Relaxed Sardinian beachside retreat
Green gardens, turquoise water and a sandy beach nearby set the scene at Colonna Beach Hotel. The hotel sits in the Gulf of Marinella on Sardinia’s north-east coast, with Porto Rotondo around a 10-minute drive away. Better still, you’re well placed for discovering the beaches and glamorous seaside towns of the Costa Smeralda.
Days here have a pleasingly uncomplicated rhythm. The outdoor pool comes surrounded by a sun terrace, while the hotel’s greenery gives the whole place a relaxed, away-from-it-all feel. The hotel has 86 rooms, with views varying between the gardens, pool and Gulf of Marinella. When the sea inevitably wins you over, Marinella’s sandy shoreline is close at hand. Beach loungers and parasols are available for a charge.
Breakfast is taken care of on B&B, leaving the rest of the day open for Sardinian food adventures. If you’d rather stay put, the hotel restaurant serves Sardinian and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, while the pool bar keeps refreshments conveniently close to your lounger. Pool or beach? That might be the toughest decision on the itinerary.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- 1 restaurant – Sardinian, Mediterranean and Italian cuisine
- 1 pool bar
- Buffet breakfast
- Lunch and dinner available
- B&B includes breakfast
Sports & Health
- Tennis
Find out more about Golfo Aranci
The Golfo Aranci, or ‘Orange Gulf’, stretches out into the sea like a crooked finger, with a beautiful coastline lapped by aquamarine waters. Just south of Sardinia’s famous Costa Smeralda, charming Golfo Aranci is a more under-the-radar spot, great for families and couples looking for a chilled-out break.