Set like a gem between sea and mountain, on Sardinia's eastern coast, the little town of Cala Gonone is a pretty and relaxing spot for your Italian vacation. The Hotel Nettuno lies at the heart of the town, just 100 metres from the emerald and azure waters of the Mediterranean. Hotel Nettuno, Nuoro
The Hotel Club Cala Ginepro, Orosei lies on Sardinia's eastern coast. This delightful modern hotel, divided over two buildings, sits within lush gardens of herbs and Mediterranean shrubs. Hotel Club Cala Ginepro, 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
On the eastern coast of Sardinia, the Hotel San Contonera is in Arbatax - close to some of the most popular beaches in the region and nearby to the town of Tortoli. This modern hotel was constructed in 2003, using state-of-the-art techniques but with a nostalgic nod to the old, dark-red coloured roadhouses of the island ('sa contonera' is Sard dialect for 'roadhouse'). Hotel Sa Contonera, Nuoro
The 3-star Hotel Domus De Janas sits on the eastern coast of Sardinia, and enjoys terrific access to one of the island's most beautiful beaches. Torre di Bari sits just south of the town of Tortoli. The town of Bari Sardo sits just a little way inland and Tortoli is just up the coast. Hotel Domus De Janas, Nuoro
A delightfully located three-star hotel on Sardinia (Sardegna) - the Hotel Residence Lido Chelo, Bosa Marina sits on a crescent-shaped beach on the western coast of the island. This Sardinia hotel is at the heart of a lovely bay: a marvellously relaxing location with comfortable, beautifully finished suites facing onto the sea. Hotel Residence Lido Chelo, Nuoro
Hotel Royal is an attractive three-star hotel in the charming town of Bosa, on the Italian island of Sardinia. The hotel has 22 bright, comfortable rooms, all with balcony and en-suite bathroom facilities plus satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, fax machine and minibar. Hotel Royal, Nuoro
The 3-star Hotel Bonsai, San Teodoro has a terrific location on Sardinia's north-eastern coastline. It lies 800 metres from a white sandy beach at La Cinta, while downtown San Teodoro is 300 metres away. This is a terrific location, with the spacious terrace of the hotel giving splendid views over the blue waters of the Mediterranean and the island of Tavolara. Hotel Bonsai, Nuoro
