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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

One of the island's finest hôtels de charme, this graceful ivy-covered Genoese-style retreat rambles down through terraced gardens to a private beach overlooking the Golfe d'Ajaccio. — Fodor's

Set just 200m back from Arone beach, this peaceful, well-tended campsite has plenty of greenery and a small stream gushing through. — Lonely Planet

The five light-filled rooms in this lovely B&B, set in an old village home on the main square and right beside the ancient castle, are a wonderful blend of old and new. — Lonely Planet

This peach-coloured 19th-century colonnaded mansion right on the water’s edge is a dream. — Lonely Planet

Walk three minutes downhill from Nonza's central square, via a series of signposted staircases, to reach this venerable old house. — Lonely Planet

This delightful family-run B&B hides in a pretty village house in tiny San Gavinu di Carbini, between Levie and Zonza. — Lonely Planet

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

Set in a powder-blue house on Corte’s northern edge, this peach of a B&B is run by a charming couple, Marina and Antoine. — Lonely Planet