The Accommodation

Built in typical Sardinian style, the Balocco has 41 guest rooms and suites, each individually furnished but all having double or twin beds, en suite marble bath or shower room with hairdryer and courtesy set, telephone, air conditioning with climate control, free WiFi, satellite TV, minibar, safe, pool/beach towels and balcony with either with panoramic, garden or pool view. Tea making facilities and bathrobe/slippers are provided in the junior suites and suites only.

Comfort Room (18m² - 25m²) double bedroom with en suite bath or shower room and a furnished terrace with garden views (cot available on request)
Superior Room (18m² - 25m²) double bedroom with en suite bath or shower room and a furnished terrace with sea views (cot available on request)
Junior Suite (25m² - 35m²) double bedroom with a sofa bed, en suite bath or shower room and a furnished terrace with sea views
Family Room with a double/twin room and a separate lounge with a sofa bed and 2 shower/bath rooms
Suite (approximately 50m²) with a double bedroom, en suite bath or shower room, living room and private terrace with panoramic view

The Restaurant & Bar

The Balocco Restaurant has a dining room and gazebo by the pool offering guests a continental buffet breakfast, snacks and a light lunch, using the best fresh local products (extra cost).

The HB Lounge Shisha Bar with an oriental theme has an upstairs lounge area with adjoining outdoor terrace with an enchanting sea view and at sunset, the perfect place for aperitifs to watch the glittering world of Porto Cervo light up.

The Facilities

Situated on a terrace in the gardens is the swimming pool and children's pool surrounded by sunbeds, parasols (subject to availability) and a snack bar for drinks throughout the day. There is a small fitness centre and a playground for children.

The 24 hour reception with multilingual staff provides guests with hotel and location information, laundry service and a complimentary shuttle to Il Pevero beach, twice in the morning and twice back in the afternoon, approximately 3km away. The hotel is close to an array of bars, restaurants and beaches and the hotel staff are happy to book local restaurants for guests to experience the local atmosphere and Sardinian cuisine and arrange excursions, boat trips, boat rental and watersports. There are also nightclubs nearby including the Sottovento in Porto Cervo and the Ritual in Baia Sardinia.

COVID-19 Protocols

We are pleased to confirm that this hotel has put COVID-19 protocols in place to ensure compliance with the regulations introduced by the Italian government in order to ensure the maximum safety and security of its guests which is detailed below.

The measures introduced will apply to both the facilities provided by the hotel and its services to guests.  Their implementation will be closely monitored and controlled in order to ensure the heathiest environment in which guests can continue to enjoy their holiday in the confidence that their risks to exposure to the COVID-19 virus is at a minimum. 

We must point out that the implementation of these measures may result in minor changes to the facilities available and certain services offered by the hotel as described on our website and in our brochure and we therefore invite our clients to contact us if they have any concerns or queries in this regard.

Clearly the changes in practices and availability of facilities may result in a difference to the guests’ experience as would otherwise be the case, although a reduced number of clients may actually result in a better service being afforded to guests.

The Local Area

Just 1.5km from Hotel Balocco, Porto Cervo village is attractively designed with colour wash buildings around a maze of cobbled alleys and piazzas, set alongside exclusive designer boutiques, jewellers and first class restaurants, frequented by glamorous clientele. 

With spectacular sea views, the marina is frequented by numerous large yachts in the summer months and home of world-class yachting events. Porto Cervo provides the perfect location to explore the stunning Costa Smeralda with beautiful beaches and clear turquoise sea, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. It is a holiday destination for the jet set with 5 star hotels and the magnificent Pevero Golf Course nearby.

Huw's View

Tthis charming hotel is just outside Porto Cervo, in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, with typical Sardinian white-wash architecture and enjoying stunning views.

The hotel is situated on the hill above the Marina Nuova of Porto Cervo. Hotel Balocco offers a lovely base from which to explore this beautiful area of Sardinia with beautiful beaches, a wealth of restaurants and of course Porto Cervo itself to visit with many superyachts in the summer months which is quite a sight!  The bar terrace is a lovely place to enjoy a drink and watch Porto Cervo light up!

Car hire recommended (parking available at the hotel) to see more of the local area and access the stunning beaches on the Costa Smeralda.

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Essential Information

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

Opening Date: 18^th May 2020
Closing Date: 26^th October 2020
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 2PM
Check Out: 11AM
Included in Price: Accommodation as stated, Just Sardinia Rep Service and Emergency Number
Not Included in Price: Flights, Transfers, Car Hire and Travel Insurance