Les Regalia

Style

Bucolic blockbuster

Setting

The beautiful south

Family values abound at Les Regalia, a highbrow heritage hotel on Corsica’s southern coast. The peaceful estate, with its green belts of pine and olive trees, has been in the Carli family clan for generations, and this latest addition has all the warmth of a family home. Albeit one with a fine-dining Corsican restaurant, heated pool, vinotherapy spa, and eco-chic architecture. You’re perfectly poised for sandy, sun-dappled days, too, with Pinarello beach just a hop, skip and a jump away. And with top-tier service, a bijou alfresco bar and sweeping ocean views, you’ll feel part of the pack in no time.

Facilities

Rooms

24, including three suites.

Checkout

11am, and check-in is at 3pm, although if the room is ready, you can check in earlier. Late check-out can be arranged in advance for an hourly charge up to 2pm, subject to availability.

More Details

Rates don’t include the buffet breakfast, which can be purchased at the hotel (€42 for adults and €19 for children under 12).

Also

There are two rooms available for guests with mobility issues, and common areas are all wheelchair-accessible.

Hotel Closed

The hotel closes annually from the end of November to the start of April.

Fitness Center

Free Internet Access

Laundry

Pet Friendly

Pool

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

Spa

At the Hotel

Spa, fitness room, beach access, valet parking, laundry service (charged), and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: air-conditioning, Bluetooth speaker, TV, minibar, USB and USC charging ports, Nespresso coffee machine and local bath products

Our Favourite Rooms

Most rooms are alike, with an elegant, neutral colour palette and decorative wooden panelling. We love the Double Sea View room for its ocean-gazing private terrace, and the generously sized Suites for their sunny yellow walls and luxurious soaking tub.

Poolside

The heated pool has curved, submerged sunloungers which make the perfect spot for topping-up your tan, but there are cabanas peppered around the periphery for those who prefer the shade, too. And if it’s ocean dips you’re after, there’s a beach within direct reach, with free-to-use deckchairs and parasols set up for guests. If the thought of leaving your sunken sunlounger is all a bit much then you can order lighter plates (Mediterranean salads, silky burrata and seafood) direct to the pool.

Spa

Soft lighting and timbered interiors set the cocooning tone, inviting you to disconnect at Les Regalia’s intimate L’Occitane en Provence Spa. Two treatment are poised for L’Occitane therapies, bolstered by a sauna, hammam and multi-sensory shower; plus a steam bath and ice fountain for when you want to dial the temperature up or down. An on-site gym kitted out with cardio and strength machines and free weights can keep workouts on track; private coaching is available on request, too.

Packing Tips

Bring a trusty pair of flip-flops and dog-eared holiday reads for lazy days beside the pool.

Children

Welcome. Babysitting can be arranged (with advance notice) for approximately €30 an hour.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Ask for a table on the restaurant’s wide open terrace for sweeping views of Pinarello Bay.

Dress Code

Lean into a little glamour for Alba, with hints of copper and coral to match the interiors.

Hotel Restaurant

In the expert hands of chef Jean-Philippe Vecco, Alba spotlights the island’s surf and turf larder — delivering plates designed to encapsulate Corsica’s culinary heritage in epicurean form. And if you’re showcasing a larder, it’s only right to feature island wines: cue the restaurant’s extensive cellar.

Hotel Bar

Creative mixology is the calling card of the hotel’s finessed bar — embodied in its signature pour, a citrussy Regalia Sunset, which brings together gin, St Germain and Nigori Yuzushu. Classic cocktails are on the menu, too, along with fine wines, rare spirits and a small menu of gourmet bites. Choose between quaffing spots indoors or out and look out for live music sets on the calendar to soundtrack balmy summer nights.

Last Orders

Alba is open for brunch between 7am and 10.30am (11am when taken in-room), lunch runs from 12.30pm and 2pm and dinner is served between 7pm and 10.30pm.

Room Service

There’s a separate menu for in-room dining.

Planes

Figari is closest, just a 45-minute drive away from the hotel, with direct flights from across the UK and Europe. From here, transfers are available for €95 each way (€140 by night, on Sundays or during public holidays). Alternatively, flying into Bastia and Ajaccio airports will set you back between two and three hours by car.

Automobiles

If you want to explore Corsica by car, you can pick up some wheels at the airport, but make sure there are two breathalyser kits in the car at all times (mandatory under French law) and that you have change for the tolls. The hotel has free underground parking, which is open round-the-clock.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Close to the hotel, you’ll find Pinarello Beach, an immaculate stretch of white sand accessible via a scenic pedestrian walkway or in one of the hotel’s golf buggies. Its crystal-clear waters make it a fine spot for watersports; bring your snorkel and get up close and personal with the local marine life, or hire a jet-ski and discover Corsica by sea. A little further down, La Ruscana is better for those who prefer a more horizontal beach experience, with free-to-use deck chairs and parasols available for Les Regalia guests. While you’re in the area, take a stroll through the neighbouring village of Pinarello, surrounded by pine forests and home to Tour Carrée, a 16th-century tower, a handful of charming, family-run restaurants and, come August, an annual jazz festival. Corsica’s biggest harbour town, Porto-Vecchio, is also worth a visit. A bustling port with Roman origins, today you can go yacht-spotting at the marina, get lost in the walled old town (a former Genoese citadel), or go bargain-hunting at the local street market.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .