Colonna Beach Hotel Marinella  

In Golfo Aranci on Sardinia’s northeast coast, this beach hotel sits steps from La Marinella Beach and within easy reach of Portisco Marina, Pittulongu Beach and the Basilica of San Simplicio.

The property has 86 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, safes and satellite TV. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads and bidets, daily housekeeping keeps things tidy, and multilingual staff staff the 24-hour front desk.

Choose salt and sand on the private beach or the seasonal outdoor pool and indoor pool — pick sand or splash. Expect a pool-view restaurant and bar, bicycles to rent, a diving club, solarium, on-site parking and laundry/dry-cleaning services; roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and a 24-hour front desk. Tour/ticket assistance and concierge services help with local plans.

Colonna restaurant serves local cuisine with pool views; a bar and café offer drinks and light bites. Room service is available for relaxed meals in-room.