Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi

🔞 Adults-only boutique retreat (16+)
🏖️ ~200m to the hotel’s private beach with free sunbeds & parasols
🌊 Elevated pool and terraces with sweeping sea views
💑 Intimate, 34-suite property ideal for couples
🎨 Simple, stylish décor with a homely, villa-like feel
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 34 | Floors: 1 | Lifts: None
Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board
Minimum age: 16 years (adults only)

Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi sits just north of the glamorous Costa Smeralda, above Baia Sardinia’s main bay. You’re cocooned in hilly, leafy gardens with granite rock formations and glimpses of the La Maddalena archipelago offshore. It’s an easy stroll or short shuttle ride down to the hotel’s private beach area, while Baia Sardinia’s waterfront bars, boutiques and restaurants are about 750m away. For a livelier evening scene and designer shopping, Porto Cervo is just 8km along the coast.

Private beach area (with free sunbeds & parasols): approx. 200m (on foot or via free shuttle)
Baia Sardinia resort centre: approx. 750m
Porto Cervo: approx. 8km
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB): approx. 35km
Approx. transfer time from airport: 1 hour 30 minutes

Baia Sardinia, Sardinia, Italy

Start the day with breakfast on the terrace, where Tramonti Restaurant serves buffet-style mornings and leisurely lunches and dinners with a Mediterranean, Sardinian slant. In the evening, expect a relaxed, set-menu approach with four courses on Half Board, and a smart dress code – long trousers for gentlemen and no beachwear.

Between swims, drift up to the poolside lounge bar for light bites and aperitivo, or wander down to the adults-only beach bar for something chilled just steps from the sand. Beach bar opening hours are weather dependent due to its outdoor setting, and some services and supplements vary by season and board – the hotel will confirm on arrival. What All Inclusive typically includes.

The outdoor freshwater pool is the hotel’s scenic heart – a stone-edged basin set above the coast with loungers and parasols scattered between lawns, terraces and granite boulders. Towels are complimentary, and there are quiet corners made for reading and long, lazy afternoons.

A short walk or complimentary shuttle ride brings you to the hotel’s private beach plot, where cushioned sunbeds and parasols are reserved for guests. The sea here is classic Baia Sardinia – clear, aquamarine and inviting – with soft sand underfoot and those trademark Costa Smeralda rocks framing the bay. Facilities at both pool and beach can vary slightly by season.

Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi is all about unhurried downtime rather than a packed activity schedule. Evenings bring live music several times a week between June and September, with occasional entertainment in May. Performances are often in Italian, which adds to the authentic, local feel.

There’s no full spa or gym on-site, but you’ll find concierge assistance at reception for arranging nearby activities such as boat trips to the La Maddalena archipelago, sailing, or watersports in Baia Sardinia. Around the hotel, pathways and gardens invite gentle strolls between pool, terrace and beach.

Junior Suite
Designed like small villas, these junior suites sleep 2 adults and offer a peaceful, homely base. Expect a terrace with sunbeds, simple yet stylish décor, and plenty of natural light.

Room features typically include:
– Flat screen TV
– Complimentary Wi‑Fi
– Safety deposit box
– Bathrobe and slippers
– Hairdryer
– Terrace with sunbeds
– Coffee making facilities and kettle
– Fridge and minibar (local charges may apply)
– Bathroom with shower
– Air conditioning
– Daily linen and towel change
– Evening turndown service

Junior Suite with Garden
Sleeping 2–3 adults, these suites add extra space and a private garden area, ideal for longer stays or if you like to spend time outdoors. Interiors echo the same laid-back elegance, with whitewashed walls, natural textures and a relaxed, coastal feel.

Room features typically include all the amenities of the standard Junior Suite, plus a garden space for more privacy and greenery.

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.
*Local charges may apply for some in-room services such as minibar.

🎵 Live music on selected evenings (Jun–Sep, occasional in May)
🌅 Sunset drinks and dinners on the panoramic terrace
🌊 Lazy days between pool and private beach
🚤 Easy access to boat trips & watersports in Baia Sardinia (locally arranged)
🧭 Day trips to Porto Cervo and Costa Smeralda viewpoints (independent or via local operators)

🛎️ Reception with concierge-style assistance
🎒 Luggage storage
🧺 Daily housekeeping, linen and towel changes
🧴 Pool towels provided free of charge
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🚐 Complimentary shuttle to/from the hotel’s private beach area
ℹ️ Local information and restaurant recommendations in Baia Sardinia and Porto Cervo

Please note: due to the natural, rocky terrain and lack of lifts, this property may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Baia Sardinia is a relaxed resort just north of the famous Costa Smeralda, known for its sheltered coves, soft white sand and water as clear as glass. Days are blissfully simple – beach time, boat trips, perhaps a glass of Vermentino with lunch – while evenings can be as low-key or lively as you like between Baia Sardinia’s waterfront bars and the glitz of Porto Cervo a short taxi ride away.

Local language: Italian
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT +1 (and +2 in summer)
Average flight time from UK: around 3 hours
Best for: Couples, honeymoons, special-occasion escapes

Hotel notes: adults-only (16+); no lifts and some uneven pathways. Seasonal facilities, entertainment and opening hours are subject to change. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Italy advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi adults-only?
Yes. Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi is an adults-only hotel with a minimum age of 16 years. The small size and serene setting make it particularly popular with couples and friends looking for a quiet, grown-up base on the Costa Smeralda.

2. How far is Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi from the beach?
The hotel is approximately 200m from its private beach area. You can either walk down in a few minutes or use the complimentary shuttle service provided by the hotel. Sunbeds and parasols on the private section are free for hotel guests.

3. What board options are available and what does Half Board include?
You can stay on Bed and Breakfast or Half Board. Half Board generally includes buffet-style breakfast and a four-course set-menu dinner served in the main Tramonti restaurant. Drinks with dinner are usually extra, and specifics can change seasonally, so always check the latest details on arrival.

4. Is Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi suitable for guests with limited mobility?
The hotel has only one floor but no lifts, and it is built into natural, rocky terrain with steps and uneven paths. The property itself advises that it may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues, so we recommend discussing your needs with a Travelisto advisor before booking.

5. What is the dress code at the restaurant and bars?
Tramonti Restaurant operates a smart-casual dress code: beachwear is not permitted and gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers for dinner. The pool and beach bars are more relaxed during the day, but cover-ups and footwear are still expected when moving around public areas.

6. Is there evening entertainment at Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi?
Yes, but it’s low-key and designed to complement the peaceful atmosphere. Expect live music on frequent evenings between 1 June and 30 September, with occasional entertainment from early May to early June. Some performances may be in Italian.

7. How far is Baia Sardinia from Porto Cervo and what is the area like?
Porto Cervo is about 8km away, easily reached by taxi or hire car. Baia Sardinia itself is more relaxed than its famous neighbour, with a lovely main beach, a sheltered bay ideal for swimming and watersports, and a compact centre of bars, cafés and restaurants right by the sea.

8. What room types are available at Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi?
The hotel is made up entirely of junior suites. You can choose between standard Junior Suites for up to 2 adults or Junior Suites with Garden for up to 3 adults. All come with a terrace, sunbeds, air conditioning, Wi‑Fi, coffee facilities, a minibar (payable locally) and daily housekeeping with turndown service.

9. Does the hotel have a spa or gym?
There is no full spa or dedicated gym on-site. Grand Relais Dei Nuraghi is about relaxed outdoor living – pool, beach and terrace – but reception can help you arrange nearby activities and excursions, including boat trips, sailing and watersports available in and around Baia Sardinia.