoferraio. Its prime location near popular attractions and the beautiful La Padulella Beach sets Indarsena b&b apart.
Holiday Home. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, La Suite con Piscina Privata is located in Portoferraio. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Villa San Martino is 2.7 km from La Suite con Piscina Privata, while Cabinovia Monte Capanne is 20 km away. The accommodation provides a housekeeping service and private check-in and check-out for guests. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with pool views. This holiday home also offers a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Portoferraio, like cycling. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Lovely surroundings. Housed in a 17th-century building, B&B Il Casale di Monserrato is located on the hills around Porto Azzurro, inside the Arcipelago Toscano National Park. The property is a 5-minute drive from Barbarossa Beach. B&B Il Casale di Monserrato is less than a 5-minute drive from the heart of Porto Azzurro and 15 km from Portoferraio. Free WiFi is available. Each room features air conditioning and satellite TV. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.Show full description
Farm Stay.Historic property. Gorgeous surroundings. 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 is likely one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC farm stays in Elba. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Apartment.Lovely interior design. Featuring free WiFi, Apartment Villa Luna offers pet-friendly accommodation in Schiopparello, 2 km from Magazzini. Portoferraio Port is 2.7 km away. Apartment Villa Luna also includes a barbecue. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodation features a seating area. There is also a kitchen, equipped with an oven. A refrigerator and coffee machine are also featured. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet in every unit. Bed linen is provided. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. Marina di Campo Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
Romantic. Great value. Immersed in a 15,000-m² private park overlooking Sant’Andrea Bay in Elba Island, Hotel Gallo Nero offers elegant air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi. It features a panoramic terrace with free hot tub, swimming pools, and a restaurant. Surrounded by rocks, the beautiful Sant’Andrea beach is 300 metres away. The rooms offer a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and private bathroom. All include a balcony, a terrace or a garden. Most offer views of the sea. A buffet breakfast with homemade cakes, cheese and cold cuts, as well as organic produce is served daily. Fresh fish specialities can be sampled in the restaurant with vaulted wooden beams. Guests can get there by walking along a private path surrounded by vineyards, rosemary and lavender. You can also sunbathe on the on-site terrace with rattan deckchairs or relax in the hot tub with hydromassage and chromotherapy functions, or in the pools. A sauna, hot spring bath and massage service are available too, at extra charge. Portoferraio, where scheduled ferries to Piombino leave, is 30 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great location. 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. Homemade tarts feature in the sweet and savoury buffet breakfast served daily. 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. 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
This is likely the most CREATIVE boutique hotel in Elba.
Boutique hotel. 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. 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. Enjoy wonderful views over the sea and the Island of Montecristo from the terrace restaurant and bar. 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
Boutique hotel.Elegant. 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. 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
This boutique hotel has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR. It is very popular among couples travelling to Elba.
Guest House.Hip. Located 9 km from Portoferraio on the island of Elba, Casa Le Agavi has a garden with an outdoor pool. It offers traditionally furnished rooms with a flat-screen TV. Rooms at Le Agavi come with air conditioning, a kettle and a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Breakfast is self-managed by guests on the front veranda, surrounded by the greenery of a large garden. The beaches of Magazzini are 700 metres from the property. Elba Airport is a 30-minute drive away.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest guest houses in Elba.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great views. Situated in Marciana and only 2.8 km from Marciana Marina Beach, Fonte di Zeno features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. Cabinovia Monte Capanne is 6.3 km from Fonte di Zeno, while Villa San Martino is 19 km from the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Units are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to wind down in the in-house bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast offers outdoor play equipment. Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go cycling or relax in the garden.Show full description
This is likely the most charming and stylish bed and breakfast in Elba. It also has outstanding views.
Boutique hotel.Creative. Great bar. 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. The shallow beach of this earthly paradise makes it safe and fun also for children. 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. 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. Organic specialities and fitness menus are available.Show full description
Apartment.Great value. Set in a private park and surrounded by Mediterranean greenery, Suosogno sul mare 200metri dalla spiaggia is situated on Elba Island with direct access to Straccoligno Beach. The property is 2.5 km from Capoliveri. Free private parking is available on site. All units feature a TV. Some units include a dining area and a patio or a fenced garden with outdoor shower. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a refrigerator and stovetop. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower in every unit. Portoferraio is a 30-minute drive from the house, and there you can find a ferry to Piombino. The nearest airport is Marina di Campo Airport, 25 km from the property.Show full description
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