Hotel Abi d’Oru Porto Rotondo

The Abi d’Oru Hotel & Spa has embodied 5-star comfort and relaxation on Marinella beach in Porto Rotondo since 1963. The distinctive hexagonal buildings of the Abi d’Oru are home to 24 Deluxe Rooms, 15 Junior Suites, 10 Family Deluxe Rooms, 4 Deluxe Suites, 4 Premium Suites and 2 Signature Suites, many of which have been recently renovated.

With 3 restaurants and 3 bars, the Abi d’Oru is a gourmet destination renowned for its aperitifs, top quality cuisine based on the best locally-sourced ingredients, and enchanting views of the Gulf of Marinella.

The spa completes the wellness offering at the Abi d’Oru. Four therapy rooms, each themed around the scent of a typical Sardinian essence, are available for massages and cosmetic treatments for the face and body.

Marinella beach is one of the most beautiful in all of Sardinia, with fine white sand and turquoise waters that shimmer through every imaginable shade of blue towards the horizon.

A place dedicated to little ones, to make their holiday at the Abi d’Oru unforgettable. A world specially tailored to kids, where they can make new friends, play and get creative under the supervision of trusted professionals throughout the day.

The crystal clear sea of the Gulf of Marinella is the perfect setting for guests to enjoy leisure and water sports activities such as diving, sailing and surfing, while canoes, RIBs, jet skis and various types of boat are available for hire.

ROOMS & SUITES
Sardinian and Mediterranean furnishings are combined to create a fresh, cool atmosphere, enhanced with marble from Orosei and Samugheo rugs, and all rooms are equipped with modern facilities.

SIGNATURE SUITE GRAZIA & ELEONORA
Named after Nobel Prize-winning Sardinian author Grazia Deledda and historical figure Eleonora of Arborea, these Signature Suites are 100m2. They embody a simple luxury that reflects Sardinian traditions, elegantly communicated through a careful combination of materials and decor.

Each suite offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms in golden marble from Ulassai with a bath or shower, and a living room opening onto a terrace overlooking the bay.

Guests in the Grazia and Eleonora Signature Suites enjoy exclusive benefits including reserved water’s edge sun loungers and umbrella, as well as bar service on the beach, providing mineral water and fresh fruit throughout the day. Breakfast for Signature Suite guests is also served in a reserved area of the restaurant, from a special à la carte menu.

The Signature Suites (100 m2) are located on the top floor of the hotel and consist of a large living area with a terrace and two sea-view bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The Signature Suites have been completely renovated, and feature Sardinian-inspired furnishings, with parquet floors and neutral tones interspersed with delicate highlights in gold.

The suites offer a large terrace (9 m2) with spectacular views of the Gulf of Marinella. They are equipped with an LG OLED Smart Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, air conditioning, safe, beach towels, bathrobes and slippers, a Bottega Veneta amenities set, mineral water in the room, and include free access to the spa, gazebo on the beach or water’s edge sun loungers and umbrella.

PREMIUM SUITE
Covering around 98m2, with 52m2 occupied by a bedroom, a living area with a day bed that can become 2 single beds, and 2 bathrooms. The remaining 46m2 are dedicated to a superb terrace, complete with table and chairs overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Marinella.

The Premium Suites can accommodate up to four people in fresh, airy surroundings with parquet flooring, artisan fabrics and handcrafted furniture in light tones. The suites have air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, minibar, safe, coffee machine, kettle, beach towels and bathrobes.

JUNIOR SUITE
Featuring Mediterranean style decor which highlights traditional local materials and tones, such as marble from Orosei and woven rugs from Samugheo, the open-plan layouts vary from 45 to 50m2 and include a bedroom and small living area.

The terrace offers chairs and a coffee table from which to enjoy the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Marinella. Junior Suites feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, minibar, safe, kettle, beach towels, slippers, bathrobes, dedicated amenities line. Cot or extra bed available on request.

GARDEN DELUXE
Elegant and secluded, the Garden Deluxe rooms offer direct access to the beach from the garden. Varying from 35 to 40m2, these are available with a double bed or two single beds, and some have an armchair or a sofa bed which can accommodate a third guest. Limited sea-view due to the vegetation and the position of the room.

MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT
Local sweet specialities such as papassini and acciuleddi are served alongside freshly baked cakes, as well as bread from ancient grains and patisseries from our pastry chef.

Fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and blended fruit and vegetable drinks accompany a selection of freshly prepared breakfasts with eggs, cold cuts and local cheeses. As the sun sets on a long day at the beach, dinner awaits: enjoy traditional Mediterranean dishes and choose from the specialties of the day prepared by the chefs in the open kitchen.

MARINELLA RESTAURANT
A menu of light and quick dishes is offered during the day, featuring local fish specialities, grilled shellfish and raw delicacies to be eaten barefoot on the sand. Evening falls, adding violet tones to the warm candlelight, turning the Marinella Restaurant into the perfect location for a gourmet dinner on the beach.

TZIA MARIA RESTAURANT-PIZZERIA
This restaurant, which opens onto the hotel gardens, offers a tasting menu encompassing all the best-known Sardinian recipes such as the famous “zuppa gallurese”, roast suckling pig, “seadas” desserts and traditional festive sweets. The sommelier will guide you through the wine cellar, where the island’s top labels are conserved and matured.

THE BARS
With a wonderful terrace overlooking the sea, the Lobby Bar is the ideal spot for an aperitif at sunset or after-dinner drinks accompanied by live piano music.

The Pool Bar offers smoothies, aperitifs, freshly sliced fruit and ice cream to savour while relaxing on loungers by the poolside or on the lawn. The hub of beach life is the Marinella Lounge Bar, that features bar service at your lounger by day, and elegant aperitifs in the evening.

LOBBY & TERRACE BAR
The Lobby Bar, in the hall, has the classic piano bar atmosphere of large hotels. With its notes it decorates the sunset, with its drinks it enlivens the convivial islands behind the windows or on the main terrace of the hotel. Every evening the Lobby Bar is an opportunity for meeting open to guests and outsiders.

A hotel bar is never just any bar. Rather, it is the scene of a film whose soundtrack, played live, interprets and shapes every moment. Like the arrival of someone, the joy of a group, the desire to hint at two dance steps to accompany a superfine cocktail.

MARINELLA LOUNGE BAR
Few things know of summer like a pool bar, and the pool bar of the Abi d’Oru Beach Hotel & Spa is no exception. It serves smoothies, aperitifs, sliced fruit and ice cream to be enjoyed relaxing on the loungers by the pool or on the lawn.

The Beach Bar competes with it, whose attentions extend to the beach umbrellas reserved for guests of the Abi d’Oru with its providential refreshment service, much appreciated in the hottest hours. Before sunset, cocktails and lounge notes with your feet in the water.

POOL BAR
A few things taste as summery as a pool bar, and Hotel Abi d’Oru’s one is no exception: smoothies, aperitifs, fruit slices, drinks and ice cream are served to guests lounging on poolside decks or on the lawn.

ABI SPA
Four therapy rooms, each themed around the scent of a typical Sardinian essence, are available for massages and cosmetic treatments for the face and body.

Access to the spa, the relaxation area with Himalayan salt wall and the wet area – with a sauna, Turkish bath, sensory showers and an ice waterfall – is upon reservation only. Aromatic infusions of herbal teas are at your disposal in the relaxation area and by the outdoor pool, to ensure complete relaxation.

5-STAR BEACH LIFE
Marinella beach, one of the most beautiful in Sardinia, lies just beyond the garden, the pool and the natural pond. Fine white sand meets a turquoise sea that shimmers through every imaginable shade of blue as it fades into the horizon.

A section of the beach is reserved for guests of the Abi d’Oru and equipped with loungers and umbrellas, this is also the most sheltered area on breezy days. The Marinella Restaurant evokes the timeless essence of summer holidays. It offers guests everything they need to savour to the full the delights of a long day spent on the beach.

The beach has 7 rows of loungers and 8 Beach Gazebos. All guests have access to 2 sun loungers with an umbrella from the 3rd to the 7th rows, subject to availability. Umbrellas and sunbeds in the 1st and 2nd rows are included with certain suites. Beach towels are included and are available directly on the beach.

Pets are not permitted on the beach. The beach hosts a diving, sailing and surfing school, while canoes, stand-up paddle boards, RIBs, jet skis and various types of boat are available for hire (booking required).

“BEE HAPPY” KIDS CLUB
An area dedicated to ensuring our littlest guests have a great time. A world specially tailored to kids, where they can make new friends, play and get creative under the supervision of trusted professionals. Water games, group games, recreational and sporting activities keep children entertained from morning to evening, making their holiday unforgettable.

WEDDINGS & EVENTS IN SARDINIA
As the first hotel established in Porto Rotondo and the Costa Smeralda we have extensive experience of organizing weddings and unforgettable events. Weddings are very special celebrations in the Sardinian culture. The island is home to many customs and traditional public celebrations of marriage which attract thousands of visitors.

For ceremonies on the beach at the Abi d’Oru we invite groups in traditional Sardinian costume to attend. and polyphonic choirs to make your ceremony unique and unforgettable. We can host your ceremony, reception and meal in one versatile location.

All of our menus, along with every detail of the day, can be fully personalised: cakes, flowers, music, decorations and every last finishing touch are tailored to the couple’s wishes with the support of our wedding planner. Newlyweds staying at the Abi d’Oru Hotel & Spa receive a free room upgrade with VIP treatment and spa access.

SHOPPING BY GUARINO
The Abi d’Oru Beach Hotel & Spa offers the possibility to enjoy shopping on the spot. Thanks to the collaboration with Guarino, two beautiful shops are now present inside the hotel, in addition to their historic shops in Rome, Milan, Porto Cervo and Poltu Quatu.

These are available for our guests to visit and buy men’s, women’s and children’s clothing by choosing from the best international brands like: Paul & Shark, Polo Ralph Lauren, Myths, Hartford, Saint Barth and Swims.

SARDINIAN CULTURAL ICONS 
A collection of six Suites and Junior Suites dedicated to prominent figures from Sardinian history and culture, with a matching selection of guided excursions. A project to unite the coast and the interior regions of the island and allow our guests to discover essential aspects of the soul of Sardinia.

In each of the rooms, guests will find a piece of the legacy left by the Judge Eleanor of Arborea, the winner of the Nobel Prize for literature Grazia Deledda, Antonio Gramsci, designer Edina Altara, renowned artist Maria Lai, and Eva Mameli, mother of the author Italo Calvino and the first woman in Italy to teach botany at the university level.

In the Maria Lai Junior Suite for example, you can admire her iconic little goats reproduced on loom-woven cushions and tapestries made by the workshop that preserves the artist’s original drawings.

In the Grazia Deledda Suite you can read the novels that earned this icon of Sardinian literature a Nobel Prize, while the Premium Suite dedicated to Edina Altara is decorated with ceramic tiles depicting traditional Sardinian costumes drawn by the famous illustrator, painter and ceramist of the 1900s, thanks to original sketches made available by her nephew Federico Spano.

PERSONALISED TOURS
In honour of each of these great characters, we have also created a guided tour to explore their history on the island. Departing from the hotel, we will spend one or several days in the villages of Ulassai, Ghilarza and Castelsardo, or the larger towns such as Cagliari, Sassari and Nuoro.

The tours will include visits to house-museums, prehistoric nuraghi structures and sacred wells, botanical gardens and domus deanas, also known as fairy houses or witches’ houses – the most iconic remnants of pre-Nuragic Sardinia.

ELEONORA D’ARBOREA TOUR – CASTELSARDO
Eleonora d’Arborea is one of the most important characters in Sardinian history. A ruling judge, heroine and patriot, a champion of women’s rights and her island, she governed her Judicate, or kingdom, in an exemplary way and set out the famous “Carta de Logu”, a very modern code of law for the Middle Ages.

On her trail we visit Castelsardo, within whose walls she lived for six years and where her sons Mariano and Federico, future ruling judges, were born. After the visit to the castle, which also houses the Museum of Weaving – a traditional art from Castelsardo – we stop at the Elephant Rock and discover the Domus de Fate (fairy house) carved out within it.

On the return journey, along one of the most scenic roads on the island, we will stop off at Capo Testa to see some of the most spectacular granite formations in the Mediterranean and, from the lighthouse, enjoy views of Corsica and the Gulf of Asinara. Departure from Abi d’Oru at 8.30 a.m. and return at around 6 p.m.

GRAZIA DELEDDA TOUR – NUORO
Grazia Deledda, one of the greatest Italian writers of the 1900s and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926, was born and raised in Nuoro. She was very fond of the country church of Our Lady of Solitude, even naming her last book after it. A truly pleasant place, the location for religious gatherings and festivals, at the foot of Mount Ortobene.

After visiting the church, we’ll begin the ascent of the mountain, whose summit provides a magnificent panorama over Nuoro and Barbagia, and boasts a majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, the realisation of which Grazia Deledda herself was involved in.

In the historic centre of Nuoro we visit the Museum within the writer’s residence, to get a better picture of her personal and idealistic legacy. Departure from Abi d’Oru at 8.30 a.m. and return at around 5 p.m.

MARIA LAI TOUR – ULASSAI
Maria Lai is one of the most celebrated Italian artists of the modern era. Her works are exhibited in several contemporary art museums, including the MOMA in New York.

Born in 1919 in Ulassai, Ogliastra, she studied art in Rome and, after a long artistic journey, returned to the island where she found an extremely modern mode of expression through the traditional arts of the place, and its textiles in particular.

The excursion takes us to Ulassai, where the “Art Station” houses over 150 works by Lai. A walk through the streets of the village, dotted with pieces that Maria Lai created in collaboration with other respected artists, or in concert with her fellow villagers, reveals works such as “Il lavatoio”, 1982, “La scarpata”, 1993, “Le capre cucite”,1992, and “La strada del Rito”, 1992. Departure from Abi d’Oru at 8.30 a.m. and return at around 6 p.m.

ANTONIO GRAMSCI TOUR – GHILARZA
Antonio Gramsci was a politician, philosopher, linguist and literary critic. Considered one of the most important thinkers of the 20th Century, he spent part of his life in Ghilarza, a town in the valley of the river Tirso, in the province of Oristano, where his house is located.

Within the walls and rooms of this dwelling dating back to the early 1800s, we can retrace places of recollection and affection, which Gramsci’s sense of nostalgia often brought him back to.

These are the environments described in famous passages from his Letters from Prison and Prison Notebooks. After a short tour through the streets of the centre, we will visit two celebrated archaeological sites in the Ghilarza area: the Nuraghe Losa and the sacred well of Santa Cristina. Departure from Abi d’Oru at 8.30 a.m. and return at around 6.30 p.m.

EVA MAMELI TOUR – CAGLIARI
Mother of the famous writer Italo Calvino, Eva Mameli Calvino was the first woman in Italy to be appointed to a professorship in botany. Given her remarkable contribution to botanical and agronomic scientific research and to the development of floral biology, Eva is considered the most significant figure in natural conservation of the interwar period.

In a journey from the north to the south coast of the island, we will discover the natural beauty and the incredible variety of landscapes that characterise Sardinia. We will arrive in Cagliari, where Eva graduated in science, taught botany at the university and directed the botanical gardens until 1929.

We will explore these same botanical gardens, before touring the streets of the historic centre that provided the backdrop to the scholar’s life. Departure from Abi d’Oru at 8.30 a.m. and return at around 8.30 p.m.

EDINA ALTARA TOUR – SASSARI
Edina, a renowned Italian illustrator, decorator, painter and ceramist, was born in Sassari in 1988. She grew up in an all-female family, with her mother and three sisters. From a very young age she created paper toys, which would mature into refined collages, illustrations, paintings on canvas and ceramics.

The designer Gio Ponti commissioned her, along with other artists, to work on the decorative furnishings of five ocean liners, including the Andrea Doria. We will discover her talent, which was bordering on unacceptable for a woman of her era, through a tour of the Pinacoteca Nazionale in the historic centre of Sassari, which houses a rich collection of her works.

In Sassari we can also visit one of the most important archaeological museums in Sardinia, or continue on to Porto Torres and visit the prehistoric altar of Monte d’Accoddi. Departure from Abi d’Oru at 8.30 a.m. and return at around 5.30 p.m.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
A tour of the gulf by canoe, a jet ski expedition to nearby Porto Rotondo, exploring the Costa Smeralda in a RIB or sailing yacht. Or consider diving in the marine park off the island of Tavolara, windsurfing and stand-up paddling courses – all popular activities with our guests. The yacht club Porto Rotondo offers an excellent sailing school for young people of all ages.

You can play tennis on the resort’s court, go horse riding at nearby stables, or hike the trails of the Capo Figari promontory. Just 15 minutes from the Abi d’Oru you can play on the 18 holes of the Pevero Golf Club, one of the most beautiful courses in the world, and run on the Pevero Trail, a fitness circuit on the most panoramic promontory of the Costa Smeralda.

SAILING IN THE LA MADDALENA ARCHIPELAGO
Spend an unforgettable day sailing the turquoise waters of the La Maddalena archipelago natural park, soaking up the outstanding natural beauty of the scenery and the places we will visit.

EXCURSION BY MOTORBOAT 
Jump on board as we show you the wonderful bays of the “Costa Smeralda” or the La Maddalena archipelago. Discover the “Tropics of Europe” with us in fun-filled day of relaxation and exploration.

DOLPHIN TOUR
The timing of this excursion varies depending on seasonal weather conditions and the daily habits of the dolphins.

SCUBA DIVING
Scuba diving in the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo and around the promontory of Capo Figari and the island of Figarolo, in a typical Mediterranean environment.

COSTA SMERALDA JEEP TOUR
Fall in love with the beaches, the crystal clear seas and the countryside of the Gallura region, with its imposing granite rocks and oak forests.

WINERY TOUR AND TASTING
Discover the Surrau estate, with a guided tour of the vineyards and the cellar, followed by a tasting in this elegant winery located on the edge of the Costa Smeralda.

Rooms: 59

Price: from 320 EUR per night

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