Grand Hotel Smeraldo Beach

Wow! Just returned home after a week at this hotel (room 230) and loved everything about it despite some negative reviews I'd previously seen. We had upgraded to a sea view room with balcony and it was well worth the extra. The view of the sunset every night from our balcony was absolutely stunning! The hotel was charming, traditional and spotlessl...

Wow! Just returned home after a week at this hotel (room 230) and loved everything about it despite some negative reviews I'd previously seen. We had upgraded to a sea view room with balcony and it was well worth the extra. The view of the sunset every night from our balcony was absolutely stunning! The hotel was charming, traditional and spotlessly clean. Our room was ample in size (double room) and the little walk in wardrobe it had was fantastic for storage (plenty of hangers too) . The fridge in the room was ideal and the bathroom was big enough and had plenty of room for toiletries etc. The water temperature of the shower reduced early evening but that wasn't an issue for us. We were given two beach towels on arrival for free and you need to pay 2 euros to exchange them for fresh ones (we made do for the week). On arrival we had a complimentary bottle of sparkling white wine which was a really pleasant surprise. The room was cleaned daily and the cleaners were efficient and really friendly. We stayed on a bed and breakfast basis and the breakfast was really great - all you could want for including boiled and scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon and rosti for those that like something hot. The breakfast service was highly efficient with attentive waiters/waitresses on hand to help with anything you needed and keep you topped up with coffee. The hotel facilities were fantastic (great cocktails and lunch options) and the series of pools nicely laid out. There was a main private beach and another smaller one. Getting hold of a sun lounger did make for an early start but as you went further away from the main pool they became more available. We managed to get loungers every day without any problems. Snorkeling off the private beach (smaller one) was easy and there were lots of fish to be seen. The facilities at the hotel were good including the reception and bar areas which have a great view over the sea (and of the sunset). We found the staff all very helpful, especially the reception staff. It's about a 7 min walk into the town where there are a selection of restaurants. The restaurant opposite the hotel (called Foodie) looked basic but the food was absolutely delicious and the prices were very reasonable (my favourite pizza of the trip was from here!). Overall we couldn't fault the hotel and would recommend it to others. Oh and I should mention there was the usual tourist tax to pay at the end of our stay (3 euros per person per night).

Struttura perfetta e ottimale ad ogni confort e per ogni tipo di vacanza. Consigliabile e io ci ritornerò

Struttura perfetta e ottimale ad ogni confort e per ogni tipo di vacanza. Consigliabile e io ci ritornerò

This hotel is absolutely fantastic! We spent a week there from 31st July and could not fault the place at all. Checking In: the hotel is about a 45 minute drive from the airport. On arrival we were greeted by a lovely gentleman who che led us in and another young man who took our case to our room. Check in was quick and easy and everything was exp...

This hotel is absolutely fantastic! We spent a week there from 31st July and could not fault the place at all. Checking In: the hotel is about a 45 minute drive from the airport. On arrival we were greeted by a lovely gentleman who che led us in and another young man who took our case to our room. Check in was quick and easy and everything was explained to us well. We were half board and arrived at 21:40 so had missed the evening meal. However, 20 minutes after getting into our room a trolley full of fresh fruit, Parma ham, bread, boiled eggs, mozzarella and tomatoes was delivered! Very impressive. The hotel and room: Whilst lots of reviews say the hotel is ‘dated’ I can’t help but think k that it adds to the charm. The decor is typically Sardinian, very rustic and beautifully decorated. The whole place is spotlessly clean. Our room was cleaned daily. We looked out over the car park/mountain side which we were grateful for on 2 nights as Phi Beach partied until the early hours! Our air conditioning was brilliant and our bed very comfortable. No complaints from us. Pools and beach: Every pool area is very clean and well looked after. Yes, some people get up early to reserve their favourite sunbathing spot, but there’s really no need as there’s plenty of beds around all of the pools, set into the cliff etc.. in small little areas - amazing spaces to relax. There’s also MANY deck chairs and umbrellas on the beach. The beach itself is a little rough with shingles but that didn’t bother us. Food and drinks: We chose half board and I’m so glad we did. Breakfast was served from 7:30 to 10am, buffet style, lots of choice, 2 coffee machines with a wide choice of drinks - a really good start to the day. The pool bar serves lunch which can be paid for, or you can swap your evening meal to lunch if you’d prefer. We didn’t eat here so can’t comment, but we had some lovely drinks served here. You can also have drinks on the main terrace, which is absolutely beautiful in the evening to watch the sun set. The evening meals are served 7:30 to 9:30pm. Wow! What can I say … STUNNING! There’s a different menu every night for you to choose from, which is such a change from the usual buffet style you get in most hotels. There’s usually 3 or 4 different choices for each of the 4 courses - I’d highly recommend going half board, we ate some of the most delicious Sardinian dishes. Location: If you are happy to stay in the hotel and resort then this is the perfect hotel. There is a pizza house across the road from the hotel and a large supermarket about a 10 minute walk. If you walk up the hill to the right from the hotel then take the immediate left back down another hill you’ll end up in the main piazza where you’ll also find a sandy beach. If you want to see more of Sardinia then I suggest you hire a car as public transport is practically non- existent in this area and taxis are very expensive. The staff at the hotel can’t do enough for you, they really are outstanding and work so hard.

We are half way through our ten day stay at grand hotel smeralda beach. The hotel has the best views and the private beach is amazing.. The hotel has several pools so you can always find one that either no one or hardly anyone is in. They put the sun chairs out on the beach in the morning but there are also some spare ones so if you get down to the...

We are half way through our ten day stay at grand hotel smeralda beach. The hotel has the best views and the private beach is amazing.. The hotel has several pools so you can always find one that either no one or hardly anyone is in. They put the sun chairs out on the beach in the morning but there are also some spare ones so if you get down to the beach later and there’s none left you can put out your own sun chairs and parasols which is a lovely touch. They also scatter sun loungers around the hotel, up on the hill overlooking the sea from the other side of the rocks so there is nice numbers of loungers available. Breakfast is until 10am… we have teenagers so 10:30-11 would have been more suited to us but alas. You can take about a five minute walk until you are at a bigger beach that also has a few restaurants, shops, hire car place etc.. The staff at the hotel are all lovely and cannot be more helpful. You can get a bus from the bigger beach (5 min walk from hotel) to many other places and the buses go three times a day - you need money for the bus. The cocktails are great and we are half board and the food is also good. We are having a lovely time and will be sad to leave behind the loveliness of this hotel. Thank you to all the lovely staff at the hotel for being so friendly, professional and courteous. We are very well traveled and apart from Galapagos think Sardinia is the most beautiful place we’ve been - it’s absolutely stunning! Being in the Costa smeralda is seeing another beautiful crystal clear water beach at every turn.

Vi var fire voksne som bodde på hotellet og vi er veldig fornøyd. Bodde på rom med havutsikt/tilgang til basseng, og de var svært komfortable. Hotellet ligger nydelig til ved havet, flott strand og klipper. Bassengområdene var fine. Betjeningen var kjempehyggelige. Anbefales! Forslag til forbedring: Veldig mange gjester la ut badehåndklene sine p...

Vi var fire voksne som bodde på hotellet og vi er veldig fornøyd. Bodde på rom med havutsikt/tilgang til basseng, og de var svært komfortable. Hotellet ligger nydelig til ved havet, flott strand og klipper. Bassengområdene var fine. Betjeningen var kjempehyggelige. Anbefales! Forslag til forbedring: Veldig mange gjester la ut badehåndklene sine på solsengene tidlig om morgenen. Dette er en ueffektiv og uvennlig praksis som hotellet burde prøve å forebygge.

Se pensate all'Italia paese in decadenza dove "rispetto" alla Grecia, gli hotel costano il triplo, ed offrono la metà dei servizi.... ecco se pensate all'Italia moltiplicate l'inqulata X 2 con la sardegna, (dove tutto costo il doppio) oppure uguale ma con metà dei servizi, se poi associate la costa smeralda... siete fritti. Proprio per questo do un...

Se pensate all'Italia paese in decadenza dove "rispetto" alla Grecia, gli hotel costano il triplo, ed offrono la metà dei servizi.... ecco se pensate all'Italia moltiplicate l'inqulata X 2 con la sardegna, (dove tutto costo il doppio) oppure uguale ma con metà dei servizi, se poi associate la costa smeralda... siete fritti. Proprio per questo do un voto positivo, è si pare assurdo, guardate tutti i miei giudizi passati: sono molto severo, ma tanto è. Dovete capire che per avere il servizio che vi offre un 5 stelle lusso in Grecia: con piscina privata per ogni singola camera (piscina privata di almeno 20 metri quadrati ) ecc.. in Grecia spenderete 350 euro netto, in italia almeno 1500 in sardegna almeno 8000 euro a notte. ecco che questo 4 stelle, vecchio e con scarsa manutenzione per 350 euro a notte, è una buona soluzione in Sardegna. giardino ben tenuto, tante piccole piscine, ombrelloni e sdrai compresi, piccola spiaggia privata, prezzi delle consumazioni oneste, 2.5 euro un cadde... letti nella media come comodità, camera seleziona... aria condizionata non funziona a dovere ma va be... insomma in Grecia lo pagherà 35 euro a notte quo 350 e siamo felici

Great hotel. Stunning sea views. Staff are exceptional - all very friendly and helpful. Good standard Italian breakfast - plenty of choice - fruit, hams, cheeses, eggs, cakes, croissants, yogurts, etc. Terrace offers beautiful views. Plenty of loungers around the numerous pools and in the gardens of the hotel. Get up early for your choice of lounge...

Great hotel. Stunning sea views. Staff are exceptional - all very friendly and helpful. Good standard Italian breakfast - plenty of choice - fruit, hams, cheeses, eggs, cakes, croissants, yogurts, etc. Terrace offers beautiful views. Plenty of loungers around the numerous pools and in the gardens of the hotel. Get up early for your choice of lounger - all part of the fun and you may as well be up and enjoying the views than in bed. Also loads of deckchairs on the beach. Short walk into the resort and to the main beach which has a few restaurants and bars. The hotel is a little dated, the rooms are quite quirky, but it’s spotlessly clean throughout.

Piacevolissimo soggiorno in una struttura datata ma ben tenuta, pulita in una location meravigliosa. ci ritorneremo sicuramente.

Piacevolissimo soggiorno in una struttura datata ma ben tenuta, pulita in una location meravigliosa. ci ritorneremo sicuramente.

WOW, this place was great. We were a family group of 18ppl. The location is fantastic, easy walk to the town of Baja Sardinia where there is a nice big beach, shops, ton of restaurants. Very nice private beach and coves on site. I have worked in the food and service industry for 30+ years. The service from the waiters/bar/restaurant/front de...

WOW, this place was great. We were a family group of 18ppl. The location is fantastic, easy walk to the town of Baja Sardinia where there is a nice big beach, shops, ton of restaurants. Very nice private beach and coves on site. I have worked in the food and service industry for 30+ years. The service from the waiters/bar/restaurant/front desk/housekeeping/life guards--Was outstanding!!! The breakfast buffet was the best I’ve ever seen. The food overall was great!! We cant wait to return, Thanks to everyone there!!!

Just a great hotel to enjoy this beautiful island. Everything about our stay was 1st class. Highly recommended.

Just a great hotel to enjoy this beautiful island. Everything about our stay was 1st class. Highly recommended.

Posto incantevole ma c'è la pessima abitudine dei clienti di accaparrarsi lettini e postazioni dalle 6 della mattina con posizionamento degli asciugamani nel silenzio assoluto della Direzione. Non si può discutere anche in vacanza.....peccato!

Posto incantevole ma c'è la pessima abitudine dei clienti di accaparrarsi lettini e postazioni dalle 6 della mattina con posizionamento degli asciugamani nel silenzio assoluto della Direzione. Non si può discutere anche in vacanza.....peccato!

The hotel is located in a beautiful spot with a wonderful sea view. It has charming private beaches nestled into the rocks. There are plenty of opportunities for privacy. The hotel has a unique atmosphere, typical Italian style. It's spacious and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There's one downside: every morning, guests leave their ...

The hotel is located in a beautiful spot with a wonderful sea view. It has charming private beaches nestled into the rocks. There are plenty of opportunities for privacy. The hotel has a unique atmosphere, typical Italian style. It's spacious and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There's one downside: every morning, guests leave their towels on the sunbeds, first come, first served. This is embarrassing, as some people reserve a sunbed and then show up for, say, three hours, leaving no one else to use it. The hotel staff should do something about this.

The hotel couldn’t have a more perfect setting with its own little beach and several pools I guess some people could say the rooms aren’t ultra modern, but they are spotlessly clean, and the Mediterranean feel is part of their charm. The communal areas are tastefully decorated and the staff go above and beyond to be as polite and helpful as possi...

The hotel couldn’t have a more perfect setting with its own little beach and several pools I guess some people could say the rooms aren’t ultra modern, but they are spotlessly clean, and the Mediterranean feel is part of their charm. The communal areas are tastefully decorated and the staff go above and beyond to be as polite and helpful as possible. Breakfast has lots of choice, and though we only ate in the restaurant once, the food was very good. It is only a ten minute walk to a lively waterfront area with lots of bars and restaurants, which worked for us as we didn’t book the half board option. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others

Perfekt hotell! Rummet var toppen och extremt rent. Hade balkong mot trädgården och det var lugnt. Personalen var oerhört vänlig och serviceinriktad, väldigt välkomnande. Vi hade helpension och maten var av hög kvalité! Fyrarätters till lunch och middag! Stranden och klipporna samt havet var fantastisk på alla sätt! Ett väldigt lugnt hotell. 5 a...

Perfekt hotell! Rummet var toppen och extremt rent. Hade balkong mot trädgården och det var lugnt. Personalen var oerhört vänlig och serviceinriktad, väldigt välkomnande. Vi hade helpension och maten var av hög kvalité! Fyrarätters till lunch och middag! Stranden och klipporna samt havet var fantastisk på alla sätt! Ett väldigt lugnt hotell. 5 av 5 på allt! Tack, återkommer mer än gärna!

A hotel that impressed from the first step through the gate: beautifully landscaped surroundings (lots of flowers, plants that spread a pleasant coolness), pleasant staff (from the receptionist who greeted us with a smile and delighted us with the opportunity to get a room immediately upon arrival at 11 am; cheerful and pleasant restaurant staff wh...

A hotel that impressed from the first step through the gate: beautifully landscaped surroundings (lots of flowers, plants that spread a pleasant coolness), pleasant staff (from the receptionist who greeted us with a smile and delighted us with the opportunity to get a room immediately upon arrival at 11 am; cheerful and pleasant restaurant staff who created a cheerful presentation of dishes every evening; smiling and very good cleaning, unobtrusive maids who cleaned the room when we were not in the room (it was nice to return to a clean, fragrant room with dazzling white bedding, comfortable pillows and clean-smelling towels); a gardener who watered the plants every morning and...

Beautiful hotel with amazing views! The room was lovely very traditional with a balcony. Breakfast was lovely with a good selection. One of the prettiest places I’ve ever been, the beach and cove on the hotel was unreal and perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. 5 min walk to another beach and many lovely res...

Beautiful hotel with amazing views! The room was lovely very traditional with a balcony. Breakfast was lovely with a good selection. One of the prettiest places I’ve ever been, the beach and cove on the hotel was unreal and perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. 5 min walk to another beach and many lovely restaurants and bars. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!

Veramente ottimo e accogliente. Camere grandi e curate, pasti di qualità e leggeri, personale molto professionale e cortese, spiaggia con diverse soluzioni, piscine numerose. Sono molto soddisfatto. Prezzi in linea con la location e la zona

Veramente ottimo e accogliente. Camere grandi e curate, pasti di qualità e leggeri, personale molto professionale e cortese, spiaggia con diverse soluzioni, piscine numerose. Sono molto soddisfatto. Prezzi in linea con la location e la zona

Staying at this hotel now. We Always check reviews on trip advisor before we go anywhere. Have to say we don’t recognise the views of some travellers in previous comments of this hotel. Our experience so far is that it is amazing, the views from the sea facing rooms are fantastic. The rooms are very Italian , Not big ultra modern with big bathr...

Staying at this hotel now. We Always check reviews on trip advisor before we go anywhere. Have to say we don’t recognise the views of some travellers in previous comments of this hotel. Our experience so far is that it is amazing, the views from the sea facing rooms are fantastic. The rooms are very Italian , Not big ultra modern with big bathrooms etc. but a good size and simply decorated ( some would say old fashioned). Spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and have what you need. The staff are very good and the food is very good. Four course meal every evening served to the table feels special. How many hotels now do you get where tables have table cloths changed at each setting. Beautiful beach. Lovely relaxing and reclining deckchairs ( came down at 9am and there were plenty left on the beach) . The one thing we agree on is that if you have mobility problems, this hotel is definitely not for you. There are a lot os steps to the different terraces and uneven in places. The shower could be hotter. To date will give the hotel, food and staff the full 5stars Final note is that Baia Sardinia is quite an expensive area.

L'atout principal de ce bel hôtel est sa location près de la plage, au centre de la magnifique Costa Smeralda. Le petit déjeuner est copieux, le dîner même un peu trop copieux pour certains. L'aménagement des chambres est un peu daté, mais cela ajoute au charme authentique de l'hôtel.

L'atout principal de ce bel hôtel est sa location près de la plage, au centre de la magnifique Costa Smeralda. Le petit déjeuner est copieux, le dîner même un peu trop copieux pour certains. L'aménagement des chambres est un peu daté, mais cela ajoute au charme authentique de l'hôtel.

Wonderful location, hotel, staff and accommodation. We stayed for 7 days and had half board. The breakfast choices were very varied and the 4 course evening meal was delicious

Wonderful location, hotel, staff and accommodation. We stayed for 7 days and had half board. The breakfast choices were very varied and the 4 course evening meal was delicious