The Best Luxury Hotels to Book in Sardinia, Italy

Luxury five-star Hotel Il Castello is set among glorious gardens and showcases the best of Sardinian hospitality. Here, you’ll find modern sea-view rooms and suites, a heated swimming pool and direct access to the beach. Guests can dine al fresco at restaurant Cavalieri for Italian and Sardinian specialities, accompanied by soft piano music. Make sure you spend plenty of time in their infinity pool with views over the calming, azure blue waters.

This 19th-century regal townhouse is in the historic centre of Oristano. Among modern amenities, retro reigns supreme in the individually styled bedrooms, with patterned wallpaper, antique furnishing and spiral staircases. Freshly made breakfast features local produce – it’s beautifully presented on antique china and is utterly Instagram worthy. The property is conveniently located near shops and landmarks St Christophorus and the Tower of Portixedda.

Spoil yourself with a deluxe seaside bungalow at the swanky Sardinian resort, La Dune. Low-rise villas lie between manicured greenery, furnished in muted tones and travertine marble in the bathrooms. Despite the high-class vibe, there’s plenty of activities for kids, making it an ideal family holiday resort. The spa and wellness offerings are extensive here with a range of treatments, a thalassotherapy area of seven pools, tennis court, outdoor pool and yoga sessions. You’ll be spoiled for choice with a large array of restaurants, offering expertly prepared Sardinian, Peruvian and Brazilian cuisines.

This suave seaside is beautifully bordered by a private beach and shady pine forests. Arenas Resort is muted in both design and ambience. Wellness is a big draw here with a selection of fitness classes, spa offerings and a luxurious outdoor pool. Guests can also sample a selection of Sardinian food and wine at the resort restaurant. Make sure you try the specialty dish – mullet fish wrapped in ziba (marsh grass, similar to samphire).

One of the best boutique hotels in Sardinia, Hotel Capo is a compact, 14-room spot with contemporary suites centred on a courtyard and pool. Rooms draw from a marine palette, with hues of azure providing a calming ambience. Set among pine trees and right by immaculate, southern Sardinia beaches, soothe your mind by taking a stroll through the forest or dip in the emerald sea. The hip pool bar will be waiting for you on your return.

Uniquely positioned under the walls of a castle in Castelsardo, this is a spa hotel with utterly Instagrammable views. Its uber-modern spa includes a pool, Turkish bath, waterfall shower and float room. Post-spa, be sure to try local seafood at the upscale Fofò Restaurant. Nearby is also an inviting white sand beach, ideal for sunbathing, swimming and relaxing under the blazing Italian sunshine.