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Arathena

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free breakfast

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Via Pompei, 47, Olbia, 88, 07026
  • Giuseppe Garibaldi Memorial
    4 min walk
  • Ristorante Trattoria Balbacana
    1 min walk
  • Rudalza Station
    18 min drive
  • Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Flexible: Room Change Possible

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet

Economy Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Balcony

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Olbia

Olbia retreat .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Vigne Surrau Winery and 6 miles (10 km) of Portisco Marina with a stay here. Spiaggia di Portisco and Rena Bianca Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Portisco Marina - 8 min drive
  • Rena Bianca Beach - 10 min drive
  • Capriccioli Beach - 17 min drive
  • La Marinella Beach - 21 min drive
  • Port of Olbia - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 18 min drive
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Agriturismo SA Mendhula - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo Stazzu Li Paladini - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante L'Oasi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Giagoni - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arathena

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with free breakfast
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Arathena. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Olbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arathena offers 34 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in the Flexible: Room Change Possible category may be required to change rooms during their stay.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 7 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Pet fee: EUR 7 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Arathena
Arathena Olbia
Hotel Arathena
Hotel Arathena Olbia
Arathena Hotel Olbia
Arathena Hotel
Arathena Olbia
Arathena Hotel Olbia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arathena to the airport?

Arathena is 14.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Arathena have an airport shuttle?

Arathena offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Arathena to the beach?

This hotel is 3.9 mi (9-min drive) from Spiaggia di Portisco and 4.6 mi (10-min drive) from Rena Bianca Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arathena offer free breakfast?

Arathena offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Arathena?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arathena?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Arathena?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Arathena have a pool?

Arathena features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Arathena have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arathena have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Arathena to downtown Olbia?

Arathena is 0.2 mi away from San Pantaleo.

Arathena Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely and unassuming hotel that does everything well and has a gracious and pleasant staff that makes you feel very much at home. Excellent and comprehensive breakfast. Be prepared to do a little hiking to get to your spacious room, but it's worth it when you get there. Wonderful people. Short walk to the town center, market, cafés...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay in costa smeralda
Beautiful location! Walking distance from everything in town. Beautiful views. Friendly staff. Great location to beaches, wineries, hikes, etc (by car). Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
A mixed review
This hotel was a mix of great and not so great for me. The town of San Pantaleo was really cute and it grew on me more and more. I am happy we stayed there. The hotel I will outline in pros and cons. Pros * Incredible staff. Front desk staff always ready to help. Restaurant staff spectacular!!! I can’t say enough about them. * Restaurant was awesome. Food excellent overall. Dinners were great and breakfast was outstanding. Lots of choices and the coffee out of this world! * Lobby had a nice sitting area with a tv. Comfortable to hang out. *. Pool was really nice! Nice views over the mountains and valley from the pool. Great place to hang out. Cons * I’ve come to notice that with Hotels.com you often get the worst room. We certainly must have gotten the worst room. No view, garden facing so the mosquitos were always there. All the other rooms had nice terraces and views. * The bed aside from being hard had a thick mattress cover that made you sweat and feel like the bed was damp. Super awful feeling. * The hairdryer in the bathroom is one of those really old plastic ones that heat up hot in two minutes and burn your hand while not drying your hair at all. * The room was more of a 2-3 star affair. Not even close to 4 stars. Very basic. Not very comfortable. While I clearly hated the room, the hotel in general had such a nice feel that I always looked forward to coming back at the end of the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great 4 star hotel !
Great hotel, beautiful view, nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel in a a gorgeous setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little gem tucked away in the hills
Amazing hotel tucked away in the hills of the Costa Smeralda. The scenery is stunning and the village really comes alive at night. We loved our stay here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favourite hotels ever ~ Perfect location for the major Costa Smeralda beaches (if have car), friendliest staff and a view that you can never get bored of. San Panteleo as a place is also majestic with a variety of restaurants and bars, as well as a lovely market to enjoy. Could not recommend this place high enough
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property, totally opposite to a bland hotel chain type hotel. Our room was large and comfortable with complimentary tea and coffee with kettle in room. The pool area is relaxing . It was a pleasure to stay here. The village of San Pantaleo is delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely staff. The in the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique stay in a cute village
Lovely boutique style hotel, a few minutes walk into the centre of the village where there's a wide selection of bars and restaurants. They have a daily transfer service (free) to the beach or you can walk there in 90 minutes on a lovely rural trail. The hotel itself is in great condition, the rooms and comfortable and spacious, the pool area is a good size.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a good location
We very much enjoyed our stay. Nice facilities with good views and great staff. Breakfast was very good and we ate in the restaurant once which was also a good standard. The nearby village is pleasant with some nice restaurants and we hired a car to visit nearby beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definately worth going
Amazing hotel, island and food
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
We stayed for a week. Wonderful Hotel situated in San Pantaleo, a small gem not far from Costa Smeralda. The Hotel is really nice, the staff is very kind and professional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel manages to marry being 4 Star, while also being the sweetest and welcoming hotel I've had the pleasure of staying in. Unbelievable setting, beautifully thought out flora (the scent of jasmine flowing throughout the hotel wonderfully), delicious food and a tranquil atmosphere. Very short walk to the village, but right at the very end of it; so you really feel a sense of peace. Cannot sing this hotel's praises enough. Thank you to all the staff for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel on the edge of a small hillside town
Lovely hotel on the edge of a small hillside town with spectacular views down the valley. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. A lovely, peaceful hotel with no screaming kids!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Sam, L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very relaxing and enjoyable week in a beautiful setting with excellent staff.

8/10 Good

Philip, Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the lovely village of San Pantaleo
We stayed at the Hotel Arathena for a week in early June. All the staff were very friendly and the rooms spotlessly clean. There are a lot of steps to negotiate, especially if you opt for a room near the top of the hotel. As there is no lift, this could be an issue for guests with limited mobility. We were rather disappointed that the restaurant was closed during our stay, although there's plenty of choice of places to eat in the village itself (a short walk away).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is an easy walk to the village centre.
The village is small and friendly. It's a pleasant place to walk around and have a coffee in the main square - which comes to life on Thursday mornings: market morning. There are a couple of small supermarkets, and both they and the local butcher will fill rolls for your lunch. We totally recommend the roast meat from the butcher's - delicious!

8/10 Good

Andy, kent Engkand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
Beautiful but basic hotel in stunning location. Perfect mountain retreat. Quiet and gentile which is what we wanted. Great atmosphere to the place with friendly helpful staff. Restaurant food was awesome but breakfast was a bit samey! Lovely room with fantastic view from balcony. Outdoor pool was chilly (late September) but was perfect sun trap for lazing with a book and taking in some stunning views. Would definitely go back.

6/10 Okay

James, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel with fantastic views...
A lovely hotel with a rustic, countryside charm. Upon arrival we were upgraded to a superior room which was well proportioned and had fantastic views of the neighbouring mountains, in fact the views from most parts of the hotel were pretty spectacular. Our room was very clean and well maintained throughout our stay. Breakfast was included in our room rate which was a typical buffet style, perfectly adequate. The hotel is let down by uncomfortable matresses and less than four star service. The matress was very hard and had a plastic sheet on top presumably to prevent damage to the matress, this made us sweat and prevented us from having a good nights sleep. An extra layer between the sheet and matress protector, perhaps in the form of a matress topper, would have been very welcome. The staff were not always very helpful and spent a lot of time socialising with their colleagues, this is fine but not when it detracts from the service of customers. There was a small charge for the use of a beach towel to take to the beach for which I wanted to pay cash, however the receptionist insisted the fee be charged to the room. Once the fee was payed the towel can be kept for the duration of stay, there was no information about how to get the towel washed. A car is recommended if staying here as San Pantaleo, charming as it is, is a little limited. The hotel offers a free shuttle to one of the nearby beaches, but there are so many others to explore.

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Derbyshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location with great views of the foothills.
I was really impressed by the modern decor of the hotel as well as the friendly and fun loving staff! The restaurant had an excellent choice of food with some great local dishes and an impressive selection of varied local wines. The waiters did their job marvellously and are a great credit to the hotel - keep up the good work guys :-) Also, the reception staff, cleaners and hotel porters were very kind and helpful. The only slight downside is the Wifi isn't very reliable and the bed was a bit hard and the room air con takes a little working out but all in all a great stay in a great hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel!
We absolutely loved our stay at Arathena. Couldn't fault the hotel, it was clean, quiet, pretty and staff were really helpful. Pool area was so peaceful with stunning views. Always quiet even in August and usually got a lounger to relax on. Rooms were so clean and facilities were fine. Lovely setting 3 minute stroll to pretty little town with bars and a few restaurants. Great market on a Thursday. There is a free shuttle bus to a beach every day but we got a scooter which meant we could visit the area. Definately get your own transport! Roads were good and well signed. Places we loved were Porto Cervo which was great for people watching and surprisingly inexpensive to eat and drink. Amazing boat trip from Palau around the Maddalena Islands. Nice beaches at Cagglione, Baja Sardinia and around Porto Cervo. Porto Rotondo also worth a trip. Arathena was a great base to visit these from. All under a 30 minute scooter ride.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Arathena
A haven in paradise. The staff at the hotel were friendly and ready to help from the time we arrived to the time we left. We will definitely look to return.