Hotel review for Hotel Arathena

Hotel

Generally clean and in good order. We had a family group in four rooms and all were of a different size and standard but all clean and pleasant.

Location

Walking distance of San Pantaleo which we have been to many time before and love. Less than 30 minutes from the airport and a short drive to the coast. Excellent pizza at Da Niccos in San Pantaleo and the cafe/bar is a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Definitely need a car to get around this part of Sardinia and staying at Arethena is no exception.

Service

Generally excellent service and the staff very helpful.

Gastronomy

Seemed very clean and pleasant surroundings but only ate breakfast at the hotel and it was average.

Sport & Entertainment

Didn't use the pool as late in the season but didn't seem to be much room around it for sunbathing, I would imagine it could be crowded in the Summer months and some of the rooms are very close to the pool so could be noisy when busy.

Room

All the rooms we had (four between us) were very clean and well furnished. All were a good size and fresh and simple but not luxurious.

Tips and recommendations

We have stayed at Rocce Sarde twice before which is about a mile and a half away and is a bigger hotel with great views and lovely pool but it is more expensive. I think Hotel Arathena is good value for money and would stay there again for a short trip but for a two week holiday I think I would be worried about the size of the pool area. For someone wanting to stay in this expensive part of Sardinia on a budget it is a great option.