“lu Bagnu not Castlesardo”

Apart from not actually being in Castelsardo then we were really quite happy with this hotel. Food was good, varied and plentiful. A little disappointed to find that toiletries were not renewed, and the beds and pillows a little uncomfortable. However, spotlessly clean with fresh sheets and towels daily. We feel a car was a necessity, with lots of lovely beaches and resorts so close by.

“Excellent for a short break”

Hotel Costa Doria is located on the main road leading in to Castelardo in a small suburb called Lu Bagnu. Directly opposite the hotel is a cul-de-sac and at the end is the beach which is clean and safe for swimming. The meals and drink at the hotel restaurant where excellent the sea food was fresh as it appears to be a daily catch. Surprisingly the hotel being on the main road was quiet and safe to cross as well as the hotel staff the locals are friendly but it help's if you can grasp the basic italian words and phrases. The only problem that we encountered was the local transport from the airport in Alghero, We flew with Ryanair and by the time we exited the arrival area the bus had left for Castlesardo half an hour earlier, we then had to wait two hours for a connecting bus to the city of Sassari and get a connection to Castelsardo. I would recommend if any one as to return to Alghero airport fro a morning flight that they book the hotel shuttle bus service. One good thing about the bus services is that the stop is directly outside of the hotel.

“Good room, but misleading description”

Hotel room was lovely, very spacious, with good-sized bathroom and the balcony was a very pleasant surprise. However, the location itself (which was meant to be a popular tourist location) was a bit lacking in amenities. Having said that, there were a small number of very nice supermarkets in Lu Bagnu. The hotel was meant to have more than 1 restaurant, but only 1 was open for dinner during the 5 days we were there. The free onsite parking was non-existent. Basically hotel staff advised us to park anywhere on the road outside. We expected a carpark as a bare minimum. The "short" walk to Castelsardo was halted when the footpath came to an abrupt stop, leaving you with a good 15-20 mins of walking on what seemed like quite narrow windy roads. The tv in the room didn't work for the first 2 days, though this was fixed eventually. There was no local information offered at the hotel, eg day trips, maps, etc. Although all 3 local beaches were picturesque, only one seemed suitable for swimming. (One was covered in broken shells making it uncomfortable underfoot, and the other was quite rocky.) The stay we had was lovely, very peaceful and relaxing, but access to other locations was not as straight forward as expected despite having a hire car.

“Excellent facilities and service”

Great hotel. One of the only to live up to the expectations. Was a 20 minute drive from Cagliari centre but an excellent hotel for relaxing in. Great breakfast and breakfast hours. Nice outdoor area. Used the gym which was excellent. Would definetly go back there.

“Not Impressed”

This was actually more like a 2 or 2.5 star hotel. The staff was very nice and accomodating, but only one person spoke english (but hey, we were in Italy). 100m walk to the ocean, which was COVERED in rocks. Small bathrooms, only showers, and no ammenities you would expect at a 4 star. We had stayed in a 4 star in Rome, and in comparison this was sad. 160 euro transfer from airport, was lead to believe that it was only half the price. Limited food in immediate area, but there were a few grocery stores as well. Overall not impressed with this hotel, go elsewhere!

“Definitely not '4 star'”

We visited half board in early June and found the pool closed and building work in progress.Our arrival was not met with any enthusiasm by reception whose English was non existant. No information was handed out regarding the hotel facilities. Meal times were posted but these seemed not to apply to a group of 50 guests who always arrived and were served earlier. We were denied the advertised 'house wine' despite it being available to the 'group'. Every meal was served on cold plates and menus were repetitious and bland.

“Would not book again”

Firstly the Hotel is not exactly clearly marked. Secondly the so called "free parking" is outside the hotel on the road not a private parking lot. The biggest disappointment of this hotel is the fact that they do not have a private beach as stated on their description and the reason why I booked this hotel. Also the photo of the beach is NOT the same as the real beach near the hotel. In general the hotel room was dire looking to say the least, the decor was dark brown and most certainly did not feel 4 star. If you are thinking of booking this hotel i would seriously reconsider.