Stay at Hotel Villa Ottone in Portoferraio

Hotel Villa Ottone occupies a historic 19th-century villa with frescoed interiors set within ancient parkland. The 57 rooms include options with panoramic balconies overlooking the bay of Portoferraio. The parkland extends down to the hotel's private beach, with the main restaurant, pool, miniclub, and tennis courts located within the grounds.

The hotel offers a panoramic restaurant with views over the bay, plus the poolside Ottonella restaurant and a second restaurant in the park serving Italian and international cuisine. In July and August, a piano bar operates on the beach for evening entertainment. Guests can also enjoy cocktails at the terrace bar while watching sunsets, with a unique cocktail menu featuring local ingredients.

The Essentia Wellness Center provides a spa lounge and relaxation area, with treatments including body scrubs, facials, massages, and waxing services. A gym, hammam, and fitness/spa locker rooms are available on site. The hotel also offers spa/wellness packages and yoga classes for guests.

The property includes a private beach area with loungers and umbrellas included, plus an outdoor infinity salt-water pool with a shallow end and pool/beach towels. Sun loungers and umbrellas are placed both at the beach and poolside. Water sport facilities and canoeing are available on the beach.

A dedicated children's mini-club, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a playground keep younger guests engaged. For adults and older children, the hotel offers e-bike rentals, tennis courts, table tennis, and evening entertainment with live music. Guests can also explore the surrounding area with bicycle rental or temporary art galleries on site.

Location: Portoferraio bay, 15 min from ferry harbor

Rooms: 19th-century villa with frescoed interiors and panoramic balconies

Dining: Panoramic restaurant, poolside Ottonella, piano bar in summer

Wellness: Essentia Wellness Center with hammam and yoga classes

Beach: Private beach with loungers and umbrellas included

Family: Children's mini-club, playground, e-bike rentals