HotelExcelsior
Hotel Excelsior sits on La Maddalena, a Sardinian archipelago island accessible only by ferry, which naturally limits your guest list and creates built-in intimacy.
- Ceremony
- 25 seated
- Reception
- 140 seated
- Nearest airport
- OLB · Approximately 90 minutes to ferry terminal, then 50 minutes by ferry
- Open season
- May – August
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.4 /5 · 503
Hotel Excelsior is a hotel destination wedding venue in La Maddalena, Italy, hosting 25 to 140 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), Approximately 90 minutes to ferry terminal, then 50 minutes by ferry. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Hotel Excelsior in La Maddalena, open May–August.
Hotel Excelsior sits on La Maddalena, a Sardinian archipelago island accessible only by ferry, which naturally limits your guest list and creates built-in intimacy.
The 4.4-star hotel offers both ceremony and reception spaces with views of the Mediterranean, plus on-site accommodations that keep guests together throughout the celebration.
Logistics matter here—factor in ferry schedules when planning your timeline.
Great hotel even though we only stayed one night while passing through the area. The staff at the front desk are outstanding! (Marianna & Maria Luisa) Super friendly and very helpful. Nice rooms and great breakfast! Thanks for a memorable stay!
4 notes, from the desk.
Located on La Maddalena island, reachable only by 50-minute ferry from Palau
4.4 Google rating with established hospitality infrastructure
Mediterranean views from ceremony and reception venues
On-site hotel accommodations available for guests during stay
Best held in May, June, July.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Hotel Excelsior.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- Guests arrive and ferry to island; welcome dinner or informal reception
- 10:00 AM—Ceremony (morning light, cooler temperatures)
- 1:00 PM—Cocktail hour on terrace or beach
- 3:00 PM—Reception dinner and dancing
- Casual breakfast or brunch before guests depart
Things worth knowing.
OLB · Approximately 90 minutes to ferry terminal, then 50 minutes by ferry
Guests fly into Costa Smeralda Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
€8,000–25,000
Island location increases overall costs due to ferry transport and limited vendor options. Book well in advance (6–12 months) to secure dates and negotiate group rates on accommodations.
Not publicly listed; contact hotel directly
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€65–120 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€100–200 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
May – August
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
How do guests get to the island?+
Guests take a ferry from Palau to La Maddalena (approximately 50 minutes). Hotel Excelsior can advise on ferry schedules and can help coordinate group bookings or provide transportation details for your wedding party.
What time of year is best for a wedding here?+
Late April through October offers the most reliable weather and ferry schedules. Summer months (July-August) are popular but busier; shoulder seasons provide better light and fewer crowds.
Can the hotel accommodate a large wedding?+
Contact the hotel directly at excelsiormaddalena.com to discuss capacity limits, available event spaces, and current availability for your guest count.
Are catering and accommodations included?+
The hotel offers on-site catering and room packages, but pricing varies. Request a detailed quote from their events team specifying guest count and date.
Hold dates at Hotel Excelsior.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.