Must-see hotels in Northeastern Sardinia

  • Ca’ La Somara

    Costa Smeralda

    Follow the donkey signs to Laura Lagattolla's welcoming rural retreat, 1km north of San Pantaleo. A relaxed, ramshackle farm, it offers simple guest rooms…

  • Borgo Alba Barona

    Northeastern Sardinia

    High above the Golfo Aranci, Francesca and Angelo's welcoming Gallurese stazzo (farmhouse) stands in blissful isolation on a hilltop with 360-degree views…

  • B&B Domus de Janas

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Daria and Simone are your affable hosts at this sumptuous six-room B&B smack in the centre of town (as photos on the wall attest, the rambling home has…

  • Agriturismo La Cerra

    Northeastern Sardinia

    About 13km north of Tempio Pausania, this agriturismo in an old stone farmhouse sits on a gorgeous 75-hectare estate surrounded by cork oaks, olive trees…

  • B&B Lu Pastruccialeddu

    Costa Smeralda

    This is the real McCoy, a smashing B&B housed in a typical stone farmstead, with pristine rooms, a beautiful pool and two resident donkeys. It’s run by…

  • Surrau Turismo Rurale

    Costa Smeralda

    Dreamily set above vineyards, with views of granite peaks, this B&B combines rustic touches – tiled floors, wrought-iron bedsteads – with modern…

  • S'Astore

    Costa Smeralda

    With sweeping perspectives over the sea far below, this whitewashed honeycomb of 26 rooms sits amid beautifully landscaped grounds on a rocky hilltop…

  • Porto Romano

    Olbia

    We love the chilled vibe and the heartfelt benvenuto at this welcoming B&B in an old family home near the train station. Light, spacious and well kept,…

  • La Murichessa

    Costa Smeralda

    Planning a peaceful escape? This bucolic country house delivers with views of mountains, centuries-old olive trees and the glinting sea. The big, sunny…

  • La Casa di Babbai

    Northeastern Sardinia

    This thoughtfully restored grand 16th-century home in the tiny village of Nuchis, 5.5km east of Tempio Pausania, is owned by a former architect whose…

  • B&B Petite Maison

    Isola Maddalena

    Liberally sprinkled with paintings and art-deco furnishings, this B&B is a five-minute amble from the main square. Miriam’s artistically presented…

  • B&B La MeSenda

    Costa Smeralda

    Immersed in peaceful countryside along the Tempio di Malchittu trail, this converted stone-and-stucco farmhouse makes an idyllic spot for an overnight…

  • Hotel Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru

    Costa Smeralda

    Hotel Stazzo Lu Ciaccaru is rural romance in a nutshell, with granite-and-wood dwellings sprinkled across grounds planted with centuries-old olive trees…

  • Agriturismo Muto Di Gallura

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Free-roaming donkeys, cows, goats, sheep and hens, beautiful stone cottages nestled in cork-oak woods, bucolic views, a quiet pool – what more could you…

  • B&B Domo De Resteblas

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Tucked into the folds of vine and olive-cloaked hills west of Berchidda, this B&B's three rooms are split between a century-old farmhouse and a more…

  • La Vignaredda Residenza d'Epoca

    Northeastern Sardinia

    To really appreciate the region's tranquility, stay at this beautifully converted manor house at the town's edge. Exposed granite, cosy nooks, traditional…

  • Hotel Panorama

    Olbia

    The name says it all: the roof terrace and 5th-floor superior rooms at this friendly, central hotel enjoy peerless views over the rooftops of Olbia to the…

  • B&B Smeralda

    Costa Smeralda

    Straddling a steep hillside 1km above Poltu Quatu's fjord-like harbour, this charming B&B offers three comfortable bedrooms with pretty tiled bathrooms…

  • L'Orso e Il Mare

    Palau

    Pietro gives his guests a genuinely warm welcome at this two-room B&B, just steps from Piazza Fresi. The spacious rooms sport cool blue-and-white colour…

  • Hotel Gabbiano Azzurro

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Overlooking the aquamarine waters of Spiaggia Terza, the Gabbiano Azzurro is a big, anonymous hotel. But that shouldn’t put you off, as the benefits are…

  • La Locanda del Conte Mameli

    Olbia

    Raising the style stakes is this boutique hotel, housed in an 18th-century locanda (inn) built for Count Mameli. A wrought-iron balustrade twists up to…

  • Agriturismo L’Aglientu

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Serene and delightfully green, this farmstead 20km west of Porto San Paolo is a fine country escape – you can even buy home-grown organic vegetables. The…

  • B&B Mongiardino

    Isola Maddalena

    Set in lovingly tended gardens planted with olive and citrus trees, this sweet B&B is a solid budget pick. It sits 3km inland from the ferry port,…

  • Agriturismo Li Scopi

    San Teodoro

    Only the rustle of the olive trees and birdsong interrupt the pin-drop peace at this lovely agriturismo on the fringes of San Teodoro. The bright,…

  • Hotel Le Ginestre

    Porto Cervo

    In typical Costa style, this hotel has rooms in low-lying ochre buildings interwoven with perfect lawns, palms and bougainvillea. Uniformed staff provide…

  • La Rocca Resort & Spa

    Costa Smeralda

    A postcard ensemble of pastel-pink villas, green lawns and flower-lined walkways, La Rocca is a plush five-star retreat with cool, summery rooms and…

  • Hotel Capriccioli

    Costa Smeralda

    In an area dominated by luxury hotel chains, it’s a pleasure to find a welcoming family-run place like Hotel Capriccioli. Only 200m from beautiful…

  • Locanda Sant’Andrea

    Costa Smeralda

    Located near the heart of the village, this tranquil place has bright, well-kept rooms, including a few units recently remodeled with snazzy new bathrooms…

  • Hotel Marinaro

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    Fresh, unfussy rooms, including connecting rooms for families, make this evergreen hotel a popular choice. Staff are friendly and the location, a quick…

  • Hotel Moderno

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    This is a homey, family-run pick near the piazza. Rooms are bright and airy with little overt decor but traditional blue-and-white Gallurese bedspreads…

  • Camping Baia Saraceno

    Palau

    Beautifully located on the beach east of Palau and shaded by pine trees, this campground has an on-site pizzeria, playground and dive centre.

  • Camping San Teodoro La Cinta

    San Teodoro

    About 800m from the town centre, this popular campground sits in a huge tree-filled plot right on the southern end of La Cinta beach.

  • Camping La Liccia

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    This campground, 5km west of town on the road towards Castelsardo, has fab facilities, including a playground, pool and sports area.

  • La Finestra Vista Corsica

    Santa Teresa di Gallura

    At this B&B just above Rena Bianca beach, it's worth paying extra for the front-facing room with private bath, where (as the name suggests) the windows…

  • Cugnana Porto Rotondo

    Costa Smeralda

    This seaside campground is located on the main road just north of Porto Rotondo. There’s plenty to keep the kids amused, with a swimming pool, a…

  • Il Gallo di Gallura

    Northeastern Sardinia

    Conveniently placed in Tempio Pausania’s historic centre, this family-run B&B in an early 19th-century palazzo (mansion) has simple rooms done out in…

  • Hotel Arathena

    Costa Smeralda

    Knotted, gnarled wood beams and ochre-tinted stone walls set the tone at this attractive hotel, while rooms are furnished with terracotta tiles, wood and…

  • Hotel La Roccia

    Palau

    A basic three-star conveniently located in the town centre, La Roccia offers bright, spacious rooms with blue-and-white boating decor, some with balconies…

  • Hotel del Porto

    Costa Smeralda

    Overlooking the marina in Cannigione is this good central choice. The breezy rooms are simply decorated with traditional Sardinian fabrics and polished…

  • Ciro’s House

    Olbia

    Olbia's very first B&B, opened nearly 20 years ago, is still operated by Eduardo and his family (though its namesake, Ciro the dog, has sadly passed on)…