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Hotel Villa Ottone
Hotel Villa Ottone is a refined 5-star beachfront property in Portoferraio, featuring a private beach, century-old park, outdoor pool, spa, and two panoramic restaurants.

Welcoming guest house located in the historic centre of Portoferraio, just 150 metres from Le Viste beach. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with sea views, a garden and convenient free parking.
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LA SCALINATA is a guest house located in the heart of Portoferraio, on Elba Island, just 150 metres from Le Viste beach and very close to the historic Medicean Fortresses.
The property provides guests with spacious, entirely non-smoking accommodation set in a quiet environment enhanced by a well-kept garden where guests can relax. The rooms, modern and detailed, are equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, refrigerator and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Many options also boast scenic panoramic views of the town and the Elban sea.
The central location of the guest house allows guests to reach Portoferraio’s main cultural attractions within a short walk, including the famous Villa dei Mulini and the majestic Porta a Terra, as well as numerous central restaurants and cafes. For guests travelling by car, the property offers the valuable benefit of free parking nearby. Connections to Sansone beach and Marina di Campo Airport are quick and easy.

The accommodation offered by LA SCALINATA is designed to ensure a pleasant and essential stay in the centre of Portoferraio. The bedrooms are spacious, bright and designed to accommodate two people in total tranquility.
Each accommodation features a private bathroom complete with shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries. For maximum comfort, room amenities include individually controlled air conditioning, heating, flat-screen TV, a convenient wardrobe and a dining area with a table, refrigerator and coffee machine. The added value of the rooms lies in the splendid panoramic views, ranging from the clear sea of Elba Island to the garden and the characteristic views of the historic town centre, allowing guests to experience the typical maritime atmosphere of the area at any time of day.
This 20-square-metre double room stands out for its pleasant view of the sea and the town of Portoferraio. The accommodation features 1 large double bed, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a dining area equipped with a refrigerator and coffee machine. The private bathroom comes with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and included toiletries.
LA SCALINATA provides guests with a range of services designed to offer a practical and relaxing stay in the heart of Elba Island. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the property, allowing guests to stay connected quickly and reliably.
Outside, the guest house is surrounded by a charming planted garden, ideal for enjoying moments of relaxation outdoors. Among the highlights is free parking, a particularly valuable feature for those who wish to explore the island by car without the stress of parking in the historic centre. The entire property is non-smoking and is equipped with heating for stays during shoulder seasons, ensuring a safe, hygienic and comfortable environment throughout the opening period.
LA SCALINATA is situated along the characteristic Salita del Falcone, in the heart of the historic centre of Portoferraio, the main gateway and historical emblem of Elba Island. The property is set in a quiet, panoramic residential area, located a very short distance from the Medicean ramparts overlooking the promontory. This location offers scenic views of the town’s ancient architecture and allows guests to walk to both the island’s most emblematic historic monuments and the pristine bathing coves along the north coast.
Just a 150-metre walk away lies the wonderful Le Viste beach, renowned for its colourful pebbles and clear turquoise waters. Also 250 metres from the guest house stand the impressive Medicean Fortresses and the famous Villa dei Mulini, official residence of Napoleon Bonaparte. Continuing west along the coast, the picturesque Padulella beach is about 1.1 km away, while the splendid Sansone beach is 4 km away. For those wishing to explore Napoleonic history, the Villa di San Martino country estate is 5 km away, while Marina di Campo Airport is just 9 km from the property.
The geographical context allows guests to fully experience Elban life in every season: in the summer months it is easy to alternate relaxing sunbathing with dinners at typical restaurants overlooking the Darsena Medicea. In the shoulder seasons, Portoferraio becomes the perfect base for trekking the trails of the Tuscan Archipelago National Park, which extends 4.2 km away, or for planning trips to the western side of the island up to the Monte Capanne cable car 23 km away. Easy travel by car and proximity to ferries complete a highly convenient logistical picture.
Guests particularly appreciate the excellent cleanliness of the rooms, awarded a score of 9.5, and the extraordinary location near the beach and monuments. The quality of service, the hospitality of the property and the great value for money receive top-level ratings.
LA SCALINATA is located at Salita del Falcone 25 in Portoferraio, on Elba Island, just 150 metres from Le Viste beach and very close to the Medicean Fortresses.
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No, pets are not allowed inside the LA SCALINATA property.
Yes, LA SCALINATA provides guests with free parking.
At LA SCALINATA, check-in is available from 15:00 to 18:00, while check-out must be completed between 08:00 and 10:00.
No, the LA SCALINATA property does not offer breakfast service.
No, the LA SCALINATA property does not have cots or extra beds available.