We returned to Hotel Capo D'Orso after visiting last year so knew what to expect. We had a relaxing week soaking up the sun and enjoying the lovely food and wine. The service in all the restaurants is very good but we ate most evenings at the restaurant overlooking the harbour as the atmosphere is nice and the staff most helpful. We wanted a pasta dish as a change on one evening and the chef would cook anything requested even if it wasnt on the menu.

The rooms are typical Sardinia style so not flashy but all are clean and comfortable. We had 2 suites as we took our older children and both suites overlooked the bay so the views were great.

We will probably return to Capo D' Orso again as it is a lovely place to relax or a good base to travel and see Sardinia.

We stayed here from 21-28 august 2012. Temperature recorded 34c consistently. The facilities are excellent. We arrived at midnight. The receptionist led us to our junior executive suite and proceeded to park our car and bring our cases, then showed us where everything was in the suite.

The air conditioning was effective if not a bit noisy and gave us a comfortable sleep every night in the super king size bed.

The pools are salt water, the sun beds are never fought over as there are plenty to go round and scattered in secluded areas for privacy. The hotel's own beach is fantastic with pretty views, soft manicured sand. The water is stone free.

The staff are attentive at dinner. If you are on half board you can take your meal at lunch time if you wish to go out in the evening to Palau, just let them know in the morning. The food is nicely presented. If you are a foodie, you may not score it at the high end of your experience but it is still very good and the experience is fantastic. The wine will vary from 30 euro upwards but is excellent. Water is 5 euro for a litre bottle.

You will definitely benefit from hiring a car as there is much to see around within a 20 mile radius. I can highly recommend Santa teresa, Baia Sardegna and if you fly into Alghero get back to the airport with enough time to see the old town of Alghero, it is absolutely stunning.

One note of caution. As they never ask you to sign anything, it can lead to mistakes which i'm sure are honest ones. Check your final bill as we had a 94 euro charge for a lunch which we had swapped for our evening meal and as such should have been no charge. It would have been an honest clerical error but check your bill carefully.

We saw from our room (No.815) dolphins swimming early in the morning so you may be fortunate. Take binoculors it will be well worth it.

Some have commented on the cost. I would agree that you need to be in one of the better rooms to fully appreciate this stunning venue, but I would say if you need to count the cost it would probably be best not to come here as it may frighten those with a fixed budget.

We would definitely come back as it has been the first holiday where I can give absolutely no negative scores and it was a total chillax from start to finish.

My husband and I spent five days at the Hotel Capo D'Orso for our honeymoon at the end of May 2012.
Good comments first:
The place is incredibly nice, Sardegna is definitely one of the best parts of Italy and we strongly recommend it!
The restaurant was the absolute best for us in terms of quality and service. Angelo and Claudio went out of their way to give us the most wonderful dining experience ever and we can say the restaurant and the food were definitely 5 stars. We strongly recommend the half board: affordable and worth it. Besides, the hotel is a bit far from any town and the last thing you want is to have to drive to get food.
The hotel is immersed in a park where you can walk, relax, and enjoy silence and your own privacy. We enjoyed the day spent on the Pulcinella, definitely recommended: a full day on a sail boat with a wonderful lunch. The boat takes you to the islands in the North-East corner of Sardegna, the water is crystal clear. Later in the summer it may be a little too populated by motor boats (they were already quite annoying in May...can't imagine in July), but the visit is worth the cost (and not too expensive).

Not so good comments:
The room management was somewhat not really up to the level the hotel should have had. We stayed in the suite 802, one of the Cardinal rooms. The view is great, the room is spacious and pretty. What was wrong? We had a key problem that took over a day to be resolved and we had to let them know that the shower head was inoperable, which they should have checked before our arrival. The bedding and the bed were a little bit on the tired side. Again, we are camping people when we like, but in this case we were expecting (and paying) for a 5 star room.

Still, we would like to come back. The location and the restaurant are worth the visit!

Make sure to check that all the restaurants are open in off-peak season. We had only one open, although that did not compromise our dining experience.

Located in a private bay and set on a hillside amongst lush gardens, centenary olive and pine trees, Capo d'Orso offers a real taste of Dolce Vita. It is particularly suited for couples looking for relaxation and intimacy - the hotel has been designed to offer privacy, and the spacious grounds offer many secluded areas and hideaways.

The rooms are all decorated in traditional Sardinian style and nestled amongst perfectly groomed terraced gardens full of fragrant Mediterranean flowers. They are fairly small but extremely comfortable and spotlessly clean, all with air conditioning.

A small seawater pool offers shaded areas and superb sea views towards the Archipelago of La Maddalena, but the real attraction is the easy access to the turquoise blue sea, with a choice of five wooden sun decks set in rocky coves, directly on the sea, and two secluded sandy beaches.

Attention to detail is noticeable and the service is first class throughout the hotel; the staff will go out of their way to make your stay memorable. They can arrange visits to local areas, boat hire or daily boat excursions to the neighbouring islands or to beaches and towns along the Costa Smeralda, as well as fishing trips and horse riding.

The hotel also has a pitch and putt golf course with 9 holes and practice area, as well as its own tennis court, and lessons can be arranged. There is also a Spa and Thalasso centre set in lush gardens with 3 different open air spa pools and relaxation and sunbathing areas with sun loungers.

Breakfast can be served in the room or on the shady terrace overlooking the sea, with a talented harpist playing relaxing melodies. Very chilling. The food in the two restaurants is absolutely superb, strongly influenced by local produce, fish specialities and regional Italian cuisine.
The bar staff is attentive and live music in the evening will entice you to discover the local beers and wines in the outdoor lounge bar, where different musicians are invited to perform each night.
Definitely recommend.