Sassari hotels, Sardinia, Italy, close to Alghero

Hotel Dei Pini, Alghero

This comfortable four-star hotel in Sardinia's Sassari province is located directly on one of Alghero's most attractive beaches and makes an ideal choice for a relaxing beach holiday in a wonderful part of this lovely Italian island. The beach here is wide and sandy and the water is crystal clear. Nearby lies Porto Conte Natural Park and the cliffs of Capo Caccia in what has become known as the Riviera del Corallo or the coral coast. The lively town and fishing port of Alghero is just seven kilometres away, and here guests will find a relaxed, cosmopolitan atmosphere with plenty of Catalan influences on the food and architecture of the town. Hotel dei Pini is set between a beautiful private beach of fine, white sand and extensive pine forests which stretch back into the hinterland.

There are 99 double, triple and quadruple room at the Hotel Dei Pini, Alghero plus one luxurious and spacious suite. All the rooms have undergone a recent renovation and refurbishment and are equipped with excellent en-suite bathroom facilities, direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, a well-stocked minibar and a small safe for your personal documents and valuables. Every room has lovely views, either out to sea or over the park and the vast majority have their own private balcony or terrace, too. Among the excellent facilities at the hotel are a welcoming lounge/bar with a wonderful panoramic terrace, a friendly beach bar where you can enjoy a cocktail in the shade of the reed bed whilst enjoying the sound of the lapping waves. The restaurant has a distinctly Spanish influence and wonderful views of the bay. The menu here includes traditional Catalan, Sardinian and Italian dishes made using fresh, local produce and locally caught seafood accompanied by a vast choice of Italian and European wines.

There is friendly, efficient 24-hour service on the front desk, where guests will find an internet point, and staff will be happy to offer tips or advice about the local area. A wide range of watersports are available on the hotel's private beach, the hotel has a tennis court and mountain bikes and cars are available to hire so guests can explore the island at their leisure. Additional facilities include a well-equipped gym and a convenient shuttle service which runs between the hotel and Alghero's historic city centre.

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Double room from €80