At a Glance
This stylish, 34-room hideaway has a Michelin-starred restaurant, lovely sea view suites, a state-of-the-art spa and a heated infinity pool.
Indagare Loves
- The private annex, a spacious three-suite villa with a heated pool
- The energizing treatments at the ultra-modern spa
- The convenient boat shuttle to across the gulf of Porto-Vecchio to sister hotel, La Plage
Review
Set back on a terraced hillside near Porto-Vecchio, Hotel Casadelmar is a contemporary boutique hotel that was the first of its kind on the island (it was extensively renovated in 2018). The low-slung, shimmering rectangle of glass, red cedar and stone was designed by French architect Jean-François Bodin. It's a restful, hip haven of refinement, geared for the type of international client who prefers lazing at the heated 25-meter infinity pool or spa treatments to the crowd of guide-toting trekkers.
Everything is meant to dazzle the eye, especially the luminous split-level white lobby and bar, decked out with red and violet Frigerio stools. The comfortable rooms come with bay windows, teak furniture, and deep, comfy sofas, accented by fuchsia, orange or violet curtains and bedspreads. Of course, nothing can beat the sweeping vista of the bay from the rooms' private wooden terraces, where breakfast is also served.
Who Should Stay
Couples looking for a luxurious contemporary-style hotel with international and local gastronomic cuisine, a superb spa and easy access to Porto-Vecchio and the beaches Palombaggia, Tamaricciu and Santa Guilia.
Written by Lanie Goodman