Albergo Diffuso Mannois

Albergo Mannois, Orosei, Sardinia - Explore & Book

"Orosei is lovely, its well-preserved Old Town and 8km beach reason enough to visit. It’s also the gateway to its eponymous Golfo di Orosei bay, where mountain meets sea in dramatic fashion, with beautiful beaches paddling in aquamarine waters at the foot of vast cliffs. And that’s just the start of it. The natural wonders here seem boundless - caves and canyons, the Supramonte mountain range and the legendary Selvaggio Blu, one of the most spectacular coastal hiking trails in Europe. What’s more, from Cala Gonone (15km south) all the way down to Santa Maria di Navarrese, the only way in is by boat or by foot. This is a pristine wilderness, yet it’s easy to enjoy with daily boat trips and guided tours that let you explore its secrets. As for Mannois, this friendly hotel sits in the Old Town entwined in a labyrinth of cobbled lanes. Rooms and apartments are split between six buildings: historical Sa Corte with its pretty courtyard; Sa Dommo (200m away); Sa Turre (500m away), with a restaurant and roof terrace (fabulous views over town); the newer Su Rosariu building, which houses reception and a pretty breakfast room; Mannu, located next to Su Rosariu; and the loft and apartment building. Good restaurants wait on your doorstep. Highs The pretty rooms are spotlessly clean and many have terraces or balconies Sa Corte's courtyard is lovely; and you can have dinner at Sa Turre's rooftop restaurant, especially if you like seafood Orosei itself: a small medieval town that stands on the Cedrino river Boat trips along the coast and guided hiking tours into the mountains; the walk to Tiscali, an ancient Nuraghic village concealed within a cave, is magical It's great value Lows The beach is 3km out of town. However, 8km of golden sand compensate and you can drive down, borrow bikes or jump on the shuttle bus (extra cost) Only Historical House Mannu has free parking outside; for the other rooms and apartments, there are public and free parking spots close by Economy and Classic Double Rooms are small, though most have balconies There’s not a great deal to do at the hotel: no pool, only a small bar" - Tom Bell