The Hotel Hermitage was founded in the early 1950s by the Genoese aristocrat Paolo De Ferrari who fell in love with the fine pink-tinted sand and deep blue - crystal-clear sea of Biodola - a small fishing village. The beauty of the setting remains a highlight of the hotel we see today - a modern structure which sits right beside the sea - blending harmoniously with the sand and rocks and nestling in the luxuriant Mediterranean landscape that surrounds it - a protected area within the Tuscan Archipelago Park. The hotel has 132 rooms - 32 of which are located in the main building - the others being found in one of the 7 villas - each with 5 to 26 rooms - set in the private park. All rooms have a charming patio or balcony framed by geraniums and bougainvillea overlooking the sea or the private park. They are fitted out with all the modern amenities guests require - air-conditioning - colour satellite TV - direct dial phone and ensuite bathroom. The atmosphere throughout the hotel is warm and welcoming - making it feel more like a private home - and the level of service is superb. There are plenty of places to relax around the hotel including the main bar with its spacious lounge and comfortable sofas or one of the three restaurants - one at the waters edge -, which are renowned for their exquisite cuisine. The Hermitage offers everything you could wish for in a recreational or relaxing holiday - a private beach with the finest sand - a jetty - sailing and boat hire - three seawater swimming pools - a diving centre - a fitness and beauty centre - a small six hole golf course - nine clay tennis courts - a 3km jogging track - splendid mountain bike trails - and facilities for various games such as five-a-side football - beach volleyball and bowls. Come to The Hermitage and experience comfort - relaxation and spectacular surroundings