Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda

You cannot beat Cala di Volpe's location or service. The building is a Jacques Couëlle masterpiece ad you are living in design history. The staff understand hospitality and go above and beyond. Breakfast is amazing. The olympic sized outdoor saltwater pool shaped like a lake is just fantastic. Gorgeous private beach accessible with the hotel's launch. Great bar and aperitivo watching the boats go by. I wish they didn't price gouge with the lunch buffet but fortunately there are lots of delicious places to try in the area.

I have mixed thoughts. |The hotel’s setting is pretty spectacular with wonderful views. We were lucky enough to have a room with a balcony which looked out over the hotel grounds and the sea beyond. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was fantastic, very helpful staff, delicious food (great variety), amazing views. The reception and bar staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and very clean. |However, the hotel is ridiculously expensive when you are there. Euros 37 plus for a cocktail. We were also charged Euros 15 for them to bring milk up to our room for tea (surely that should have been provided anyway with the tea and coffee making facilities). Room service was extortionate. Yes, it’s a luxurious hotel which is going to be pricey but their prices were too much, I thought. But then maybe they are not trying to entice people like me to the hotel! My partner and I are very well travelled and have stayed at numerous luxury hotels throughout the world but their prices left a bad taste in my mouth. The hotel is nice but not that nice!

Our party went to the restaurant for an aperitif. We arrived from our boat and the manager was very solicitous and service was good...until we received the bill. Bill was 720. We had each only had one or two drinks. We asked and they said that there was a 120 a person charge. They responded that that was written in the menu. Come on. No one bothered to tell us anything. The manager came out and went from pleasant to confrontational. Full Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. We said that at least someone should have notified us. I mean that came with the bill and did not even ask us if we wanted more drinks because there was a minimum spend. He told us he did not care what we thought and thatbwe would have to pay the 120 piece. Total scam.

One of the top five hotels I’ve stayed at in my entire life. They’re so attentive and the rooms are spectacular. The beds are comfortable. The linens are of the highest quality and the decoration is beautiful. The grounds are expensive and everywhere you go everybody is so nice. The breakfast is over the top, there are so many choices of options and like every place in Europe, the fruit is always ripe and delicious. I love all the choices of cheese and meats. I would love to spend several weeks here.

Tourist scam. Manager was rude and aggressive. We stopped in for a quick drink before dinner, just 2 drinks each, no food. The waiter told us it was a 50 euro minimum per person, which we agreed to. Then the bill came: 600 euros for 5 people. When we questioned it, the manager came over and was being dismissive, rude, and totally uninterested in resolving anything. He just kept saying “it’s on the menu” and walked away. No apology. No explanation. Just attitude. Had we been told it was 120 euro minimum per person, we either would’ve made this our full dinner or never sat down to begin with. This was blatant bait-and-switch. Nothing about this place is honest. They prey on tourists and act smug when you push back. We’ll be disputing the charge with Amex and reporting this place everywhere. Do not go here. You’ll get ripped off and disrespected. Definitely not 5 star service. Better luck anywhere else.

We came to Cala di Volpe Hotel just to have a drink and enjoy the view. No one told us there was a minimum spend or anything like that. We each had one drink, and then they brought us a bill for €760. Total scam. When we asked about it, the staff were arrogant, rude, and completely unhelpful. They acted like it was normal and didn’t care at all. This place might look fancy, but the way they treat people is awful. Avoid it unless you want to be ripped off.

Amazing ocean gym and private harbour and pool. The hotel needs a make over to become leading again. "The fresh juice" was from last day, staff were help full. The entrance needs a paint. A super five star - but not a luxury class hotel. Worth a lunch visit.

My daughter and I recently spent 8 days at this amazing resort hotel. We have stayed at many luxury hotels but I can unequivocally say the level of service at Hotel Calla Di Volpe was exceptional. Far too many instances to mention, but no detail was overlooked and the hotel staff was simply amazing. ||To those reviewers who complained about the room cost, or the 40 euro drinks- don’t go. It’s a luxury resort and you simply get what you pay for. I am certain there are plenty of other less expensive options on the island. ||I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for an amazing experience, attentive staff, and wonderful food.

I love Traveling in Europe and especially enjoy staying at a preferred Marriott property. We typically stay in high end hotels as we like to stay in accommodations equivalent to our personal home. We just stayed at the Belmond in Mallorca, which was amazing. This hotel I would not recommend as my room is extremely small! We cannot even open the bathroom shower door unless the bathroom door is closed. I thought that my Bonvoy status (Titanium Elite for life) would help me get an upgrade or at-least a decent size room. Unfortunately the front desk would not accommodate us and said sorry we can't help you. This is unacceptable and not typical of other high end Marriott properties. We are very disappointed and considering leaving early.

We've been coming here 5 times already ad I'm sure we'll keep on coming back. It's one of the most peach, calm and luxurious hotels in Sardinia. Have to mention, that it's seasonal and usually closed after September 25. The hotel is designed by the architect Jacques Couelle to resemble an old fishing village. There are a lot of terraces, halls, towers and irregular roofs that blend beautifully with the natural landscape. Situated close to Porto Cervo, but some driving distance. There aren't much places to walk around, better relax and enjoy everything they offer on the property. You can hire a boat or yacht right there and they will bring it to you to their own port. The hotel has its own yacht that you can chart for the whole day. You can reserve it with concierges that are on duty 24 hours a day by the way. There is a private beach, you can walk there - it's about 1 km through a nice path, or they have boats departing every 30 minutes back and forth and that's just 5 minutes ride. Sunbeds, towels - it's all included of course. The sea - it's just fantastic. You can swim there forever, water is turquoise and very clear. It's a gorgeous bay. One of the most beautiful in the world. No wonder Princess Diana used to go there and other celebrities. There is a large swimming pool for those who don't want to go to the sea and prefer to relax at the pool. The rooms are spacious and almost all with a great view. Pretty large bathroom with both - shower and bathtub. All amenities are by Aqua di Parma. Complimentary water. Full minibar. Turn down service. Breakfast is included, outside at the restaurant close to the pool, and the buffet selection is ideal, very exquisite: different cheeses, meat cuts, smoked salmon, pancakes, pastries, eggs of all desired preparations, all that you can think of, I guess. Even local Sparkling (not Champagne, but not bad either). Lunch is served at that restaurant too. Dinner in the main restaurant inside. Sometimes they have promotion: you can pay some extra and have dinner included or there is an option to get both - dinner and lunch and not only on this property, but at any 3 other their sister properties in the area. The food is delicious, fresh lobsters, oysters, turbot, steaks and all Italian delights. There are two gyms. One is inside on the lower level of the hotel. The second one is outside, close to the water. Pretty good equipped both and there is even a personal trainer if you want to take a private. You can get a ride on water ski or a wake board there. The rental place is right on the property. The prices are a little bit steep though, higher than at Cote d'Azur, but don't forget where you are, Costa Smeralda is not a cheap resort. Different boutiques, jewelry stores with security on duty inside the hotel. SPA and Beauty Salon. Bar. Live piano music in the bar area every evening. Valet parking. Perhaps they may be fully booked during high season and in summer, but in May or September it's very peaceful and quiet. Though last year they changed their policy and reduced booking price quite a lot, which rose the coming of mid-level class from some counties and I can't say that we were happy about that. Better they haven't done so and kept the high range luxurious tourist attraction. By the way, the funny movie "Les bronzes 3" was filmed there on the property and the hotel is greatly shown there if you're interested. Great place for couples of all ages, romantic escape, families and friends.

Hands down one of the best resorts ever. Expensive but Sardinia is an expensive island.