Hotel Desiree  

On Elba Island’s Bay of Spartaia in Marciana — a seaside hideout set inside a seven-hectare Mediterranean park with direct access to a private sandy beach. Steps from Procchio Beach and minutes from Portoferraio and the Arcipelago Toscano National Park. Family-friendly and pet-friendly.

Recently refurbished 4-star property with 76 guestrooms that blend Mediterranean/colonial style and modern comforts. Many rooms and suites have sea-view balconies; new Deluxe suites offer Jacuzzi, air‑conditioning and fast internet. Rooms include LCD satellite TV, minibar, safe and private bathrooms with designer toiletries.

Private sandy beach with lifeguard and included access, plus both indoor and outdoor pools. Fitness room, health club and tennis courts sit alongside a spa/massage area, diving and other sea-sports on the beach. Kids’ park and babysitting available, concierge and courtesy shuttle to nearby spots, plus multiple bars and lounges for sundown drinks—wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Business center and event facilities with a computer station and express check-in. Limo/town car service and roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Free self parking and high-speed Wi‑Fi across rooms and public areas.

Don Carlos restaurant serves Italian and Tuscan specialties with a terrace overlooking the bay. Two on-site restaurants, room service (limited hours), multiple bars and a café. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning from 7:30 to 10:00.