The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Sardinia
Sardinia offers travellers the opportunity to discover a rich history, evident in its Nuragic-era sites; a fiercely guarded culture, on display in its thriving craft scene; and a bounty of organic farms and olive groves, studded with thousand-year-old trees. Complete your trip with a stay in one of the boutique hotels in Sardinia, whose passionate owners stand ready to show you the rustic, local side of the island and where homespun hospitality comes guaranteed.
Hotel Riviera
Hotel
Capo Blu
Boutique Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
This quirky beach-themed hotel is a 40-minute drive away from the island capital, Cagliari. The playful decor has a whisper of Bali in its wicker parasols, casual beanbags and baskets filled with cushions to crash out on. There are just 14 rooms, all overlooking a central courtyard where you’ll find the hotel’s bijou pool, and a breakfast of freshly baked focaccia, cakes and Sardinian cheeses is served every morning. The team, made up of Aldo, Katia and Elsa, can advise on activities and the area’s best restaurants. Ask nicely, and Aldo might even prepare you a post-beach platter after a long day on the sands of Spiaggia di Chia sa Colonia or the dunes of Riva dei Pini.
Petra Segreta
Spa Hotel
Only a 20-minute drive away from the extravagance of the Costa Smeralda, this resort in the hidden-away hills of San Pantaleo offers a more toned-down version of luxury. The 25 rooms and suites are set within traditional Sardinian cottage-style buildings – with handwoven fabrics, earth-tone furnishings and linen-draped four-poster beds – from where you breathe in the island’s fragrant maquis shrubs and flora. Even the most basic have shaded terraces and some come with cave-like private pools set into the granite rock face. There’s a Balinese-style cabin for spa treatments and, as evening falls, chef Luigi Bergeretto serves up gourmet dishes at two restaurants: informal Osteria del Mirto Bistrot and upscale Il Fuoco Sacro, with views over the Maddalena archipelago.
Su Gologone
Hotel
Suite Cagliari
Suite Hotel
Home to one of the island’s main airports, Cagliari forms the starting point for many travellers’ trips to Sardinia. But the capital is so much more than that: it boasts some of the island’s best museums and restaurants, a bustling creative scene and even a city beach with flamingos – yes, really. This hotel’s three suites are spread out over different neighbourhoods, but all include homely interiors with thoughtful details such as well-stocked libraries and bespoke art prints; one has a sauna and an outdoor terrace while another has a jacuzzi-style spa tub. Your toughest decision will be choosing your favourite.
Faro Capo Spartivento
Boutique Hotel
In the southernmost corner of the island, an old faro (lighthouse) illuminates the rocky coastline. Its light turns on every night and has been doing so for over 160 years, but it also happens to house a number of guestrooms and luxury suites, making it the only lighthouse in Italy dedicated to hospitality, too. The protected nature reserve around it guarantees pindrop-quiet privacy, making it a great bet for romantic escapes, far from the crowds.
La Cassita
Boutique Hotel
The Maddalena archipelago, just off the Costa Smeralda, is known for turquoise waters, deserted lagoons and the whitest beaches you’ve ever seen – with the bonus of barely any tourists there to spoil all the natural beauty. This seaside hotel sits on the island of Santa Maria – with just four rooms, a villa and a litany of chefs, butlers and sailors on hand to show you the best of the island – and also includes a destination restaurant where fishing boats drop their prized catch of the day, before returning to port. And if you think the fish is good, wait until you taste their wine…
Forte Village
Luxury
On Sardinia’s southwestern corner, you’ll find this family-friendly resort tucked away amid 50 hectares (120 acres) of beautiful gardens and white-sand beaches. Its ‘village’ title comes from the fact there’s actually a selection of three- to five-star hotels to choose from, depending on how flush you’re feeling, as well as luxury villas with private pools. There are wellness centres, playgrounds for the kids, sports activities, bars and clubs, several restaurants, and even boutiques for shopping. The staff help bring everything together with spot-on service that’s ready to meet every request.
For more accommodation options in Sardinia, read our guide to the best hotels for every traveller, or these boutique hotels in Alghero – then book your stay with Culture Trip.
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