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El Faro Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a marina

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bars/lounges, swim-up bar
Aerial view
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath, body treatments, hydrotherapy
El Faro Hotel & Spa offers a seaside getaway with continental breakfast. Guests can snorkel, scuba dive, relax on the rooftop terrace, or enjoy the swim-up bar at the outdoor pools. The Mediterranean restaurant Baia delle Ninfe and attentive staff consistently impress visitors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Patio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room, Sea View (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Porto Conte, 52, Alghero, SS, 7041

What's nearby

  • Port Conte Marina - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nuraghe di Palmavera - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Mugoni Beach - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Punta Negra Beach - 14 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Neptune's Grotto - 30 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fertilia Airport (AHO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Briciole Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Conchiglia - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Bar Rafael - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Hotel Oasis - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪AirPizza - ‬13 min drive

About this property

El Faro Hotel & Spa

Luxury upscale hotel by the sea, remodeled in 2023
Consider a stay at El Faro Hotel & Spa and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a marina, and a swim-up bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body scrub, or a facial at El Faro Thalasso and Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Baia delle Ninfe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like snorkeling, motor boating, and kayaking. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Babysitting (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 89 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baia delle Ninfe
  • Grill Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - February 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 11 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT090003A1000F2305

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

El Faro Alghero
El Faro Hotel
El Faro Hotel Alghero
El Faro Hotel Alghero, Sardinia
El Faro Hotel & Spa Hotel
El Faro Hotel & Spa Alghero
El Faro Hotel & Spa Hotel Alghero

Frequently asked questions

Does El Faro Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is El Faro Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Faro Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at El Faro Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Faro Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is El Faro Hotel & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alghero hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Port Conte Marina, Cala La Bramassa, and Lazzaretto Beach. Lazzaretto Tower Beach and Mugoni Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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El Faro Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 965 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning property. Staff were very welcoming! The property was great! Beautiful pool and many quiet areas for beach views and swimming in the ocean! Good snorkeling right off the property. Rooms were comfortable and breakfast was great. We did not explore any other dining options as we would head out for lunch and dinner each day. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice access to the water very friendly staff (we were staying there with our 10 months old daughter)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the El Faro Hotel! The view from our terrace was stunning! The room was spacious, clean and well thought out. The staff was great. Everyone was pleasant, helpful and professional. Highly recommend this property to my friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location on the sea with views. Didn’t like the extra costs for spa and no hot drink facilities in the room
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Csilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, remote location, beautiful place, great snorkeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible resort with heated indoor/outdoor sea water pool. We all loved staying here for 3 days. Very nice bathrooms and great sea front balconies. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

We had a great stay. It’s super peaceful and the views are amazing. The food is great too. The only pitfall is that things are advertised in their pictures but are not included, like the spa. They have so many photos of the sauna and steam but they cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful , pristine hotel . Amazing breakfast. 2 pools , one heated. Comfortable beds. What more do you need.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grigory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, kind staff, incredible view, nice breakfast and dinner Thank you El Faro team
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gudbrand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!!

This hotel is amazing and was way beyond what i expected it to be. It’s not so easy to see on the pictures if the hotell is fresh and clean. But it is, and I’m surprised this does not have 5 starts compared to some other 5 star hotels we stayed at. The hotel is situated by it self in a natural reserve, the view and beach is absolutely amazing. It’s not over crowded and the staff is very friendly as well. I can not recommend this enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous grounds and beautiful views. Easy to get to Alghero or Neptune’s Grotto. We loved this property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a DREAM stay! Book it now! It was so relaxing, beautiful and perfect in every way! We loved the pools, sun loungers and breathtaking ocean views! Delicious breakfast each morning, nice gym for a workout, and the property had us saying “WOW” our whole stay! The staff was so kind and accommodating! We will be back! Thank you El Faro Hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd spot on our two-week trip to Sardinia in May 2024. This place was fabulous. Very elegant, perfect setting, great food, wonderful pools, access to the Mediterranean, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel on the water. Very remote location. Hiking within walking distance but no restaurants within walking distance. I was able to rent an automatic car that was delivered to the hotel. There was no concierge service as was advertised but the front desk was helpful. Book your excursions in advance as they aren’t offered daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked : the views , the heated swimming pool , the gardens , close by national park , decoration of the hotel including the furnishings , the staff service , the lunch and dinner in the restaurant , available hot drinks Didn't like the high price of the food in the hotel and the same free breakfast evey day only option ( paying option available) . Considering the price for a stay at the hotel one would expect things like snorkeling sets , canoes , kettle .
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and newly renovated hotel located in beautiful isolation. Multiple opportunities for finding sun beds at various places along the sea and pool. No beach, but very nice rocky areas for snorkeling! Surprisingly non-crowded even at high season (we travelled around and the other hotels were full at this time). This made it easy to get sun beds. Mostly couples and a few families as guests, combined with the isolated location, made this stay very relaxing. Unless you have a car, you should be prepared to eat all meals at the facility. Slightly lower score for the service and selection at the restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was stellar. Room nice and clean with a great balcony. Parking was easy, ( for Italy that’s a big deal ). Pools very nice and clean. Staff at the pool bar were great. Negatives, they are expensive for food and drinks. One of the pool people, ( lower pool ), was on a power trip. Breakfast was great except that do they don’t know how to make eggs that are edible. Overal, great. Would return.

10/10 Excellent

Bina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept property and great staff. Room was comfortable with a balcony and a great view. Breakfast was excellent. Lunch choice was very limited and the entrees could be better. No sandy beach or easy access to the water
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is located in a beautiful area. The water view us spectacular! The room was very basic but clean though. It has a nice area where you can get into the water and swim in the ocean. Breakfast was ok. We didn't like dinner at all. Go to Alghero 20 minutes away and find countless little quaint restaurants.
View from the hotel.
Alghero waterfront.
Street of Alghero at night.
Hotel deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked panarama and sea view room. Room was clean and well kept (605). The sliding bathroom door was very noisy to open or close due (possibly needed grease or oil?). We would stay at this property if returning to Cagliari.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fariba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the location. Stunning view and very nice facilities. We only wish we had arrived earlier so we could enjoy it for longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel! Gorgeous area and staff was incredible.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice place in a lovely area, the room was very good. Front desk staff and cleaners were great, but at breakfast it was tricky to get a coffee promptly. they should put nespresso machines in the rooms really. Gererally my main issue is with the restaurants, overpriced and mediocre food. very useful to have a car to allow going elsewhere. so we had a great time and its a place I would consider staying again, but I cannot give five stars because of the restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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