Aethos Corsica, Oletta (Corsica)
About the Hotel
Rooms at Aethos Corsica
Aethos Corsica-U Palazzu Serenu, decorated by Nathalie Battesti, features rooms with air conditioning and heating. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and views of the surrounding area. Certain units offer a seating area. Each en suite room includes free toiletries, a bathtub or expansive shower, soft robes and Fragonard toiletries. Suites have a separate sitting room with white sofas and an additional TV. Superior Rooms with Terrace start at 30 square meters, featuring a queen-size bed, a bathroom with a shower, a seating area, a desk, and a private terrace with mountain views. Deluxe Suites include a large bedroom with a queen-size bed and desk, a private living room, and a bathroom with a bathtub. The theme is white on white alongside oak parquet floors and gentle lighting. Certain rooms include a view of the Nebbiu Valley and the village, while others view the Gulf of Saint-Florent.
Dining at Aethos Corsica
A continental breakfast of pastries, yogurt, and fruit is served on the terrace. The hotel's restaurant hosts only 18 guests, blending Corsican and French flavors with fine-dining presentation. It offers Corsican and Mediterranean cuisine. A light lunch menu is available with some notice. The bar offers wines from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Southern France, alongside carefully crafted cocktails. An extensive wine list includes Corsican wine.
Leisure and Art
Sunbeds with parasols sit on the ascending staggered stone terraces, providing views across the valley. Contemporary art is showcased with clean lines, white walls, and dark wood. Artworks are by artists including Anish Kapoor, Kim Tschang Yeul, and Manuel Mérida. Activities such as visiting Saint-Florent Beach and Roya are available for those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty. Saint-Florent Marina and Bastia Vieux Port Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Grocery store, gelateria and a couple of restaurants with views are within an uphill walk.
Location & Transportation
Aethos Corsica is a 17th-century palace set in a garden of olive and palm trees, on the hillside of Oletta in northern Corsica. It's a half-hour drive from Bastia's international airport and 10 minutes from St Florent. Landmarks nearby include Corsica Zoo (3.5 km), Yves Leccia (3.5 km), and Citadelle Saint Florent (7 km). Poretta is 25 km away. The property is an easy uphill walk to its grocery store, gelateria and a couple of restaurants with jaw-dropping views.
Hotel Services
A small team of staff provides a level of privacy that can be desirable. Reception is happy to help arrange a variety of activities. The adjacent bar serves carefully crafted cocktails.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor