Hotel Costa dei Fiori

"Last week my girlfriend and I stayed at the Costa dei Fiori resort, just outside Pula in southern Sardinia. It is a spacious and green resort with a lot of privacy. It is mainly aimed at couples and those seeking peace; there is little to do for children. Outside the high season (beginning of October), we rated the price-quality ratio a 9. Accessibility and parking A (rental) car is necessary to get somewhere. Once on the grounds, there is sufficient parking. The access road from the main road is however poor: a bumpy and unpaved road of about 700 meters. Rooms and facilities on the grounds We stay in a spacious Superior room with air conditioning, two large built-in closets, a large private balcony, and a spacious bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, and bidet. During check-in and check-out, the suitcases were brought to and picked up from the room. Every day the bed was made, the towels, coffee and tea were replenished, and new bottles of water were ready. In the room and by the infinity pool, the wifi was very bad. Because there is hardly any mobile reception on the entire site, you have little internet connection at the resort. On the grounds there are two saltwater swimming pools and a tennis court. The pool near the main building is quiet with enough shade. At the infinity pool by the sea, it is busier from mid-morning and shaded spots are harder to get. Both bathrooms are a bit old and due for renovation. Hospitality at the resort We unfortunately found the breakfast disappointing. It was too monotonous and too much of the same, so after 4 breakfasts we were actually tired of it. We really missed the local products, such as Sardinian cheeses and cold cuts. Because there are so many German tourists staying at the resort, we got the idea that the breakfast was somewhat tailored to them. Furthermore, the staff was messy during breakfast and the employee who replenished the buffet was unfriendly and made you feel like you weren't allowed to be there. We were very satisfied with the pasta dishes in the bistro, but overall the food at the resort is overpriced for the portions you get, especially compared to restaurants nearby. A pizza is not available at the resort and the service in the restaurant was messy. We are also missing a bar by the infinity pool because the distance to the bistro is just too far to quickly get a drink. Service and the environment The staff at the reception and the manager were very friendly and helpful. They formed a clear plus point of the stay. By car you are in Pula in 5 to 10 minutes to eat, although the prices there are higher due to tourism. In the village of Teulada (about a 40-minute drive) you can eat cheaper and of better quality; Ristorante Sebera is a recommendation there. Furthermore, a beach walk near Chia at sunset is recommended and you can snorkel in many places along the coast."

"Considering the scorching summer that must not have spared even the Sardinian coasts, we consider ourselves very lucky to have been able to enjoy this splendid hotel in the month of October, with days with a very pleasant climate and a tireless journey of white, frayed clouds between the turquoise shades of the sky and sea. In this "village," equipped with very well-kept Mediterranean tropical vegetation, two fantastic saltwater pools, and good care and cleanliness in all its parts, we found very kind and helpful staff. The seaside pool, a true jewel. We thank Nicola for his thoughtfulness and kindness and for the excellent choice of the wine list that allowed us to taste some noteworthy local wineries. My only note: for those like us who were using half-board, I would have offered at least two options for dessert."

"We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The staff is very friendly, the food is excellent, and the room was spacious and clean. Unfortunately, you can hardly swim in the sea because of the stones and the seagrass, but the seagrass is important for nature. The pools were clean, so we took the opportunity to swim there. The outdoor pavilion is very nice, where you can have a snack or a drink. They were wonderful days at this hotel."