Antica Locanda Lunetta - B&B di Charme

Refurbishment and conservation done well. We have done similar before and know how painstaking it can be. Bed was Comfortable, bathrooms work well, only thing we wish for is more drawer space. Someone’s there to help with luggage up the narrow steep stairs - thank goodness. Only thing that could be improved is the breakfast selection but they do offer to cook eggs to your liking. The town Mandas is pretty dead.. restaurants are so-so. We stayed for 3 nights. Longer stay will be difficult for dinner choices.

If you want a place where you feel relaxed, pampered and away from it all, yet still 100% feel like you are experiencing true old historic Sardinia, Antica Locanda Lunetta is where you should go. From the warm welcome by Agostino, to the charming, beautiful and comfortable decor both indoors and in the courtyard, to readily available beverages and gourmet snacks, everything is perfect. The owners have true talent in creating an incredibly inviting setting. There are tasteful details to be discovered everywhere. We were there on Easter Sunday and they even made sure we had a delicious homemade dinner as most of the local restaurants were closed. The included breakfast was delicious and I was impressed by the array of offerings especially for a property with only five rooms (probably five different local jams, 4-5 pastries and breads, a fresh baked Sardinia style quiche, fresh squeezed juice and so much more). We were travelling with our adult son and we appreciated the quality selection of wine and prosecco in the honesty bar, all at a very reasonable price. We fell in love with mirto during our travels through Sardinia and all agreed the slightly slushy, very fresh tasking one Agostino served was the best. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms spacious. It was easy to drop our bags inside the front gate and park our rental car in the public lot very close by. While Mandas itself doesn't have much to offer, we chose the location because of the easy drive to Su Nuraxi di Barumini. We wish we had known how much we would love this property as we would have booked more than one night and made it our home base - it is an easy drive to Dolianova and their olive oil and cheese tours plus countless other southern Sardinian sites. With advance notice, the owners can also arrange for these experiences to come to you. Even if you want to spend time in Cagliari, you should consider staying here as the drive is not that far and the quiet atmosphere so much better. Definitely one of the best places we have stayed in our 30+ years of travel.

We had a great time here. The property was beautiful and the hospitality was exceedingly warm and generous. We loved every moment and would absolutely come back again.

This is a special place. The owners treat it with so much warmth and care. You can tell they view it as more than just a business—it’s a project to connect to the old way of life, as Barbara said to us. It was our favorite place we stayed on our trip to Sardinia, calming and magical in every way.

Perfect. If you’re reading this, don’t hesitate to book! Agostino and his family have created a real paradise here in Mandas - we felt welcome and relaxed from the very moment we arrived. Having stayed in various places across the island during the course of a week, Antica Locanda Lunetta - as well as the surrounding area - was by far our favourite part of the trip. The courtyard is beautiful and inviting both day and night. The breakfast is freshly prepared and will leave you wanting for nothing. We stayed in the room with the private herb garden/terrace and it was stunning; clean, comfortable, a spacious bathroom, with effective and quiet air conditioning. Mandas is a small but unspoilt town, with hidden gems such as Osteria La Forchetta which is an absolute must! We did almost all of the suggestions given by Agostino which were all superb. We could easily have spent a week here and will almost certainly return in the future. If you’re looking for a relaxing, unforgettable, and authentic Sardinian experience, look no further. Thank you Agostino!

We absolutely loved our stay here. Barbara and Agostino truly make you feel like home. They both offered wonderful recommendations and we had some of the best meals we’ve eaten in Italy. We used their cozy garden each evening to read and relax after touring around the lovely town of Mandas by day. The breakfast is wonderful as well, with the best cappuccinos in town! The little details here make a stay so special. Barbara even drove us to the train given we did not have a car, the most thoughtful hosts! We will be back.

We stayed at Lunetta for a whole week and used it as our starting point to explore central and South Sardegna. Although there is not much to do in Mandas itself from a touristic perspective, the broader surroundings surely compensate for that.||In that sense Lunetta is indeed an excellent base for a longer term visit. Barbara is extremely forthcoming with inside advice and assistance in making the necessary reservations. Together with husband Gian Luca and brother Agostino she does her outmost best to make the stay and vacation as memorable as possible. The place itself is like an oasis in the middle of the village. We stayed in the groundfloor suite with our own little terras in the beautiful internal patio garden. Breakfasts were very original in composition and professionally served in the impeccable breakfast room.||All in all, we could not have landed better for our first exploratory visit of this wonderfull island.

We spent 2 nights in this lovely, quiet, most relaxing and pleasant B&B. Hosts were very sweet, and available for any questions or requests. There are only a few rooms so it doesn’t get that crowded. It felt private and it’s definitely a hidden gem. Great selection for breakfast, and you can ask for eggs as well. The hosts recommend activities that we didn’t get to do, but they’ll help you book them. I’d do them all if we went back some day (Olive oil tasting, wine tasting, kayaking etc) Some notes: The village is really really small, and just a few places to eat and drink near by. The neighbourhood restaurants have nice pizzas and great local wine. (Bar Texile) We went in 2024 April, so just at the end of off-season. We can certainly see the whole island filling up and bringing a more vibrant energy to these small villages too. It felt special to be amongst the locals though. Renting a car is a must. Can’t get around Sardinia otherwise.