Demeure Castel Brando Hôtel & Spa

Lovely hotel located on Cap Corse opposite what use to be a small fishing village on a small inlet which now has a variety of restaurants. The hotel which is a converted villa plus additional outlying buildings with guest rooms. The rooms are a good size stylishly furnished with a featured wall paper & art as well as a cabinet with a variety of books. Red is the prominent colour. My room had a small outdoor terrace. The bed was very comfortable. The TV had no English language stations. There was wifi throughout although a bit patchy at times. The bathroom is adequate but unfortunately has a shower over the bath which was a bit small for me. There is a main swimming pool & jacuzzi as well as another pool for the outlying two storey building with other guest rooms. There is a main outdoor terrace for drinks or breakfast. The breakfast had a good selection which included made to order egg station. The pasties were delicious. I was with a small tour group & we had dinner at the hotel which was tasty also delicious. Staff were excellent. Would have liked to have spent more than one night here. It’s a gem.

Our stay at Castel Brando was enjoyable overall, but not without a few bumps along the way. We booked a superior room, which was spacious and well-appointed with comfy armchairs, a quaint little bookshelf full of books, and even a Tivoli Bluetooth speaker – a delightful touch for our music. The small balcony overlooked the modest pool, and while we weren’t graced with a sea view, the room's charm made up for it... mostly. The bed, however, was on the small side, and at this stage, the mattress and pillows have seen better days. A refresh here would do wonders. The hotel boasts two pools – one larger, heated, and quite inviting, which we used often. Unfortunately, the Jacuzzi appeared to have misunderstood its job and offered only cold water. A minor detail, but one that did dampen (quite literally) our enthusiasm for a soak. The grounds are extensive and pleasant, with a garden and a winter terrace, where the furniture walks a fine line between "quaint" and "you-might-find-this-in-grandma's-attic." Still, it adds a certain charm. Free parking was a lifesaver, especially given the tight parking situation in the village. The staff at reception? Fantastic. Kind, professional, and always ready to assist. Housekeeping, on the other hand, could benefit from some motivation. There's definitely room for improvement there, and it’s the only thing holding this place back from being a stellar experience.

We loved Castel Brando. The rambling grounds and lovely rooms were a treat. There’s easy hiking and wonderful restaurants nearby, and the bed was among the most comfortable of our trip. Also, the staff were extremely helpful, the breakfast was huge and varied, and there is an e-motum electric charging station right outside the hotel.

We arrived from the Ferry as part of a group of classic car tourers, too early to check in, but we were greeted with an invitation to enjoy a fabulous breakfast in a gorgeous courtyard dappled with sunshine through trees. We then took a tour before returning to enjoy a very nice room overlooking the pool. There was also a welcome jacuzzi to enjoy before dinner. The food was excellent as was the service. Very close to the harbour for a nice walk out. Good car parking available. Very comfortable beds and decent shower. Everything you could want really for a one night as part of a tour of the island. Could have definitely stayed longer otherwise.

Lovely hotel. Room as nice on ground level with outside private seating area. Had everything you needed. Breakfast was not the best. Not much choice really. Has a swimming pool surrounded with nice gardens. Would stay again if passing by.

I was supposed to stay for only few nights but - The environment, the friendliness of the staff, a very skilled massage, the restaurant and breakfast staff not only understanding my recent unwelcoming food intolerances but foremost accomodating me in the best possible way to enjoy at last a decent meal, All those factors made me choose to delay my return and stay at the end 3 more nights 😀 Without hesitation I thoroughly recommend that little gem of hotel in my beautiful granite Island 🥰