Hotels in Sardinia

1. Down South
   It took us quite some time to find the right hotel for the first part of our holiday. Hotels can be really expensive in Sardinia and we had to stick to our tight budget. We finally found an offer for the Free Beach Club Hotel on Secret Escapes and booked it for a week. Located on the southeastern shore of Sardinia in a village called Costa Rei and with direct beach access. The hotel is quite large but all buildings are very widely spread out. Our room was simple. had a nice small terrace, a large bed, good size bathroom and we were happy. Breakfast and dinner were served in the large restaurant which is the center of the hotel grounds. Food was okay, but especially breakfast could be improved. There was a large pool that was mostly used by families with small children. We preferred the long beach with white sands and clear water. Perfect to just lie on your sunbed, listen to the Italian chatter around you, take a dip in the water every now and then and relax. The Free Beach Club is a good hotel which I can happily recommend if you are looking for a fair price, a decent product, and are happy with simple food. Only the Wifi was terrible, but that was our experience everywhere we went in Italy.

2. Up North
   After staying in the South for seven days, we checked out and drove to the Northern part of the hotel. Our next hotel was called Lu Nibareddu and is located half an hour south of the city of Olbia, close to the town of San Teodoro. The hotel is made upon a number of buildings and the residences are spread out and never more than two stories high. Our room felt like a little apartment with a kitchenette and a large terrace and garden. The beach is approximately 15 minutes walk down the hill or a short drive by car. Transfers are also available if needed. The layout of the room and residences feel like a little village due to the various buildings with a separate pool and restaurant. There are many villages and towns in the area to visit, numerous beautiful beaches and the airport is also close by. This area feels livelier than the southern part we visited first and there are many options for things to visit and activities to do.