Loc. Cala Granu, Porto Cervo, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Walking distance to white sand beach
Peaceful, quiet location
Three large interconnected swimming pools with sea views
Spacious rooms have flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi
Underground spa has a sauna, Turkish bath, and whirlpool
Dining options include extensive buffets
Small fitness center (although equipment is dated)
Free shuttle bus to the beach
Rooms can be noisy
Far from restaurants and shops
Nearby beach can get crowded
Lack of shade around the pool area
This large, upscale beachside resort spreads out over 12 acres and is within walking distance of a small sandy beach along the Sardinian coast. Rooms are spacious and clean, but could do with a furniture update and some new wallpaper. The hotel is a bit far from shops and restaurants, but if you do have a rental car the bustling Porto Cervo marina is a five-minute drive away. Overall, it offers a solid range of facilities (a spa, fitness center, and several restaurants), but most could use an update. The pools, however, are pristine.
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Scene
Large resort with extensive outdoor areas, popular with European tourists
The interior common areas of the hotel are spread out in the classic Sardinian villa style, with stucco archways leading from one terra cotta tiled room to another and stones lining some walls. A seashell peach shade dominates the color scheme here, and there are Queen Anne chairs and carved wood detailing in common areas. European tourists in particular frequent the resort. The property's biggest attraction is its three gargantuan and interconnected pools that overlook the sea.
Location
On the northern tip of Sardinia, a five-minute drive from the town of Porto Cervo
The resort is on the northern tip of the island of Sardinia, about 40 minutes by car to both Olbia airport and the Olbia ferry, which goes to Livorno on the coast of Tuscany. The white sand beach of Cala Granu is within walking distance and the town of Porto Cervo is a five-minute drive away (or a 15- to 20-minute walk along a road). Guests who want to move around a lot should consider renting a car, as taxis in the area are expensive.
Rooms
Spacious rooms in pastel colors with dated lacquer furniture
The rooms here are big, airy, and clean, but the decor could use an update. White lacquer headboards and slightly distressed peach wallpaper contribute to a dated, 1980s feel in the rooms. The walls are thin and could do with some soundproofing. All of the rooms have AC, bathtubs, and balconies; many have views of the sea.
Features
Three large interconnected outdoor pools, a snack bar, restaurants, and a spa
The grounds are the main attraction here, with three gigantic swimming pools overlooking the sea.These pools are so large that they rarely get crowded, but the surrounding seating areas lack shaded places to sit. The outdoor snack bar by the pools, however, does have covered seating. There's a beach nearby, but it's small and gets busy quickly. The two restaurants on-site receive mixed reviews from guests. A modest fitness center houses a few stationary bikes, treadmills, and weight machines. There's also a spa with a sauna, Turkish bath, and whirlpool.
