Club Hotel Marina Seada Beach

The private beach was a plus, but this didn't feel like a four star hotel to me, three at most. There were very few vegetarian choices at lunch and dinner, and breakfast had hardly any options either. Our room was tiny for four people. My 180 cm, 14 year old had to sleep in a bunk bed just a step from ours. The air conditioning was terrible, and the entertainment was only okay. I'd give it 4.5 out of 10.

This works well if you're mainly after a relaxing holiday at the hotel. I'd suggest going all inclusive, since there aren't many bars nearby. Getting into Orosei without a car is less convenient: it's about a 35-40 minute walk, and the little train from the hotel only runs at certain times. If you want to go out for restaurants, it feels a bit far on foot. You can take a boat to visit the Calas right beside the hotel, which is great. The hotel itself is nice and comfortable, and the staff were pleasant and did their best to make our stay enjoyable. The entertainment seemed mostly aimed at kids and older people :)

The pool at the back is nice, but the signs say it's for adults and that children can only use it with an adult. My child was reprimanded for being there, which was really disappointing. The beach area was also very neglected, and the staff there came across as inexperienced and unprofessional with guests. We did enjoy the food, coffee and breakfast, and the cleaning staff were friendly and did a great job. But the hotel itself seemed badly neglected and like it hadn't been renovated in a long time. Our room's air conditioning didn't work, which made the heat hard to bear. Dining hours were very limited, only from 2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and there wasn't much to choose from beyond ice cream or melon. We were surprised to learn that our all-inclusive package didn't cover every drink. The cocktails we wanted weren't included, though after we spoke with the manager, they agreed to provide them. The baristas were displeased and treated us rudely afterward. We're sorry we stayed at Hotel ITI Marina in Budoni. It didn't live up to what we expected from a hotel holiday.

The food was amazing, with something different every time, and it was always really tasty. Staff were lovely and helped whenever they could. Our rooms felt like little flats, and we could ask for extra pillows or blankets if we needed them, which was so sweet. There's also a small bar by the pool with lots of food and other things. The lifeguard's boat had paddles in two different sizes, so he struggled when he had to head out to sea. Aside from that, this was such a beautiful, wonderful place, full of love. Greetings to Ramon, Paolo, Francesco, Nicola, Mattia, Teresa, Elena, Monica, Giovanni, Giuseppe and Valentino. Never been anywhere like it, honestly 10/10!