Hotel Don Diego

89 out of 100 based on 9 user ratings

The Accommodation

Situated amongst Mediterranean gardens are 45 terraced villa style guest rooms and suites. As the hotel was originally built in the 1960’s, the rooms have many character features. They all have attractive Sardinian furnishings, en suite shower room, air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe and minibar.

Standard rooms are located along the path leading to the hotel integrated into the gardens and are comfortable, functional and have a small terrace.

Standard Seaside rooms are close to the beach but do not have sea views.

Junior Suites have an open plan bedroom/lounge area with sea views.

Family rooms have a bedroom and separate living room, both having a furnished terrace enjoying stunning sea views.

The Restaurant & Bar

A buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch (extra cost) are served on the veranda overlooking the swimming pool and the bay beyond, the grill restaurant is open for lunch in the pool area. The panoramic hotel restaurant with picture windows and many character features serves dinner with a selection of international and local cuisine. 

There is an lounge piano bar with live music on some evenings in high season and a poolside snack bar.

Please note half board guests staying on 15th August are required to pay a supplement of €28 per person locally for Ferragosto dinner.

The Facilities

There is a feature swimming pool situated right on the waterfront with a terrace furnished with sunbeds and parasols, a seating area and a pool bar to relax and savour the view over the bay to the islands of Tavolara and Molara. The adjacent small harbour has a jetty for boat excursions and a pathway leads to a tennis court with synthetic grass and a pretty private beach with complimentary sunbeds and parasols (1^st and 2^nd row reserved for Junior Suite and Family Room guests). The shallow waters and gently sloping sand make it perfect for swimming and for children to play.

There is also a fitness room, beauty centre with massages available (extra cost). The reception with multilingual staff offers guests hotel and local information, internet point and WiFi, babysitting and excursions including boat trips, scuba diving, kayaking and windsurfing (all extra cost).

The Local Area

Hotel Don Diego is just 14km south of Olbia and 2km from Porto San Paolo which has a few shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel is situated on the Costa Dorata, a quiet stretch of coastline with many coves and beaches to explore, azure blue waters and views of the islands of Tavolara and Molara beyond.

There are boat trips available locally to the island of Tavolara which is a limestone massif 5km long and 1km wide. A cove and beach can be found at each end of the island, Spalmatore di Fuori at the northeast, and Spalmatore di Terra at the southwest. Currently, the island is inhabited by only a handful of families, and has a small cemetery and summer restaurant. The water around the island is a popular spot for scuba diving as part of the Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Preserve created in 1997.  In the 19^th and 20^th centuries, an imaginary state was set up on the island by the Bertoleoni family as the Kingdom of Tavolara.  After Italian unification, King Paolo actively sought recognition from Italy. During his reign, in 1868 the Italian government began operating a lighthouse on the northeast end of the island.  The present claimant is an Italian citizen named Tonino Bertoleoni, who runs "Da Tonino," a restaurant on the island.

Huw's View

Hotel Don Diego provides attractive accommodation along with excellent service. It will suit both families and couples looking for a character hotel in a quiet yet beautiful location. 

I would highly recommend upgrading to a Junior Suite as the sea views are part of the hotels appeal and a hire car due to its secluded location and to see more of the local area.

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Essential Information

All prices from are based on accommodation only. Flights, transfers and car hire are priced separately.

Opening Date: 12^th May 2018
Closing Date: 6^th October 2018
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 2PM
Check Out: 10AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sardinia Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance