There are a handful of places in the world where through a magical combination of climate, diet, lifestyle and seeming luck, people seem to live longer. Sardinia – Italy’s most ruggedly picturesque island and the football to its foot – is one of these designated ‘Blue Zones’, in which centenarians abound.
In many ways, it’s easy to see how they’ve got it so good. Breathtakingly beautiful, its Costa Smeralda is renowned for its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches, while in-land, its craggy landscape is dotted with archeological relics of its long history of habitation. Local cuisine is rustic and hearty, with a hint of Italian but best described as authentically its own, with standout dishes including roast suckling pig, stuffed or fried pasta and honey on everything. Oh and the wine. Chef’s kiss.
When it comes to the best hotels in Sardinia, you’re also fairly spoilt for choice for places to stay – with luxury five-stars and trendy boutique hotels dotted around the capital city of Cagliari, the aforementioned Costa Smeralda, and the colourful and quaint seaside village of Bosa. As we’ve done with our edits of the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast and the best hotels in Rome, here, we round up the best hotels in Sardinia.
The best hotels in Sardinia at a glance:
How we chose the best hotels in Sardinia:
To curate this guide, we combined first-hand experience with intel from local experts. We took into consideration whether or not there was a great restaurant on site, the poolside scene, and of course, how chic and photogenic the interiors are. We’re confident you’ll find what you’re looking for in this edit – from boutique beach retreats to elegant five-star resorts. Each selection reflects Sardinia’s unique character and caters to even the fussiest of travellers.
