This simple beachfront property abutting a narrow strip of clean sand on the bay of Porto Azzurro offers homey rooms and short-term apartments. The motel-like property, situated a seven-minute drive outside of the small town of Capoliveri, is particularly family-friendly, offering a kids entertainment team, the option of full-board rates, and the inclusion of an on-site convenience store. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool with adjacent hot tub and kids pool, and nearby water sports. Noisy evening entertainment, plenty of mosquitos, and a general air of shabbiness are notable downsides. The beach is better than the small man-made one at the Grand Hotel Elba International, however.
This simple beachfront property abutting a narrow strip of clean sand on the bay of Porto Azzurro offers homey rooms and short-term apartments. The motel-like property, situated a seven-minute drive outside of the small town of Capoliveri, is particularly family-friendly, offering a kids entertainment team, the option of full-board rates, and the inclusion of an on-site convenience store. Additional amenities include an outdoor pool with adjacent hot tub and kids pool, and nearby water sports. Noisy evening entertainment, plenty of mosquitos, and a general air of shabbiness are notable downsides. The beach is better than the small man-made one at the Grand Hotel Elba International, however.
Despite the name, the Grand Hotel Elba isn't particularly grand; it's a dated, mid-range hotel with 131 plain, somewhat spartan rooms. A small funicular brings guests to a modest, sometimes crowded strip of sand. While the private beach does not share quite the charm of a nearby, nestled site like Barabarca, it is clean and comfortably furnished with lounge chairs, a wood deck, and fabric parasols. Two pools on the premises offer great sea views, and there are a number of kid-oriented offerings, including menu options and play areas. For many, the beautiful setting and family-friendliness are more important than the hotel's lack of ambience. For a hotel with a larger beach, consider Hotel Capo Sud or Hotel Hermitage.
Despite the name, the Grand Hotel Elba isn't particularly grand; it's a dated, mid-range hotel with 131 plain, somewhat spartan rooms. A small funicular brings guests to a modest, sometimes crowded strip of sand. While the private beach does not share quite the charm of a nearby, nestled site like Barabarca, it is clean and comfortably furnished with lounge chairs, a wood deck, and fabric parasols. Two pools on the premises offer great sea views, and there are a number of kid-oriented offerings, including menu options and play areas. For many, the beautiful setting and family-friendliness are more important than the hotel's lack of ambience. For a hotel with a larger beach, consider Hotel Capo Sud or Hotel Hermitage.
