Hotels on the Costa Smeralda
Turquoise coves between granite rocks in north-east Sardinia, with Olbia as the gateway.
Destinations in the Costa Smeralda
Each photo shows the best-rated hotel in that place.
Where to stay on the Costa Smeralda
What the Costa Smeralda is like
It is the coast of north-east Sardinia, in Gallura, famous for its turquoise coves between granite rocks and for Porto Cervo, the luxury harbour created in the 1960s.
Which area to choose
Olbia has the most choice and lower prices, with the airport and the ferry port. Palau is the base for the La Maddalena archipelago. San Teodoro, to the south, has long beaches and a young crowd.
When to go
June to September, with July and August the most expensive months. In May and October the sea is still pleasant and there are fewer people; in winter many hotels close.
Getting around
Olbia airport has flights from many European cities in season. To explore the coves you need a car or a boat.
Hotels in the Costa Smeralda in numbers
Worked out every day from the data of the hotels in its 3 destinations.
- places to stay
- +600
- destinations with their own page
- 3
- average score of 538 rated properties
- 9.1
- guest reviews
- 100,090
- four- and five-star hotels
- 265
Destinations in the Costa Smeralda compared
Airport: the nearest one as the crow flies.
| Destination | Places to stay | Average score | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olbia | +200 | 9.1 | OLB, 3.2 km |
| Palau | +200 | 9.1 | OLB, 33 km |
| San Teodoro | +200 | 9.2 | OLB, 19 km |
Best-rated hotels in the Costa Smeralda
Ranked by guest score and number of reviews.
Jazz Hotel★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Excelsior★★★★9.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Delta Hotels by Marriott Olbia Sardinia★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Panorama★★★★9.4 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel For You★★★★8.6 FabulousSee prices
HOTIDAY Olbia Wallure★★★★10.0 ExceptionalSee prices
Etesia★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Hotel Onda Marina★★★8.4 Very goodSee prices
Hotel Centrale★★★★8.5 FabulousSee prices
Hotel Villa Del Parco★★★8.9 FabulousSee prices
CasAunoE Boutique Hotel9.8 ExceptionalSee prices
Kore Home★★★9.2 ExceptionalSee prices
Frequently asked questions about hotels in the Costa Smeralda
How many hotels are there in the Costa Smeralda?
We list more than 600 places to stay in 3 destinations in the Costa Smeralda. The ones with the most are Olbia (more than 200), Palau (more than 200) and San Teodoro (more than 200).
What is the best-rated hotel in the Costa Smeralda?
Jazz Hotel, in Olbia, with a score of 9.0 out of 10 from 4,411 guest reviews.
Which destination in the Costa Smeralda has the best-rated hotels?
San Teodoro: its 162 rated properties have an average score of 9.2 out of 10. Next comes Olbia, with 9.1.