Tenuta C'est la Vie

We not only stayed at Tenuts C'est La Vie but also had a wine tour, tasting and ate at the restaurant on an evening. The whole experience has been exceptional. An incredible way to experience the finest food and wine in Ischia, with the Biancolella blend being particularly special (stunning gold colour). Nestled away in the mountain side overlooking the Tyrrhenian sea. This is a must if you find yourself on the island, the team here will be sure to make you feel welcome and send you on your way feeling very blessed. The staff really make this truely memorable, from Maria at the front of house who greeted us and looked after all our needs so carefully. To GV and the restaurant team whose knowledge was second to none. From breakfast to evening meal all food is michellin worthy with views over the bay which are once in a lifetime. We really cannot recommend this hotel enough. Everything was perfect and finished to an exceptional standard.

Distance from the nearest town of Forio is around a 30 minute walk down a steep hill. Return taxis are particularly expensive, the hotels recommendation is to hire a scooter or car to truely experience island but for the time we were there (4 nights) taxi, bus and foot seemed to work fine.

Absolutely gorgeous establishment and view. Excellent food and wine. Wonderful staff.

Great location with nice sea view surrounded by vineyards. Stylish and privately located apartments with terraces and jacuzzies outside. Overall quiet environment. Clean rooms. Great breakfast on a terrace with sea view. Helpful and friendly staff, we got a lot of useful information about Ischia island. The restaurant was already closed after the end of the season, but the hostess kindly offered some nice antipasti and their local wine after our arrival.

It was great to relax in jacuzzi under the starry sky, it would be even greater to have slippers and bathrobe for coming back to the room on a cool autumn night. We were missing optional warm blankets for more comfortable sleep. We also lacked some basic cosmetics, like shampoo. The breakfast was great, but without much variations if you stay for several days. The hostess didn't speak English, but we managed to communicate pretty well using Google Translate. The Bistrot prices are a bit on a higher side. PS We stayed during an active bird hunting season, so we had to wake up at 5.30 am to the sound of gunfire coming from the neighboring mountain area.

This is a beautiful property. Location is great, beautiful views of vineyard and sea. The privacy of the room, as all rooms are spread out. Room itself is lovely. Private jacuzzi is great to use at sunset. Good breakfast included, with a view at the restaurant. Very romantic, relaxing place. Staff are friendly and kind. The communal pool area is also beautiful! Restaurant is good, but could improve. Area for aperitif and restaurant is beautiful and live music is a plus! I would return to Tenuta Cest La Vie for another stay. Overall wonderful experience.

Staff are kind, but service could definitely improve. Vineyards such as these that I've stayed in around the world (and for this price) usually have a more personal touch in the room, like a welcome card or small gift/ gesture for the guests. Wifi should be provided immediately on arrival, as there is no phone signal by the rooms and it's a little walk back to reception. A little introduction of the vineyard and facilities should be given, as you're frankly just left outside your room with zero information-I didn't appreciate this. I still know nothing about this vineyard and had to discover facilities myself. I do recommend at the restaurant that the staff asks about allergies/ dietary requirements. Like I say service could definitely be improved and is a negative about this stay- they are lovely people, but need more training or to visit luxury Vineyards around the world to see how they do things.

Incredible design, luxury but cozy. Spaceous, Intimate and so peaceful!