The Accommodation

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel has Classic, Compact, Comfort and Superior rooms plus 8 Junior Suites arranged on 3 floors serviced by 2 lifts. There is a choice of double/twin rooms with en suite bath and/or shower room, air conditioning, safe, minibar, satellite TV, WiFi, telephone and balcony, most with wonderful sea views (supplement).

Classic Room (20m² + 4m² balcony, sleeping up to 3) double/twin bedroom with space for an extra bed, en suite shower room and furnished balcony with views of Golfo Aranci.
Compact Sea View Room (15m², sleeping 2) double/twin bedroom, en suite shower room and furnished balcony with sea views.
Comfort Sea View Room (20m² + 4m² balcony, sleeping up to 3) double/twin bedroom with space for an extra bed, en suite bath and/or shower room and furnished balcony with sea views.
Superior Room (23m² - 25m² + 4m² balcony, sleeping  up to 4) double/twin bedroom with space for an extra bed, en suite bath and/or shower room and furnished balcony with either views of Golfo Aranci (sleeps 4: double + bunk beds) or the sea (supplement, sleeps 2/3). Some rooms can interconnect.

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The Restaurants & Bar

The hotel is built in traditional Sardinian style around the pool and gardens with sea views from the restaurant and bar. There is a spacious reception lounge with a bar and outside terrace.

The main restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and Beach RistoBar which serves lunch and snacks (extra cost). An à la carte dinner by candlelight is available in the Blu Restaurant with outside terrace (extra cost).

The Facilities

The infinity swimming pool has a surrounding terrace overlooking the sea, furnished with sunbeds and parasols and the hotel has a massage room and small fitness area with exercise equipment.

A pathway leads to the beautiful semi-private sandy beach with clear turquoise sea, shallow for a long way out, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Sunbeds and parasols are available for guests (extra cost except Pool Suites) from 16/06 - 16/09, book and pay locally: €50 for 2 sunbeds + 1 parasol in the first row and €30 for the other rows).

The Local Area

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites is situated within walking distance of the small town of Golfo Aranci where there is a small selection of shops, café bars, restaurants and pizzerias. There is a fisherman's port and fish market and Golfo Aranci is home to the Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute (dolphin watching excursions available from reception). Scuba diving can be arranged and there are various walks and trails from the hotel or trekking with a guide (extra cost) to visit Tombe dei Giganti (Giants tombs) and the nearby Nuraghe.

The hotel is a 6km scenic drive from both the prestigious marina development of Porto Rotondo and 35km from Porto Cervo in the heart of the Costa Smeralda, with beautiful beaches and emerald sea for which Sardinia is renowned.

Huw's View

Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites is a great family run hotel with a stunning beach location and only a 21km transfer from Olbia Airport. 

It has been well described as a traditional hotel, and with its friendly service, excellent restaurant, and panoramic views and sunsets, it has all the ingredients for a successful holiday for couples and families alike. 

There is a pool with shallow area for children and sandy beach, with amazing clear turquoise sea gently shelving and shallow for a long way out. 

The Gabbiano Azzurro is an excellent base to explore the local area and visit the Costa Smeralda. Car hire recommended.

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Essential Information

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

Opening Date: 4th May 2024
Closing Date: 19th October 2024
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY
Check In: 3PM
Check Out: 11AM
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