Hotel Villa Cedrino

Hotel Villa Cedrino is a three-star property set on the shores of Lago Cedrino, a reservoir tucked into the rugged interior of Sardinia near Dorgali, a town more associated with hiking the Gorropu canyon and exploring Nuragic sites than with the island's coastal resort circuit. With a rating of 9.5 across 380 reviews, it punches well above its category, drawing guests who come to Sardinia for its landscape rather than its beaches.

The setting is genuinely remote, which shapes the entire experience. Meals happen on-site, and the breakfast here has earned consistent praise — not a minor detail when the nearest café requires a drive along winding mountain roads. The restaurant and bar mean guests rarely need to leave the property in the evening, which suits those arriving after a long day of trekking or visiting the nearby cave systems of Bue Marino.

For anyone flying into Cagliari or Olbia, the airport shuttle removes the anxiety of navigating unfamiliar inland roads after a flight. Guests can check in from 15:00 and, after an early breakfast, check out by 10:30 — leaving the morning free for one last walk before the return journey. Free parking means arriving by car, the most practical option here, carries no added cost.