Deep within a park of oak trees, the Hotel Il Querceto, Dorgali, provides a delightfully relaxed base in the heart of Sardinia's Monti del Gennargentu national park. Hotel Il Querceto, Nuoro
This very comfortable hotel in Sassari province is located close to the magical medieval town of Castelsardo with its wonderful 12th-century castle perched up on a hill overlooking the ancient town. Hotel Nadir, Sassari
Set in the natural park of Monti dei Gennargentu, in the centre of Sardinia, the Hotel Sa Muvara, Aritzo offers four-star luxury in a superb, unspoiled environment. This Aritzo hotel sits within five hectares of its own parkland - a region of pure mineral springs, forest-clad slopes and rolling meadows. Hotel Sa Muvara, Nuoro
Set on an 'island within an island', the Arbatasar Hotel, Arbatax, sits on a little promontory jutting out into the Mediterranean from the eastern coast of Sardinia. The name of the hotel comes from the old Arabic word for 'the 14th tower' (Arabic is one of the countless influences on Sardinian culture and language - this is a much-invaded island down the centuries). Arbatasar Hotel, Nuoro
Lying just a few metres from the beach, the Costa Dorada Hotel, Cala Gonone, occupies one of the loveliest spots on Sardinia. Situated on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Italian island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel has a romantic setting and is in a beautifully peaceful area. Costa Dorada Hotel, Nuoro
Caesar's Hotel lies just 10 minutes from Cagliari airport in a quiet residential area not far from Poetto Beach. There are 48 en-suite rooms, each with direct-dial phone, cable TV and radio and internet access. Caesar's Hotel, Cagliari
The Sardegna Hotel is conveniently located a short distance from the historic centre of Cagliari. There are 90 comfortable, modern rooms, each with en-suite facilities, satellite TV, direct-dial phone line and minibar. Hotel Sardegna, Cagliari
The Hotel Sa Orte, Fonni sits amid chestnut woods in the heart of Sardinia. Fonni is the highest town on the Mediterranean island, and you are among quite beautiful scenery here. This is a centre for winter sports (there are ski lifts up to Bruncu Spina and Monte Spada nearby), and the hotel is also very popular with hikers and walkers. Hotel Sa Orte, Nuoro
