Villa del Golfo Lifestyle Resort, Arzachena

We stayed at the hotel for a few nights. It is very nicely decorated but the staff and the food is very disappointing. The food was overcooked and for that overpriced. We had a terrible turbot as well as lobster spaghetti which were really old. They charged 60,- Euro per portion and the taste was worse than in a home for elderly people. We have lived in Italy for a few years and know that every cheap restaurant could do better. The mini bar in the hotel was not refilled regularly. We had ants in our room, especially in the bathroom. Additionally the bathrooms are very dark. The beach club didn't offer any drinks and the sunbeds on the beach had to be paid extra. The pool area is overcrowded with way to many sunbeds. The waiters regularly forgot orders and it took ages until they served the food. The hotel is ok if you need a cheaper stay in Sardinia but only to spend the night. The view from the rooms is quite nice

This hotel is a paradox. Our second visit. We like the excellent breakfasts and lovely views at breakfast. The friendly reception staff, the excellent private boat trip. Rooms are clean and reasonably appointed Not so good. No beach close to the hotel, just an unusable portion of shore line which is so rocky it's almost impossible to wade into the water, the hotel is very expensive given its location. You're basically paying for the view. Evening food is moderate. You need a car to benefit from staying here. Pool is small and the area around the pool is crowded with sunbeds. None of which benefit from parasols which afford users my=uch shade as they are static As far as rooms go, only superior rooms are worthwhile as they feature full balconies and superb view Overall 6/10

Although the hotel is great, it could be even more successful, without losing its considerable charm,by introducing a few informal dining and relaxing options. As well as the elegant formal restaurant, it would have been nice to have an informal coffee shop on site to provide light lunches and mid-afternoon snacks. It was perfect for a family with older teenagers, so an activity that would suit them - perhaps a table-tennis table - would be an advantage. It's in a beautiful location. Amazing views, easy level walk to the village. Just a few more contemporary touches would make it perfect.

Sadly there is no mention of the road that bisects the hotel water front and runs right past the restaurant and the pool area. The decor is tired, dated with an abundance of 70’s ‘orange pine’. Restaurant is ok - nothing special although restaurant staff pleasant. No atmosphere and bar area is dead with staff wandering aimlessly around. Town is dreadful although to be fair hotel is located in a residential area...with beach and beach clubs some 3km away. Yacht though is well worth a trip and the massage and gym good.

The hotel is very nice and located in a good location to visit Costa Smeralda. It is about 20 min drive to Porto Cervo or any beaches we visited. It has beautiful sea views from all rooms, restaurant and pool. A big plus for us was that it has a beautiful sail boat that takes clients to a day excursion around the island but make sure to sign up for it the day you get in because it gets full as it only takes up to 8 people.