U Capu Biancu
Rustic-chic Mediterranean with an eccentric, artistic edge. Think natural materials — stone, wood, brass — alongside bold color and globally sourced objects. Feels like a private estate where you just happen to be a guest.
Book the panoramic restaurant in advance — it fills up, especially in July and August
Why It Matters
Decades of family ownership in a genuinely remote coastal setting with three private beaches, deeply Corsican food sourcing, and a strong sustainability program including European Ecolabel certification and its own 6,800-vine biodynamic vineyard planted in 2022.
U Capu Biancu is a four-star, family-run hotel on the Gulf of Sant'Amanza in southern Corsica, about 12km from Bonifacio town. Sylvie and Jean-Louis Limongi have poured 34+ years into it, and their three adult children are now taking over — which shows in how the place feels: personal, particular, and genuinely cared for. Rooms are all individually styled (some boldly, some quirkily) using Bonifacio stone, natural wood, and collected objects, and every one has a private terrace or balcony. There are three private beaches at the base of the property, a heated infinity pool, a small spa, and a restaurant run by a Senegalese-Corsican chef.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Davia Family Sea Suite
The largest suite, built for families of four. Two separate bedrooms, a living room with fireplace, and a 16 m² panoramic sea-view balcony with private solarium. Bathtub and shower, first floor.
65 sqm
Laetizia Sea Suite
The most romantic room on the property. A 30 m² private rooftop terrace with jacuzzi and outdoor bed, plus a large living room on the first floor. Designed for honeymoons and anniversaries.
40 sqmMaquis Junior Suites — Maquis View
Four suites with traditional Corsican architecture and terraces opening onto the maquis. Tranquil, fragrant, and a solid choice for those who prefer green over blue views. 30–35 m².
32 sqm
Maquis Junior Suites — Outdoor Shower (Ghjulia & Chjara)
Two brand-new junior suites designed around white stone walls, lime and wood finishes, and a pastel floor palette. Large private terrace with a concealed outdoor shower and deckchairs surrounded by maquis garden. Two persons only.
38 sqmMaquis Standard Room
Five rooms set among the greenery with generous terraces flooded by natural light. Shower only (no bathtub). Maquis view with a small sea glimpse. The entry-level option — honest, comfortable, and fragrant.
22 sqmMaquis Superior Room
Four rooms scented by the surrounding garrigue, each with a large private solarium terrace and an outdoor shower behind reed fencing. Maquis view with a glimpse of sea from the terrace. The most private of the room categories.
28 sqm
Marine Superior Room
Two rooms done in the full Mediterranean color palette — warm reds, yellows, and oranges layered over local stone and wood, with direct sea views from the terrace. Ground floor, so step straight outside.
26 sqm
Saveria & Marina Sea Suites
The two top sea-view suites, each with a private heated swimming pool. Saveria has striking Mediterranean architecture; Marina is on a mezzanine with warm terracotta tones. Both use Bonifacio stone and artisanal woodwork throughout.
55 sqmSea Junior Suites
Ten individually named suites (Alba, Catalina, Colomba, Valentina, Lesia, Joséphine, Amaratta, Serena, Stella, Amanza) — each named after imaginary bold-natured women. Sea-view terraces, mix of warm and cool palettes, elegant materials. One unit is accessible for disabled guests.
37 sqmSea Superior Room
Seven rooms, seven themes, seven journeys — the hotel's most emblematic standard category. Each room tells a different story through its decor, all with terraces opening onto the Mediterranean. One unit is accessible for disabled guests.
22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel walls display works by Corsican painters and photographers. A beach boutique sells island-made jewelry, clothing, and souvenirs by local artisans.
Private boat trips on the hotel's Boston Whaler (three 350-horsepower engines) to Lavezzi Islands, the cliffs of Bonifacio, secret coves, and beyond. Customizable with fishing, diving, sunrise/sunset cruises, picnics, or a lobster grill on board.
Guided cellar tastings with sommelier Vanessa Maloyer — 7,000+ bottles, 90% Corsican and 60% organic, paired with Corsican cheese and charcuterie.
A nature-focused gym with Swingbell wooden and leather dumbbells, a WaterRower rowing machine, and a Sprintbok non-motorized treadmill. Sea-facing. No air conditioning by design.
Guided walking tour of Bonifacio's old town with local historian guides. Covers the medieval citadel, plague history, and Dragut's siege.
Coastal paths and maquis trails from the property, with access to the Madonetta lighthouse, Pertusato lighthouse, and prehistoric orri shelters.
Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards available from the hotel's private beach. Available mid-June through mid-September, weather permitting.
Mask and snorkel exploration from the hotel's beaches in the clear waters of the Gulf of Sant'Amanza.
Weekly live music at the cocktail bar every Monday night — traditional Corsican polyphony, Tino Rossi covers, a cappella, and guitar.
A proper pétanque court on the property — the hotel takes it seriously.
Multi-day immersive wellness programs featuring yoga, Pilates, Ayurveda, Qigong, and other disciplines. The hotel accepts external retreat organizers and groups.
Daily morning sessions with resident instructors Jean-Pierre, Camille (yoga), and Julice Vacca (fitness/Pilates). Held in a sea-facing setting.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
At least one room in Sea Superior and Sea Junior Suite categories is adapted for disabled guests.
Three distinct coves at the base of the property in the Gulf of Sant'Amanza: the main beach with a private pontoon, a quieter beach with gazebos and canopy beds, and the wild 'Queen Elizabeth' beach with no sunbeds or service whatsoever.
Wi-Fi available throughout the property, though some guest reviews note it can be patchy in certain rooms and outdoor areas.
A heated infinity pool built from Bonifacio stone, designed to blur into the seascape. Jacuzzi integrated. Surrounded by intimate reed-sheltered nesting areas and a siestodrome for napping.
Hotel gift boxes purchasable online via capcadeau.com and an online shop at ucapubiancu.com for hotel-branded products.
An on-site organic farm behind dry-stone walls growing chard, courgettes, aubergines, onions, olive trees, and fruit trees in a permaculture system. Produce goes directly to the restaurant. 100 laying hens on site.
One of the rare hotels in Corsica to hold the European Ecolabel. Participates in the Rispettu eco-responsible hotel program. Water energy from hydro-hybrid thermal systems; elimination of single-use plastics targeted for 2025.
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