Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort

Cleanliness: The hotel is frequently praised for its cleanliness, contributing to its posh and inviting atmosphere. Guests feel comfortable and satisfied with the maintenance and hygiene standards upheld by the hotel.

We just arrived home from Sardinia and I would like to start my review by saying that Cervo Hotel is stunning. The setting is spectacular, the rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious, the breakfast is great and the staff are friendly and very helpful. The private beach is small, but beautiful. We spent a few hours there which was tranquil and relaxing but limited after that. The pool is similar, but ideal for a few hours to make a plan in the morning. Unfortunately, after that I haven’t got many positive things to say about Porto Cervo. It is by far the most over priced place I have ever been and it’s left a bitter taste in my mouth after leaving there. I don’t mind paying for quality but this place has been over inflated by its super rich clientele and you end up paying ridiculous prices for a mediocre product. Example 1 Il Portico was the first bar we went in and it set the tone for the weekend. We had ordered a 330ml bottle of Peroni, a glass of Prosecco and a tray of fries. The bill came to €72 which was made up of €22 for the Peroni, €30 for the Prosecco and €20 for fries. I’ve been to Dubai, Vegas, Paris, Dublin and Sydney, which are all expensive for drinks, but €22 for a 330ml bottle of lager is by far the most expensive I have ever bought 😬 Example 2 Hotel Cervo controls the taxis in the area and the meter goes up quicker than any taxi I’ve ever been in (approximately 10 cents per second). We went to San Pantaleo one day and the hotel taxi there cost €100 whereas the Uber back was €70. Our taxi from the airport on a Saturday evening cost €90 whereas our hotel taxi back to the airport on a Tuesday midday cost €131 on the meter. Absolute daylight robbery 💰 Example 3 We went for food in Al Pescitone on our last night. We had had a late lunch in Cannigione so decided to settle for a main course and a couple of drinks. I ordered one of their signature dishes which was fried seafood and my wife ordered the Angus beef. Neither came with a potato based side so we ordered a portion of roast potatoes. I had 2 bottles of Peroni and my wife had a glass of Prosecco and a chamomile tea. The food was decent but nothing revolutionary or resembling Michelin Star quality food. The bill came to an eye watering €228 for two mediocre mains, a side and 4 drinks. The average price of a 330ml bottle of beer in Porto Cervo is about €16-18. For any people who read this and haven’t got an endless amount of money in their bank and still want to go to Porto Cervo / Sardinia then these would be my top tips • Don’t stay in Porto Cervo. There isn’t enough to keep you entertained for more than one day and it is ridiculously expensive to stay there or leave there once you’re there. I would recommend staying in Olbia, which is bigger and more reasonably priced. It is also more central to visit little villages like San Pantaleo and Arzachena. Porto Cervo is worth a visit, but arrange transport in and out yourself so they can’t rip you off. • Hire a car. We spent ov