Big hotels - especially by the sea - are normally not my cup of tea for a number of reasons but I have to admit that the view from the rooms and the common spaces is simply wonderful. The bay, the sea, the mountains behind. You can go for a swim in open water or enjoy the swimming with sea... More

My husband and I fell in love with Alghero and Sardinia the first time we went in 2009 and after several visits we decided to hold our wedding there last June. We would like to say a very very belated thank you to Giovanni, the manager at El Faro and all his staff for making our wedding day so special.... More

Excellent place to relax in a fantastic bay in Sardinia. Views from the room are great. Lots of fishes to see under the sea. Breakfast is OK but not exceptional, rooms are clean. Its very romantic, ideal for couples or families which do not need a lot of enterteinment. Actually there is not much else to do other than taking... More

The loction of this hotel is really beautiful, next to a protected natural park, but the hotel is far too expensive for what it is. Total lack of service (no pool service, no spa!!!), staff almost rude (although it was the end of peak season). I won't repeat what other travellers have alrealdy pointed out. Would like to stress that... More

The location of this place is stunning, but the hotel itself could be so much better. Maybe it was because we visited at the end of the peak season, but the staff were very rude and unhelpful. Upon checkin my friend and I were given absolutely no information about what the hotel had to offer, and did not even know... More

First off we have to say that the hotel has a superb position on a promontory and fair weather or foul, the rooms look out onto an impressive sea view. The sounds of the sea are fantastic. However this hotel, which is great, could try a little harder and be fantastic. We had an executive room, the third category up,... More

My husband and I stayed at El Faro from 21st to 24th September. We wanted to escape the kids and enjoy a peaceful stay in the sunshine in a room overlooking the sea. Our room, an exec sea view was perfect with the most incredible view. The room was clean, not ultra luxurious but perfect for what we needed, the... More

Stayed for one week in mid-September. Very short taxi from airport - 27euro. Stunning coastal/bay location with beautiful views over Porto Conte. Hotel very clean and modern. Peaceful and secluded environment focused on individuals, couples and adult groups. Hotel is spacious and assured of privacy even when by the pool or in the bar. Hotel is in the Regional Park... More

Our 2nd hotel in Italy so we were not that surprised by unfriendly even rude staff. I'm sure it's because staff are underpaid in general but if a hotel is charging these kind of rates you expect a level of courtesy. Pool boy and barman were particularly sullen. Charge for use of kayaks really irked us. Others have said the... More