Panoramic bed & breakfast in the harbour area of Ponza, with sea-view terraces, air-conditioned rooms and Italian breakfast served outdoors when weather permits.
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Villa Ersilia is a bed & breakfast overlooking the sea in Ponza, in Lazio, set on elevated ground above the harbour area, about a ten-minute walk from the ferry docks. The building stands out for its numerous panoramic terraces opening onto the Mediterranean, a feature that makes it particularly popular with travellers seeking an island stay with a view.
The rooms, furnished with light wood pieces in a contemporary style, all come with a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, safe, refrigerator and television. Some enjoy access to a shared patio with sea view, while an independent apartment with a kitchenette is also available for those wanting more autonomy. The range covers options for couples, families and small groups, from economy rooms to quadruple rooms with a view.
Breakfast, served buffet-style with homemade options, can be enjoyed on the terrace on milder days. Free WiFi is available in the common areas. The property is located in the island’s liveliest area, close to restaurants, bars and the beaches of Sant’Antonio and Giancos, ideal for those who want to experience Ponza on foot, without needing a car.
Villa Ersilia offers six types of accommodation spread across double rooms, quadruple rooms and an independent apartment, all featuring light wood furnishings and shared essential amenities: private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, refrigerator and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Most options enjoy a sea view or garden view, and several rooms have an independent private entrance, a detail that lets guests keep their own schedule during the stay.
Sizes range from 12 sqm for the Economy Room to 40 sqm for the apartment with kitchenette, designed for families or small groups who want to cook independently. The quadruple rooms, with bunk bed and double bed, suit those travelling with children, while the sea-view double rooms remain the most requested choice among couples looking for an island panorama.
The property’s most spacious option, a 40 sqm independent apartment with its own kitchenette, ideal for families or small groups who want to handle meals on their own. It offers sea view and garden view, access to a patio and air conditioning: the only type designed for a self-catering stay.
A 20 sqm room designed for families or small groups, with a bunk bed and a large double bed. The highlight is the direct sea view from the window, along with a private entrance and safe, handy for those moving frequently between the beach and the town centre.
Same size and same bed layout as the Quadruple Room with Sea View, but with a more secluded outlook onto the inner garden: the classic version for those who prefer quiet over a direct sea view, while keeping the same comfort and space.
At 18 sqm, this is the largest double room in the property, configurable with two single beds. Overlooking the garden, it features a bidet and courtesy toiletries in the bathroom, an extra detail compared to the smaller double rooms.
A 15 sqm room notable for its bed flexibility, configurable as a double or as two single beds on request, and for its direct sea view, not found in the similarly sized Large Double Room.
The most compact room type at Villa Ersilia, 12 sqm with a French double bed and private bathroom with either a bathtub or shower. Despite its small size, it still enjoys a sea view and remains the most affordable option for an essential stay.
Villa Ersilia offers a range of outdoor spaces designed to enjoy the island’s climate: sun terrace, patio, garden and outdoor dining area, ideal for breakfast or a relaxing moment with a view of the Mediterranean. The interior spaces are air-conditioned and heated, with marble or tiled floors and an in-room safe, while daily housekeeping and luggage storage make it easier to manage the stay, even for those arriving or departing by ferry.
Every room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The property also offers activities such as hiking and walking tours, an easy way to explore the island directly from the harbour area, and provides free WiFi in the common areas to stay connected even on holiday.
Villa Ersilia is located in the harbour area of Ponza, on elevated ground above sea level, in one of the island’s liveliest and most frequented areas. The neighbourhood is animated by shops, bars and restaurants overlooking the seafront, and the property stands out precisely for its terraces, which allow guests to enjoy the Mediterranean panorama without even leaving the house.
The ferry docks can be reached in about a ten-minute walk, a useful detail for those arriving without a car: on the island, in fact, traffic is limited and the property itself recommends leaving vehicles on the mainland. In the immediate vicinity are Monte Guardia restaurant just 30 metres away, La Baguetteria del Porto and Eea restaurant about 100 metres away, plus several bars such as Bar Tripoli, 150 metres away, for a drink with a view.
Guests staying at Villa Ersilia can walk to Sant’Antonio beach in about 300 metres and to Giancos beach in 500 metres, both suited to a quick swim during the day. For those wanting to venture a bit further, Cala Feola bay, about 2.9 km away, with its turquoise waters, remains one of the island’s most photographed spots, especially during the summer months. History lovers can instead dedicate half a day to Forte Papa, an old fortification 3.7 km away, reachable via a pleasant hike along Ponza’s scenic trails, particularly striking in spring and autumn when temperatures are milder.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated nearly at the top, and the cleanliness of the spaces. Comfort and the panoramic harbour location are also highly appreciated. Value for money remains solid, confirming Villa Ersilia as one of the island’s most loved properties.
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No, Villa Ersilia does not allow pets during the stay.
Villa Ersilia is located in the harbour area of Ponza, about a 10-minute walk from the ferry docks.
The property does not have parking and recommends leaving your car on the mainland, given the limited roads and parking availability on the island of Ponza.
Yes, Villa Ersilia includes a buffet-style breakfast with homemade options, also served on the terrace on milder days.
The minimum age for check-in at Villa Ersilia is 18, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for younger guests.
Several rooms at Villa Ersilia offer a direct sea view, while other room types overlook the property’s inner garden.
