The Accommodation

Hotel Castello is the obvious choice for those seeking a highly luxurious and sophisticated environment. The 210 refurbished rooms offer enchanting views in one of the most private corners of the Forte Village, equipped with all the comforts and services of a 5 star hotel.

The Castello is situated close to the beach and the Castello pools, with dedicated reception, piano bar and restaurant. There are various types of guest rooms to suit your requirements, with a balcony or terrace and either a garden or sea facing view. The guest rooms are furnished in sophisticated yet typical Sardinian style and have en suite bath and/or shower rooms (some with hydro massage), air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer, minibar and safe. On the fourth and fifth floor, the Executive Deluxe Mare rooms, Junior Suites and Suites enjoy spectacular sea views above the trees.

Guests at Hotel Castello can enjoy a buffet breakfast at Cavalieri an elegant indoor restaurant with an al fresco terrace (weather permitting) or Bellavista (for guests staying in a Castello Bungalow) and dinner at either Cavalieri, Forte Grill and the Pineta buffet. There are alternative themed restaurants (on reservation, without supplement) from which to choose including the Sardinian and Brazilian restaurants.

Superior Room (25m²) double/twin room with en suite bath and/or shower room and a balcony overlooking the pine forest (sleeping 2 adults + cot). It is not possible to include an extra bed but interconnecting rooms are available.
Superior Garden (29m²) double/twin room with en suite bath and/or shower room and a balcony overlooking the garden (sleeping 2 adults and 1 child). An extra bed or cot can be added on request and interconnecting rooms are available.
Superior Mare (28m²) double/twin bedroom with en suite bath and/or shower room and balcony with a partial sea view through the trees (sleeping 2 adults + cot).
Executive Mare (32m²) double/twin room, en suite bath and/or shower room and balcony with partial sea view through the trees (sleeping 2 adults and 1 child). An extra bed or cot can be added on request and interconnecting rooms are available. 
Executive Deluxe Mare (35m² + 17m² terrace) double/twin room located on the 4^th or fifth floor, en suite with bath and/or shower and furnished terrace with sea view (sleeping 2 adults and 1 child). A bed or cot can be added on request and interconnecting rooms are available. (Please note that some rooms may have an internal step.)
Junior Suite (64m²) very spacious and comfortable room located on the fourth floor with two double beds, an open plan lounge area with a sofa bed (which can be used as a third bed) and a bathroom with a hydromassage bath and shower. The terraces of these rooms offer a view of the sea or pine forest. (sleeping 2 adults and 2 children)
Luxury Family Bungalow (44m²) ground or first floor room with 1 double bedroom and a separate living room with a double sofa beds (third bed on request) and an en suite bathroom with bath and shower (sleeping 2 adults and 3 children).

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Il Borgo (4 star) >
Pineta (5 star) >
Villa del Parco (5 star Member of the Leading Hotels of the World) >
Le Dune (5 star Member of the Fine Hotels & Resorts) >
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The Restaurants & Bars

All guests may dine in their hotel's dedicated restaurant or in any of the other restaurants by making a reservation (supplement may apply).

• Cavalieri Restaurant (Hotel Castello Guests): High class breakfast and dinner buffets including salads, cheese assortment, typical regional cold cuts, fresh pasta dishes, a variety of bread and a pastry corner. From the hot buffet the chef offers local Sardinian and Italian dishes. Elegant indoor dining or al fresco terrace (weather permitting).
• Pineta Restaurant (Bouganville Guests): Opulent buffets with themed evenings. Complimentary half bottle of house wine and half bottle of mineral water per person. Open-air restaurant with garden view.
• Belvedere Rooftop Restaurant (Villa del Parco Guests): Directed by chef Antonello Arrus offering a refined à la carte menu featuring local dishes with a modern twist coupled with the finest wines. Rooftop park view.
• Le Dune Restaurant (Le Dune Guests): À la carte menu with regional cuisine and modern cooking. Beach view.
• Forte Grill Restaurant: Variety of meats from Italy, Ireland and Australia cooked on a grill. Oasis pool view. 
• La Terrazza San Domenico: Traditional Italian restaurant serving Romagna cuisine created by chef Massimiliano Mascia, located by the sea.
• Mario’s Restaurant: Dedicated Children's Restaurant with a special menu designed by Michelin starred chef Rosanna Marziale, where the cuisine is tailored to children's needs. Near Oasis pools. Open for lunch and dinner. Children must be accompanied by a parent. 

• Wild Scandinavian Cooking: Discover authentic Scandinavian cuisine at this new barbecue restaurant by Chef Brian Bojsen (reservation and supplement). 

• Da Rocco Iannone: Rediscover the finest Italian cuisine overlooking the Oasis pool with a menu created by chef Rocco Iannone.
• Cantina del Forte: Small, elegant restauratn serving a tasting menu accompanied bu a choice of more than 300 Italian and international wines.
• Heinz Beck Restaurant: A 3 Michelin star culinary pioneer

Please note: A dress code applies in all restaurants in the evening with no shorts allowed.

​Themed Restaurants:

• Sardinian Restaurant: Traditional local cuisine using the island's own ingredients including antipasti, homemade pasta, porceddu (suckling pig) and seadas (Sardinian stuffed pancakes). Oasis pool view.
• Brazilian Restaurant: Carousel of slowly spit-roasted meats. Oasis pool view.
• Ethnic Restaurant: Serving the latest trends in cuisine, overlooks the Oasis pool.

Lunch:

Some of the restaurants are open just for lunch (extra cost) near the beach and swimming pools:

• Beachcomber Restaurant:  Salads, pasta, meat, grilled fish, traditional cheeses and fruit overlooking the sea.
• Fish Market: A panoramic sea front restaurant serving catch of the day cooked on the grill, salad buffet, fresh fruit and desserts.
• Pizzeria: Wide variety of pizzas cooked in a wood oven, salad selection, fresh, seasonal fruit and typical regional desserts.
• Baia delle Palme Snack Bar: An assortment of Panini’s, club sandwiches, cold dishes and fresh, seasonal fruit.
• Acquaforte Spa Bar: Herbal teas, fresh fruit juices and smoothies and an international choice of mineral waters. Spa location.
• Pasta House: Seafront restaurant with homemade pasta and a variety of sauces made to order.
• Oasis Lunch Restaurant & Bar: Serving sushi, hamburgers, club sandwiches and salads.

Bars:

There are a selection of different themed bars around the resort including:

• Aqvatica: Seafront bar with comfortable seating
• Bandiere: Elegant and traditonal bar in Hotel Castello with music
• Champagnerie: Views of the show in the Piazza, an evening lounge bar and a choice of the finest champagnes
• Gelateria: Ice cream parlour near the beach
• Tisaneria: Spa bar offering a selection of healthy teas and tisanes
• Discotheque: Late night bar in Leisureland
• Oasis Pool: Located in the Oasis pool serving drinks to swimmers and sunbathers
• Wine Bar: Serving top Italian and Sardinian wines

Management reserves the right to open, close and modify restaurants and bars during the season without prior notice. Lunch is not included in half board.

The Facilities

Activities Included:

• 'Children's Wonderland' Mini Club (for 2-12 year olds) and Teen Club (for 13-17 years, July and August only) open 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm with English speaking staff
• 10 swimming pools including 1 with an aquapark
• Sun loungers and parasols on the beach and by the pool and beach towels are provided for all guests
• Gym
• Football pitch
• Table tennis, basketball, volleyball and aerobics (afternoons)
• Jogging circuit
• Disco
• Evening shows in the Piazza

Activities Local Cost: (subject to change)

• Nursery (from €20 per hour, paid locally), babysitting (from €15 per hour paid locally), pushchair hire (€15 per day) and children's lunch (€18 per day)
• Thalassotherapy Spa with 6 al fresco pools, sauna, Turkish bath, massage, beauty centre, holistic treatments, yoga and Ayurveda, aerial dance and Pilates
• Personal trainers in the Performance Centre
• Hairdresser in the Piazza
• Soccer school with Real Madrid FC coaches for children 6+ years, 28/05-3/09, plus a Forte Village Football Academy, 09/04-28/05
• Rugby Academy for children 5+ years, 28/05-04/06, 09/07-23/07 and 20/08-03/09
• Tennis Academy with coaching from internationally ranked tennis stars, 28/05-03/09
• Also Basketball, Boxing, Netball, Swimming, Fencing, Hockey, Cycling, Freestyle Football, Table Tennis, Chess, Magic, DJ, Climbing, Go-Karting, Coastal Rowing and Dance academies (date restrictions apply)
• Watersports - sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, jetskiing, banana boating, canoeing, kayaking, Hobie cat, SUP, pedaloes and dinghy hire
• Scuba diving, PADI courses and snorkelling
• Swimming lessons
• 13 floodlit tennis courts (12, 1 hard court) + 3 Padel Courts
• Bicycle rental including mountain bikes, electric bikes and kids bikes
• Horse riding excursions and lessons nearby
• Golf nearby at Is Molas 9/18/27 hole course (10km)
• Leisureland: go-karting and 10-pin bowling
• Gourmet Cooking Lessons
• Piazza bars and boutiques
• Miscellaneous services: room service, WiFi, laundry service, medical service, travel agency, car rental and excursions

Please note: restaurants, bars and other facilities are open at the discretion of the management. Forte Village operate a credit card system to purchase drinks, activities, services and supplements during your stay to be settled on departure.

Spa Hotel

The Aquaforte Spa is one of the most up-to-date Thalassotherapy centres in Europe with 6 warm seawater pools at different temperatures and salt concentrations.

There are also saunas, Turkish bath, Techno-gym with personal trainers, massages, holistic and physiotherapy treatments, health and beauty and bar.

Please note: Local cost €95 for 1 admission (90mins), prices available locally for multiple admissions. Guest will need their own medical certificate or it can be issued at the Forte Village medical center (extra cost).

Alternatively, a 300m2 private spa is available for exclusive use (on reservation, supplement) with a private entrance, 3 Thalasso pools, sauna, hammam, emotional showers, solarium, lounge area and changing rooms. It is possible to have food and drinks served in the private area (extra cost).

The Performance Center and Acquaforte Gym (free of charge) is a fitness centre of excellence for professional and amateur sports players who want a personalised training strategy to achieve the best results in terms of muscle balance, personalised improvement in their individual sport and weight loss. Personal Trainers are extra cost.

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Great for Families

Forte Village Resort is a real paradise for holidays with children. It is the perfect place for the whole family to enjoy a holiday with maximum relaxation for parents and maximum fun for children of all ages.

The ‘Children's Wonderland’ Mini Club (open daily 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm) is a fabulous protected oasis near the beach with play parks, shady areas, shallow pools and a sandy lagoon especially designed for children with English speaking staff organising daily activities, games, workshops, shows and competitions. There is a Mario's Village, Barbie™ house, go-kart circuit and a beautiful Fisher-Price® nursery all contained within Children's Wonderland. A variety of activities are available including clay modelling, pizza making, dance and musical instruments. All the staff have been trained and certified by Worldwide Kids.

There is a dedicated children's restaurant where everything is designed for children from the serving times to the menus and from the seats to the tables.

Children will love Leisureland where they can go bowling and go-karting and the Baia delle Palme pool has an aquapark featuring water games and slides for children and teenagers.

The ‘Children's Wonderland’ Mini Club for 2-12 year olds is complimentary and there is also a Teen Club for 13-17 year olds. The nursery for 0-2 year olds and babysitting services are available on request (local cost).

The Local Area

Santa Margherita is situated between Pula and Chia, on a long stretch of coast fringed by pine groves and sheltered by a line of mountains, predominantly undeveloped. It is approximately 10km from the charming town of Pula and the 27 hole Is Molas Golf Course is a similar distance. The locality offers a wide range of activities including watersports and sightseeing at Nora.

Huw's View

For over 20 years Forte Village Resort has held the title of World’s Leading Resort and it is not difficult to see why!  

We are delighted to feature this all encompassing resort, standing in a tropical park-like setting covering 47 hectares fronted by a beautiful white sandy beach, offering more choice than any other with three 4 star hotels, four 5 star hotels, a wide selection of 5 star luxury suites and 13 villas.  Additionally there are up to 21 differently themed restaurants, superb Mini Club, Nursery and huge children’s play area with a shallow lagoon, many different sporting activities and academies plus entertainment for all.

Forte Village Resort will suit young and old, couples or families and friends for a holiday that you can tailor make to your own requirements – the choice is all yours.

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Essential Information

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

Opening Date: 9th April 2022
Closing Date: 5th November 2022
Arrival/Departure Day: ANY (Sat/Sun High Season)
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