In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 56 guest reviews of Hotel Don Cesar. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff, The rooms and Location. The most common complaints: Breakfast is often described as basic with a limited choice. Extra charges for breakfast dishes such as omelettes.
Just 2 km from Porto Vecchio Harbour, this hotel is in a 2-hectare pine forest. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine. There is also a second, counter-current swimming pool, fitness centre and a lounge bar.
The air-conditioned rooms and suites at Hotel Don Cesar are spacious and feature a seating area. Each has an individual terrace with panoramic view of Porto Vecchio Gulf. Free Wi-Fi access and an LCD TV with satellite channels are provided in each room.
A breakfast is available every morning in the breakfast room or on the terrace. Light lunch options are available on the terrace.
Car rental and airport shuttles can also be arranged through Hotel Don Cesar. On the pontoon boats can be rented for the day, which take you to the surrounding beaches. Other on-site facilities include a Nuxe© Spa with beauty treatment rooms.
We have a kids club (chargeable) for children aged 4 to 11 (open in July and August).
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Seekers of peaceful coastal seclusion will appreciate this hotel's quiet, forested setting. On Booking.com, guest feedback is exceptional. Set within a two-hectare private pine forest, the property offers a dedicated counter-current lap pool and gulf-facing terraces in every room. Guests must accept its distance from central harbour activities and the fact that it requires a vehicle for local exploration.
Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 — the average across the 7 hotels we list on Corsica is 9.2.
What Guests Loved
- The expansive pine grove provides a natural sound barrier and shaded walking paths, creating a quiet atmosphere that contrasts with the busier coastal areas of Porto-Vecchio.
- Each guest room is designed with a private outdoor space oriented toward the water, allowing for unobstructed views of the Gulf and the surrounding coastline.
Things to Consider
- Located approximately 1.2 miles from the harbor, the hotel is removed from the immediate density of town shops and restaurants, which may necessitate more planning for evening outings.
- While the secluded location offers privacy, the lack of immediate proximity to public transport means guests generally need a car to reach nearby beaches like Palombaggia or the town center.
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- Guests who plan the day around the pool
- Beach days with the sand a few steps away
- Travellers wanting the beach and pools in one place
What guests say
Reviews from Google“We stayed at a number of similar hotels through our summer tour of Italy and hotels in Corsica, unfortunately this was the worst one out of those. Stayed for 5 nights, and for a premium price, paid extra for a sea view room, but from lack of garden maintenance, you can't see the sea, you get a tree view room. When checking in, we were advised we'd need to pay extra for a different room to check into a different room that has a sea view!?! (They offered a free move half way through, but no point when unpacked). Breakfast is not of an appropriate standard relative to the hotel you're paying for. You could pay additional money for other breakfast dishes, but these were included in the other hotels we stayed at in Corsica and Italy. The standard breakfast was poor quality, we went elsewhere for breakfast a few times instead. Hotel location is remote, but you can see that before booking. Costs €40 for their shuttle arrangement into town/port and back each time. Or walk the 3miles instead. We did both.”
“The Hotel Don CESAR is a very nice hotel and very clean and looks nice. The biggest issue we had was the service levels are not of a 5 star hotel. Sadly for our stay we didn’t have a very good experience with the waiters and hosekeeping. I think with staff training and management attention to detail the Don CESAR would be an excellent hotel. I think we were very unlucky during our stay to have a few service related issues.”
“We had lunch at Don Cesar, trusting that its 5-star name and high prices guaranteed top quality and safety. Instead, my husband got horrible food poisoning from the beef tartare. Completely unacceptable for a luxury establishment. Do not risk your health here!!!”
“They gave me different villa than i was confirmed and they failed to solve the problem, very limited food menu, team is nice but they are not trained at all, management hiding most of the time trying to avoid customer complaints, concierge failed to arrange any services. Very small Gym which fit only 2 people maximum. no value for money and will never stay there again.”
“Wonderful stay — and family-friendly too! The staff were truly a highlight. They went above and beyond for us. We felt so well taken care of!”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 56 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +The gourmet restaurant and evening meals get warm praise
- +Several guests enjoyed the breakfast and dining on the terrace
- +Good vegetarian choices in the restaurant
- –Breakfast is often described as basic with a limited choice
- –Some found the restaurant menu limited and the waits long
”The gourmet restaurant was perfect. The only thing that kept our stay from being perfect was breakfast, which was very basic.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Friendly, attentive staff throughout the hotel
- +Reception and valet parking teams are singled out for praise
- +Discreet, efficient service
- –Restaurant and breakfast staff can seem under-trained
- –Some felt the service fell short of what they expected
- –Some staff speak limited English
”Super friendly and helpful staff, from reception and valet parking to breakfast, the pool bar and the restaurant.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Two attractive pools, including a new adults-only pool
- +A long lap pool facing the lagoon
- –No real beach: the small beach is man-made and sea swimming is poor
- –Some found the water in the bay uninviting
- –Little shade by the pool and set opening hours
”A lovely new adults-only pool and a small beach, but no decent way to swim in the sea.” — guest, translated
The rooms
- +Spacious, comfortable rooms
- +Beautiful rooms, some with a large terrace or balcony
- +Comfortable beds
- –Balconies lack loungers or proper outdoor seating
- –One guest found the beds a little short
”The rooms are very spacious and very comfortable.” — guest, translated
Condition & cleanliness
- +Rooms and public areas are kept very clean
- +Well maintained, with high-quality finishes
- –The hallways are very dark
- –The air conditioning in the gym was out of order
”A really beautiful place, very well maintained, with perfect staff.” — guest, translated
Location
- +A calm setting by the lagoon with views over the bay
- +Lovely hotel gardens
- +Beautiful beaches within a short drive
- –Far from town with no shuttle, so you need a car or taxi
- –Overgrown trees blocked the sea view from one guest's room
”The calm, the view, the hotel garden and the long lap pool facing the lagoon.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
- +A quiet, peaceful setting
- +A relaxing place to unwind
”A very beautiful, quiet location by the sea.” — guest, translated
Value for money
- –Extra charges for breakfast dishes such as omelettes
- –Meals, including food by the pool, felt overpriced
- –Some felt the overall offering did not match the price
”It was a bit disappointing to see an extra charge for choosing an omelette at breakfast.” — guest, translated
Frequently asked questions
How do guests rate Hotel Don Cesar?
Hotel Don Cesar is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 173 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.0/10 from 127 guest reviews.
How many stars does Hotel Don Cesar have?
Hotel Don Cesar is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Hotel Don Cesar offer?
Hotel Don Cesar offers 2 swimming pools, free parking, beachfront, free Wifi, spa and family rooms.
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