Great stay at Hotel Nautilus. First, the hotel... the hotel was just steps away from Poetto Beach - very convenient for avid beach-goers. The hotel was clean, the staff was lovely, and the breakfast was decent with a number of options included. All the staff were very helpful in making sure our stay was enjoyable. Some staff helped us narrow down the more remote beaches and we could not have been more pleased with their recommendation, and others even helped us sort out a difficult rental car issue. Second, the location... steps to the beach, but not so close to the city centre and restaurants with variety. There are a number of beach kiosks nearby that serve decent lunch options during your beach day. We chose to venture into the city for dinner to explore and expand the selection. The city centre is a bus ride or car ride away - about 10 minutes. A taxi ride to/from the airport is about 27 euros and 20 minutes. Third, the beach... Poetto Beach is not as nice as the other Sardinia beaches - which is ok, just make sure you set your expectations as such. The location is great to visit Cagliari with direct access to a beach, or a quick swim before heading to the airport or to warm you up for more amazing beaches to come as you travel around the island.