The hotel is about a five-minute drive from Villasimius, 65 minutes from Cagliari Airport, and around 75 minutes from Cagliari itself. After turning off the main road at a roundabout, you drive down a short dirt track with signage for reception. Guests enter through a gate and park in front of the hotel. Check-in was straightforward — we arrived at 12:30, waited about 10 minutes, and were then upgraded.
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First Impressions & Design
The hotel’s interior design is questionable — the lobby furniture is mismatched, and the colour choices feel jarring rather than stylish. The terrace above the dining area offers pleasant views of the pool, however.
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Room
We stayed in Room 1011, a ground-level room with a terrace facing the inner courtyard. This can be noisy when other guests are on phone calls, as sound echoes.
• Design: cupboard doors decorated in bright abstract green patterns (Sardinian weave style), and an unusual green-and-white ethnic-style headboard.
• Beds: one double and one single.
• Amenities: one small bottle of water per day (insufficient, especially with a coffee machine), four Nespresso capsules, glasses, and wine glasses. Storage space was good.
• Bathroom: spacious, with two sinks, large shower, bidet, toiletries, and a window for ventilation.
• Terrace: table and two chairs (both scratched and aged), sandy floor that wasn’t regularly swept.
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Spa & Facilities
The spa was disappointing.
• Pool: seawater at 34°C, but many hydro-pressure points did not work.
• Steam rooms: no cold shower nearby, making them uncomfortable to use.
• Salt room: relaxing.
• Noise: loud compressor spoiled the ambience.
• Cost: €45 felt excessive given the condition.
Bicycles were available, but of the six, four had flat tyres and were unusable. Despite reporting this, they weren’t repaired the next day.
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Breakfast
Breakfast was busy and service inconsistent.
• Coffee: machine coffee was poor; barista coffee only average.
• Food: fruit was fresh, and the juice station (though with long queues) was good. Pastries and cakes were clearly factory-made. Cold cuts and bread seemed supermarket-quality. Hot food was underwhelming — bacon not crispy, sausages average, baked beans tasted odd, scrambled eggs bland. The omelette station was particularly disappointing: instead of proper omelettes, they used pancake batter.
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Pool & Beach
The pool is large with plenty of space and well-spaced sunbeds, including some in the gardens for quieter relaxation.
The beach is about a five-minute walk away, or you can take the buggy. The sand and sea here are truly stunning — one of the best in the Mediterranean.
• Sunbeds: front two rows cost extra (€90 and €60 per day). These come with padded loungers and tables. Free sunbeds from the third row back are close together and less comfortable.
• Ambience: water aerobics at 11:30 and fitness sessions at 16:00 add activity but may disturb those seeking a peaceful beach day.
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Gym
The gym has dated equipment and air conditioning that isn’t strong enough, but it does offer good views of the pool and spa. A personal trainer was available with helpful tips. Towels and water are provided.
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Positives
• Gorgeous beach with soft sand and clear sea.
• Spacious pool with plenty of sunbeds.
• Quiet courtyard-facing rooms.
• Free parking.
• Conveniently located for exploring Villasimius and its excellent restaurants.
• Late check-out with access to spa showers, lockers, and changing rooms.
Negatives
• Poor spa facilities and not worth the price.
• Breakfast quality below expectations.
• Some facilities (bicycles, terrace furniture) not well maintained.
• Interior design feels dated and mismatched.
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Overall:
This hotel’s biggest strength is its location — the beach is breathtaking, and the pool area is spacious and relaxing. However, the spa, breakfast, and attention to detail fall short of a true luxury experience. Worth staying if the beach is your main priority, but expect inconsistencies elsewhere.
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