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Località S.Elmo, 09040 Castiadas, Italy

#4 of 9 hotels in Castiadas

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    8.0
    Looking forward to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, gardens, food and facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    9.0
    Our stay was wonderful and made even better by the fantastic staff. Maître de Tony and receptionist were extremely helpf
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be nice to have a shuttle service from airport for such a large group

    Loved the staff The pool was fantastic Beach is gorgeous

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic bathrooms but ok

    Quiet with nature and sea surroundings Food was good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2023

    7.0
    Great beach/location and food. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room - Split Level
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Do NOT accept a room that has the adjoining room option (i.e. an internal door to the next room). These doors are EXTREMELY thin and you can hear your neighbor's TV, their fights with their spouses, yawning, coughing, etc. While the bed was comfortable enough, I found sleeping pretty miserable and it detracted from my overall trip/stay. Even a neighbor that sleeps with the TV on low can be problematic.

    The food, especially dinner, was excellent. A variety of main course options - to include 3 different pasta options per evening - and plenty of healthy options. (Meat, fish, some veggies are prepared on an outside grill.) They provide a great variety of dessert options, too. There was also plenty of staff to serve, etc. I thought it was very professional and apart from the beach, the best thing. Per the beach: there is a private corner, with its own bar. The beach is really incredible and there is a lifeguard present. Some staff come out to teach a half-hour of water aerobics and will motivate you to play Bocce ball with other guests (really fun.) Pro-tip to save money: There are busses from the port-side Cagliari bus station (near Via Roma) that go directly to Sant'Elmo for 4.90 Euros. So you don't need a car.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    7.0
    Fantastic location, beautiful beach and good food, but rude staff members partying until late at night below our room. N
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the staff members were sleeping in the rooms below us and they were partying until late at night making a lot of noise and disrupting our sleep.

    Excellent location and infrastructure

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    8.0
    We had a wonderful time considering we speak minimal Italian, and would go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The family room was very small for 4 people by comparison to a double room and very basic. Shower broke twice. Paying for drinking water every day was costly, is only free at breakfast.

    Amazing buffet-style food 3 times a day and beautiful swimming pool. Very close to a beautiful private beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good location, but rooms could be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds were uncomfortable, daily cleaning but floors weren't too clean after.

    Good location, Good beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2022

    9.0
    5 days stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    At least soft drinks could be included in lunch and dinner, as it is full board.

    Quiet location, perfect beaches around.Good variety of meals, fruits.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    really good food and location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2022

    7.0
    Come for the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property itself feels a bit dated, and the furniture in the rooms certainly should be updated even though I have seen the management write that it is "Sardinian cottage style" it really just looks like it hasn't been updated since the 90s. That being said, the cottages are adorable with little porches and chairs to relax. Overall, the resort tends to cater to families or retirees based on the entertainment provided. You are required to pay €7 per day for the "club card" which includes the entertainment staff trying to convince you to play darts or do "beach yoga." All things we didn't utilize nor have interest in. So unfortunately there wasn't really much entertainment-wise for 20-somethings. The other major pain point is the cafeteria. You are automatically assigned a table for the entirety of your stay, which means while some people get to enjoy tables out on the terrace others are forced to eat inside for their entire vacation which didn't seem like a fair system to me. The food is average for a cafeteria/buffet style, but I find it a bit ridiculous that not even water is included with dinner.

    The star of the accommodation is the beach. The beach is absolutely gorgeous with pristine white sand and crystal clear blue water. The stay includes an umbrella and two beach chairs which is very nice and convenient. There is even another bar on the beach where you can get food and drinks, as well as a shop, to rent beach equipment such as SUP or pedal boats. The grounds of the property are beautiful and the pool is great.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    CONS: - rooms are quite clean though bathroom is a bit outdates, if you are used to smth more modern you won’t like it. Toilet sounds like a rocket engine 😬 - water and towels are not included to the price. Maybe it is usual for Italy, but in Greece or Spain i ve never experience this, used to be always included. It’s a small thing but somehow unpleasant…

    PROS: -very polite & kind personnel! always happy to help - very nice food, lots of healthy options, nice fruits (only deserts were quite cheap apart from that all food of high quality) - very nice hotel territory, nice beaches around! we tried several ones - beach and water - crystal clear!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2022

    7.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beach was dense with too many umbrellas that blocked the beach view

    The food was great, and the surrounding nature

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little far away from shopping facilites and when asked about a taxi was given a card to organise any taxis we required ourselves....not a problem as such, but slight language barrier . Would have liked tea/coffee making facility in our room to enjoy sitting out on our private patio area.

    Lovely, relaxing stay with lovely pool and beach facilities

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2022

    9.0
    First visit three nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A few of the crew seemed to have zero knowledge in foreign languages.

    Food quality surprisingly good despite a lot of visitors served every meal. Nice and clean pool area.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2022

    8.0
    generally it was pretty good and authentic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it feels there’s not enough workers in the hotel…. the same person do everything from cleaning the toilet up to driving you to the room and fix any problem, this can hurt the service in some way.

    beautiful location, great garden, many butterflies and birds. the food was also surprising- most of the time was delicious. the beach is great.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room - Split Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Drinks prices were high. 5 euros for a bottle of local beer and 7 for a weak aperol spritz is higher than normal but to be expected in a place like this. Main issue though, which really annoyed me is that they don't provide drinking water to fill up bottles. You need to pay 3 Euro's to buy a medium sized bottle which is just extortionate for such a hot climate. No shops nearby to get bulk water either. Their excuse to not provide a tap is due to covid but that's a poor excuse in my eyes. If it's the case provide free water at every meal and charge less for bottles.

    The staff were brilliant and very helpful. Especially Antonio in the dining room who was an absolute delight. The food was exceptional for buffet style. Great selection of food, plenty of it and with healthy and unhealthy options. Nice pool and good sun loungers on a great beach for relaxing, swimming and drinking.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2021

    8.0
    Still good for price, need improvements
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Don't forget the repellant - mosquitos everywhere (october 2021) All beverages and drinks are extra - except on breakfast - i prefered to paid more and care less with papers and cards all over the stay Mostlty non-english speaking employees Old fashioned rooms - needing urgent remodel Shower caps needed for outdoor swiming pool - have to paid for it Beach towels - have to paid for it

    I liked the green spaces Quality of the food Cleaning services Private beach with free bed and sun cover

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2021

    9.0
    I would stay here again with my family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    our room was a bit noisy from time to time as it was just next door to the staff room.

    the food was excellent. every day new dishes freshly cooked. a lot of variety and also traditional food was served. the service people were always friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast could be a bit longer, 9:30 is still a bit early for me.

    The hotel area is very well maintained. All staff were super friendly, really fast and helpful during lunch, dinner and also in the beach club. The best one is the bartender in the beach club, not quite sure about his name ("Andreo" possibly), really enjoyed ordering drinks in there. Reserved beach beds are big plus, so you don't have to rush anywhere. I would also highlight the food, we had a full board and there was always something delicious. Lots of sea food, grill, pasta.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2021

    7.0
    You’ll never be hungry over here :-) Maybe it’s time to give the accommodation modern look, decorations are rather outda
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The decorations are rather outdated, we were looking forward to stay in 4* environment on our honeymoon trip so we set our expectations rather high, so we were a bit disappointed. The equipment&decorations are rather from early 00’s. We were surprised by mold in the shower. But I guess it’s hard to keep 100% clean tiles in such humid climate 24/7. I’m a coffee enthusiast so the breakfast cappuccino didn’t please be as I wished, but that’s just my thing. It was okay though :-) If you want to use a pool, you need to buy a swimming cap for 2€ at the reception and rent a towel if you don’t have your own. P.S.: if you can, rent a car, otherwise there’s not much to see but the resort

    The food was really good, with full board we didn’t really struggle with hunger, everyone can always choose from given options. There are always a couple of BBQ options and nice fish. The staff was speaking English in most cases and girls at the reception were really helpful. Thank you again :-)

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2023

    10
    Great stay near beautiful beaches
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location near to beautiful coastline. Room cosy with nice yard.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room - Split Level
    • Stayed 16 nights

    low WIfi but its better on holidays.

    One of a kind.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2023

    10
    Fantastic and highly-recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Nothing at all.

    Excellent, delicious food, pristine location and super-friendly and helpful staff. Couldn't ask for more.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    10
    This is a truly exceptional vacation resort which we plan to visit again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage (2 Adults)
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything about it!

    We loved staying here! The staff were always friendly, helpful and courteous. The grounds with its beautiful native flowering bushes and green lawns and charming cottages were peaceful and relaxing. The nearby long white sand beach in a sheltered cove could not have been nicer. The water is crystal clear and great for swimming and playing. The quality, taste and variety of foods prepared for meals was like eating at a 5-star Italian restaurant.

    Stayed in July 2023

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