The Accommodation

The Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel has 51 Classic, Compact and Comfort rooms, 22 Superior rooms and 1 Junior Suite arranged on 3 floors serviced by 2 lifts. There is a choice of double/twin and interconnecting rooms, with en suite shower or bathroom, air conditioning, safe, minibar, satellite TV, WiFi, telephone and balcony, most with wonderful sea views (supplement).

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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 free WiFi, bar with outside terrace and live music in the evening (high season).

The main restaurant offers a buffet breakfast and set dinner for guests on half board, the Beach bar & Grill restaurant serves lunch and snacks (extra cost) and an a la carte dinner by candlelight is available in the Blu Restaurant with outside terrace (extra cost). Dinner can be exchanged for lunch (at reception).

The Facilities

The swimming pool has a jacuzzi and area suitable for children. The surrounding terrace overlooking the sea is furnished with sunbeds and parasols and the hotel has a small fitness and massage room. A pathway leads to the semi private sandy beach also with sunbeds and parasols available for guests (extra cost, 15/06 - 06/09, book and pay locally). There are watersports available from the beach (extra cost) and the seawater is clear and shallow for a long way out, ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

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: 13th May 2019
Closing Date: 19th October 2019
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 and Travel Insurance