Villa Experience Relais Il Termine Elba

From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royalty. The attention to detail at meals was incredible. The food and drinks were marvelous. The views and serenity were stellar. But it was the relationships we made while there that truly set this place apart. Sylvia and Maya were so kind and accommodating. They did so much to make our stay very special like setting two tables for us—one outside and another inside if it got too cool. The last morning they set up the breakfast table overlooking the water. Elba is beautiful and just a special place. The drive was a little harrowing for my husband who doesn’t like heights but boy was it worth it! I’d give this 10 stars if I could and hope to be able to go back one day.

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. There are simply no words to describe our experience at El Termine. It is way more beautiful and glorious than the pictures show. Attention to details, sophistication, most beautiful nature, comfort, and many, many unexpected experiences all around, all day long. On top of everything else, you make real friends there. Silvia, Mateo, their family and all the staff are just fantastic individuals and the best company. We still miss them, each one of them! Our family of four stayed for a week and we already dream of coming back.

Absolutely wonderful visit. Pictures can’t reflect the beauty of the property, the dedication of the staff to excellence and the outstanding food and beverages. Our family loved being here. My husband, an avid fisherman loved the fishing and spending time with Capt Matteo - truly a gem. As for the road to Il Termine being steep as mentioned in other reviews- my daughter and I rode e-bikes up and down to Cavo so not that crazy and without the drive up you would not have the magnificent views and serene setting. Thank you so much, Silvia and staff. We will be back.

The prior reviews here are what convinced me to book Il Termine and they did not disappoint. If you are looking for a special, and unique experience, Il Termine is it. From the moment we arrived we felt like we were part of the Il Termine family, Silvia, Maya, Clara, and Assa took good care of us, dropping us off and picking us up for a hike, sharing the best place to go to the beach and of course the boat ride with Matteo and Silvia was our favorite. But what sets Il Termine apart is their food, all local products and made with care. Breakfast overlooking the sea and a four course dinner meal each evening - we didn’t have one complaint. Except that our stay wasn’t long enough! Silvia made the logistics simple, helping us with the train and ferry schedule, and booking us taxis when we needed one. Elba island is a slice of heaven, and one you should not miss. We will be back one day and look forward to reuniting with our Il Termine family.

We were debating about doing a review for Il Termine on TripAdvisor, because we found it so rare and special, we almost wanted to keep it to ourselves. But Sylvia, Maya, Matteo and their staff are SO exceptional, and the experience they create is SO special, it really would be selfish not to share it.||||Il Termine is a high-touch, boutique relais experience. With just five lovely and comfortable rooms, it is tiny and intimate. But what makes it so special and unusual is its physical location, the incredibly warm and generous attention and service, and the Michelin-quality meals prepared by Liza and Federico—and served by lovely Maya—in a jewel-like farmhouse setting. It is definitely "off the beaten path," a few km up a winding dirt road in the middle of a national park (thank you for the rides, Isa!) So if you’re visiting Elba to shop, wander about town, or go out to restaurants, this may not be your place.||||If, however, you appreciate a Garden-of-Eden-like setting on a rambling property with olive groves, lemon trees, mountain-high views to the sea, private jacuzzis in the woods, white-tablecloth dining al fresco, a lovely pool, and the option of day-boating or fishing with Captain Matteo, you’d be hard pressed to find a more delightful spot on Elba.||||Part of what makes the experience so delightful are Sylvia, her charming and knowledgeable daughter Maya, and Matteo, the visionary behind the property, which he’s crafted by hand—literally—over many years. They are gracious and lovely Elbans, with a deep knowledge of the island, and an abiding respect for its natural beauty and specialness. Hire them to take you to Portoferraio or Porto Azzurro by boat (Matteo captains a comfortable Rampage 38 Express—plenty of room for up to 8 people) and to swim in some of Elba’s crystal clear coves. Not inexpensive...but as an experience, truly EXCEPTIONAL.||||We also took a cooking class with Liza, filleting freshly-caught occhione (a local fish), and preparing citrus-cooked crudo. It was incredibly fun and delicious.||||If you decide to visit and stay at Il Termine (and you should) you will also have an experience you may want to guard jealously as your own. Grazie mille, Sylvia, Maya, Ricky, Matteo, Liza, Federico, and Isa. We absolutely adored staying with you.

Words cannot express how much my partner and I both enjoyed our stay at Il Termine. We came in with high expectations and Il Termine blew right through them. The attention to detail was surely noted, from the in-room appointments like special shampoos, the elaborate and beautifully curated meals & drinks to the truly welcoming service culture we felt from everyone. There were many highlights, such as the phenomenal boat trip around the island (wine o’clock was a plus!), the secluded and gorgeous room in the woods and finally the intimate dinners with a warmth in the setting that had a lot of thought put into it. Thank you again for the amazing hospitality. You and your team truly made our honeymoon even more amazing with Elba being the highlight of our Italy trip! We hope to return in the future. Take care and don’t change what you are doing.

My wife booked a lovely hotel on Elba for 5 days. We were spoilt by the staff and Silvia went out of her way to make us feel welcome as did the rest of the staff. The hotel is situated overlooking the sea and has plenty of little places for you to sit and idle your time away with a book or a cup of their homemade tea. The grounds are large and we took our two dogs with who had a ball being fussed over by the staff who could not do enough for us and were always ready with a smile. The entire property is enclosed by the way. Breakfast, lunch and dinners were very special and definitely worth the cost. Lisa, the chef is brilliant with local and Tuscan cuisine. A good choice in wines and after a special evening eating and drinking you can always arrange for a spa treatment on site. A wonderfully novel idea of the hotel is a small romantic alcove in the forest with a small plunge pool, huge couches and if need be, some champagne (tastefully done by the way). All for two people and definitely worth trying. All in all we had a really good time (thanks to the staff) and definitely worth a visit when on Elba island.

This is the kind of hotel and food experience Anthony Bourdain would have included in an episode of No Reservations. From the stunning grounds and beautifully rustic accommodations, to the mind-blowing food, to the friendly, attentive service, this was likely the most unique and memorable hotel experience I've ever had. ||||||If you want to wake up to a breakfast buffet curated to your tastes each morning, or a private five-course tasting menu under the stars each night, then this is the place for you. We loved Elba island, but having Il Termine as a home base really made our trip extra special. And it's an absolute steal for the price.||||Il Termine is unexpected and delightful in every way. My friends and I have already recommended this place to our travel-savvy friends, and we plan to come back the next time we are in Italy. We only stayed three nights and didn't even scratch the surface of what experiences were offered -- we certainly want to come back for a boating and fishing excursion!||||Silvia, Maya, and the rest of the staff felt like family by the end of our stay, and we can't wait to see them again.