We agree with the other reviews, both good and bad. The location is quiet and beautiful and the beach is nice. Some staff were helpful and sincere while others were not and overall we found that the service was inconsistent. The food is good and the breakfast buffet has a good variety. While the natural setting is beautiful and the... More

The location... superb, facilty... beautiful but in need of some minor detail oriented TLC, service... pleasant, friendly, but a bit standoffish and aloof, food... lovely and very formal and old school,but excellent nonetheless. You will need a car as the hotel is quite out of the way. It has its' own beach but it pales in comparison to the beaches... More

Just back from 3 nights in VO. We live in Northern Italy, so I think our expectations are realistic. It is not a 5 star as claimed, but then neither is the price. So it does represent a good experience for the price - I'd say 3.5 stars, stellar location and as others have suggested, very good food. On the... More

We stayed for 2 nights in early September, in the Hotel building which is a more modern building located behind the old Villa. It's very well maintained and very clean; our room had a nice balcony with a partial view of the sea, through the lovely, almost tropical gardens. But it also had slightly down-at-heel plastic patio furniture-at odds with... More

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. It reminds one of being transported into the 1920's, 1930's- with the evening 5 course meals, waiters in white tuxedos, piano bar in the evenings. It was just a magical place. I wouldn't bother going to any of the other restaurants on the island, as we tried one night and... More

We have just come back from 1 week holiday in Villa Ottone. It's a very beautiful place, great position near Portoferraio, Capoliveri, Porto Azzurro and all the beautiful beaches. The Villa is elegant, and very romantic at sunsets with the piano bar and great drinks. The restaurant is in the hotel building, which is behind the Villa, and is situated... More

We stayed 5 nights on Elba at Villa Ottone which somebody had recommended to us. The hotel is 5 star, we thought parts were 5 star and parts were more 4 star. The Villa itself is beautiful with a great terrace overlooking the bay and you can enjoy the sunset while sipping your cocktail. We stayed in cottages behind the... More

We stayed for 5 nights in the second week of June, in the Villa building in two adjoining hotel rooms and had a fantastic restful vacation. Full board is a greta value and you will not find better dining on the island. Our two duaghters 12, 14 have pretty complex food alllergies and the Maitre D' and Chef were fantastic... More

I went on honeymonn as my husband and I had just gotten married in Italy so we thought it would be good to stay on. After four wonderful days in Florence (Hotel Golden Tower) we continued onto Elba. When we arrived I didn't realise that it wasn't in Portoferraio at all...this could be my own fault though for not researching... More