Hotel Il Pellicano vs LA ROQQA
Two of Porto Ercole, Tuscany's best properties - rates, honest differences, and what sets them apart.
Hotel Il Pellicano
An iconic cliffside coastal estate suspended over the turquoise waters of Monte Argentario.
LA ROQQA
A design-led coastal retreat perched above historic fortresses and the Tyrrhenian Sea in Monte Argentario.
Which one should you book?
Il Pellicano has been setting the standard for Italian coastal luxury since 1965. The clifftop cove, the sea deck, the Michelin-starred terrace - it's what people picture when they talk about the Italian Riviera at its best. La Roqqa is the newer property in the same town: design-forward, harbor-facing, and with Porto Ercole at your doorstep. One is a hideaway. The other puts you in the middle of things.
- ✓One of Italy's most storied coastal hotels - the original Slim Aarons jet-set hideaway
- ✓Private sea elevator down to a cliffside pontoon and rock swimming cove
- ✓Michelin-starred sea terrace dining - one of the best restaurant settings on the Tuscan coast
- ✓Completely secluded cove: olive trees, sea breezes, and no one walking past your sunbed
- ✓Sleek contemporary design with rooftop bar and harbor views over Porto Ercole fortress
- ✓Private Isolotto Beach Club - a sandy bay with sunbeds, 10 minutes away by shuttle
- ✓In the heart of Porto Ercole - walk to the marina, local restaurants, and the village
- ✓Newer build: modern rooms, more social energy, lower nightly rate than Il Pellicano
Key Trade-offs at a Glance
What Sets Them Apart
The details that matter at this level.
Il Pellicano is tucked into a private wilderness cove; LA ROQQA overlooks the town harbor.
Il Pellicano features deep-water swimming from rocks and a pontoon; LA ROQQA offers a shuttle to its private sandy beach club.
Il Pellicano is exclusive old-world glamour; LA ROQQA is vibrant, design-centric, and contemporary.
12-Month Nightly Rate Comparison
Average nightly base rates across the calendar year. Click or hover any month to compare.
The Bottom Line
Il Pellicano has been the benchmark for Italian coastal luxury since 1965 - the cliffside cove, the yellow-striped pontoon, dinner on a sea terrace with a Michelin star overhead. It's a hideaway in the original sense: no town noise, no foot traffic, just the Tyrrhenian Sea and olive trees. La Roqqa is positioned differently. It's newer, design-forward, and planted right in Porto Ercole - harbor views from the rooftop, a beach club shuttle, the village within walking distance. If you want seclusion and the prestige of one of Italy's great hotel names, Il Pellicano. If you want Porto Ercole's energy with a well-designed base to return to, La Roqqa.
Hotel Il Pellicano starts from $850/night; LA ROQQA from $450/night. Both are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct - with VIP perks, room upgrades, and dedicated advisor support included.
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Both Hotel Il Pellicano and LA ROQQA are available through Wildist at the same rate as booking direct — with exclusive VIP perks added at no extra cost.