Moma Boutique Hotel

The hotel has a real nice panorama, it stands on a hill so views from balconies are just spectacular! So it has another side of the story - if you didn't rent a car it will be very boring to stay there just reading books and sunbathing near the pool (in my opinion). Sardegna is all about driving and roaming from one beach to another, visiting nuraghes just on the way (especially go to see several in Arzachena and rainbow stairs of Chiesa Di Santa Lucia), taking photos of numerous yachts that cost a fortune (we were lucky to see Madame Gu twice - in Porto Cervo, then in Porto Rotondo. Just a piece of art). The deluxe room is very spacious, high V-shape roof with wooden beams, bathroom equipment is in very good condition, very cozy terrace with armchairs and a table to eat fruit in the evening with amazing view on the mountains, stars, illuminated pool and rocks and trees. Absolutely tranquil. The hotel grounds are very well designed and kept nicely, look wonderful during the day and at night. Staff was extremely friendly, smiley and helpful. Mario from the restaurant is very attentive during breakfasts and dinners, Daniele at the reception is also very nice, gave us an awesome tip-off about a restaurant to have dinner - La Sciumara (www.ristorantelasciumara.it). We've been all across Italy for the last 10 years and believe me it's just THE BEST PIZZA in Italy. I know what I'm talking about. An egyptian guy with a bright smile who works there as pizzaiolo for 20 years makes an absolute perfection out of his craft. The oven is heated by firewood (!) Especially try their special pizza La Sciumara with philadelphia cheese and a home-made head-spinning millefeuille cream within a crunchy sticks. Incredible taste and serving!! Thank you, Daniele, for your recommendation! If you come to Palau, which is 20 min. drive from this location, you may have a wonderful trip on a ferryboat (carrying cars) to Maddalena and other islands.

The main disappointment was almost constant barking of dogs from a rescue center on the adjacent territory. Daniele at the reception told us it happens only in September when they start to train those stray dogs for hunting when the hunting season is coming up. It's not just distant sounds, it feels like they bark just under your balcony and it starts at 4-5 a.m. As an old English lady said to me 'You have to be deaf not to hear them' ;-D We noticed many times that bewildered expression on a face of almost every new guest saying "Is that a breakfast of a boutique hotel?.. Are you kidding?..' Well, to us cereals with milk and honey, slices of melon, a yoghurt and a coffee with a croissant were just enough. Unfortunately there was no laundry service or any access to a washing machine, so you should use a self-service laundry in town or use a sink in your room ;-) Beaches in Cannigione not far from the hotel are not so splendid as many others, especially Tanca Manna was a sham. Higly recommend you to visit Spiaggia Rena Bianca (white sand beach) and Ira beach in Porto Rotondo.