Luxury hotel holiday Baglioni Resort Sardinia San Teodoro, Sardinia

The Baglioni Resort Sardinia is a 5-star hotel located on the natural coast just north of the former fishing village of San Teodoro, known for its white-sand beaches, shallow waters and its lagoon that attracts pink flamingos. It is also a lively centre with night-life, but its main attraction is La Cinta beach offering a range of sporting activities and views of the island of Tavolara. Just inland the Alà hills are a natural oasis for goats and sheep and traditional farming, as well as offering in interesting hiking routes. Olbia is only about 20 kms away. Into this natural environment the Baglioni Resort Sardinia has been immersed. The low-rise buildings of the resort are in rows set back from the public areas of the hotel and house a choice of 78 rooms and suites of varying sizes, all with their own verandah and many with sea view. All are spacious and furnished in a contemporary style with soft colours enlivened by fabrics in Sardinian patterns and colours. Each room is allocated an umbrella and two sun beds on the hotel’s beach which is reached by a 350 metre long path through the hotel grounds and across the lagoon, where you should find flamingos. The resort prides itself on a light but sophisticated cuisine which can be enjoyed in three restaurants. There is the one Michelin-star restaurant, Gusto by Sadler, with menus designed by top chef Claudio Sadler. There is also Ruia which serves traditional Italian food and Ape Pizza serves at the Pool Bar on Sunday evenings. The hotel sits in the Tavolara Marine Protected Area which offers outstanding opportunities for diving, snorkelling, canoeing, kayaking, kitesurfing and boat trips. There are many secluded beaches and coves that can be reached by the water. Just inland there are steep cliffs and wooded hills that form a picturesque back drop to the many possible hikes in the region. Nature trails are suitable for the whole family. Other sports that are offered by the hotel include tennis, and padel tennis, both with instruction if required, golf and horse-riding. Families will appreciate the kids’ club where activities such as creative games, sports, dancing and fun learning about plants and animals are offered for children aged 3 to 12 years. The kids’ club is open 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm and lunch is included but parents should register their children for activities on a daily basis when the club opens. The prices at Baglioni Resort Sardinia do vary greatly between different months and seasons and there are excellent offers for the beginning and end of the season.