Aethos Sardinia

“A wonderful discovery and an authentic and heartwarming experience”

The hotel just reopened, and probably now is even better to experience the local area. Weather is perfect and around is not crowded. The hotel team is very enthusiastic, and the view over the sea is spectacular. Very quiet at night these days. The food at Zaïa is delicious, but above all, the peop… more

The hotel just reopened, and probably now is even better to experience the local area. Weather is perfect and around is not crowded. The hotel team is very enthusiastic, and the view over the sea is spectacular. Very quiet at night these days. The food at Zaïa is delicious, but above all, the people where very genuine and friendly. I think the infinity pool above is the best spot of the hotel and worth the visit. The beauty of Cannigione is that it’s open all year, and it feels more local and authentic because of that.

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“Relaxing luxury retreat with a very friendly yet professional service.”

We stayed for 6 nights at Aethos where we met up with another couple. We received a warm welcome from Biram and great travel advice from manager Riccardo. Overall, the service was excellent and we would like to specially mention Eva at reception, Martina at the restaurant, and Gabriella in the hote… more

We stayed for 6 nights at Aethos where we met up with another couple. We received a warm welcome from Biram and great travel advice from manager Riccardo. Overall, the service was excellent and we would like to specially mention Eva at reception, Martina at the restaurant, and Gabriella in the hotel shop. We took a trip on the hotel’s Navan motor-launch and explored the Maddalena Archipelago. The pool areas were both inviting with amazing views, and we really enjoyed our morning swims from the deck We appreciated the interior styling of the hotel and bespoke ceramics and artwork.

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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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