Aethos Sardinia

“A 4-star resort operating at a 5-Star price point”

We just returned home from a 5 night stay. We had a very nice time but this is NOT a 5 star resort, this is a 4 star resort that charges 5 star rates (I think another reviewer wrote this as well). The property was beautiful with water views but it is not on the beach. The main pool area is a nice p… more

We just returned home from a 5 night stay. We had a very nice time but this is NOT a 5 star resort, this is a 4 star resort that charges 5 star rates (I think another reviewer wrote this as well). The property was beautiful with water views but it is not on the beach. The main pool area is a nice place to chill and stare at the view. My biggest issue was their espresso/coffee. I hated it and this is my favorite part of my morning so that was extremely disappointing. We will not be able to stay at any of the Aethos Properties since they use the same Portuguese beans in ALL of the properties. Thought it was odd that they did not use a local, Italian coffee. We were upgraded and the room was very small and the shower head was set too low. Turn down service was always inconsistent, The food was very good, especially the breakfast. And the concierge, Phillipo was great! As were Lorenzo and the bar team. It is a nice hotel if the price reflected 4-Star pricing.

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“All style no substance.”

I have to say, I’m someone disappointed to leave this review. If I could’ve given it 2.5 stars I would have and here is why - Firstly, the positive points. 1. The senior reception and concierge teams were exceptionally professional at all times, very helpful. 2. The pools appear to have lifeguards … more

I have to say, I’m someone disappointed to leave this review. If I could’ve given it 2.5 stars I would have and here is why - Firstly, the positive points. 1. The senior reception and concierge teams were exceptionally professional at all times, very helpful. 2. The pools appear to have lifeguards which is a first time I have seen this at a hotel and is a nice touch. 3. Housekeeping always kept the room spotlessly clean. 4. Location to village is a 12 minute walk. Now sadly, the frustrating things. 1. We booked room 408 which was a sea view room. Stayed for 7 nights. Whilst the bedroom is nice, it has zero soundproofing and this means you can hear when next door flush the loo at 4am. Another issue with the rooms is that the access to the rooms passes the bathroom which is sited next to the main entrance door and if someone is on the loo, in a different room, you will hear it. Minibar prices are way too expensive. Think €7 for a bottle of beer you can buy in the village for €1.40. Don’t know why hotels do this, they would sell more at lower profit if it was reasonably price vs selling none to us. 2. It seems, as you might expect that at the start of the season they have trainee staff for the restaurants and other areas. In my opinion, these guys shouldn’t be allowed to work with customers until the get to a standard suitable enough to be 5 star hotel standard. Breakfast some days was hit and miss, some stuff would arrive, other days it wouldn’t. 3. The pool. We were unlucky with the weather but given the rain and thunderstorms, they should be bringing the seat pads off the sun loungers and storing them in the dry? They don’t, so when the sun did come out, the towels basically soaked up the water and they became damp. Change towel, damp again. It’s not rocket science but should have been considered in a 5 star resort. It is worthwhile noting that the pool in the bottom of the hotel is located next to a main road, you do have road noise. We had three meals by the pool, two were decent, but we shared a pizza and frankly for a 5 star resort in Italy, putting out what appeared to be a ready made pizza base with some topping was poor. €18 for a 10 inch pizza, vs BIGA Neapolitan in the village offering a 12 inch proper pizza for €12. It’s not really about the money, it is however about the quality. Speaking of which, cocktails. Expect to pay €22 - €45. Served in plastic cups if you have them around the pool. 4. Kids. This is a quiet resort, I did research and everything online seemed to point at kids over 10. No, by the pool kids were allowed to run around, jump on sunbeds, make as much noise as they wanted. I don’t think it is right that it isn’t adults only at this resort, it’s not geared up for kids. This isn’t a cheap place to stay, the pricing for food a drink is too much. My partner described it as all style and no substance which I agree with.

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