- Secluded position in private parkland only 250m to the private beach with free sunbeds
- Located 1 mile from the famous town of Porto Cervo
Hotel Le Ginestre stands in private parkland in the heart of the Costa Smeralda. While only a short drive to Porto Cervo, once inside the grounds, you will appreciate the seclusion and restful ambience of this first rate hotel. The décor is cool and understated with tasteful, comfortable furnishings. The Le Ginestre restaurant offers a wide range of Mediterranean and Sardinian specialities and the Chef Ivan Matarese adds a touch of magic to every plate.
In the delightful garden there is a tennis court, terraces and pathways edged with dazzling displays of bougainvillea and an inviting swimming pool (normally in use May to September) with a poolside American bar offering light lunches, sandwiches and small pizzas. A path down through the trees leads to the lovely private bay, which is only 250 metres away, where there is a lifeguard and complimentary sun loungers, beach towels and parasols.
The hotel has 80 rooms (official rating 4 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-12 years. Minimum stay 4 nights 24 Jul - 23 Aug
Please note - there is no lift in the hotel and therefore may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Le Ginestre Restaurant
Included With: Half Board
Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers during the evening.
Open 7.30am - 10.30am, 1pm - 2.30pm (during July and August) and 8pm - 10pm
The Le Ginestre restaurant takes the simple Mediterranean and Sardinian cuisine to the top of the International gastronomy. The cooking staff, guided by Chef Ivan Matarese, will be glad to share their cooking secrets and add a touch of magic to every plate.
American Bar
Open 10am - midnight
In the gazebo overlooking the pool the American bar offers a light lunch menu with a variety of sandwiches and small pizzas. It is the ideal option for a quick lunch or a snack in a comfortable setting just a few steps away from the water. From June to September guests can enjoy music on the terrace of the piano bar along with refreshing cocktails.
Beach & Pools
Beach
With complimentary sunbeds, beach towels and parasols (normally in use May - September).
Spa & Wellness
Beauty Centre
With treatments payable locally.
Activities & Entertainment
Tennis Court & Equipment
Free to use from 9am - 8pm on reservation.
Wifi & Parking
Wifi & Parking
Approx €5.00 for duration of holiday, payable locally.
Free on-site parking.
About the location
Purpose-built in the 1950s by renowned architects, Porto Cervo is an elite seaside resort and the heart of the Costa Smeralda. Despite having less than 500 inhabitants, Porto Cervo has flourished to become a leading name in Sardinia for those looking to enjoy the luxury lifestyle.
Porto Cervo maintains a sophisticated ambience that few other Sardinian towns can match. Visitors will discover several glossy museums, like the MDM Museum which showcases popular modern artworks, as well as numerous excellent restaurants that range from affordable to high-end. Those seeking to get out and explore the local area will find several attractions within easy reach, including the fun Gregoland playground and the beautifully simplistic Stella Maris church, which also provides glorious views over the town.
Transfer time
The hotel is 40 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 Garden View & Balcony
Max 3 adults
Classic Twin Rooms Garden View & Balcony are spacious and decorated with a nautical theme. They feature a balcony with a table and chairs where you can sit and enjoy the view over the hotel gardens. All rooms are twin but double beds are available on request and it is possible to add a third single bed. Interconnecting rooms are available. Safes are available to use free of charge in reception.
16m²
Superior Sea View Room & Balcony
Max 2 adults
Superior Sea View Rooms & Balcony sleep two adults in a double room and offer a fantastic view overlooking the hotel gardens and the sea from the balcony. Safes are available to use free of charge in reception.
16m²
Junior Suite Sea View & Balcony
Max 3 adults
Junior Suites Sea View & Balcony are spacious and designed in a comfortable, contemporary style. There is a King-size bed with a seating area. The large, private terrace offers fantastic sea views and comes equipped with a table and chairs, and sun lounger. The stylish bathroom is furnished with Sardinian marble tiles. This room type sleeps up to three adults and is available on request, please call to book. Safes are available to use free of charge in reception.
23m²
Based on 387 traveller reviews
83% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
187
Very Good
132
Average
50
Poor
12
Terrible
6
Reviews
“ Very comfortable and relaxing
CharlesSweeney1, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Sep 09 2020
Very comfortable and relaxing.
Private beach a pleasant 5 minute walk down a small hill, free paddle board and kayaks, the sea is crystal clear.
Glorious setting with pool overlooking countryside and...
Very comfortable and relaxing.
Private beach a pleasant 5 minute walk down a small hill, free paddle board and kayaks, the sea is crystal clear.
Glorious setting with pool overlooking countryside and sea. We had a room overlooking the pool which was great.
Restaurant was closed except for breakfast, so don't know about that.
Only a few minutes drive from Porto Cervo where there are lots of (very expensive!) shops and restaurants, but there are other better value restaurants nearby as well, try Ricky's!
Long Beach is a very big beach about 20 minutes drive away.
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“ Lovely hotel but be aware Porto Cervo is largely closed in early October
fullenough, Chester, United Kingdom
Oct 17 2019
Hotel and staff lovely and rooms smart and comfortable.
Food expensive and very small portions rather than "nouveau cuisine" Breakfasts repetitive and not good quality- eg tinned fruit salad rather...
Hotel and staff lovely and rooms smart and comfortable.
Food expensive and very small portions rather than "nouveau cuisine" Breakfasts repetitive and not good quality- eg tinned fruit salad rather than fresh fruit
Drinks from bar very expensive _???5 for a cup of tea.
Beautiful location but no transport links or footpaths so a car is essential if you want to explore anything of the area.
Hotel needs more information and links to excursions.
Excursion to Archipelago del La Maddelena is a must- we were lucky enough to find 1 going from Baja.
Shuttle bus to Porto Cervo very sparse in October.
We were not told that hotel was closing on 15th October and had to wait around with no facilities since our flight was later in the evening.
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“ Ann gibbon
geminianngibbon, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Oct 09 2019
The hotel is lovely and charming but not 4 star. The rooms and cleaning staff are excellent. Lovely pool and nice private beach. You DEFINATELY need a car otherwise you will find yourself stranded...
The hotel is lovely and charming but not 4 star. The rooms and cleaning staff are excellent. Lovely pool and nice private beach. You DEFINATELY need a car otherwise you will find yourself stranded. There is no local transport as far as I am aware just a shuttle bus from the hotel to Puerto cuevo. We are there at the present and there is very little open in Puerto Cuevo. The restaurant staff are first class and make you feel very welcome but the food is certainly not 4 star. The breakfast is very repatitive and I think the chef could do better. We have just returned from the Bristol Hotel in Lake maggiore which is a 4 star and you can't compare the menu. The food is definately not worth the money. I think if the menus were more realistic then they would have more people eating evening meals.
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“ NICE HOTEL - WE STAYED AS B&B
LADYSATURDAYNIGHT, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Oct 09 2019
Booked direct as a B&B. Nice hotel, very clean - the smell is amazing from the biggest diffuser I have seen in my life. Reception staff very pleasant, friendly and helpful. Nice double room, kept...
Booked direct as a B&B. Nice hotel, very clean - the smell is amazing from the biggest diffuser I have seen in my life. Reception staff very pleasant, friendly and helpful. Nice double room, kept clean and well maintained. Breakfast - simple help yourself, but once its gone its gone. Sometimes the service wasn't the best, slightly miserable. Didn't have lunch from the pool bar. Dinner - we chose to eat in the restaurant for our first night. It was ??35 per person for a choice of 4 courses. Must admit the 4 choices were quite random, but hey hoe, we wanted to at least try it. Arrived at 8 pm and we were back in our room, fed the 4 courses, drank a bottle of wine by 8.40 pm. I have never in my life been served so quickly - we were aghast AND we took our time. The portions were very minimalistic to say the least and we did enjoy what we had but we were hungry after we had finished it. It really was a couple of mouthfuls and it was gone. But what we couldn't get over was the speed each course was served at so really not worth ??100 total at all. Our next few nights we ate out locally, chose what we wanted, with wine and only cost ??70
Difficult to rate this hotel really - Hotel was lovely and would recommend. It has a private access to a lovely beach which is down a sandy lane with sunbeds and a lifeguard.
Pool - lovely and clean - lifeguard there very friendly and attentive. Sunbeds very comfortable and plenty available (it was end of season)
Drinks - expensive. G&T ??15 and small bottle beer ??8
Food - Breakfast - nice coffee, help yourself buffet style - nothing to rave about.
Dinner - really be prepared. It was nice but very rushed and very small portions.
Would we go back - probably not, but thank you.
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“ Would Recommend!
jameshB193FC, London, United Kingdom
Sep 23 2019
A very nice hotel situated in beautiful gardens and a peaceful setting. Close to Porto Cervo, and within easy access to the amazing beaches of the Costa Smeralda, but you will need a car. Hotel...
A very nice hotel situated in beautiful gardens and a peaceful setting. Close to Porto Cervo, and within easy access to the amazing beaches of the Costa Smeralda, but you will need a car. Hotel restaurant served excellent food, a they have fantastic pool area and private beach. I found the hotel very clean and the staff were very pleasant. This is a quality hotel with nice clientele who are looking for a relaxing stay. Rooms were comfortable, and I can find no fault in our stay. It???s great value for money. I would highly recommend ale Ginestre and if I return I???d happily stay here again. The only suggestion I would make is that I would have preferred a kettle or coffee machine in my room, and this could be something for the hotel to consider adding for its guests. All in all, this was a lovely stay.
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