Costa Smeralda hotels, Sardinia

Melia Hotel Poltu Quatu, Arzachena

This fabulous five-star hotel in Sardinia's Sassari province is located on the glamorous Costa Smeralda or 'emerald coast', so popular with the jet set. The Melia Hotel Poltu Quatu, Arzachena has a wonderful location. It sits in a natural harbour at the end of a beautiful peninsula and has stunning views of the Maddalena islands. Porto Cervo, with its excellent range of elegant shops, fine restaurants, lively nightclubs and buzzing bars lies just four kilometres along the coast, the popular Baia Sardinia is only about two and a half kilometres away and the exclusive Pevero Golf Club is 15 kilometres away.

The hotel has a striking design - it's a modern interpretation of traditional Mediterranean shapes and forms blending beautifully into the landscape. There are 142 light-filled rooms, all tastefully decorated and furnished in typical Sardinian style. There are several luxurious suites, one with its own private pool and a wonderful terrace with glorious sea views. All rooms are fully en-suite and all have their own private balcony or terrace. Rooms are equipped with direct-dial telephone, internet access, satellite television, a well-stocked minibar and a personal safe for your valuables and personal documents. Room service is available throughout the day.

The hotel has an enormous open-air swimming pool with lovely views of the sea, a cascade and a children's area. There is also a luxurious wellness centre and spa with a gym, sauna and steam room. A capacious conference centre is fitted with the latest in audio-visual and information technology and has a series of flexible, soundproofed meeting rooms. There are excellent facilities for all types of watersports, and excursions to nearby places of interest are bookable at the reception desk. The hotel also has two excellent restaurants as well as a pool bar, a lobby bar, a cocktail bar with panoramic views over the Marina dell'Orso and a cafeteria. There is welcoming and highly efficient 24-hour service on the front desk; additional amenities include a free beach shuttle service, a range of shopping facilities, a car rental service and a large, secure garage for up to 30 cars.

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Double room from €80

 

Score from 38 reviews: 8/10