Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport Hotels

One of the few international branded hotels on the island, the Doubletree is also located in the city centre, close to the harbour. It features an outdoor pool and offers four meeting rooms, along with a restaurant, fitness centre and panoramic views from most rooms.

Another 4-star option very close to the airport is the ultra-modern Jazz Hotel. This property caters for meetings and events, and offers a gourmet restaurant, open air swimming pool, poolside cocktail bar, and (last but not least) Turkish baths.

This large and elegant hotel is located in the city centre overlooking the new harbour. A range of rooms and suites is available, some with balconies, and the hotel has three conference/events rooms capable of seating up to 180 delegates.

A slightly less opulent option, the Mercure nevertheless offers a good range of comforts, including indoor pool with sauna, restaurant and bar, and meeting rooms for business purposes. It's located on the western fringe of the city, but is still relatively close to the sea.

For those prefer local history to swanky modern hotels, the La Locanda del Conte Mameli – a former home of nobility - is a terrific choice. Although classified as 3-star, this small city hotel has eight rooms and suites, and the breakfast room features genuine Roman relics.

A less pricey option, the Hotel de Plam is situated in the heart of Olbia close to the harbour front. Its restaurant offers traditional Italian and Sardinian food and all rooms are air-conditioned.