Family-friendly Hotels in Arbatax

We have just returned from a 7 night stay at the Hotel Club Saraceno and had a wonderful time. A lovely clean, friendly hotel, well set up for families. The location is 2 hours by car from Cagliari airport, a fairly remote location but amazing stretch of coastline. We took advantage of all the water sports on offer at the hotel, our 6 and 10 year old loved canoeing, paddle boarding and taking peddle boats out. We took advantage of the 1/2 day rib boat trip which was great fun for exploring nearby beaches and swimming in the crystal blue sea. We took a rib out ourselves another day. It was great to be able to do this all from the hotel and at a very reasonable cost. All the canoes and paddle boards were free of charge which was fantastic. We had hired a car but did not really need this as there was so much to do from the hotel. We did drive into Arbatax and visited the red rocks there. Santa Maria Navarrese has a nice marina, a few shops and you can take more boat trips from here including to Grote del Fico. We also drove to Pedra Longa which has a lovely restaurant overlooking the sea and is a nice place to cool down in the heat. Overall a great hotel for families, especially if you like watersports!

The hotel has an interesting architecture and the rooms are spacious. The breakfast is ok but not fantastic. Regarding the parking, if you park the car inside the hotel, the keys must be handed over in the reception. Having said that, I must refer that I was shocked by the lack of politeness and rudeness of the hotel/restaurant manager. Atrocius bad manners. We checked in at around 5pm, without being given any information about using the pool. At 7:20 pm, when we returned from the beach, I went up to my room while my sons (16 and 14) went to the pool without knowing that it closed at 7:30 pm. While they were in the shower to clean off the salt and sand, they were approached aggressively and rudely by a man speaking Italian, a language that my children don't speak. Given my children's complaints, I asked reception about the rules of the pool, and was told that it opened at 9:00 am and closed at 7:30 pm. Nothing more. I passed that information to my sons and forgot about it. The next day, we arrived at 6:15pm and my sons used the pool, while I went went to the nearby supermarket for around 20 minutes. When I returned, the rooms' key cards were blocked because ”we didn't respect the rules of the pool”. My wife asked what rules were that and they said that ”children must be accompanied by their parents and no diving was allowed”. I went to the pool to inform my sons about it. I talked to the employee of the pool who told me that they have dived 3 times and that they were not accompanied by me. I read the rules and it didn't refer the ages of the children so it seemed that younsters under 18 are considered children. I sat in the pool chairs and waited till the 7:29pm and to assure that the rules were followed by my sons. As I was there, 2 others boys dived into the pool, the employee saw it but didn't care on a clear double standards attitude. At 7:30pm, we left the pool and the manager was appologizing to some customers, saying that the reprimands were not for them, but for ”others”. I speak Italian so I understood it clearly. The ”others” was me and my family, but he didn't have the righteousness of talking to me personally during the 2 days that we spent there. This situation could be avoided easily if he did it and if he could show some politeness. But no, just bad manners and total unability to deal with simple, easy to solve situations. I intended to have dinner at the restaurant but changed my mind because of that. When I made the check-out, I complained about it but the reception employees gave me ridiculous excuses about the behaviour of the manager.

When you stay at Arbatax Park Resort - Suites del Mare in Tortoli, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Porto Frailis Beach and Cala Moresca Beach. This beach property is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from San Gemiliano Tower and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Port of Arbatax.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy body treatments. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the property's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 beach bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

With a stay at Borgo degli Ulivi Residence in Tortoli, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Port of Arbatax and Cala Moresca Beach. This family-friendly property is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Porto Frailis Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from San Gemiliano Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.Satisfy your appetite at the property's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 35 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.