El Faro

Recent Reviews: 1399

• User:97carolf

  Trip type: Couples

  Nestled in a serene bay outside Alghero

  27 May 2026

  We had been traveling for over two weeks with nonstop touring by the time we got to the El Faro Hotel. The hotel is in a serene setting, it’s quiet and nicely appointed. The perfect place to catch our breath after our travels.They offer a ample buffet for breakfast and varied dinner menu with alfresco, dining or air-conditioned comfort. We found the food to be very good with great service.The rooms are very spacious and nicely appointed. The bathroom is modern with a curbless walk-in shower. There are several beaches within a short drive: most offsite restaurants are in Alghero, the closest town (20 minutes max).

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• User:MarkB860

  Trip type: Couples

  A haven of peace and calm

  21 Oct 2025

  We found El Faro purely by chance as we were not at all happy with the hotel we were staying at nearby. As soon as we entered the reception area, there was an immediate sense of calm and serenity. We had a sea view room which directly over the bay . The use of the rocks for swimming and, sunbathing or just relaxing and very imaginative. There were so many nooks and crannies to find your own secluded spot. the staff were excellent. we stayed 4 nights and were completely refreshed and rested. wonderful location, albeit a little remote, but that suited us. if there was anything slightly niggly was the charge for fresh orange juice at breakfast, wchih for the level of hotel and being in Italy, was slightly bonkers, as it also reinforced that juice on the buffet was not fresh. Plus the small extra charges for certain cooked items. we would also agree with another reviewer 8pm is a little late for the dining room to open. I think most of the other guests thought the same. But these were all very small issues and did not detract from our stay

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• User:Jim S

  Trip type: Couples

  Excellent stay

  19 Oct 2025

  Excellent stay for five nights. Great staff. Very nice room with terrace. Food was very good, although gluten-free options were limited. Great location. Excellent massage. Wonderful lounge area overlooking the sea and nice place to swim in the sea. Nice pool. Lots of hiking, horseback riding, and things to see nearby, including Neptune’s Grotto.

• User:ChiswickTurnhamGreen

  Trip type: Couples

  Great area. Great hotel. Amazing staff

  17 Oct 2025

  First of all, the service team here are absolutely fantasticEveryone from the restaurant staff to the maids. Wonderful. The hotel is also in the most amazing position for walks and Neptune Grotto. It’s also West facing so you get the sunset and the Sun all the way through to the very end, which is very important to meWe stayed here for eight nights, which is definitely too long, but I wanted to make sure we had as many nights as possible at the end of the season in the SunLook, I’ve gotta talk about the foodBreakfast is good. Just not as good as the other two hotels we stayed at this trip.The bowls and glasses and cups are the smallest I’ve ever known. Annoyingly small. The orange juice is not a good concentrateThe only eggs are scrambled, and if you want, for example, a poached egg you have to pay extraWhich is okay, but this is a four star hotel for which we pay a lot of money.And now on to dinner. My partner and myself are vegetarian and non-vegetarianThere is absolutely no buffet situation here so it is a set menuThere is nightly variety in the set menu and there are vegetarian options every nightIt’s just not quite as good as the other hotels we’ve stayed at here in SardiniaAlso as a slightly personal note for me being a boring British person, the dining room doesn’t open until 8 pmEven in OctoberI would be more than happy for you to open at 7 pmAnd I am definitely not the only one!There is no beach here at the hotel, lots of, and I mean lots of places to sunbathe around the limestone hills in the hotel propertyBut absolutely no sand whatsoeverThey are sandy beaches, but they are a 10 minute drive away. You definitely need a car if you’re going to stay here without a doubt.This is a remote location, with an amazing totally amazing views across the ocean and the mountains and the hillsHighly recommended, and this is without a doubt the best hotel in the area

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• User:Matina A

  Trip type: Family

  Beautiful Hotel Undermined by Poor F&B Management

  09 Aug 2025

  We have been visiting El Faro for three consecutive summers, staying for an average of 10 days each year. What has always drawn us back is the stunning natural beauty surrounding the hotel, the crystal-clear sea waters, and—above all—the privacy and quietness this place offers.The front office team has been consistently professional, welcoming, and attentive, making each arrival and departure smooth and pleasant. The maintenance team impressed us by immediately addressing issues—such as fixing our flooded bathroom twice—without delay. Housekeeping kept the property perfectly clean throughout our stay. The lifeguard was exceptionally polite, always smiling, and added to the feeling of safety and comfort. These teams embody the standards of true hospitality and deserve high praise.Unfortunately, our experience with the Food & Beverage department this summer has been deeply disappointing, entirely due to the F&B manager’s approach. Almost every small request was met with a “no,” and there were repeated, significant delays in service, particularly during lunch. Most concerning was the manager’s refusal to take responsibility for any shortcomings. Whenever we raised an issue, there was never acknowledgment—only deflection, whether blaming hotel policy, suggesting we had misunderstood, or implying unrealistic expectations.As someone with a hospitality background, I know that mistakes can happen. What matters is acknowledging them, making the guest feel respected, and taking steps to make things right. The F&B manager demonstrated none of these qualities, and this negatively affected the entire dining experience.I do want to highlight that some of her team members, were excellent—professional, courteous, and a pleasure to interact with. They are clear examples of the service standards that should define the entire department.El Faro remains a beautiful destination, but the F&B leadership urgently needs to align with the values of true hospitality to match the excellence shown by the rest of the hotel team.

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