Casale Fonte di Rose

Hotel Description

You know, I’ve stayed at plenty of places on Elba over the years, but Casale Fonte di Rose really surprised me. The drive up to Località fonte alle rose is honestly a bit of a trek from Capoliveri’s main square – you’ll want to punch the address into your GPS because it’s tucked away in this residential area that feels wonderfully removed from the tourist chaos. I mean, you’re still only about ten minutes from the harbor, but it feels like you’re in a completely different world up there.

The property itself has this authentic Tuscan farmhouse vibe that actually feels genuine, not like someone just slapped some terracotta tiles on a modern building and called it rustic. The morning I checked in, there was this incredible smell of rosemary and lavender drifting across the grounds – apparently the “rose” in the name isn’t just for show, because the gardens are absolutely gorgeous. What really got me was how quiet it was; you can hear the sea in the distance if you really listen, but mostly it’s just birds and the occasional scooter putting up the hill. The rooms are comfortable without being flashy (though honestly, after a day of hiking around Monte Capanne, you just want a good bed and decent air conditioning, right?). The staff knows their stuff about the island too – the woman at reception gave me directions to this little beach near Lacona that I never would have found otherwise, and it was completely empty except for a few locals.

Here’s what I really appreciated: parking is actually included and stress-free, which if you’ve ever tried to park in Capoliveri during July, you’ll understand is basically a miracle. The breakfast spread was solid – proper Italian coffee, fresh pastries, and they had local honey that was incredible. I stayed during shoulder season in late May, and while it was perfectly peaceful, I imagine it fills up pretty quickly in summer given how close you are to some of the island’s best beaches. The walk down to Capoliveri proper takes about fifteen minutes if you’re feeling energetic, or there’s a local bus that stops nearby. What struck me most was how the place manages to feel both polished and unpretentious – like staying with relatives who happen to have excellent taste and a beautiful house. For a four-star place, it doesn’t try too hard to impress you with fancy amenities, but everything works well and feels thoughtfully done. If you’re looking for a base to explore the eastern side of Elba without dealing with the crowds in Portoferraio, this is honestly one of the better options I’ve found.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $27. Studio with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $35. One-Bedroom Apartment with 3 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Just a perfect place for perfect holiday 🙂 – Andrej from Czech Republic – 3 August 2023 (10/10)

  I can only recommend the accommodation.
  We enjoyed our holiday very much, thanks to Fabio's great attitude.
  The apartment was clean, we were accommodated right above the pool with a wonderful view. Perfect place for a holiday with children.
  It's about a 10 minute walk to the nearest Conad shop and about 15-20 minutes from the centre of Capoliveri.
  Beautiful area of Elba with good access to the surrounding beaches.
  We would definitely love to come back here in the future, great place for reasonable money.
  
  What could be improved: The playground could be better equipped.
  Bed sheet and towel is an extra charge, but I'm just saying, it's written in the terms and conditions, so we knew abouit it.

• Superb – Wanni from Italy – 25 October 2023 (9/10)

  Soggiorno piacevole. Appartamento confortevole e accoglienza adeguata. Tutto bene.

• Superb – Saverio from Italy – 12 September 2023 (9/10)

  Abbiamo passato una settimana al Casale e siamo stati benissimo. Fabio e suo figlio Federico sono molto gentili e disponibili. La piscina è molto bella e ben curata. Il posto immerso nella natura è perfetto per rilassarsi ma nello stesso tempo è vicino al centro del paese e a due supermercati. Sicuramente se avremo occasione ci ritorneremo. Lo consigliamo.

• Superb – Marika from Italy – 5 July 2023 (9/10)

  Ottimo panorama, immerso nella natura, tranquillità, posto auto, bella piscina Con lettini e ombrellone, personale molto cortese e disponibile

• Superb – Alessandro from Italy – 24 June 2023 (9/10)

  Abbiamo passato una settimana in questo posto meraviglioso. Fabio e la sua famiglia sono stati eccezionali: premurosi ed accoglienti, sempre pronti a dare supporto in caso di necessita', ma mai invadenti. Abbiamo apprezzato particolarmente il piccolo giardino ad uso esclusivo con veranda. La piscina e' grande e pulitissima. Super consigliato!

• Superb – Bettina from Austria – 18 June 2023 (9/10)

  Super süßes Anwesen, auf welchem man so herzlich begrüßt wird – hab ich echt selten erlebt sowas. Die Familie ist so nett, sehr bemüht. Unser Zimmer war mit allem, was man braucht, ausgestattet, alles hat gut funktioniert, vor allem WIFI war ein Traum, konnten jederzeit ohne Unterbrechungen arbeiten. Der Pool ist perfekt, Größe und Temperatur waren super. Wir hatten wirklich eine tolle Woche.

• Agréable – Fabien from Switzerland – 29 July 2024 (7/10)

  emplacement
  appartement paisible et hôtes discrets
  
  What could be improved: climatisation et draps de literie en supplément

• Ein angenehmer und erholsamer Aufenthalt – Jan from Switzerland – 13 October 2023 (9/10)

  Toller Garten und super Küche inkl. Grill zum ab und zu selber Kochen. Sehr angenehmer Gastgeber. Diverse Restaurants sind gut zu Fuss erreichbar.

• Very good – Sophie from Luxembourg – 13 August 2023 (8/10)

  la piscine, la gentillesse de Fabio, la proximité de Capoliveri (15 minutes à pied sur un chemin de campagne pratiquement sans éclairage public, laissant voir les étoiles) , proximité du supermarché (10 minutes à pied), la vue magnifique de la terrasse où on a pris nos repas
  
  What could be improved: le logement est vraiment petit pour une famille de 4, les lits des enfants sont dans la cuisine , dont un à côté du frigo (bruit)

• Piacevole – Andrea from Italy – 17 July 2023 (9/10)

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