This most attractive hotel in Sassari province stands on the bay at Porto Conte, which lies around 12 kilometres away from Alghero. This part of the island has strong Spanish and Catalan influences and the hotel was designed by an eminent local architect who has blended traditional cultural motifs with a comfortable modern design that fits seamlessly into the natural landscape. Hotel Portoconte, Sassari
Hotel Calamosca is on the coast, 2km from Cagliari in an area great for walking and watersports. All 47 rooms have en-suite facilities and air conditioning and many have private balconies overlooking the sea or the hotel garden. Business facilities are available. Hotel Calamosca, Cagliari
The Hotel Bue Marino, Cala Gonone has a superb setting near to the main beach and tourist marina of this seaside town in Sardinia. Set on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean island, this Sardinia (Sardegna) hotel gazes out onto the blue waters. Hotel Bue Marino, Nuoro
Hotel Citti is a modern, medium-sized hotel on the outskirts of Arzachena. There are 50 bright, simply-furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, colour TV and direct-dial phone. The hotel has its own small swimming pool plus a cheerful snack bar. Hotel Citti, Sassari
The Hotel Santa Maria, Aglientu is set within an area of beautiful, unspoilt countryside close to the sea that separates Sardinia from French Corsica. This is a lovely, peaceful area fringed by a coastline of pale, sandy beaches and a clear blue/green sea. Hotel Santa Maria, Sassari
Hotel dei Pini is a superlative four-star hotel in a scenic setting just eight kilometres along the coast from the historic town of Alghero, Sardinia. There are 100 recently refurbished rooms, all with balcony, en-suite bathroom, colour TV, direct-dial phone and internet modem link. Hotel dei Pini, Sassari
The Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo is a sumptuous four-star hotel just 2km from the centre of this exclusive resort. There are 115 luxurious rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone, safe and minibar. Grand Hotel in Porto Cervo, Sassari
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This comfortable hotel in Sassari province is well placed for La Marina and all the beautiful beaches that lie along the coast of the Gulf of Asinara. The delightful medieval town of Castelsardo with its fascinating 12th-century castle lies not far away and the provincial capital, Sassari, is just a short drive away. Janus Hotel, Sassari
