Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Costa Smeralda

Amazing experience at this hotel with one caveat. The pool is absolutely freezing cold and is the same water (but purified) from the ocean. The spa doesn’t have a hot tub either. I was advised to use the sauna or take a bath which seems odd to me but may be the standard for beach towns in Europe. Considering this is the end of summer, this is something that I wish wasn’t the case.

We went to the restaurant for an afternoon lunch after making a reservation. To our shock the price was 300 Euros per person for the buffet not including drinks. The buffet was underwhelming to say the least. I have had better quality and far more choice at virtually any Carribean all inclusive hotel. The sushi seemed to have been sitting for some time as the rice was dry and the selection was very limited. We were very disappointed and will ensure nobody we know will ver make the same mistake

Stayed here for two nights in a double room on the ground floor. The hotel is charming, rustic and quirky. The setting is breathtaking, however my room was on the small side and and needs updating. Nice Aqua Di Parma toiletries in the bathroom. The pool area is large with plenty of sun beds. There is a small beach in front of the pool area. A hotel motor launch is available to take you to the larger beach in the next cove. Breakfast was good, the usual choices of both hot and cold options. We had a formal dinner at the hotel in the evening and the food was an eclectic mix of delicious pasta, antipasto and sushi. Very expensive to eat at the hotel and I did not think it was justified. Cool bar area. Top marks for staff and the setting. I imagine that is what you are paying for.

The grounds of this place are beautiful. The room was just ok. It was in the "Heritage" section and on the smaller side. The shower was the smallest we'd seen in the 6 hotels we stayed in during our trip. It also was the only one without a makeup mirror and the only one who did not provide a tote bag to use when going to the beach or for excursions. Possibly the rooms in the other side of the hotel are nicer. The ones on the website look much nicer than the ones we were given.

This is a spectacular property with a private beach. The views are amazing. Excellent service. Delicious breakfast included.