Best for
Consider Cala di Volpe for a tennis-focused seaside stay, with private lessons and group sessions available at its Mouratoglou Tennis Center.
Best for
Consider Cala di Volpe for a tennis-focused seaside stay, with private lessons and group sessions available at its Mouratoglou Tennis Center.
What makes it special
Arrange the countryside dining experience for a group of at least twelve, sharing Sardinian cheeses, homemade pasta and grilled meats outdoors.
Room to consider
Choose the Harrods Suite if private swimming matters to you, with its own rooftop pool alongside outdoor dining and lounging areas.
Insider tip
Plan early dinners with children aged three or younger, as restaurants and bars welcome them only between 7 and 8:30 p.m.
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Hotel Cala di Volpe sits by its namesake bay near Porto Cervo, with yachts on the water and pastel buildings following the shore. This Luxury Collection hotel on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda has a distinctly village-like form, with terraces and gathering places opening toward the bay. The waterfront setting carries through the restaurants and pool deck, while the hotel's beach is reached by boat. Architecture, swimming, and dining each have a substantial place in a stay here.
Ceramic floors and handmade Sardinian furniture give the bedroom its local character. The room looks toward the courtyard, with an armchair and coffee table in a sitting corner. Wrought-iron curtain rods frame the windows. Pastel shades and painted walls continue the traditional style.
One heritage bathroom design has pink-toned walls and stone basins. The same design has an arched glass shower and a vanity made from local stone.
Ceramic floors and handmade Sardinian furniture give the bedroom its local character. The room looks toward the courtyard, with an armchair and coffee table in...
A built-in corner seat and low wood table sit beside the glazed doors, with a rounded bench near the sleeping area. White curved walls, dark beams and reed ceiling panels give the interior its shape. The outlook is toward the inner courtyard.
Wood, stone and glass appear throughout the furniture, including a writing surface and fitted storage. An arched opening shelters the outdoor table and chairs. The bathroom uses local granite and a shower enclosed by glass. In one design, narrow colored recesses beside the mirror add detail to the pale walls.
A built-in corner seat and low wood table sit beside the glazed doors, with a rounded bench near the sleeping area. White curved walls, dark...
Pastel walls and ceramic floors set the scene for traditional Sardinian furniture. Armchairs and a small table sit beside the sleeping area. Painted detail surrounds the windows, along with wrought-iron curtain rods. The room has a partial view of the bay.
Rustic chairs and tables furnish the outdoor space, with seating beyond the bedroom. Heritage bathroom designs use local Sardinian stone and colored tiles. A vanity and shower complete the bathing area.
Pastel walls and ceramic floors set the scene for traditional Sardinian furniture. Armchairs and a small table sit beside the sleeping area. Painted detail surrounds...
A bathtub can be requested; the standard bathroom has a shower.
A covered arch frames outdoor seating and a partial view of the bay. Inside, a low table sits beside the built-in corner seat. A rounded bench stands near the sleeping area, while dark wood beams and reed panels cross the ceiling above white curved walls.
Fitted storage and a writing surface form part of the modern furniture, with stone and wood used across the room. Rattan chairs and a small table furnish the outdoor space. One bathroom design has blue-tiled recesses beside pale stone surfaces, adding stronger color to this part of the interior.
A covered arch frames outdoor seating and a partial view of the bay. Inside, a low table sits beside the built-in corner seat. A rounded...
Wood panels and shutters frame the bedroom in the original wing. A dark writing desk stands along the wall, with a chair beside it and a small table near the sleeping area. Glazed doors lead toward the outdoor seating, where the bay is visible beyond the railing.
Stone and tiled surfaces accompany the wood furniture. Warm mosaic tiles surround the bathroom's walk-in shower, which is enclosed by glass. A long stone vanity sits below a broad mirror, with an oval blue inset beside it.
Wood panels and shutters frame the bedroom in the original wing. A dark writing desk stands along the wall, with a chair beside it and...
A bathtub can be requested; the standard bathroom has a shower.
A reed canopy and dark juniper wood frame the sleeping area against matte white walls. Seating beside the glazed doors looks toward the bay, while rounded furniture follows the curves of the interior. A walnut chest and small side tables provide storage and surfaces near the chairs.
The rattan outdoor furniture was made for the hotel by an Italian workshop. Its tabletop combines stone, enamel and glass in colors inspired by Cala di Volpe. Discreet lamps sit among the custom furniture. Local granite and colored tiles extend the contemporary material palette into the bathroom.
A reed canopy and dark juniper wood frame the sleeping area against matte white walls. Seating beside the glazed doors looks toward the bay, while...
The sitting area shares the bedroom, with a sofa and low table beside the glazed doors. Pale sculpted walls, dark wood beams and reed ceiling panels shape the contemporary interior. A writing desk stands along the wall, keeping a work surface separate from the seats.
Covered outdoor areas look toward the sea, with tables and chairs for sitting beyond the bedroom. Some arrangements use a built-in seat beneath an arch. Bathrooms combine stone surfaces with glass showers, while the individual designs may also include a bathtub.
The sitting area shares the bedroom, with a sofa and low table beside the glazed doors. Pale sculpted walls, dark wood beams and reed ceiling...
The living room places a curved sofa around a low wood table, with the bedroom set beyond an opening. Sardinian textiles and artwork accompany the pale walls, while colored cushions and a patterned rug add detail to the lounge. Windows look toward the courtyard or garden.
The bedroom has a rounded bench and a small seat following the curve of the wall. Dark ceiling beams and reed panels link its design to the living room. Furnished outdoor seating extends the space beyond the interior. In the bathroom, a stone vanity and shower continue the use of local materials; one layout includes a small dressing surface between two basins.
The living room places a curved sofa around a low wood table, with the bedroom set beyond an opening. Sardinian textiles and artwork accompany the...
Some suites have a separate sitting room. Certain layouts include a mezzanine reached by internal stairs.
Large hand-fired ceramic tiles and Sardinian crafts shape the interior. Local artisans make the floor tiles to suit each suite’s colors. Wood furniture and fabric-covered seats follow the curved walls, with curtains framing the glass openings.
Outdoor chairs and small tables face the coast and provide seating together. The angle and extent of the sea view vary between suites. Bathroom designs differ, too: one pairs green tiles with a shower, while another has pink-toned walls, pale stone and a bathtub.
Large hand-fired ceramic tiles and Sardinian crafts shape the interior. Local artisans make the floor tiles to suit each suite’s colors. Wood furniture and fabric-covered...
Rodolfo Dordoni designed these interiors in the original wing. The suite includes a bedroom and living area, with a sofa and chair for sitting indoors. A desk provides a separate surface for writing. The private bathroom has a shower and a bidet, while the furnished outdoor space faces the Mediterranean.
Rodolfo Dordoni designed these interiors in the original wing. The suite includes a bedroom and living area, with a sofa and chair for sitting indoors....
A bathtub can be requested; the standard bathroom has a shower.
The bedroom opens toward a lounge with a curved sofa and low wood table. Arched openings and glazed doors link the seating to the outdoor furniture, with a partial sea outlook from the suite. Pale sculpted walls contrast with dark beams and reed ceiling panels.
A desk and fitted storage sit along the interior walls. The furnishings bring together Sardinian materials and contemporary shapes, with colored cushions and a rug around the low table. Stone surfaces and colored recesses carry the same design into the bathroom.
The bedroom opens toward a lounge with a curved sofa and low wood table. Arched openings and glazed doors link the seating to the outdoor...
A bathtub can be requested; the standard bathroom has a shower.
White curved walls and dark juniper wood frame the bedroom and lounge. Broad openings link these spaces, where sofas and armchairs gather around a low wood table. A stone desk provides a writing surface apart from the seating. A rounded walnut chest adds storage.
Reed ceiling panels and discreet lamps continue the use of local materials. Outside, custom rattan seats face the Mediterranean. The tabletops combine stone, enamel and glass, with seating extending beyond the lounge. Granite surfaces and colored tiles carry the same palette into the bathroom.
White curved walls and dark juniper wood frame the bedroom and lounge. Broad openings link these spaces, where sofas and armchairs gather around a low...
Jacques Couëlle conceived the hotel in the 1960s. Irregular rooflines, terracotta, and rough whitewashed walls give the buildings their sculpted character. Inside, curved, almost cave-like spaces reflect that same approach. Local craftsmanship is integral to the design, with handmade details and an earthy palette connecting the interiors to the coast. The result is an unusually expressive setting, where a doorway or a passage can be as memorable as a terrace overlooking the water.
The contemporary interiors by Bruno Moinard and Claire Bétaille use carefully worked materials on a smaller scale. Poliform produced bespoke furniture and architectural fittings for these rooms and suites, including bronze handles and table bases. Some bronze forms take their cue from seaweed, while coffee tables combine bronze with poured glass. Concealed technology and soft lighting leave these materials in view. This is a distinct strand of Cala di Volpe's design, carried through furniture, lighting, and fittings rather than applied as a single decorative theme throughout every room. The fittings use sculptural forms developed by the designers and produced with 3D printing.
There are 121 rooms and suites in total, with accommodation in the Original Wing and Main Building. Views differ considerably. Heritage Rooms and Contemporary Classic Rooms have inner views; Design Deluxe Rooms look onto the garden and have garden access. Contemporary Superior Rooms have partial sea views, while the Design Premium and Contemporary Premium categories face the sea. Terraces feature across these categories, but a terrace does not necessarily mean a coastal outlook.
Among the suites, the Contemporary Luxury Suite has a king bed, a separate living room, and a sea-facing terrace. Its approximately 45 square meters accommodate two guests. The Harrods Suite occupies the rooftop, with approximately 250 square meters inside and the same amount outdoors. Marriott lists three king beds, three bathrooms, separate living and dining rooms, and a maximum occupancy of six. Other layouts include the Heritage Suite with partial sea views and the seafront Design Suite, both in the Original Wing.
Harrods Interior Design created this penthouse as one accommodation, known as the Harrods Suite. Carved wooden doors, bronze alcoves above the beds, and fluted limestone bring texture to the interior. Hand-painted wardrobe glass uses green, blue, and gold. Outside, the private rooftop pool sits beside a sunbathing deck, while a pergola shelters the dining area. The roof terrace gives the suite its own space for meals and time outdoors, looking across the coastline.
The Olympic-size saltwater pool is a central gathering place, with a separate outdoor pool for children. The beach is a different part of the resort experience: a boat from the hotel's pier takes about five minutes to reach it, subject to conditions. Water activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. La Volpe Kids Club caters to ages three through twelve, with multilingual staff, an outdoor playground, gardening, and children's cooking activities. The boat-served beach is reserved for hotel guests.
The Shiseido Spa has a steam room and a treatment menu that includes massages, facials, and body treatments. Couples massages and in-suite massages are also available by appointment. The sea-view fitness center uses Technogym equipment, and personal training can be arranged. These facilities sit alongside the outdoor sports program; there is space for an independent workout as well as coached activity.
Le Grand serves Mediterranean food in a bay-facing setting, while Cala di Volpe Barbecue brings lunch outdoors beside the pool. Its buffet includes seafood and homemade pasta, presented around Sardinian marble displays. Matsuhisa at Cala di Volpe adds Nobuyuki Matsuhisa's Japanese cooking to the choice. For drinks, Atrium Bar combines bay views with live piano music; the Lobby Bar provides another setting for cocktails. African Queen is the beach venue, drawing on Mediterranean and African flavors.
Evening dining has a dressier character. Some restaurant listings specify formal attire, and the general dinner guidance excludes shorts and beachwear. Families with very young children should note that children aged three and under have an early-evening dining window.
Beefbar brings Riccardo Giraudi's restaurant concept to the hotel during summer. Meat cuts and street-food-inspired dishes are central to its menu, alongside Leaf and Reef selections covering vegetables and seafood.
The Mouratoglou Tennis Center is within the hotel grounds, with four outdoor hard courts and two padel courts. Guests can reserve a court or arrange private and small-group lessons, with coaching adapted to their level. The program covers adults and juniors, including a junior age range of five to sixteen. Lessons and court rental can be arranged directly with the center.
Nearby Pevero Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones. Its 6,107-meter layout moves through Mediterranean scrub, granite formations, and natural lakes. Myrtle and juniper are part of the landscape, and the Mistral can influence how the course plays. Practice facilities include a driving range and areas for putting, pitching, and bunker work. Golf is arranged at the club, away from the hotel grounds. Its Ai Due Mari restaurant is also offsite, a few minutes away by car, with views across the course between the gulfs of Pevero and Cala di Volpe and a menu that includes Sardinian and Mediterranean cooking.
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is the main nearby airport, listed by the hotel at 26.6 kilometers away. Private car or limousine transfers can be arranged; the hotel does not operate an airport shuttle. Cala di Volpe is by its own bay rather than in Porto Cervo's marina, so visits to the town and other parts of the coast involve a separate journey. On-property services include a hair salon, babysitting arrangements, and 24-hour room service. Parking and electric-vehicle charging are available for guests exploring Sardinia by car.
At the Juice Bar, you can choose your own fruits and vegetables, making a drink around your tastes rather than a fixed blend.
La Volpe Kids Club offers gardening activities for children aged three to twelve, adding hands-on time with plants to their vacation.
A short boat ride connects the hotel's marina with its beach, adding time on the bay to a day beside the sea.
Costa Smeralda, 07020 Porto Cervo, Italy
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Yes. Hotel Cala di Volpe Costa Smeralda is one of Sardinia's most iconic seaside resorts. It suits travelers who want Porto Cervo glamour, bay views, beach time, pool days, refined dining, and a strong sense of place.
Hotel Cala di Volpe Costa Smeralda is in Porto Cervo, on Sardinia's northeast coast. The setting places guests beside Cala di Volpe Bay, with easy access to the beaches, marinas, dining, and summer life of the Costa Smeralda.
The resort is famous for its village-like architecture, sea-facing terraces, pastel details, and long-standing Costa Smeralda status. It was conceived in the 1960s by Jacques Couelle and still feels closely tied to the colors and shapes of Sardinia.
Hotel Cala di Volpe Costa Smeralda has 121 guest rooms. The rooms and suites use whitewashed walls, ceramic tile, handcrafted details, and soft island colors inspired by Sardinian design.
Rooms feel bright, coastal, and artistic, with local craft touches and a polished resort style. Many categories are designed for guests who want views, balconies, terraces, or extra space for a longer Sardinia stay.
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