IHR Hotel San Paolo

The garden with its umbrellas and loungers, the beach view, and the people working there were the good parts. The reception women were friendly, Christian, who I think worked in the restaurant, was helpful, and a kind woman at breakfast showed us to our table. I don’t know her name. The location is very good, but the hotel itself has so many problems, and it was expensive for what we got. We paid for everything for 8 days, €1500, and it wasn’t cheap. I recommend San Paolo, but not this hotel. Don’t stay here, it feels like a waste of money. Our room was room number 6, with a beach view, but it was one of the worst rooms I’ve stayed in. It was dirty, with dust on the floor, behind the TV, and under the bed. It was too dusty to walk barefoot. The room felt damp and smelled of mold and urine, and there were cobwebs on the walls. There was water left in the refrigerator from previous guests, which made it seem like the room hadn’t been cleaned properly. The little mirror behind the TV was in a bad spot. Please put a big mirror in the rooms, women like big mirrors. The air conditioning was ancient and horribly noisy, and I had to sleep with the door slightly open because of the smell. The bathroom was old, had a broken floor tile, and no window. The shower was small, had no holder so you had to hold it, and took a long time to heat up. There was no Wi-Fi in the rooms, just in reception and the restaurant. I also had to wear a ridiculous little blue bracelet to show I was staying there and keep intruders out. So tacky! The hotel looks like it’s from the 70s and needed renovation yesterday. Breakfast could have been better, though it was okay and the croissants were delicious. Dinner was included, but the food was tasteless and there were few options. I ate there only one night. The next day I went to a restaurant in San Teodoro that I highly recommend, LA LAMPARA. Ask for Valentina, the waitress, she’s very nice. I thought it was absurd that we had to pay for parking, so we didn’t use it. The girl at reception gave us an upgrade. What upgrade? Maybe to a dusty room.

Hotel San Paolo made me feel like I was living in an Italian fairytale. The setting was breathtaking, and everything seemed designed to give you a taste of Italian culture. The staff were warm, charismatic, and so helpful, always going out of their way to make everyone happy. The food was delicious, with plenty of choices for different tastes. I travel a lot, so I didn’t expect such a lovely experience at such a great price. Thank you!

The hotel may be old, and the room finishes can feel a bit castle-like, but the location and food were great. It was excellent value for the money, and close to some of the area’s top beaches.

The old building is a real plus: it’s constructed so the rooms stay naturally cool despite the heat, and we didn’t need air conditioning. It’s a quiet, peaceful, elegant hotel with no noisy parties or animations, a paradise on earth. The grounds are lovely, with flowers by the sea, and you can reach the water with a 100-meter walk from our room. It’s also a great base for exploring Sardinia and very close to the airport. My wife and I spent our holiday in Sardinia this year, from 12th to 27th July, and Hotel San Paolo in Porto San Paolo was our Home. The food was excellent and varied, with fish, seafood, and pasta. Many thanks to all the staff, who were on duty from early morning until late evening and were always nice, smiling, and helpful. The man serving us in the restaurant had lots to do but still found time for a few kind words. We’ll definitely come back. Thank you.