David R.
Yelp
For those looking to get away and have a relaxing vacation without having to endure beaches and city streets crowded with tourists, La Coluccia is definitely for you.
When we booked our trip to Sardinia, we really did not know what to expect and La Coluccia was picked since it looked secluded and away from the hustle and bustle of any major city or town. Well, it turns out our assumptions were correct, this amazing hotel is very secluded, about 25km from the nearest large town, Santa Teresa.
The hotel itself is fairly small, I think it is about 50 rooms or so. The facility looks very new and all the amenities were great. The bright white color of the hotel's exterior, enhanced by the beautiful deep blue color of the surrounding Mediterranean and the tall pine trees that dot the island, makes for quite the tranquil setting.
We truly enjoyed our stay at La Coluccia. The staff speaks several languages (and speaks English quite well) and they are always on hand to cater to your needs. The grounds consist of an outdoor eating area and pool, then as you make your way to the beach, a large grassy area with shade provided for hammocks there by the tall pine trees on the grounds. From there you take a few steps down to the beach, which isn't quite sand, but more of a beach consisting of fine, small pieces of granite (should be no surprise as the entire island of Sardinia is covered by, and consists of, granite). The water on the island is amazingly clear and there is covered seating on the beach so you can enjoy the view.
One of the best aspects of La Coluccia is the fine dining. They do not have an open menu, it is a set menu each night, consisting of four courses (and three items for each course) for a fixed price. While the dinner is expensive, it is quite good, and for those visiting Italy and wanting to try a wide spectrum of Italian culinary delicacies, this is a great way to do it.
You can balance your expensive dinner by taking advantage of the complimentary breakfast, which is also delicious and quite expansive: several types of cured meats, eggs, bacon, fresh baked breads of various shapes and sizes, as well as fruit and coffee. We found ourselves becoming addicted to the thin, fresh baked bread from Sardinia.
One word of advice if you did plan to at least explore some of the island, not just stay at the hotel, you will want to rent a car. It is close to a 40 minute ride from the airport, so plan accordingly. However, you could just do as we did and to just get out for a day, take a cab to Santa Teresa.
So if you were like us and were looking for a nice, secluded hotel for a relaxing weekend, La Coluccia is definitely the place to choose to begin your Sardinian adventure.