- Perfect location for relaxing amongst vineyards and olive groves
- Located a short drive from Oliena with walking and bike trails
The Hotel Su Gologone is just a short drive east of Oliena and is well-placed for trips into the mountains where a great variety of wildlife can be seen. Oliena lies amidst vineyards, almond and olive groves overlooking the River Cedrino valley, and spreads along the side of the Corrasi mountain. Oliena is well known for its craftwork, especially in gold filigree and red coral and finely embroidered shawls, as well as for producing olives, excellent wine and exquisite cheeses.
The Hotel Su Gologone is a charming hotel and has acquired a reputation for its excellent cuisine, such as the lunchtime barbecue, cooked on an open fire and the traditionally made bread cooked in the bread oven. The terraces are the perfect place to unwind and join in activities such as yoga and star gazing or simply to sample the different Sardinian grappas.
Built in a typical local style, the accommodation is in five linked buildings connected by a series of steps. Each guest room is unique, many featuring exquisite furniture, tapestries and fantastic colour schemes. A spring-fed swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool, an 18-hole mini-golf course and a tennis court are set in the lovely gardens.
The hotel also holds craft workshops and organised trips by four-wheel drive into the Barbagia mountains.
The hotel has 68 rooms (official rating 4 star). Citalia does not accept children at this hotel, however this is not an adult-only property.
Car hire is reccomended for this hotel.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Restaurant
Open 12.30pm - 3pm and 8pm - 10pm
This utterly unique restaurant is colourful with large terraces with breathtaking views, and has large fires where traditional rural Sardinian and local cuisine is made using local produce, much of which comes from the hotel's own farm and vegetable gardens.
The King's Court (Sa Corte de Su Re)
Open 8.30pm - 9pm (May to September)
During May to September, evening sessions are held twice a week in the King's Court which allow guests to immerse themselves in local traditions. These evenings are all about discovering the ancient techniques used to bake bread, spit-roast meat and create craft pieces. The scene is set as if time has stood still, with 17th century stone columns and bricked floors, beautiful wooden tables and brightly coloured plates made from enamelled iron. Guests are welcomed in the traditional fashion; by torchlight, with a carpet of wild herbs on the ground that, when walked upon, offers up an intense perfume.
Bread's Nest
Open 8.30pm - 9pm (May to September)
The Bread's Nest is an ancient oven set within the hotel where guests can watch (twice per week) local women wearing typical Oliena dress prepare various types of bread, including 'panecarasau' (a crunchy flatbread) that is offered to all those present once it is cooked.
Tapas in the Garden
Open 1pm - 7pm (after 7pm during July and August).
Swimming Pool Terrace
Open 8pm - 10pm
An opportunity to dine on the terrace of the swimming pool.
Gazebo Pool Bar
Open 1pm - 3pm (April - October). Drinks are served until 7pm
The Gazebo is located by the swimming pool and serves light lunches, snacks, fruit shakes and refreshing drinks.
Melis Room
Open 8am - 10.30am
A delicious buffet breakfast is served in the Melis Room which is dedicated to three of the most important Sardinian artisits in the 1900s. Diabetics and celiacs are catered for here. A buffet of starters is also served here from 8pm - 9.30pm.
Wine Cellar
With wine, oil and cheese tasting (payable locally, approx. €25 per person per hour).
Bar Magic Tablao
Open 5pm - 11pm.
Home of Herbal Teas
With tasting of 31 teas.
Bar Su Gologone
Open 10am - midnight
Beach & Pools
Spring-water Swimming Pool
Normally in use mid April - October
2 Outdoor Whirlpools
Open 9am - 8pm.
Spa & Wellness
Beauty Treatments, Massages and Hairdresser on Request
Activities & Entertainment
Outdoor Cinema
Showing Sardinian films and documentaries (May - September).
Botteghe d'arte - Art and Craft Studio
Selection of local artists. Embroidery, sewing, painting, ceramics, drawing and mosaic - payable locally, approx. €20 per hour.
Wishes Terrace
With morning yoga sessions and aperitifs from 7pm.
With star gazing and astronomy lessons (once per week May - September).
Garden Terrace
With relax zone.
Library, Guided Excursions & Music and Folk Evenings
A music and folk evening is held weekly and guided excursions are available (payable locally).
Wifi & parking
Wifi & Parking
Complimentary wifi in reception.
Free on-site parking.
About the location
Set at the foot of the breathtaking Mount Corrasi, Oliena is a pretty tangle of whitewashed streets and olive groves. Having recently been awarded the prestigious Orange Flag award, a title that recognises its historic and cultural importance, Oliena presents visitors with a tapestry of historical intrigue and traditional rural charm.
The Maddelana district of the town is the most appealing section, offering an intricate maze of twisting alleyways and tranquil courtyards, all painted in a cool white. Spending time getting lost in the picturesque streets is part of the fun, and you might just stumble upon one of the town’s local cafes or restaurants where you can stop for a welcome refreshment.
Oliena is also rich in folklore and traditional Italian culture, having originated from a Nuragic settlement. Today, wine is one of the town’s main exports, with the Nepente variety being praised by connoisseurs. Cuisine is generally rustic, with dishes often flavoured with the local Sardinian pecorino cheese.
If you want to explore further afield, you will find lots to see and do within just a short drive or hike. Cooling off is easy thanks to the Sorgenti Su Gologone spring – a beautiful, naturally fed spring with incredibly clear water and a parkland setting, plus there are also several caves close to the town that are open for exploration. The nearby city of Nuoro boasts plenty more attractions, including numerous museums.
Transfer time
The hotel is 1 hour 45 minutes from Olbia airport. We recommend hiring a car in your destination. Simply call us once you’ve completed your booking and we will talk you through the options.
Classic Twin Room
Max 3 adults
Classic Twin Rooms are decorated in Sardinian style and offer a view of the garden or inner courtyard. They have a double bed or two twin beds and interconnecting rooms are available on request, please call to book. They can sleep up to three adults.
16m²
Deluxe Twin Room
Max 3 adults
Deluxe Twin Garden/ Mountain View Rooms are decorated in Sardinian style and have a balcony or terrace with a lovely view of the mountains or garden. They have a double bed or two twin beds. They can sleep up to three adults.
20m²
Junior Suite
Max 3 adults
Junior Suites Garden/ Mountain View offer a romantic retreat including a bedroom with a double bed or two twin beds, small sitting area and a balcony or terrace with a mountain or garden view. They can sleep up to three adults.
25m²
Based on 1242 traveller reviews
83% of travellers recommended this hotel
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Reviews
“ Terrible! Poorly maintained hotel, don???t waste your money.
246lauraj, London, United Kingdom
Sep 29 2021
Complete rip off! Go for dinner (which is great) but don???t stay here! Rooms are old, they need maintenance & mattress is uncomfortable. The air con doesn???t work. The breakfast is poor. The
pool needs...
Complete rip off! Go for dinner (which is great) but don???t stay here! Rooms are old, they need maintenance & mattress is uncomfortable. The air con doesn???t work. The breakfast is poor. The
pool needs maintenance & is dirty. Bad value for money. Not luxury at all. Money totally wasted, I suspect many of the other great 5* reviews of this place are fake too???
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“ Relaxing in paradise
G H, Geneva, Switzerland
Aug 16 2021
The hotel is tastefully decorated and full of little secret corners.
The cuisine of the different restaurants is excellent, with a special mention for the "vegetable garden".
The setting is so...
The hotel is tastefully decorated and full of little secret corners.
The cuisine of the different restaurants is excellent, with a special mention for the "vegetable garden".
The setting is so idyllic and relaxing that you can completely disconnect.
If I have only one recommendation to make, it would be to renovate all the home automation/electricity in the rooms (or to remove it altogether) because the technologies are a bit outdated. This being the case the rooms remain very pretty and nicely arranged.
We have already come twice and we don't see the time to come back!
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“ Potentially great hotel sunk by the neglect of its owners
mV6447RH, New York City, New York
Jun 27 2021
The location is magnificent, tucked away in the wilderness of Sardinia and surrounded by mountains. The hotel grounds themselves are very pleasant, with seemingly whatever you activities you might...
The location is magnificent, tucked away in the wilderness of Sardinia and surrounded by mountains. The hotel grounds themselves are very pleasant, with seemingly whatever you activities you might want: pool, tennis, mini golf, cooking demonstrations, etc. The restaurant is excellent. The service workers are very nice and attentive. The problems begin when you enter your room...
The handle on my door had a screw loose - I practically yanked the handle off when I went to open the door. The lighting in the rooms is fluorescent - it flickers when you switch it on, then takes several minutes to warm up and never really provides a nice quality light. The telephone was broken. The room safe had a lot of cosmetic damage (ie, faceplate falling off) and should have been replaced. The towel warmer in the bathroom didn't work. The mattress was a firm innerspring mattress - substandard for a luxury hotel these days. They provided shampoo but no conditioner. No pen and paper were provided. The hot water in the shower was intermittent. The air conditioning in the gym - essential when you're exercising in 90F weather - was broken. (Seems like basically all the electronics in the hotel are broken.) The one treadmill in the gym was thankfully in working order, but was a pretty basic (ie. cheap) model. The wifi (kind of important when you're in an area with no cell phone service and the phone in your room is broken!), while usable, was pretty slow. As someone else noted, a lot of the amenities in the hotel (bars, boutiques, etc) seemed to be closed most of the time.
I simply cannot overlook these flaws when they're charging 250???++ per night for the most basic room.
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“ Good but not as great as it used to be
gianstefanom2017, Dublin, Ireland
May 30 2021
Amazing scenery, friendly, helpful and professional staff, up to their history and standard: su gologone is probably one of the best traditional restaurants in Sardinia.
Great starters and choice of...
Amazing scenery, friendly, helpful and professional staff, up to their history and standard: su gologone is probably one of the best traditional restaurants in Sardinia.
Great starters and choice of traditional pasta dishes, high quality products and reasonable prices (on the high end, but fair considering the overall quality).
The biggest disappointment came from the "bortigalesa" steak, that was the main reason I wanted to come
here.
This time the steak was not not up to the standard, it was stringy and dry. Wine menu needs some improvement, too: the only reds were local cannonau, and the few non local labels mentioned in the menu were not available.
All considered, I still recommend this place, hoping they will improve during the season, both in giving more options on the wines and in bringing back the bortigalesa to what it used to be.
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“ Average hotel experience
Laura27,
Oct 22 2020
First, I'd like to point out how this hotel handles unwanted touching cases, as I read the reviews when we were already there. It's shameful and unprofessional to treat an accusation of sexual...
First, I'd like to point out how this hotel handles unwanted touching cases, as I read the reviews when we were already there. It's shameful and unprofessional to treat an accusation of sexual harassment so lightly. Check the safety review, as a woman claimed she experienced unwanted touching from a male staff. And the owner's answer was gaslight - it didn't happen like that. Without proper investigation, it was just dismissed because it was about an old time employee. I'm sorry this happened and I hope it won't happen again. I hope measures are taken because it is NOT EVER ok to touch someone without their approval, even if she was in 'danger' of being soaked.
As for my experience, the hotel is expensive for nothing. Mini golf was under water.
Restaurant seated guests in close proximity, there could have been more distance. The menu is meat (pork, lamb) and cooked veggies always in an olive oil soup. Food also generally expensive for no reason.
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