Arathena

I’m on my last night of a weeks holiday at the hotel and writing this while it’s fresh in my mind. The hotel is lovely, very pretty and quiet especially at the end of season. There are quite a few steps to most rooms, I’m on the first floor and there’s one set of stairs which is fine for me but could be a problem for some with mobility issues if on a higher floor. The breakfast area, bar and reception are all close as this is a very small hotel.|I’m in a standard room with a shared balcony which overlooks the very quiet road and hills in the distance, perfect for me as I’ve sat out quite often and haven’t seen many people or cars passing. My room has plenty of space and the bathroom has a walk in shower. The only things missing really are English tv channels and a kettle, I love a cuppa and have borrowed the kettle from my Daughters superior room, standard rooms don’t have kettles. The rooms are kept clean every day and have lovely cool air conditioning. Stock from the mini bar is chargeable so we purchased water from the local shop and kept it in the mini bar.|There’s one local shop which is open until 1pm and then 5-8 pm.|There are several cafes and restaurants in the town which is just a 5 minute walk away on a flat road.|We did book most nights but also managed to get a table when we didn’t book.|We like a pizza and the only place we found that did them was Ichnos pizzeria, via Zara 54, we ate there most nights as found it very reasonable. |The market in the town on Thursday mornings until 1pm is good, lots of stalls with fabulous clothes.|The town has lots of boutiques, expensive but high quality.|If you like hiking there is a path that leads into the hills behind the hotel, we had a good long walk/climb up there and the views were worth it.|Reception staff were very helpful, breakfast is 8-10 and was sufficient, buffet style. The bar with a small selection of snacks is available from 3pm daily which we only used once for a drink as we found it a late time to start serving, this also put us off using the pool as we had no drinks. The pool itself is small but nice but no atmosphere due to no music and the close proximity to others although not many seemed to use it daily.|There are no beach towels so bring your own if you plan on visiting the beach.|The beach is a drive away, we hired a car for a few days, the bus service mentioned in other reviews wasn’t mentioned by the hotel but we didn’t ask.|We purchased the holiday through TUI and we didn’t see a rep at all so no trips or details about the area were given but the reception staff did help with anything we asked. Tip if going to the beach the sunbeds are €40-50 take towels and if reading this before travelling buy a pop up shade instead, many locals seemed to do this.|A thing we missed out on but I’d suggest is parking up at Porto cervo marina, pay your park and there’s a free boat across to the town and back from the marina, we missed out as the boat carries 12 and there were 11 waiting but would have been a good experience, the waitress in the restaurant there told us about it.

Wow. We have enjoyed a wonderful 10 day stay at the beautiful Arathena hotel. The location is superb - only a few minutes walk from the town centre, which is very busy and vibrant in the evening - yet the hotel area is very quiet and peaceful, with a great view of the mountains. Most of all, we have enjoyed the fantastic hospitality of the staff of the hotel. The breakfast crew served amazing, fresh breakfast every day, the bartender prepares very tasty drinks and snacks, and you can ask anything at the reception and you will be helped so friendly. As the hotel is not that big, you will see the same staff most days, which adds a lovely personal touch. Most of the employees speak good English and like to have a chat. We would absolutely recommend this hotel if you want to discover the north (-east) area of Sardinia!

This hotel is a lovely find, the location was amazing, free parking and easily accessible to and from the town. A great base to explore north Sardinia. The service was great, lovely breakfast and a pool with unreal views, the only downside was a hard bed and a shower with no light inside which was fine but could be improved. Would recommend and would book again as San Pantaleo the town was perfection.

Loved every minute we spent here—it’s such an atmospheric place. Tucked away at the top of a hill, it offers great views from both the pool patio and the room. It’s very walkable to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. We parked our car in their lot and didn’t need it again until checkout. If you want to experience a truly Italian hotel, this is the place to choose.

Hotel Arathena is a real gem, set in the absolutely picturesque town of San Pantaleo—actually one of the best towns we visited during our trip, and we saw most of the northeast. It’s a lovely place with great restaurants and boutique shops, tasteful and full of charm, but without being overly crowded.||The hotel itself strikes the perfect balance between character and comfort—it feels charming and unique without being old or tired. The pool area was lovely and peaceful, and a great spot to unwind. Breakfast was another highlight, with a wide variety of delicious options each morning.||A special shout-out to Bruno, who went above and beyond to accommodate my severe gluten allergy. He was not only incredibly thoughtful and careful, but he did it all with a warm smile every day. Thanks to him, breakfast was completely stress-free for me, which made a huge difference to our stay. Bruno truly helped make our visit extra special, and we’re very grateful.||All in all, Hotel Arathena exceeded our expectations. I can be quite picky when it comes to hotels, but I would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommended

Beautiful location with incredible views & the staff were exceptional across the board — from reception to the bar and breakfast team — warm, professional & always helpful. Room was always kept immaculate & overall nice atmosphere within the hotel. Good variety for breakfast & close to a small supermarket & a 2min walk down to the the main village where there are lots of restaurants and boutiques to explore. Free hotel car park as well. The hotel is just a 30-minute drive from Olbia Airport. Would recommend hiring a car so you can get around to all the beaches.

We stayed at the hotel for a few days. The location is great and you can reach restaurants and bars in San Pantaleo on foot. The staff are very friendly. Our room was nice in itself but it was a little "musty". I think that can happen in the region and with the climatic conditions. Furthermore, the pool and pool area is very nice, but a little service at the pool would have been desirable. For the price of 235 EUR/night a little bit expandable but generally recommendable.

The Hotel is located in quiet area just a minute walk from the local village (which is gorgeous). Rooms are quite rustic without being old fashioned, they were thoroughly cleaned on a daily basis with the towels and bedding changed regularly.||Breakfast was of a very high standard, with a wide and varied choice of what to eat, the members of staff all acted and worked in a very professional and friendly manner. a big shout out to Pierre (apologies if incorrect spelling), who wore tirelessly in both the bar and at breakfast service.||The pool was amazing, the only let down was that some of the loungers were in need of replacing ( I did notice that some where being assembled, in a workshop downstairs).||This was a very relaxing holiday, after our recent trip to India which was loud and very tiring.||There were a couple of minor issues which were dealt with in an efficient manner by the hotel staff, such as an influx of ants (sorted with no fuss). A vase for putting in some fresh flowers (provided on request). The pool area can seem a bit quiet, perhaps some quiet music piped in? I did not ask.||Would I return, YES in a heartbeat. The Staff were Brilliant!!!!