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
This charming family-run hotel in Sassari province lies on the Isola Rossa, named for its extraordinary rose-coloured granite rocks. It lies off the coast opposite Trinita d'Agultu in the Golfo d'Asinara and there is a lovely beach just 50 metres from the hotel. Hotel Gabbiano, Sassari
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
Park Hotel Cala di Lepre is just outside the little port of Palau. There are 171 comfortable, modern rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, direct-dial phone and minibar. Park Hotel Cala di Lepre, Sassari
Hotel Punta Negra is an elegant four-star hotel facing directly on to the beach at Fertilia, a few minutes' drive north of Alghero, Sardinia. The hotel has 93 attractively furnished rooms, all with en-suite bathroom, cable/satellite TV, telephone, internet connection and a balcony overlooking either the pretty hotel gardens or the sea. Hotel Punta Negra, Sassari
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 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
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
