Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa
Elegant and intimate Corsican estate: family warmth meets Relais & Châteaux polish. No pretension, no paparazzi. Sun-bleached teak, maritime pines, a private pontoon, and a vegetable garden feeding the kitchen. Beach club energy by day, candlelit Corsican gourmet by night.
Book La Pinède for dinner early — demand is high in July/August and they enforce a dress code (long trousers for men from 7pm throughout the property).
Why It Matters
Member of Relais & Châteaux since 1993. Listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. Home of the NUCCA spa using its own cosmetics brand made from endemic Corsican plants. The restaurant La Pinède has earned a Michelin-level reputation on the island. The entire Cala Rossa peninsula is private and gated — no day-trippers.
A family-owned, 5-star beachfront Relais & Châteaux resort on the Cala Rossa peninsula in south Corsica, sitting directly on a sweep of white sand in the sheltered bay of Porto-Vecchio. The same family has run it for four decades, and it shows — the staff stay for years too, which gives the place an unusually warm sense of continuity. Decor leans white and raw silk, Mediterranean tones, with antique objects the family brought back from their travels scattered throughout.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Grand Confort Double Room
From EUR320 / nightAround 30 sqm double room with a terrace. Air conditioning, TV, WiFi, safe, minibar. The step up from Standard gives you the outdoor terrace.
Double · 30 sqm
Junior Suite — Nepita
From EUR360 / night50 sqm junior suite with a large bed, bathroom (bath and shower), separate toilet, sitting room, and a loggia with desk area. Bunk beds at the entrance for children. North-facing on the 1st floor without lift. No view — overlooks the hotel entrance.
Large double + bunk beds · 50 sqm
Standard Double Room
From EUR190 / nightThe entry-level room at Cala Rossa — small at 20 sqm, no balcony or terrace, shower room only (no bath). Air conditioning, large bed, TV, WiFi, safe, minibar. Honest about what it is: compact, but the same hotel quality and beach access applies. No outdoor space is the main downside.
Large double · 20 sqm
Suite — Eddera
From EUR465 / nightA 50 sqm suite with a large bed bedroom, bathroom (bath and shower), separate toilet, and a sitting area separated from a children's room with bunk beds. South-facing on the 2nd floor without lift. Pine forest between the terrace and the beach means no direct sea view — something to know before booking.
Large double + bunk beds · 50 sqm
Suite — Scopa
From EUR465 / nightA 60 sqm two-bedroom suite with one large bed room and a children's room, plus two bathrooms. North-facing (toward the spa entrance). Sitting area, terrace, TV, WiFi, safe, minibar. Good for families.
Large double + children's room · 60 sqm
Suite — Tilva
From EUR700 / nightA 60 sqm suite with one bedroom (large bed) and a sitting area with a sofa bed. Air conditioning, bathroom with bath and shower, toilet, TV, WiFi, safe, minibar. Terrace included.
Large double + sofa bed · 60 sqmTree House — Bamboo
From EUR740 / nightThe most distinctive room on the property — a standalone treehouse cabin elevated among the trees, 37 sqm with a south-facing terrace and direct sea view. Large bed, full bathroom with bathtub and Italian shower, separate toilet. Air conditioning, TV, WiFi, safe, minibar. This one books out early.
Large double · 37 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Hire a boat from the hotel's pontoon to explore south Corsica independently — sailing to the Lavezzi islands, Bonifacio, or across to Sardinia. Advance booking recommended. Private moorings also available off the beach.
Daily departures from the hotel's private pontoon aboard Anna, the hotel's traditional Corsican wooden fishing boat (a pointu). Sail the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, swim from the boat, or arrange a private lunch or picnic on board. One of the most memorable things you can do here.
Bicycle use available for guests.
Horse riding tours can be arranged by the hotel.
Partner diving club 'Subtortue' located 3 km from the hotel. Access to the Réserve des Îles Cerbicales — one of the best Mediterranean dive sites. 25 dive sites available for beginners to advanced divers. Safe family snorkelling outings also available.
A newer golf links course at the Domaine de Murtoli estate, designed by Kyle Phillips. Wanders between the sea, mountains, Mediterranean maquis, and daisy fields.
Sperone golf course on the cliffs of Bonifacio, designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior. Faces the Lavezzi Islands and Sardinia. One of France's most dramatic golf layouts. About 30-40 min drive from the hotel.
The Ospédale foothills and Bavella mountain range are a 20-minute drive away. Routes for all levels — from easy forest walks to full-day excursions through the Corsican maquis. The concierge has detailed maps and can arrange a private guide for full-day hikes.
Rock-carved natural pools near Conca and along the Solenzara river and within the Bavella range. The concierge can point you to the best spots for a freshwater swim in an extraordinary setting.
Water skiing, paddle boarding, and sailing available directly from the hotel beach.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Direct beachfront on the gated Cala Rossa peninsula. White sand, sun loungers, turquoise water. The private peninsula means no external day-trippers — the beach stays exclusively for guests.
Hotel's own wooden pontoon extending into the bay — departure point for Anna the boat, and moorings available for guests with private boats (advance booking required).
Full concierge service arranging activities, private guides, golf tee times, diving, boat excursions, and Porto-Vecchio visits.
The hotel maintains its own vegetable and herb garden that supplies the restaurants directly. Produce picked fresh daily.
Pets are strictly not allowed on the property.
Indoor heated pool within the Spa Nucca. Adults only. Access can be at extra charge for non-spa guests.
On-site hotel boutique, stocking NUCCA cosmetics and other items.
Transfers from Figari Airport (FSC) available. Surcharges apply. Contact the hotel in advance with arrival details.
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