Hotel Acquamarina

A 3-star hotel above Padulella beach near Portoferraio on Elba, with a breakfast buffet and parking.

8.3
Honest Score · Excellent
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→Holding steadyRecent vs. all-time reviews
↻4% come backRepeat guests
♥11% plan to returnSay they will be back

Why people love it

  • The staff. Stefano, Cristina and Patrizia are named in 2026 reviews. One guest was helped to an emergency room without waiting after an ear problem.
  • Breakfast. Guests call it abundant, with sweet and savory choices, and with a sea view.
  • The beach. Padulella beach is a short walk through the hotel garden or a private path.
  • Renovated rooms. Several guests mention renovated, spacious rooms, some with a terrace.
  • Parking. Free covered and uncovered parking is mentioned by guests.

Why they come back

"I stayed there twice in June and August. The hotel is in a wonderful location, just steps from Portoferraio."

The worst thing guests say

Beds are the most recent complaint. In October 2026 a guest gave 2 stars because of the mattresses, and a September 2026 guest gave 3 stars for the beds as well. Older complaints from 2017 to 2021 include broken air conditioning, dated rooms, noise, sand in sheets and a parking ticket when the lot was full.

Insider tips

  • Light sleeper or particular about beds? Ask about the mattress type.
  • Portoferraio is about a 15-minute walk away.
  • The lot can fill in peak season, so ask about parking.
Who it's for: couples and families who want a beach-side hotel near Portoferraio with friendly staff.
Skip it if you want a firm modern bed.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.6 from 483 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (28 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Loc. Padulella, Viale Luigi Einaudi, 6, 57037 Portoferraio LI.

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