Hotel Marinca & Spa  

On the Gulf of Valinco in Olmeto — a 5-star, waterfront beach hotel just minutes from Southern Corsica beaches. A short drive to Plage d'Olmeto, Propiano Beach, Les Bains de Baracci and the Filitosa prehistoric site. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, ideal for spa-and-sea escapes.

Set in a one-hectare garden with sea-facing views, this luxury retreat offers 54 individually furnished rooms and suites plus a private villa. Rooms feature private furnished balconies, minibars, MP3 docks, satellite TVs, rainfall showers and designer toiletries. The property blends understated Corsican charm with a Spa by Clarins and a panoramic bar terrace.

Four pools (including an indoor heated pool), a private beach with sunbeds and a boat pontoon, full-service spa with massages and body treatments, fitness center, sauna and steam room. There's a kids' playroom, beach bar and valet/private parking. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and walk straight to the water.

Meeting and seminar rooms, a computer station and express check-in. Concierge services, airport shuttle (surcharge) and complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel.

Two on-site restaurants: the étoilé La Verrière for refined French cuisine and the beach restaurant La Paillotte for relaxed, local flavors. Bar with a panoramic terrace, a beach bar, 24-hour room service and a daily buffet breakfast available for a fee.