Hotels, B&B, Village Resorts | Farm Stay | Camping | Youth Hostels

Accommodation ranges from luxury hotels to holiday village resorts (such as Forte Village), to campsites, farm stay and hostels. Bear in mind, that in the summer, especially in August, supply in popular areas highly exceeds demand for accommodation and in the winter campsites and a large number of hotels are closed. When possible, make arrangements for your accommodation before you travel particularly if you are staying outside a village, as places might only be reachable by car. Here we propose reviews of some places we have tried.

Hotels, B&B, Village Resorts

Reasonably priced hotels can be found in most areas of major tourist influx and in large villages. To be recommended are the hotels of the interior mountain region providing not only excellent hospitality, prices and food but also local tours (trekking, excursions, etc.). Luxury hotels are mostly based, but not exclusively, in the north-east region of Costa Smeralda. The most exclusive hotels are Pitrizza and Hotel Cala di Volpe, both really available only to the rich and famous. However, there are some more accessible gems across the island, such as: 'Su Cologone' in Oliena; 'Tanka Village' in Villasimius; 'Le Dune' near Arbus.

Hotel San Francesco - Alghero, Via A. Machin, 2. Tel: +39 079 980330

This 14th century cloister is still attached to St. Francis's church. The charming courtyard enthuses a sense of history. Rooms are basic but with full en-suite facilities and they are clean. Parking not available, but for Alghero this is the most affordable option and it is right in the middle of the historic centre in the pedestrians only zone.

Hotel La Roccia - Palau, Via dei Mille 15. Tel: +39 0789 709528

Central location, clean, good fittings, rooms have a balcony or a terrace, private parking, pleasant service and it is reasonably priced.

L’Agnata - Tempio Pausania, Loc. Agnata. Tel: +39 079 671384

Lovely country estate with swimming pool, artificial lake and landscaped garden. Rooms are spacious and clean with quality deco. Meals are set menu but absolutely delicious. This is a secluded spot where you can wind down in peace. Mid-range prices. Best to book in advance.

Village Resort L’Ea di Lavru - Porto San Paolo, Tel: +39 0270103668 or 0789 40301.

High standard of self catering flats and villas for rent near the beach, with views of Tavolara island. Each residence has a terrace or a veranda where you can enjoy your meals while admiring the views. The village has been designed with great attention to detail so the stone buildings, the luxuriant vegetation and layout all blend in together to create a harmonious environment. It is only 10 Km away from Olbia and you can shop at Porto San Paolo, a short walking distance away.

Hotel Pop - Cala Gonone, Piazza Porto 2. Tel: +39 0784 93185

Facing the harbour and very near the beach, the comfortable rooms have sea or mountain views from the balcony, satellite TV and a safe in the room. There is a bar with a terrace, a decent restaurant and internet access. Reasonably priced.

Hotel Restaurant CK - Oliena, Corso Martin-Luther-King 2/4. Tel: +39 0784 288721

Rooms are functional, comfortable and clean. The restaurant serves tasty, simple traditional food. Overall a good low-cost option and because it is located in the village a car is not essential.

Coop. Enis - Oliena
Loc. Monte Maccione. Tel: +39 0784 288363

Basic, functional, clean en-suite rooms. The top floor rooms have a terrace from where you can enjoy stunning views. The excellent restaurant serves traditional dishes prepared with local farm produce. The hotel complex also offers camping facilities within the surrounding woods. There are 2 bars, one of which has a large terrace. The friendly and welcoming staff is always ready to assist with local information or to book your guided excursions. This resort perched half way up a mountain, is ideal for total immersion into nature and the best base for trekking excursions in the area.

Hotel Restaurant Su Gologone - Oliena, Loc. Su Gologone. Tel: +39 0784 287512

Country style luxury hotel based in a stunning location. Interiors, gardens and all facilities are designed with attention to detail. The restaurant serves excellent traditional cuisine. The complex includes a swimming pool and fitness centre. Service standards are high and prices are perfectly acceptable for this level of hotel.

Hotel Restaurant Sant’Efisio - Talana, Loc. Sant'Efisio, 1. Tel: +39 0782 646921; Mob: 3383591742

Lovely family run small hotel complex with landscaped inner courtyard and a children playground in the outer garden. Reasonable sized rooms with good deco and very clean. The restaurant serves delectable traditional Sardinian food using local products, but the menu is limited. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Village Resort Albaruja - Costa Rei, Via C. Colombo. Tel: +39 070 991557 or +39 070 991415.

This resort offers self-catering accommodation. The spacious, comfortable rooms have en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, cooking facilities (including cutlery, crockery and fridge) and either a veranda or a balcony where you can have your meals. The independent entrance to each room and the layout of the complex ensure privacy. The resort has a swimming pool, tennis court, a children playground, bar, breakfast room and internet point. There is no in-house restaurant, but the complex is in a major tourist location surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, etc. Private parking is available and the beach is only a short walk away. Service is efficient and friendly. However, there is a minimum stay of a week during peak season (July and August).

Farm stay: Agriturismo

Farm stay (Agriturismo) is an affordable quality alternative. Agriturismi are working farms that subsidise their income by providing lodgings and food. Farms undergo strict checks to meet the approval of the local authorities for the standard of accommodation. Rooms are comfortable and most of them have en-suite bathrooms. They provide from bed and breakfast to full board. It is frequent for the family to share their meals with guests, but some farms have full fledged restaurants where farmers traditional fare is served in a Set Menu - by law, 70% of the food served must be produced within the farm. A number of them organise horse riding, trekking excursions, hunting, home cookery and crafts courses. Farmers are extremely hospitable and this is the best way to get to know Sardinia more intimately. Advanced booking is essential.

Sa Mandra - Alghero, Loc. Sa Segada. Tel: +39 079 999150

This farm is best know for its superior traditional cuisine (set menu). Surroundings are pleasant and it is a good option for people who want to stay a short driving distance from Alghero.

Mandra Edera - Abbasanta. Tel: +39 0785 52710

Spacious, comfortable rooms with quality deco. There is a swimming pool and they offer horse riding lessons. Isolated location but very good for its nearness to the main dual carriage and for being in the centre (a bit west) of the island, making it an appropriate stopover or a base for local explorations. Good set meals.

Camping

Campsite services and facilities in Sardinia are generally first-rate. Campsites tend to be self-contained villages with shops, bars, restaurants and they organise activities and entertainment. The best ones are set up within lovely surroundings. If you don’t have a tent, you can rent a caravan, bungalow or chalet (minimum stay usually applies). Due to intense heat in the summer, ensure that the site has lots of trees to shelter from the sun. Camp sites are so popular in some locations, that in August you need to book in advance even if you have only a small tent. N.B: Free camping is not allowed in Sardinia.

La Mariposa Campsite - Alghero, Via Lido. +39 079 950480

The campsite has a private beach, a barbeque area, a shop and a bar. There are plenty of trees for shaded cover. Facilities are good (toilets, showers, wash basins and sinks, washing machines). You can also rent double rooms with bunk beds, caravans or bungalows. It is a bit of a walk along the lido to get to the centre of town.

Camping Isuledda - Cannigione, Loc. La Conia. Tel: +39 0789 86003

Probably one of the most popular campsites and very near the Emerald Coast. This is a truly outstanding location. The site is set up in a self-enclosed peninsula, and surrounded by a number of beaches and rocky promontories. This is not the cheapest resort but it takes care of most of your holiday needs within its complex. The site has a couple of shops, a self service restaurant and an a-la-carte menu restaurant, entertainment stage, disco, 2 bars, wellness centre. The resort organises sailing, diving and a number of sport activities and entertainment. It is about 5-10 minutes drive from the lovely Cannigione village. The only complaints to be made are possibly the need to increase the number of toilets and showers and the staff is often rude. Advanced booking recommended in peak season (August) because it gets very busy.

Camping Cala Gonone - Cala Gonone. Tel: + 39 0784 93165

Based at the entrance of the village, the campsite is only a short walk from the centre. It has a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball area, mini soccer, children's play ground, table tennis, foosball, meeting area with TV, bar, shop, restaurant / pizzeria, barbecue area. Toilets and washing facilities are acceptable. There are lots of trees for shade.

Limone Beach Camping - Loc. Cala Sinzias, Castiadas. Tel: +39 70 995006

Right on a wonderful beach in a quite secluded area between Villasimius and Costa Rei. There are plenty of tree lined shaded plots. Facilities are good (toilets, showers, wash basins and sinks, washing machines). On site market, bar, restaurant, pizzeria, entertainment, water sport facilities and activities.

Youth Hostel

There are few hostels in Sardinia. They offer dorm facilities with sheets and include breakfast. Sometimes they provide optional cheap meals.

Vale Vacanze - Bosa, Via Sardegna. Tel: +39 0785 375009, Mobile: +39 3462363844

Coop. Pergo (ONLUS) - Castelsardo, Piazza Anchita e Brundanu. Tel: +39 079 587008 (Office), Tel: +39 079 474031 (Hostel).

La Nuova Luna - Lanusei, Via Indipendenza 35. Tel: +39 0782-41051

Ostello San Priamo - Costa Rei, San Priamo, S.S. 125. Tel: +39 070/999720 or Mobile: 3337119728