Grand Hotel Palau

This hotel is up a steep road but has good waterside views from its front. I took ages to be checked in. I had to carry my suitcase up 18 or sovstone steps to receptoon, and then up an uneven spiral staircase of local wood to the room. Part of the staircase lacked a handrail. No doubt the owners love it but a lift would have been far more practical. The hotel lacks a pool, unlike the Palau Hotel that the tour organiser had said we were booked in. I avoid group tours but had no option if I wanted to travel on Sardinian trains as independent travel is impossible on some line sections due to trains only being available for special runs. Aircon, WiFi, the shower and hot water were all very good. The hotel had booked our coach driver to share my room. Not acceptable! I had this sorted. The breakfast was fine. Linen was OK. No tea, coffee or kettle in the room. A bidet was in the bathroom along with shampoo. The lack of a pool and the ill-advised spiral staircase downgrade this to 2.5 stars. Not 3 or 4. The hotel is building a few more rooms. A pool ought have been the priority. The staff's English was poor to fair. Amazing in a locality that relies so heavily upon tourism.

Good location and good views but AC was not in the ideal location of the room resulting in some feel very cold and some feeling hot.

Not really sure how this hotel managed to get 4 stars... Staff: when asked for a better pillow on day 2, it was there when we came back. However you would expect them to greet guests as they enter the hotel, 4 out of 5 times not the case. Room: while we booked a room with sea view, a tree right outside our window blocked the view. When we arrived there was a dead bug on the windowsill, it was there when we left 4 days later. The doorknob was bent as if someone had tried to break into it. There is also a very painful and nearly unvisible step leading to the bathroom so you can proper hurt your toes, if not trip and hurt yourself more gravely. There was a small fridge in the room, it was unplugged, closed and smelt fishy upon arrival, not even a bottle of water for the guests. One day we got bedsheets with holes in them. Finally the room did not look like the one we booked via *********** Location: best thing about the hotel

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly and attentive staff, who were ready to assist with any needs or requests. The hotel itself is quite charming, with a simple tasteful decor. The room was comfortable, clean, furnished with AC, and with a private balcony that offered an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the archipelago of La Maddalena. Waking up to this scenery and witnessing breathtaking sunsets were among the highlights of my stay. The breakfast was a delightful start to each day. The spread offered a variety of options, including freshly baked pastries and a selection of fruits. The hotel's proximity to the center of Palau and the harbor allows for easy access to restaurants, bars, shops, the ferry to La Maddalena and boat tours to other islands with crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches. In conclusion, this hotel offered a memorable experience, combining comfort and the natural beauty of Sardinia’s landscape in the most delightful way. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a magical getaway on this wonderful island.

Don’t know why this hotel has a 4 star rating to be honest . Basic in every way . We arrived and we’re given our room l- very small and not really laid out well bathroom was as big as the bed space . The window was small but had a nice view over the harbour . However you couldn’t sit and look out . The steps to the hotel were right outside and the curtain didn’t cover the entire window . The shower door was broken and the dirt under the rim was not something pleasant . We went back to the reception and mentioned it The man came and looked and said it was grand this morning and that we broke it We were told we could leave if we wanted to - however he did eventually give us another room and asked us to look at the shower see was it to our standard !!! It’s not a hotel t relax on really just for sleeping -unfortunately we had 3 nights here No pillow protectors on pillows No water or tea / coffee available Wouldn’t recommend it there are plenty of other hotels in the same area Do your research

Pros: sea view room had one of the best views I’ve ever seen. Also A/c works perfectly. Staff are awesome, Thiam helped us out when we were unable to get a taxi in another part of the island to get back. Con: there is no lift, and a lot of stairs. It’s useless for someone with mobility issues. Also after midnight they just leave the hotel unattended. Keys left on the counter (which includes the key to the safe). Hotel just open for anyone to come in and help themselves.

Very clean hotel. Really helpfull and friendly staff. Good breakfast with a great view. Our room was a bit small. Hard to fit 2 suitcases. Fine view from room over see. All in all recommendable.