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€400+ per night

Beach

Italy

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Aethos Sardinia

Aethos Sardinia

Breakfast included

Two seawater pools, including a quieter upper pool area

Walkable to the sea

10-minute walk to Cannigione Harbour

Poolside bar and an easygoing food scene on-site

Great base for beach-hopping and boat days around the Costa Smeralda

WHY WE PICKED THIS HOTEL

A balance of design and comfort with a distinctly Sardinian character. It’s the kind of place you’re in no rush to leave.

HOTEL DESCRIPTION

Aethos Sardinia is a laid-back, high-end hideaway set on the hillside above the sea in Cannigione, with wide views across the bay towards the Costa Smeralda. You’re close enough to wander down to the water and the harbour, but the hotel itself feels tucked away and quiet, which makes it easy to properly switch off. The vibe is grown-up and relaxed, more about long lunches and slow afternoons than a busy resort scene. Days here usually revolve around the pools and the coastline. There are two pool areas (both seawater), plus a poolside bar for easy drinks and light bites without leaving your sunbed for long. When you feel like heading out, beaches and boat trips are close by, and Porto Cervo is an easy drive for a change of pace. It’s a great fit if you want Sardinia’s best colours and coast, with comfort and calm built in.

Our take on the stay

Eliza

What I love here is the way the hotel is built for outdoor living. Breakfast on the terrace, pool time that turns into lunch, then golden-hour light that makes you cancel plans in the best way.

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MORE INFORMATION

This is great

  • A design-led retreat above the sea on Sardinia’s northeast coast, close to Cannigione and perfectly placed for day trips around Costa Smeralda

  • Mediterranean glamour without the stiffness: terracotta tones, natural textures, and that “lazy-luxury” atmosphere that suits Sardinia beautifully

  • Two outdoor pool areas so you can choose your mood, quieter lounging or more social energy, depending on the time of day

  • Terraces and balconies everywhere, which means the sea and light are part of the stay, not just something you glimpse once

  • Strong food-and-drink rhythm on site, so it’s easy to have “one more hour” days without planning much


Good to know

  • 64 rooms and suites in tota

  • Check-in from 15:00

  • Check-out until 11:00

  • Room size: from approx. 25 m² to 145 m²

  • Two outdoor pools

  • Restaurant and bar on site (signature dining is ZAÏA)

  • Gym on site

  • Free parking available

  • Pets are allowed (fees and conditions apply)

  • Around 30–40 minutes by car from Olbia Airport (OLB)

Yoga

Spa

Pet friendly

Free Wi-Fi

Poolside bar

Gym

Sardinia
Sardinia
Sardinia

Sardinia

Sardinia is a wild and beautiful island, known for its crystal-clear waters, rugged coastline, and quiet inland landscapes. White-sand beaches and hidden coves sit alongside mountains, olive groves, and small villages where life moves slowly. Aethos Sardinia is set within this natural beauty, offering a calm, design-led retreat surrounded by open space and sea air. It’s an ideal place to experience the island’s more peaceful, authentic side.