Corsica

The 40-room Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa is an upscale option nestled in a secluded pine forest right next to the beach. — Oyster

A piece of paradise awaits—this Relais & Châteaux hotel on a manicured hill with marvelous views of the town and the citadel feels like a private Mediterranean villa. — Fodor's

Uninterrupted panoramic sea views set the scene for this intimate island escape on the tip of southern Corsica. — The Telegraph

Exceptional seaside hideaway on a verdant hilltop estate with a river running through it on the wild Cap Corse peninsula. — Hideaway Report

Built in tiers beside the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, this smart and contemporary five-star hotel offers striking art, tranquil gardens, a large infinity pool, two restaurants (including the only one in Corsica with two Michelin stars), an ESPA spa and 31 colour-charged sea-view rooms. — The Telegraph

Cosseted by the fragrant Corsican maquis, this four-star hotel maintains a sense of privacy despite being one of many in the area. — The Telegraph

Following on from the successful Hotel Casadelmar is La Plage Casadelmar, a subtler, more tranquil property sited just across the water in Porto-Vecchio. — Wallpaper

The fashionable nine-room U Palazzu Serenu fills a real need on the island, where most of the lodging choices are large, fusty hotels or modest B&Bs. — Condé Nast Traveler

Some rooms, cozy with vaulted ceilings and glazed tiled floors, stand along a gravel pathway lined by rosebushes, with balconies overlooking a small swimming pool screened by an orange grove. — Fodor's

It’s a secluded spot in the north Corsican countryside, sitting between the sea and the mountains, with sumptuous bedrooms, a photogenic pool and an eco-friendly philosophy. — The Telegraph

Tranquillity, luxury and romance combine with exquisite food and a sublime setting at this beachside, boutique hotel, which looks out over the turquoise bay and soft, golden sands of La Roya beach. — The Telegraph

The hotel's aspect is its principal seduction, framing a unique view of 12th-century Bonifacio Old Town and its citadel. — The Telegraph

A bewitching hideaway in the heart of the village, just below the tower in a coolly refurbished 18th-century mansion. — Lonely Planet

For the ultimate seaside escape, this friendly little B&B is hard to beat. — Lonely Planet

A family-run collection of 14 dry-stone wall villas — some with private pools — set on a fragrant shrub hill in south-west Corsica. — The Telegraph

This family hotel upstairs from a tabac (tobacco shop) on the road to the port offers simple, well-priced rooms, a guest fridge and a sweet upstairs terrace ideal for picnics and alfresco drinks. — Lonely Planet

Claiming one of the best aspects of any hotel in the area – a panoramic view of 12th-century Bonifacio Old Town...its 14 suites, some with infinity-edge pools, point towards an unforgettable vista. — The Telegraph

Built in 1912, this timeless classic remains one of the island's quirkiest vintage addresses. — Lonely Planet

Summertime ushers in dreamy lounging in the bijou back garden, by the pool or on the front porch terrace that stares out to sea. — Lonely Planet