S'arena Scoada Holidays from AU$1,096

Hotel dei Pini has an unbeatable location — private beach, gorgeous sea views, and just a 15-minute drive to the beautiful town of Alghero. The breakfast was lovely and the staff warm and welcoming, which goes a long way. That said, for the price of a sea view triple room, the experience didn't quite match the 4-star billing. The rooms are comfortable enough but feel more like a solid 3-star — beds are decent without being particularly restful, and there are no in-room amenities you'd typically expect at this level: no robes, no glasses, no conditioner or body lotion. The wifi was also consistently unreliable, which is a basic expectation at any hotel these days. The moment that really stood out (and not in a good way) was receiving a formal written notice from the resort about a travel iron we'd brought — unplugged and sitting on a surface. We understood the safety concern, but the tone felt surprisingly stern for a property that otherwise prides itself on hospitality. A friendly word from a staff member would have gone a long way. The location and beach are genuinely special, and if you're looking for a relaxing base near Alghero with beautiful surroundings, it delivers on that front. But if you're expecting full 4-star amenities and value to match the room rate, you may leave feeling a little underwhelmed.

Good and relaxing. Beds and towels changed every day. Food excellent and great variety.

The hotel is located very close to the beach, with a supermarket across the street and restaraunts very close. The pool looks lovely, though I didnt need to use it with the beach being so good. Breakfast was fine, though fruit choice was minimal. All staff were excellent and friendly, and housekeeping was great. Always managed to find parking very close to the hotel also. I would stay here again.