Hotel Hermitage

We really liked this hotel and we looked at all the luxury hotels on Elba and this was the best. Our room (166) was a bit of a hike but sweeping views of the Med (as most rooms), patio and very comfortable. Great pools, nice beach and superb overall facility. Staff was excellent. We dined every evening at the pool restaurant, casual but upscale. The pasta dishes were fantastic and the waiters very nice and attentive despite a fairly full restaurant. The view, setting and food made it uniquely memorable. While the rooms might feel a tad dated, they really are very nice, and stylistically consistent with the hotel’s Elba-Mediterranean architecture. Far more impressive than the other luxury hotels on the Island. This one is yor best upscale hotel on Elba.

Only our 17th visit so possibly we have gone native but it remains the week of pure joy in the year. Fabulous food, charming staff, stunning location and the Saturday BBQ always a highlight, even if we missed Ferragosto this year. Not a huge fan of fried egg innovation at breakfast - these are simply better cooked to order. And the dinner dessert buffet is poorer without a large bowl of home made tiramisu. But if is a glorious week in a bubble of indulgent family happiness.

We have had another unforgettable stay here at the Hermitage. It was really wonderful to see all the fantastic staff again. Leonardo, Paulo, Gigi, Mikele thank you so much your service in the restaurant! Liam, Fabio, Alessia, Andreas thank you for your fantastic cocktails! Maya our 4 year old daughter had the most fantastic time at the Mini Club she loved taking part in the mini show and learning to swim like a mermaid. Fabio, Georgia, Alexa, Ade thank you for looking after Maya! Sabria on reception thank you for your help with our reservation and for organising the beautiful birthday surprise for my partner it was really special for him. We were lucky enough to celebrate the big party on Saturday night and it as brilliant so much fun with a fantastic band! We have thoroughly enjoyed the extensive menu and wine list the food was excellent and caters for everyone! The stunning view from the restaurant is captivating and you can just sit for hours watching the sunset. It really is a magical place with magical people. Elba is absolutely beautiful. We love it so much we will be returning next year. See you in 2026!

i was attending a conference at hermitage, so while i didn’t stay at the hotel, the conference hall, and lunch and dinner were served at hermitage. the site was beautiful, the hotel was easy to get around, and very close to the beach, but that is where my positive experience ends. the servers for lunches and dinner were incredibly rude. the lunches themselves didn’t have many vegetarian options. i eat halal, so i typically choose vegetarian at locations like this since it can already be difficult to communicate my dietary requirements. on multiple occasions, when asking a server at the buffet lunch which options were suitable for vegetarian, i was recommended an option containing ham. when i realised it looked like there was ham in my food, and asked the server what i was eating, they explained the name and history of the dish, completely neglecting the fact that there was meat. not that i expect everyone to be aware, but i am visibly muslim as i wear a hijab. one incident i actually ATE the ham before realising, and had to ask three different servers what the small pink cubes in my dish were until i got a response. i told the manager that i couldn’t eat the ham, and that i was told this was vegetarian and asked him to take away my plate. he came back later and asked if everything was okay. i said no and explained the problem, and he walked off in the middle of me talking. on another occasion, at one of the dinners with a set menu, i was served a meat option and politely asked for the vegetarian menu, to which a server left to go swap my dish. another server then came up to me and placed the same meat dish in front of me. when i explained that i had asked for vegetarian, and that the other server was on his way with another plate, another server came from behind this one and yelled at me. he claimed they didn’t know i wanted vegetarian, and that i need to tell them for next time. this was so bad, others at the table next to me had to ask him to stop and just get me a vegetarian option. mind you, there was another vegetarian and vegan at the table who had no issues getting the suitable menus (both were white, i don’t know if this has something to do with the situation, i will leave that to the readers discretion). i cried at the table infront of everyone in response to this. i did not enjoy meal times at this conference, as i was anxious i would eat something i couldn’t eat, i was worried i would upset the servers, and i felt as though i was always doing something wrong. again, i cannot speak on the stay itself, but the dining experience is enough to deter me from ever coming back.

Hotel Hermitage is rated as a 5 star resort. When we were looking to book something it stood out against all the other hotels on the Isola d’Elba and we went ahead and booked for a 7 night half board holiday for the two of us. |Let’s start with the positives. The location is beautiful and the facilities are very nice including the spa, gym and several nice swimming pools. You have guaranteed sunbeds on the beach with excellent beach service. |However we booked this resort not expecting lots of young children and dogs around. This was certainly amplified in the evenings at dinner with screaming kids and barking dogs. If you are a family with young kids then this would be a good choice. However any couple wanting a romantic, luxury break then think twice at this time of year. ||We were not expecting it to be so large and in hindsight would have picked a more boutique type hotel. ||I cannot fault the staff here though. They are exemplary and make the difference. A special shout out to Alessio. Always looking after us at dinner and breakfast. ||Hope you find this useful when making your decision.

When we first visited this hotel, many years ago, we met a guest who said it was his 10th visit. Being youngish and with no children, we wondered why return somewhere multiple times, rather than going to new places? ||Well, this year was probably our tenth visit and certainly not our last and our son loves it. It is a fabulous hotel. There is something about the Italian/Tuscan charm that captures you. The staff are all lovely, and we see the same faces again and again both among staff and guests. ||Dinner is superb, with seemless and charming service - and kids food arrives quickly which is so important when they are tired. The wine list caters for all price ranges, with lovely reasonable local wines as well as anything a connoisseur might want. We were here during two days of very heavy evening storms. Dining was in the inside restaurant on two nights and we were very impressed at how they had set up and moved the whole operation during the day - lots of hard work behind the scenes. The storm caused some temporary power cuts and on the first night my son and I were larking around slumped in a pretend Agatha Christie type murder at the table when the lights went back up, but sadly no one quite got the joke. On the second night they had anticipated power cuts and put candles on all the tables - showing how much attention goes into getting it right. ||We had a bath plug leak issue and my wife asked me to let reception know. I was heading towards the phone when I saw at the door two maintenance men knocking, one holding a spanner and smiling. “That astonishing service” I thought, given I had not actually called yet and wondering if the room was bugged. Turned out they had come to the wrong room, but in any event stayed and quickly replaced the plug with a new one. ||A mention also for the maid who meticulously cleaned the room twice a day but sadly I realised when we left I did not know her name.

My friends and I went on a girls trip to Italy and we spent two nights at Hotel Hermitage in Isola d’Elba in early June, and boy were we in for a treat! ||The hotel is located on the most beautiful stretch of white sandy beaches with crystal clear waters and breathtaking views. Upon checking in, we were upgraded to the sea-view suites, with two full bathrooms each! The rooms are tastefully decorated, reflecting the authentic vibe and rich history of the island. ||We were pleasantly surprised to find that beach chaise lounges are reserved by room numbers, so there’s no need to head to the beach early in the morning to reserve your spots, and there’s no worry about anyone taking your chairs if you leave the beach and come back later. Your chairs are always assigned to you by your room number, and that was such a relief. ||There are four restaurants in the hotel, as well as beachside dining. We tried all four restaurants and ordered food to tte beach, and not once were we disappointed. The food was excellent with some delicious and exquisite island staples, and the breakfast buffet was rich with lots of variety and healthy selections, as well as gluten-free options. The pool bar offers some excellent drinks too!||The staff was extremely professional and courteous, promptly accommodating our needs and requests, and offering tips on where to go and what to do. ||I highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking to spend some relaxing time on the beach in a beautiful laid back Italian seaside setting with magical sunset views. I’m grateful for the wonderful time we had there and the amazing service and treatment we received. The owner Gian Luca was so attentive to his guests and made sure everyone was enjoying their time at the hotel. I would gladly go back there with friends or family.

We've just enjoyed a lovely holiday at this wonderful hotel. The service is exemplorary, the food is amazing and the location is beautiful. A highlight for me was the morning pilates classes with the very talented and fantastic instructor, Alessandra. The classes were energising and a great start to each day.

Best spot on the island of Elba. Water in Biodola beach is sooo beautiful!!! Love the view: sunrise, sunsets.... Best summer days! Service is as good as it can be. All stuff are smiling all the time, they serve the best of the best. They work so hard to make everybody happy. Food is fresh and professional presentation. There is nothing negative I could say about this place. They have everything you dream for your best vacation, for kids too. They have a great kids club with lots of activities and kids dinners with fun games so parents can enjoy their dinners:) So lucky to be coming here for past 5 years. Excellent!!!!! OK!!! It's 2017 and I am back like every year for past 7 years?! Yes, I am blessed. This year I have to say that kids club schedule is shorter and because of hat more kids present at dinner to mess up the self service salad bar and deserts. I literally saw kids sticking their hands bowls of dressings, fruit and salads... licking the serving spoon from the cakes and put them back on tray... disgusting! One of the servers should keep on eye on them, guarding the food and serve the kids. Really nobody wants to eat after kids touch and lick everything!!! If they don't fix this one star comes off. The rest is still so heavenly beautiful!!! After so many years I feel like home coming here.