Residence Castel Brando Hotel

We stayed for a week at the Castel Brando and greatly enjoyed the experience. The property itself has a handsome location behind the village and is very pleasingly laid out, with four separate buildings of varying age interspersed with palm trees and the two pools. The main building is an old "maison-de-maitre" and very characterful and agreeable, with a small hall and lounge , the reception desk and internet room and a wet-weather breakfast-room added on the side. The atmosphere at the hotel is very laid back and restful but the staff work... more

The hotel, rooms and pools are spotlessly clean. The hotel is 4 star quality but given a 3 star due to limited facilities, no bar, restaurant etc. The staff are VERY helpful. Happy to humour our appalling attempts at French and to switch to English when it got too much for both parties! We felt that nothing was too much trouble for them. Thank you :) The self service breakfast wasn't out of this world but enjoyable: fresh bread, croissants/pain au chocolat, eggs, ham, cheese, yoghurt, muesli/cereals, tea/coffee/chocolate and... more

An absolute gem in the middle of the most breathtaking natural scenery! The Castel Brando is immaculate and run with a friendly-helpful staff. Breakfast was lovely in the flowering courtyard of the hotel. We spent lazy late afternoons lounging at the pool after a long day of sightseeing. Conveniently located across the street from the main square of the tiny fishing village in Erbalunga, there were plenty of choices for a relaxing dinner. We stayed in a bungalow room with a small private terrace and spent several evenings watching the... more

The Castel Brando is a charming and very friendly hotel north of Bastia in Cap Corse region of Corsica. Charming accomodations- request a pool side room. Town is very quaint and EXCELLENT restaurant in town called Le Pirate- order the chefs surprise menu- you won't be disappointed!