The 162-room Grand Hotel Smeraldo is an upper-middle-range property with its own private, secluded beach cove. Multiple restaurants and a public beach are within a five-minute walk, but the area is largely quiet. Rooms are done in a simple Sardinian style of painted furniture and embroidered linens, and they come with air-conditioning, minibars, hairdryers, and furnished terraces -- some with lovely sea vistas. There are no spa or fitness facilities, or entertainment, but the hotel has multiple pool areas -- including some cascading down multiple levels and with sea views. All rates include a hot and cold buffet breakfast, and well-reviewed Italian fare is served for lunch and dinner. On the downside, some guests have complained of pool loungers getting reserved early and too-firm beds. Travelers wanting a more lively setting may prefer Cervo Hotel in Porto Cervo.
The 162-room Grand Hotel Smeraldo is an upper-middle-range property with its own private, secluded beach cove. Multiple restaurants and a public beach are within a five-minute walk, but the area is largely quiet. Rooms are done in a simple Sardinian style of painted furniture and embroidered linens, and they come with air-conditioning, minibars, hairdryers, and furnished terraces -- some with lovely sea vistas. There are no spa or fitness facilities, or entertainment, but the hotel has multiple pool areas -- including some cascading down multiple levels and with sea views. All rates include a hot and cold buffet breakfast, and well-reviewed Italian fare is served for lunch and dinner. On the downside, some guests have complained of pool loungers getting reserved early and too-firm beds. Travelers wanting a more lively setting may prefer Cervo Hotel in Porto Cervo.
The upscale Hotel La Rocca Resort and Spa is a lovely, secluded property with a gorgeous private beach either a 15-minute walk away, or a brief ride on a free shuttle bus. Quality features include two restaurants -- one in the main building serving a buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner, and another at the beach. The 55 spacious rooms are charmingly traditional, with views of either the ocean or verdant grounds, as well as flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrobes, and air-conditioning. Suites in the private Villa del Parco have their own pool. The outdoor pool is pleasant and the spa is expansive, but the tiny outdoor gym is a letdown. Travelers looking for a less isolated and beachfront stay might prefer the Grand Hotel Smeraldo in the town of Baia Sardinia.
The upscale Hotel La Rocca Resort and Spa is a lovely, secluded property with a gorgeous private beach either a 15-minute walk away, or a brief ride on a free shuttle bus. Quality features include two restaurants -- one in the main building serving a buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner, and another at the beach. The 55 spacious rooms are charmingly traditional, with views of either the ocean or verdant grounds, as well as flat-screen TVs, minibars, bathrobes, and air-conditioning. Suites in the private Villa del Parco have their own pool. The outdoor pool is pleasant and the spa is expansive, but the tiny outdoor gym is a letdown. Travelers looking for a less isolated and beachfront stay might prefer the Grand Hotel Smeraldo in the town of Baia Sardinia.
The Airone Hotel is a sprawling four-pearl property set on the Gulf of Arzachena. Low-rise, Mediterranean-style buildings with terra-cotta rooftops house its 70 rooms -- which could be fussy and tired to some and quaint and traditional to others. All have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but balconies and patios are only found in higher categories. There's a public beach within walking distance, and the hotel runs a free shuttle to a private beach about a mile away, and to Baia Sardinia. Guests can also swim and sunbathe around the resort's lovely pool. Breakfast is included at the buffet restaurant, and there are on-site activities such as biking and tennis, but no gym. Travelers looking to stay closer to town should try Grand Hotel Smeraldo Beach.
The Airone Hotel is a sprawling four-pearl property set on the Gulf of Arzachena. Low-rise, Mediterranean-style buildings with terra-cotta rooftops house its 70 rooms -- which could be fussy and tired to some and quaint and traditional to others. All have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but balconies and patios are only found in higher categories. There's a public beach within walking distance, and the hotel runs a free shuttle to a private beach about a mile away, and to Baia Sardinia. Guests can also swim and sunbathe around the resort's lovely pool. Breakfast is included at the buffet restaurant, and there are on-site activities such as biking and tennis, but no gym. Travelers looking to stay closer to town should try Grand Hotel Smeraldo Beach.
The L’ea Bianca Luxury Resort is a secluded four-and-a-half-pearl property with direct access to a beach with loungers and umbrellas, located a 15-minute drive from Porto Cervo. The hotel has an attractive outdoor pool with views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding lush gardens. There's not much to keep kids occupied, but adults can arrange massage and beauty treatments at the spa, as well as use the gym, sauna, and indoor hydrotherapy pool. The 31 elegant rooms are spacious and bright; they come with bathrobes, minibars, and terraces overlooking the sea. Five private villas have traditional, rustic furnishings, kitchens, and at least two bedrooms. Those looking for a less isolated hotel might prefer the Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort.
The L’ea Bianca Luxury Resort is a secluded four-and-a-half-pearl property with direct access to a beach with loungers and umbrellas, located a 15-minute drive from Porto Cervo. The hotel has an attractive outdoor pool with views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding lush gardens. There's not much to keep kids occupied, but adults can arrange massage and beauty treatments at the spa, as well as use the gym, sauna, and indoor hydrotherapy pool. The 31 elegant rooms are spacious and bright; they come with bathrobes, minibars, and terraces overlooking the sea. Five private villas have traditional, rustic furnishings, kitchens, and at least two bedrooms. Those looking for a less isolated hotel might prefer the Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort.
The Park Hotel Resort, with peaceful ocean breezes and sounds courtesy of the nearby private Cala Bitta beach, has all the basic amenities expected at a mid-range Costa Smeralda hotel that is geared toward families. Rooms here -- both dated and not particularly large -- are a bit of a letdown, but the available features make this property standout. It includes an outdoor pool, a playground, an on-site restaurant, and beach access. A small path from the 80-room hotel leads to the secluded beach, where slightly worn beach chairs are available to guests. The beautiful beach town of Arzachena is a 10-minute drive away and the Porto Cervo nightlife scene is about 20 minutes by car.
The Park Hotel Resort, with peaceful ocean breezes and sounds courtesy of the nearby private Cala Bitta beach, has all the basic amenities expected at a mid-range Costa Smeralda hotel that is geared toward families. Rooms here -- both dated and not particularly large -- are a bit of a letdown, but the available features make this property standout. It includes an outdoor pool, a playground, an on-site restaurant, and beach access. A small path from the 80-room hotel leads to the secluded beach, where slightly worn beach chairs are available to guests. The beautiful beach town of Arzachena is a 10-minute drive away and the Porto Cervo nightlife scene is about 20 minutes by car.
