The Best Hotels in Elba

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Elba. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Hotel Villa Ottone

Rated 8.7 in 362 reviews

Hotel Villa Ottone offers luxurious accommodation in front of the sea on Elba Island. A panoramic restaurant, an outdoor… See more

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.

Rooms from $239

Marina Garden Hotel

Rated 9.0 in 602 reviews

Marina Garden Hotel is within a 200 metre radius from a pebbled beach, shops and the harbour in Marciana Marina, on Elba… See more

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.

Rooms from $139

HOTIDAY Hotel Isola D'Elba

Rated 10.0 in 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, HOTIDAY Hotel Isola D'Elba offers 4-star accommodation in Lacona and has a garden, restaurant and… See more

Facing the beachfront, HOTIDAY Hotel Isola D'Elba offers 4-star accommodation in Lacona and has a garden, restaurant and bar. Located around 9.2 km from Villa San Martino, the hotel is also 25 km away from Cabinovia Monte Capanne. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At HOTIDAY Hotel Isola D'Elba rooms come with bed linen and towels.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation.

Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help.

Popular points of interest near HOTIDAY Hotel Isola D'Elba include Spiagga di Lacona, Spiaggia di Margidore and Spiaggia Canata. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 141 km from the hotel.

Rooms from $94

Hotel Del Golfo

Rated 9.1 in 129 reviews

Hotel del Golfo lies on the white sands of Procchio Bay, and features a private beach with bar, small pier, and… See more

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.

Rooms from $317

Hotel Montecristo

Rated 9.2 in 111 reviews

Set on the beachfront at Campo nell'Elba on Elba Island, Hotel Montecristo offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony… See more

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.

Rooms from $149

Hotel Hermitage

Rated 8.8 in 71 reviews

Surrounded by the rich vegetation of a Tuscan National Park and set directly on Biodola's stunning sandy bay, Hotel… See more

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.

Rooms from $326

Hotel Plaza

Rated 8.8 in 912 reviews

Set on a cliff on the seafront of Porto Azzurro on Elba Island, Hotel Plaza offers a furnished sun terrace with… See more

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.

Rooms from $117

Hotel Baia Imperiale

Rated 8.2 in 476 reviews

Set on the south coast of Elba Island, Hotel Baia Imperiale offers a restaurant and a garden. Cavoli's white sandy… See more

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.

Rooms from $115

Hotel Cernia Isola Botanica

Rated 9.1 in 313 reviews

Just 200 metres from the coast and Capo Sant'Andrea Beach, Hotel Cernia Isola Botanica offers a swimming pool and tennis… See more

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.

Rooms from $115

Hotel Acquamarina

Rated 9.0 in 668 reviews

On top of Portoferraio's coast, Hotel Acquamarina offers views over the Gulf of Padulella and direct access to the beach… See more

On top of Portoferraio's coast, Hotel Acquamarina offers views over the Gulf of Padulella and direct access to the beach below. Free private parking is available here.

The Acquamarina hotel features air-conditioned rooms with minibar and satellite TV. Some have a balcony or terrace overlooking the sea.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning in the hotel's dining room with sea view.

The Acquamarina is set in one of Portoferraio's quiet residential areas. The historic city centre is just a few minutes' walk away.

Rooms from $128

Hotel Sardi

Rated 9.1 in 263 reviews

Hotel Sardi offers its guests a bed and breakfast buffet service. The Hotel Sardi does not have a restaurant inside the… See more

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.

Rooms from $118

B&B Il Casale di Monserrato

Bed & Breakfast

Rated 9.4 in 122 reviews

Housed in a 17th-century building, B&B Il Casale di Monserrato is located on the hills around Porto Azzurro, inside the… See more

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. Free WiFi is available.

Each room features air conditioning and satellite TV. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.

B&B Il Casale di Monserrato is less than a 5-minute drive from the heart of Porto Azzurro and 15 km from Portoferraio.

Rooms from $203

Hotel Antares

Rated 9.0 in 89 reviews

Hotel Antares offers great service, plenty of free sports facilities and a panoramic position on the beach of… See more

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.

Rooms from $94

Baia Bianca Suites

Resort

Rated 9.3 in 57 reviews

Baia Bianca Suites is set right on Biodola Beach which, at 600 metres long, is one of the largest on Elba Island. It is… See more

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.

Rooms from $311

Arthotel Gabbiano Azzurro Due

Rated 8.6 in 434 reviews

Set in Mediterranean gardens, Arthotel Gabbiano Azzurro Due features 1 indoor and 1 summer pool, both free of charge… See more

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.

Rooms from $117