Hotel Marinedda Thalasso and Spa

If you're uhm-ing and ah-ing over this one here's the bottom line: the staff are wonderful, the location is stunning and the food is exceptional - just book it, you'll be glad you did! Don't worry (as I did before booking) about any negative reviews - you can find niggles with every place if you look hard enough. Sure, the hotel may be a little dated in terms of decor but that won't matter much when you're chilling on the beautiful beach or eating the incredible food or being greeted everywhere by the friendliest, most helpful and hard working staff you will ever meet. I was so so glad I stayed here and you will be too.

I have been living in Italy for a year with my family for work. Elementary school ends here in June, and everyone seems to go on vacation with their families right after that. In honor of our child's struggle in this unfamiliar Italian elementary school, we planned a beach vacation that she loved. For a beach vacation, the parents of my child's classmates recommended the Delphina group of resorts in Sardinia. Among them, I chose Hotel Marinedda as my destination as it seemed to have activities for children. Regarding children's activities, a children's event was held every evening after dinner. It was an enjoyable event that included, for example, a magic show and simple music play that even kids could participate in. The performers were very friendly, so my daughter enjoyed it. Additionally, at the Kids Mini Club, she enjoyed the beach with many children and had exciting experiences that we could not have provided on our own. The rest of the time, we had fun at the beach. There were paid umbrellas on the beach and a beach bar. The beach wasn't that crowded at the time we went, so we had a very comfortable time. It was also nice to have drinks and food delivered from the beach bar to our umbrellas. The beach bar only served cold food, but there was also a restaurant next door that was not part of the hotel, so that we could eat hot pasta, fried food, etc. We stayed with a plan that included breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is a buffet. It had everything you'd expect from a hotel buffet, but nothing about it was amazing. Additionally, the daily changes were minimal. I personally eat the same thing for breakfast every day, so it wasn't a problem for me. There were several restaurants to choose from for dinner, but I didn't make any other choices because a buffet is a good option for my child, where she can eat whatever she wants. The buffet was sometimes crowded, but there was enough food, so it wasn't a problem. There was also grilled or roasted meat and fish every day. We were also very satisfied with the surprisingly diverse appetizer menu. There were also many different types of desserts. We also enjoyed the typical Sardinian cuisine. The menu changes every day, and I was able to satisfy myself with the buffet for all four days. It was also lovely to enjoy the sunset over the sea from the restaurant. Another reason I chose this hotel was that it has a 5-star rating. For us foreigners, the level of language proficiency of hotel staff has a huge impact on the comfort of our stay. Although it felt like it met five-star standards in terms of facilities and food, the staff's language skills, surprisingly, their English proficiency at times felt like an inconvenience that I would experience at a three-star stay on my business trip. What surprised me most was that the "hospitality desk" didn't speak much English, so they weren't able to provide enough information about the activities.Of course, most of the people at the front desk spoke English fluently, but the fact that at least some staff members can't understand at least one of the staff members at the front desk does not meet the requirements for a 5-star rating. ?????? Overall, it was a lovely stay, and I think the price was consistent. The whole family enjoyed it so much that they said they would like to come again. We want to thank all the staff who took care of us.