The Accommodation

The hotel offers 41 comfortable guest rooms and 4 elegant suites, each room carefully designed and attractively furnished. They all have en suite shower room with bathrobe, slippers, courtesy line and hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar, safe, kettle with a selection on teas and coffee plus coffee machine in the suites. There is the possibility to add a cot in all suites and triple superior rooms (on request) and some rooms interconnect.

The guest rooms are located on the ground floor with patio or on the first floor (accessed via a lift) with balcony or independent terrace:

Comfort Room (18m², sleeps 2) double rooms located on the ground floor or on the first floor with balcony equipped with table and chairs.

Double with Balcony (18m², sleeps 2) double rooms located on the first floor with balcony with table and chairs.

Double with Garden View (18m², sleeps 2) double rooms located on first floor with balcony with table and chairs and internal courtyard garden view.

Double with Patio (18m², sleeps 2) double rooms located on ground floor with patio with table and chairs and garden view.

Triple Superior (26m², sleeps 3/4) triple rooms located on the ground floor with patio or balcony equipped with table and chairs, composed of double bed and French sofa bed with the possibility to accommodate people with disabilities.

Junior Suite Relax (24m², sleeps 2) on the first floor composed of double bedroom with king size bed, shower with Turkish bath, large finely furnished terrace.

In the main hotel building, there are 3 Suites located on the first floor accessed via stairs:

Queen Suite (40m², sleeps 2) on the first floor composed of double bedroom with extra large king size bed, en suite with shower with Turkish bath, large finely furnished independent terrace with pool view. 

King Suite (55m², sleeps 2/4) on the first floor with extra large double king size bed and double sofa bed, bathroom with bathtub and shower with Turkish bath, large finely furnished independent terrace with pool view. 

Presidential Suite (54m², sleeps 2/4) on the first floor with extra large double king size bed and double sofa bed, two bathrooms with bathtub, shower with Turkish bath, large finely furnished independent terrace with pool view. 

The Restaurant & Bar

There is a covered terrace by the pool offering guests a daily buffet style breakfast with an array of sweet and savoury delicacies.

Following the path through the scents of the garden and past the Lux Pool, Restaurant Don Carlo is next to the beach and has an open-air terrace with wonderful sea views, an enchanting setting in the Bay of Nora. It is open every day for lunch and dinner with an à la carte menu (reservation is required, extra cost). The menu offers a wide choice of typical Sardinian dishes and the staff are friendly and helpful. The wide range of Sardinian, Italian and international dishes are all prepared with fresh ingredients and local specialities.

There is a Lobby Bar, with lovely garden terrace close to the reception and the Blu Pool, serving drinks and cocktails throughout the day and delicious appetizers. From the cool shady tables guests can admire the beauty of the garden, full of plants which extend along the paths to the sea. 

The Beach Bar is adjacent to the Don Carlo restaurant with lovely terrace overlooking the sea and available to guests all day for snacks, ice creams, cocktails and drinks.

The Facilities

The hotel has a private car park that leads to the welcoming 24 hour reception offering hotel and local information and the guest rooms are arranged around a courtyard with a pond and Mediterranean plants. 

The reception will happily arrange bike rental, scooter, taxi service and other extra services including boat rental, off-road excursions, quadbike, sailboat or motor boat rental. They can also guide guests to visit the Roman ruins of Nora and the local Marine Centre which are both within walking distance (1.5km). Is Molas Golf Course with 27 holes is 8km away and kitesurfing, diving, snorkelling and many other sports are available locally. 

From the reception and the guest rooms, there is a lovely open-air lobby full of plants leading to the Lobby Bar and Blue Pool where guests can relax on comfortable teak loungers with parasols. The pool has easy access and a whirlpool.

Paths lead through beautiful gardens to the Lux Pool surrounded with soft canopy beds tucked away in secluded spots on the grass. The white curtains of the canopies and the lush gardens with wind chimes offer complete relaxation.

Su Guventeddu beach is in front of Don Carlo restaurant and bar and has a strip of sand that gently thins out towards the sea, where you can paddle or swim in the crystal clear water. There is a reserved area for hotel guests with complimentary sun loungers and parasols. (Please note that there are steps down from the restaurant to access the beach.)

Su Guventeddu is a bay of white sand that stretches in front of the hotel to the archaeological site of Nora (1.1km). It is possible from the beach to walk to the park of Su Guventeddu and also the beach of Is Figus which takes its name from the plants that surround it and from where you can access the Church of Sant'Efisio and admire the promontory with the Torre di Sant’Efis and Nora ruins.

The Local Area

Hotel Sant’Efis is located on the beach of Su Guventeddu between the promontories of Nora and the park of Santa Vittoria. From the beach you can admire the promontory with the Torre del Coltellazzo dedicated to Sant'Efis, patron saint of Cagliari and Sardinia.

A short walk along the beach from the hotel stands the charming church consecrated to Sant’Efisio, patron saint of Sardinia and it is in his honour that the hotel bears its name. The small sanctuary is the destination of the famous traditional procession that takes place in May, so characteristic that it has an UNESCO award. 

The archaeological site of Nora is 1.1km away. Nora was once a large town, whose presence affected the populations and trade of the Mediterranean. Phoenician, Punic and Roman ships landed in its port which for a long time remained a refuge for sailors. It reached its maximum expansion as a Roman city of the imperial age, assuming a key role in the relations between East and West. Thanks to excavations, visitors can see the ancient buildings, mosaics, squares and colonnades and dip into its ancient history. 

Laguna di Nora is also 1.1km away and is a Sea Turtles Rescue Centre and part of Regional Net for conservation of marine wildlife. They take care and cure injured sea turtles and guide them back to the sea to return to their normal lives. There is also an Ecoaqarium, Cetaceans Gallery and visitors can also canoe on the lagoon to view the bird life and fauna or snorkel to see the fish, sea grass meadows, sea urchins and there is a Roman cave.

The colourful town of Pula is 3km from the hotel, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the south west coast of Sardinia and Sulcis. Stroll through the charming streets leading to the central square called Piazza del Popolo, dotted with café bars and shops to taste typical products and discover the beauty of local crafts. In a mix of ancient and modern, Pula offers an interesting array of artisan shops and boutiques and a good selection of pizzerias and restaurants. 

Huw's View

Sant’Efis Hotel is situated on the beach at Nora yet just 3km from the charming town of Pula. The hotel boasts panoramic views of the bay of Nora from the excellent Don Carlo restaurant and bar and is set in wonderful Mediterranean-tropical gardens with direct access to the beach.

Completely renovated and reopened in 2021, guest rooms are attractively furnished and with two pools the hotel is an oasis of peace and relaxation, best suited to couples and also those with walking difficulties. 

There are some great places of interest to visit during your stay and would suggest car hire to explore the local area but the town of Pula can easily be accessed by local bus.

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Essential Information

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

Opening Date: 12th April 2024
Closing Date: 20th October 2024
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, Travel Insurance and City Tax