Charming Sardinia hideaway near the Costa Smeralda

Hotel Palau, Italy

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Property details

An elegant seaside spa hotel on Sardinia’s unspoilt northern coast, close to the Costa Smeralda – includes breakfast, dinner and more
  • Pretty in Palau: Perched on the side of a hill above the town of Palau, peering out across islands and the Emerald Coast, Hotel Palau enjoys a stellar location with splendid panoramic views of La Maddalena archipelago. It’s a 15-minute walk into the town with its attractive marina, or you can use the hotel’s shuttle service.

  • Italian classics, timeless setting: The food is delicious, but the setting elevates the experience to even loftier heights. Served outside on the sea view terrace or inside in the elegant restaurant, you can enjoy delectable Sardinian or traditional Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seafood is a speciality: try the swordfish carpaccio or local tuna.

  • Unwind how you like: The hotel’s Coral Spa is the place to go when you want to relax: book a massage with essential oils, beauty treatments, facials or hydromassage (fees apply), or sweat out toxins in the sauna. If you prefer your relaxation with a dose of fresh air, then head to the hotel’s Garden Beach, a green oasis surrounded by oaks and lush vegetation that gives you access to the sea.

How to get there

Hotel Palau is set on the upper reaches of Palau town, with far-reaching views across to Maddalena, Caprera and the other islands in the Maddalena Archipelago. The hotel is approximately 40 kilometres from the port of Olbia, as well as Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport; hiring a car to reach the hotel would be your best option, and this can be arranged with the hotel directly.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Pretty in Palau: Perched on the side of a hill above the town of Palau, peering out across islands and the Emerald Coast, Hotel Palau enjoys a stellar location with splendid panoramic views of La Maddalena archipelago. It’s a 15-minute walk into the town with its attractive marina, or you can use the hotel’s shuttle service.

  • Italian classics, timeless setting: The food is delicious, but the setting elevates the experience to even loftier heights. Served outside on the sea view terrace or inside in the elegant restaurant, you can enjoy delectable Sardinian or traditional Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seafood is a speciality: try the swordfish carpaccio or local tuna.

  • Unwind how you like: The hotel’s Coral Spa is the place to go when you want to relax: book a massage with essential oils, beauty treatments, facials or hydromassage (fees apply), or sweat out toxins in the sauna. If you prefer your relaxation with a dose of fresh air, then head to the hotel’s Garden Beach, a green oasis surrounded by oaks and lush vegetation that gives you access to the sea.

How to get there

Hotel Palau is set on the upper reaches of Palau town, with far-reaching views across to Maddalena, Caprera and the other islands in the Maddalena Archipelago. The hotel is approximately 40 kilometres from the port of Olbia, as well as Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport; hiring a car to reach the hotel would be your best option, and this can be arranged with the hotel directly.


Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Spa and wellness facilities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming pool

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Fitness centre

  • Pet friendly

  • Garden

  • Airport shuttle

  • Solarium

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Via Tirso, 07020 Palau SS, Italy

Cast adrift in the Strait of Bonifacio, the Maddalena archipelago is made up of innumerable small islands, tiny specks of rock within the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. They are a popular day trip for holidaymakers staying in the resort of Costa Smeralda, situated across the strait in larger, more famous Sardinia. They’re the perfect escape for wildlife lovers, hidden beach hunters and keen sailors looking to escape the busier parts of Sardinia for a taste of island life before tourism.

Facing onto the Maddalena Strait is Palau, a charming town on the Punta Sardegna some 30 kilometres north west of Olbia, the island’s popular northern city. From here you can take the car ferry across to Maddalena island, or head south to the Costa Smeralda where the island’s best beaches can be found, all turquoise waters and talcum-powder soft sand.
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Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).