The 5 Best Hotels in Corsica

Epicurean Life
Oct 29
4 min read

Updated: Oct 30

Corsica has always been a land of contrasts — jagged mountains falling into turquoise coves, a culture poised between France and Italy, a rhythm both rugged and refined. In recent years, a handful of hotels have begun to capture this duality, offering stays that combine authenticity with modern luxury, intimacy with adventure. From vineyard hideaways and reimagined farmsteads to design-forward auberges and grand rural estates, these five properties show why Corsica is emerging as one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling destinations.

1. A Mandria (di Murtoli)

In the heart of the Ortolo Valley, A Mandria feels like a secret hamlet carved into Corsica’s wild south. Ten rooms and suites — three with their own plunge pools — are scattered through restored barns and shepherd huts, blending authenticity with understated luxury. Olive groves, immortelle fields, and winding trails create a landscape both rugged and serene, where guests are drawn into the stillness of the maquis.

The pool, set high with views across the valley, feels made for early-morning swims and long sunsets with a glass of estate wine in hand. At night, the intimate Appuntamento restaurant serves Italian-inspired cuisine under olive branches, with dishes rooted in seasonal produce grown on the estate and finished over wood fire. A Mandria is the newest chapter in the Murtoli story, but with its tranquillity, privacy, and elegance, it feels instantly timeless — a retreat designed for those who seek immersion in nature with every possible comfort.

2. Mylos, Cargèse

Newly opened in the hillside village of Cargèse, Mylos is a contemporary auberge shaped by its Greek heritage and Corsican setting. Designed by Orma Architettura with interiors by Dorothée Meilichzon, the hotel has been conceived as part of the village’s story — green-roofed buildings echoing the hillside, terraces framing the sea, and interiors where tactile natural materials meet whimsical Mediterranean detailing. Each of the 35 rooms and suites carries a sense of place, with views over gardens or the Gulf of Sagone, and design elements that subtly weave together Greek mythology and Corsican tradition.

Anchoring the experience is Restaurant Teos, where Corsican terroir meets Greek influence under the eye of Sagone’s celebrated ice-cream master Pierre Geronimi. Menus evolve with the seasons — think veal tartare with mango, just-caught fish grilled over wood, citrus sorbets laced with ouzo. Beyond the dining room, two pools, a spa, and panoramic terraces ensure guests can move easily between quiet relaxation and convivial energy. Mylos is more than a hotel: it’s a modern interpretation of Cargèse’s layered heritage, delivered with style and warmth.

3. Domaine de Peretti della Rocca

Near Figari in southern Corsica lies the enchanting Domaine de Peretti della Rocca, a vineyard estate steeped in romance. Rooms here blend clean, contemporary lines with rustic detail, framed by gardens, stone walls, and gently rolling vines. With only a handful of suites and a warm, attentive team, the atmosphere is as personal as it is elegant, creating a retreat that feels like home yet elevated in every way.

The highlight is its signature experience: the most romantic dinner setting in Corsica, where tables are placed directly among the vines, lit by lanterns and candles. Guests dine on seasonal Corsican cuisine paired with the estate’s wines while the scent of maquis drifts through the evening air — a moment of pure theatre and intimacy. During the day, wine tastings, vineyard walks, and poolside calm add to the charm. Peretti della Rocca is a place where every detail seems designed to slow time, ensuring memories linger long after departure.

4. Domaine Le Mouflon d’Or

Perched among Corsica’s hills, Le Mouflon d’Or is a haven of quiet sophistication and sweeping views. Its stone-built houses, framed by olive groves and wild maquis, open onto terraces that look across valleys, with the Mediterranean glittering in the distance on clear days. Interiors are unfussy yet elegant — crisp linens, muted palettes, and handcrafted details that let the natural setting take centre stage.

Life here unfolds at an unhurried pace. Guests spend mornings hiking shaded trails or reading by the pool, before gathering in the evenings for dinners built on local produce and Corsican wines. It is a place that rewards stillness: sunsets are best enjoyed on the terrace, cicadas humming in the background. Discreet service and understated luxury make Le Mouflon d’Or a favourite for travellers who want to connect deeply with Corsica’s landscapes while retreating into privacy and calm.

5. Domaine de Murtoli (Hôtel de la Ferme)

The sprawling Domaine de Murtoli is one of Europe’s most extraordinary estates: 2,500 hectares of farmland, coastline, vineyards, and dense maquis. Guests stay in reimagined shepherds’ houses or the Hôtel de la Ferme, where rustic stone and timber frame interiors that strike a delicate balance between tradition and refinement. Days here can be filled with horseback rides through the valley, hikes into wild scrubland, or long afternoons swimming at private coves, punctuated by evenings under Corsica’s luminous skies.

Dining is central to the experience. At the heart of the estate is La Table de la Ferme, widely regarded as the best restaurant on the island, its Michelin-starred kitchen transforming estate produce into exceptional, deeply rooted dishes. In summer, beach suppers on driftwood tables and intimate cave dinners add to the sense of theatre. Everything at Murtoli — from the scale of its landscape to the creativity of its kitchens — reinforces its reputation as a place where Corsica is lived in its most elemental, gastronomic, and unforgettable form.