Sardinia Hotels

Hotel Villa Las Tronas

Aloof on its rocky promontory, this castellated 19th-century folly has a grand interior and businesslike staff. Request a sea view (which costs extra) to avoid looking out onto Alghero’s apartment blocks. Alghero’s old town is nearby, and handy for morning espresso or cappuccino; breakfast here is not a strong point. NLungomare Valencia 1, 07041 Alghero, Sardinia.

Hotel Su Gologone

This low white villa in the wooded foothills of the Supramonte mountains has guest rooms with whitewashed walls and tiled floors. Despite the large number of rooms, it feels small and personal, and the area is extremely peaceful. Excellent food, such as spit-roasted suckling pig. NOliena, 08025 Nuoro, Sardinia.

Hotel Capo d’Orso

This relaxed hotel is only a short boat ride away from the busy Costa Smeralda, but miles away in spirit. The life of the place revolves around two white slivers of beach, the pool and a series of shaded terraces. Rooms are in a low-rise block unremarkable in style, but each has a balcony or terrace facing the sea. NLocalità Cala Capra, 07020 Palau, Sardinia.

Hotel Balocco

A stylishly rustic modern hotel in lush gardens, close to the chic harbour of Porto Cervo. Via Liscia di Vacca, 07020 Porto Cervo, Sassari, Sardinia.

Hotel Le Ginestre

Little luxury villas among trees and flowering shrubs. Most of the rooms have balconies with sea views. 07020 Porto Cervo, Sassari, Sardinia

Hotel Capriccioli

An affordable villa-type hotel close to a pretty beach. Half-board in high season. Capriccioli, 07020 Porto Cervo, Sassari, Sardinia.

Hotel Sporting

An oasis of luxury in tastefully simple neo-rustic buildings scattered around a promontory. Strong yachting contingent. NOlbia, 07020 Porto Rotondo, Sassari, Sardinia.

Hotel Pitrizza

On a headland surrounded by sapphire water, Pitrizza is a collection of villas, scattered through a garden leading to a small beach and seawater pool. Its strong point is the way it has combined peace and sociability – it’s quiet but there’s also a clubhouse with lively bar/restaurant. NPorto Cervo, 07020 Sardinia.

Hotel Romazzino

One of Europe’s grandest beach hotels, the Romazzino has exclusive use of a white-sand bay. The hotel is on the large side but has the feel of a smaller place; families will feel comfortable. There are Moorish touches to the decoration, and service and food are top class. N07020 Porto Cervo, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia.

Hotel Is Morus Relais

This Mediterranean take on a country-house hotel is in a blissfully quiet corner of the island, far from any resorts. Bedrooms are white and uncluttered; some in the main building have sea views. There are also villas in the wooded garden. The private beach is a few steps away, with crystal-clear water. NSanta Margherita di Pula, 09010 Pula, Sardinia.