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
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.
About Hotel Excelsior
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.
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Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
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!
Kirk Robertson · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- OLB, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- OLB · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Costa Smeralda Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–25,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–25,000+ for 50–100 guests including accommodation, catering, and venue
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Not publicly listed; contact hotel directly
- Reception
- €65–120 a headAisle estimate
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€65–120 (typical range for Sardinian island venues; confirm with Excelsior)
- Room rate
- €100–200 a nightAisle estimate
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€100–200 per room depending on season and room type
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0789 721047
Answered by the venue in local hours.
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.
Questions about the venue
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?+
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.