Brancamaria

Italy , North Sardinia
Cala Gonone, Viale Colombo, 101
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Luciana

Un bellissimo hotel e pulitissimo.
Location perfetta, silenziosa e a pochi minuti dal paese.
Tutto il personale gentilissimo!
Dalla reception, Cristina, Daniela e tutto il personale di sale, Salvatore è stato fantastico, come tutti gli altri che non ricordo il nome, scusate.
Una bella piscina all'aperto.
Il mangiare, dalla colazione alla cena, tutto buonissimo.
Torneremo sicuramente se ci sarà la necessità di stare a Cala Gonone.
Grazie ancora per la vostra professionalità e disponibilità
Silvia e Famiglia.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Alyssa

Everything at this hotel was incredible. From the staff, to the services and the pool. One of the most beautiful pools I have had the pleasure of swimming in with a stunning view. I would 10/10 recommend staying here!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2025

Molly

This hotel is the perfect place for anyone staying in Cala Gonone. They offer a great shuttle service to the town and have a wonderful pool. Their service was excellent and offered a good breakfast, I highly recommend it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

Emanuelle

The best things were the 2 amazing little dogs in the hotel. They welcomed us.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2024

Sara

Nice hotel - some very nice staff but you are charged €15 per night for parking, which I think is a lot!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2024

Margaret

This is a convenient location a great view from pool area. FYI if u are driving parking is free on the street we had no issues both at hotel and in town

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2024

Ewan

Nice and convenient for a one night stay, 20-minute walk into town (free bus available during working day), all okay with hotel bar the bathroom where a tiled floor coupled with poor shower shielding/drainage made it rather slippery.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Rita

The staff at this hotel are warm and welcoming. Entire facility is clean and lovely. The swimming pool is luxurious and hosts a snack and beverage bar.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

Alyssa

Lovely property in Cala Gonone. Every single staff member went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and that we were taken care of. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were clean. We stayed in an Economy room on the 1st floor and we’re perfectly satisfied. The resturant at the hotel was fantastic, we ate dinner there twice! Cute bar and lobby lounge area. The pool was nice as well. Overall great stay in Cala Gonone

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2023

Cristhian

Si far from the downtown area

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2023

Karen

Great rooftop pool, little bar to get frozen daquries and a sandwich. Staid so helpful. 15 min walk to the mist adorable restaurants

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Ekaterina

It was nice! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Helped to resolve the issue with the AC as in my room I needed a cooler temperature than all their thermostats were set up for. Also, Mario from the front desk gave very good recommendations for the nice beaches around, it was the highlight of my trip. Thank you.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2022

michael

Great staff

The staff was great- always friendly and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2022

Klaudia Maria

Lovely hotel and friendly and helpful staff.
The only disappointing thing was dinner we had one night there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2022

Tudor

located in an elevated position overlooking the small port of Cala Gonone and I would imagine receiving cooling breezes in the heat of summer.The hotel is very clean and the staff are excellent (a special mention goes to Mario). The reception desk is well tended with very helpful, professional staff.We stayed on a bed and breakfast deal and found the restaurants in the port to be just what we wanted with plenty of sea food restaurants.If you're after a quiet relaxing hotel then this for you. Tutti-Frutti

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2021

Christina

Lovely holiday

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Our stay at Hotel Brancamaria was excellent! All of the staff were so friendly and went out of their way to help us. The hotel boat trip is a must do, such a great day out. The walk in to town is about 15 minutes down but 20 minutes back up. The hotel shuttle stops running at 7pm so you so need to walk back in the evenings. But it’s completely manageable if you take it slow (and good to walk off some of the food!)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Heidi

Lovely, kind, friendly staff. We were very keen to watch the NZ v England rugby semi final. We couldn’t find it on any of the TV channels so Elizabetta very kindly streamed it through her mobile. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. Hotel was very clean and carefully looked after.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Staff were great and very helpful . Food was good, drinks were expensive

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2019

Andrew

Great friendly hotel

Our stay at the Hotel was great. The staff are lovely and make the stay so enjoyable. The swimming pool is fantastic. The breakfast area and bar spacious and relaxing. Good selection for the breakfast food. Its in a beautiful area and the walk down to the town is easy if you like walking and keeping fit..
Overall a great hotel. Some of the interior decor is a bit basic and could be improved to give the place more contemporary simple clean style. The hotel is very clean and airy which is nice.
Thanks to all the staff the place is very welcoming and enjoyable to stay in. Will definitely come back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2019

Chris

Excellent

Very comfy, great view, friendly people, AC on a hot night.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2018

Michael

Great Stay!

Great Location! Close to the beaches and small town. Room is a little dated, not complaining becaayse a lot of rooms in italy are like this, but it was clean. Staff was welcoming and very helpful!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2018

Andrew

Wonderful ,friendly, relaxed hotel

The Brancamaria Hotel was a wonderful place to stay with friendly fun staff who were very helpful.
The breakfast was lovely and in a nice airy clean room
Rooms were large with great bathrooms and the pool was large and very clean with great views to the mountains and sea.There was a nice bar for evening drinks.
Some more greenery/ planting around the pool would be nice.
We wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2018

Parth

Good for where it is. Cala Gonone is a purpose built town and there isn't much there apart from the water activities. The hotel itself is perfectly adequate but basic for the price. Breakfast is underwhelming but dinner was good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Staff could do better

We received a warm welcome from reception on arrival but sadly it stopped there. The staff in the breakfast area really need to learn to smile! They are surly, rude and inefficient. Empty plates were left and not replinished on the buffet selection and dirty plates were left on tables waiting to be cleared. This is our second visit to the hotel but sadly there won't be a third.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay

Great hotel, very clean, the staff were very helpful with everything we needed including booking our Kayak, the room got upgraded for free to a sea view room which was nice of them. It’s only a 15 minute walk from the beach which was amazing, great location, highly recommend.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with sea views

This modern hotel is a good base for the resort. The only drawback is it is at the top of a long hill down to the actual beach resort. A free shuttle is provided every hour from the hotel to the town and back again. Unfortunately that stops at 7.00pm after which you either have to walk or call the hotel to pick you up, and this time there is a charge!

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2017

Ron

Nice quite luxery stay just abouve the busy town

We got an upgrade and could see the sea from our room. Nice complete, clean and quit, great breakfast. If I have to say something negative, its that we only booked 3 nights ! Free shuttle to town, which you can also walk in about 30 minutes uphill back. (not to tough to handle for most people) The swimming pool looked small on the pictures but I estimate is 20x12,5 meters so quite large. Parking in the garage for free, but many people park in front of the building. (why? perhaps the narrow corner to the back)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2016

Mark

Peaceful location with great views

My girlfriend and I stayed at Hotel Brancamaria for 7 nights. The views over Cala Gonone from our room were excellent and the hotel was perfectly placed for a quiet and relaxing week. The staff were friendly and attentive and the hotel was clean and in good condition.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2016

Leigh

A wonderful place to stay in a lovely location

We stayed at the Brancamaria 3 years ago and having been wanting to go back ever since. It was just as good as we remember. The rooms are very comfortable and if you get a room overlooking Cala Gonone the view is fabulous. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Since there are so many great places to eat locally we only ate in the restaurant once for the typical Sardinian meal which was excellent and the waiters made sure my wife could have a vegetarian option, also to hear the Tenore singers from Dorgali was worth the cost of the meal. The hotel has a swimming pool but when you see the beaches around Cala Gonone you may only use it as we did, on the rare days when the wind makes some beaches less comfortable. If you have a car Sardinia is fascinating place to explore, you could spend a fortnight just visiting all the archaeological sites but we noticed that alot of the guests seemed happy to use the pool, sit on the veranda drinking the excellent cocktails and take the occasional trip into Cala Gonone on the hotel's shuttle bus so you can please yourself.

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2016

miscura

Very friendly hotel

Claudio and Alexandra were superb as was the other lady receptionist. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel very welcome indeed. The hotel was clean and comfortable and had ample parking available.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2016

Cynthia

great place

Staff was fantastic!! Very helpful with what to see and do.

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2015

shiggywinkle

A bit of a walk into the centre but a nice hotel

Very helpful staff, and nice pool which although busy even in mid September did not feel too claustrophobic. It's about a mile downhill to the centre but the pavements have all been recently done so walk is fine if you don't have dodgy knees! Not near a train station but there is a bus stop close-ish.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Staff not helpfull. They even reply rudely to the comments made in a previois survey. Not enpugh parking for all the customers. egg shells in the omelet in the morning. No wifi connexions offered
Old room; outdated.
Far from the port and the center

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2014

Jezz

Good views

A well-run hotel, with spacious rooms (though could here neighbour's TV). Good view from seaview rooms, but a fair walk back uphill from the town. Nice to have breakfast on the terrace. Decent value if booked in advance (walk-in rate is quite high).

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Amazing value for money at this great hotel

We had a great time here. A nice spacious room and bathroom, large bed, we got upgraded to a sea view. The main thing that amazed me was the value for money we experienced. For a 4 star hotel at the rates we got I was really impressed.

The only things that I'd mark the hotel down on are the distance to the beach (it's a 20 minute walk up a hill back from the beach - which is fine at first but by the end of the holiday was a bit of a drag) and the breakfast (and breakfast staff) which was fairly average.

But I would recommend this hotel to anyone. I thought it was great.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2014

Todd

Excellent hotel in Cala Ganone

Far away from center, but other facilities are excellent. They have bus witch helps you to go to the center. Its free

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2013

Verified traveler

We wouldn't return

The hotel is fine but not four star. The food, both breakfast and dinner is below par. The only evening we enjoyed the food was on the Sardinian Evening.

I hate giving bad reviews, but the food was not prepared by a talented chef. The pasta carbonara was curdled and cold. I've never tasted anything so bad and being given it in Italy was an insult. I don't know how the waitress could have put it down in front of me?

We won't be going back and if they are looking for repeat business they really need to up their game. We didn't pay a lot for this holiday but they shouldn't sell half board packages if that means they can only provide poor quality food for the money. They are trying to feed everyone as cheaply as they can and this is not what you expect while on holiday.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Sep 2013

Paul

Good hotel. Shame about the location.

Overall pretty good. Everything okay but no better. Long walk into town and uphill on way back. Breakfast average and dinner menu average. If headed to Cala Gonone then I'd recommend staying closer to the port.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2013

Timm79

Brilliant hotel in a great town - love this place!

The staff were friendly, helpful, courteous. The hotel was really good and to a high standard. We were upgraded on arrival which was a bonus as the value for money was already very good. The swimming pool is lovely with a brilliant view and car parking was very handy. The only negative I will have and it's not major but the lack of wifi in the room was a bit frustrating. Lastly, the breakfast was very very good and the restaurants in town were super....... Just prepare yourself for the big walk home up that hill!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2013

Chris

Good hotel in Cala Gonone

The Brancamaria is a great hotel, in a good location, provided you have a car or moped- the hill it is on may be too arduous for those in poorer shape, especially in the summer months. We liked the walk to and from the city centre, because it balanced out the great meat/bread/cheese/pastries we were eating so much of... The staff are excellent, but this is Sardinia, so don't be afraid to ask for something if you need it- they are not mind readers, but really went above and beyond for us upon request. This is not a design hotel- let's put it that way, but the rooms and public areas are very clean, the breakfast buffet is excellent, and Cala Gonone is one of the gems of the Mediterranean.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2013

Melanie & Leigh

Great hotel for relaxation and beautiful location

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were kept extremely well and were very clean. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable, the air conditioning was very quiet and the sea view excellent (we were upgraded from a mountain view on arrival). We only ate in the restaurant once but the food was good. Breakfasts were varied and there was plenty of choice. The cocktails in the bar were divine! The pool was clean, with plenty of sunbeds but we only used it once as the nearby beaches (particularly Cala Osala) were so beautiful. There was (thankfully) no evening entertainment - if that's what you're looking for then look elsewhere. The hotel is located slightly outside the town on a hill but they do provide a shuttle service to the town several times a day. However, if you have a hire car, as we did, this is not an inconvenience. One of the best restaurants in Cala Gonone (La Poltrona) is just a few minutes walk up the road from the hotel and we went there three times during our stay as the food was so good. The hotel offers excursions, which would be useful if you didn't have a car. We didn't go on any ourselves as we used the hire car to explore the island. This hotel was perfect for two very relaxing weeks and we would definitely go again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2013

Joshua

Worth a visit in Cala Ganone

Brancamaria was one of the best values we encountered on our trip around Sardegna. It was a clean and comfortable respite at a reasonable price and one that we would definitely return to.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2012

Richie P

Autumn Getaway

Spent 2 weeks in October found staff extremely helpful, facilities were good, location was beautiful,
The only neagtives are if you have problems walking up steep hills, although hotel provide a free shuttle bus service for part of the day

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2012

Verified traveler

Excellent Hotel and Staff

Hotel and staff excellent. We were only B&B. Although the food we had one night in the hotel was good it did lack atmosphere of which there was plenty in the town.
The \"bar\" could do with being a little bit more like a bar as opposed to a counter from which you could order drinks.
Big \"thumbs up\" to the staff who were the most friendly and efficient i have ever come across.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2012

A good stay

We stayed here for 2 nights and it was fine. The room was quite spacious, decor tasteful and bathroom v nice. Staff were excellent. Helpful shuttle service from hotel to village and beaches. We drove to restaurants for the evening as although we could have walked, the 20 minute walk back to the hotel was all uphill (not v nice in heat!) and more importantly there are no pavements on the side of the road, so you really take your life in your own hands!! The selling point of this particular hotel has to be the swimming pool; for a hotel swimming pool it was excellent. Breakfast was v disappointing and really not up to 4* standard.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2012

Sonja

A great little secret escape

A great hotel, spotlessly clean, friendly helpful staff, well thought out layout especially with regard to the pool. The only issue we had was the slow service from the bar especially as they weren't busy.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2012

Verified traveler

Great Hotel if you go at the right time

The Hotel is a great deal in July but to me is overpriced in August. Apparently it was just renovated a year ago, which makes sense as the layout is odd at some time. Also the I found the overall rooms not as quiet as a normal western hotel... might be the way Italian places are built? No idea, just found it a little nosier than I would like.

The rooms are sparse but the beds are supberb! very firm and supportive..

If you can stay off peak season its a bargain!

Food --> I wouldn't bother with full board there are so many restaurants to choose from in town, when we did eat at the buffet it was 30 euros each which to me was overpriced. You can tell thier making an effort but like any buffet veggies a limp there is a fair bit of pasta and the desert is boring.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2012

Alan

Breakfast was very poor

This hotel was clean, but thats where the good points end. The breakfast was terrible, everything ran out very quickly and was hardly replaced. If wasnt much of a spread. One person serving coffee everyday to loads of people so took ages to get a drink. We had usually finished our breakfast over 20 mins before finally getting coffee! Also we had to endure loud music at breakfast, Sometimes dance or rave, whatever the chef at the time thought would stimulate him. There is hardly any info in the hotel for excursions etc, We had to go and find this in other hotels. The bar food was terrible. The pool bar was closed, they said they could be bothered to open it. So it was a walk from the pool across the road into the hotel to order a drink. There is very little view from the hotel as the pictures might suggest. We had a car and that was a blessing as the walk into the village is quite steep and takes about half an hour.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2012

Kate

Brancamaria review

Lovely hotel, clean rooms, excellent service and good breakfast (buffet : eggs & bacon as well as the usual suspects). Pool was really nice, overlooking the sea with a lifeguard at certain times of the day. About a 20 minute walk into the town centre which wasn't too bad, too hot to attempt in the day but not too bad in the evening. One thing I would suggest would be for the shuttles to run later into the evening as the last one went into town at ~6:30pm. We had a car but it wasn't completely necessary as the hotel shuttle goes to the local beaches which are beautiful.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2012

Verified traveler

Really good hotel for the price, restaurant food was also really good and really reasonable considering the quality . You do need a car.

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2012

Marc & Sarah

Close to Gorropu & surrounding picturesque areas

This hotel is excellent value for money with a lovely pool area, well-stocked bar and restaurant. It is 25 min walk from Cala Gonone which has a small beach and plenty of good restaurants and bars. A hotel bus does do daily drop off and pick ups to the town for guests. If you have a car then the fantastic Gorropu Gorge, various caves and great hiking areas are within easy reach. The only slight downside was that the drinks and food at the hotel are quite expensive and it is easy to build up a big bill even after a few days. Otherwise we highly recommend it.

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2012

Verified traveler

Branca Maria

Without exception all the staff in hotel went out of the way to make our stay special. They really made the holiday. The hotel itself is well kept and our room was of a good standard.

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2011

Verified traveler

Very Good Hotel

This was a very nice hotel. I went in October (not peak time) so it was very quiet, but I was told by hotel staff that it does get very busy around June to early September. The staff are all very helpful and do their best to help you (i.e. calling taxi companies to get quotes and informing you of excursions available if you ask). The hotel is very clean and in excellent condition. The free breakfast on offer is the same everyday and is pretty basic, but still good, and the man serving the food is lovely. There is a lovely view of the sea, and the local town and beach are within walking distance of the hotel. A FREE shuttle service is available which takes you to the town and the beach. However this beach isn't the most amazing beach in the world. I would strongly suggest going on a boat trip (can be booked from the nearby port) which takes you to the surrounding beaches on the island (including Cala Luna and the breathtaking Cala Goloritze!) If you are looking for an area with good night life, I wouldn't recommend this area as apart from restaurants & the beach there isn't much to do. However if you want a relaxing break this is a great place to go, and I would definitely recommend this hotel. Very good value for money.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2011

Phil

Ok but......

The hotel was perfectly ok as it was close to the national park so was easy for trekking but they say they have WiFi \"in the hotel\" which translates to only in reception. Their website and Expedia also say they have a gym. They don't.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2011

Sally

Hotel Brancamaria - basic but friendly

I arrived with my parents after a long drive and have to be honest that the first sight of the hotel was disappointing. In comparison to the hotel we had left in Rome, the rooms were very basic (although clean) and fairly small - there were also no balconies and no tea/coffee in the rooms. Having said that, I really cannot fault the friendliness of the staff, including the night 'manager' who would serve us drinks whatever time of night (or morning!) we arrived back. I would say this hotel should be classed as a good 3 star rather than 4 - if I had payed full price for the rooms I would have felt a bit overcharged. In summary:

For:
- friendly, helpful staff (nothing too much trouble)
- on request free shuttle bus
- lovely pool and pool area
- free parking
- the one dinner we had in the restaurant was very good

Against:
- limited & unimaginitive breakfast buffet, also finishes too early at 9.30am
- No tea and coffee facilties in room, no balcony
- sea view rooms can be noisy as they are next to the road (would recommend mountain view)

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2011

Fred

Hotel Brancamaria September 2011

A very good 4 star hotel. Excellent staff - without exception, they were friendly, attentive and helpful. The restaurant had a good menu and fine food. The centre of the town is 1.5 Km away and the walk back is a little tiresome up hill on the road for part of the way - however, the hotel do have a free bus service during the day. We would definitely stay at this hotel again if visiting Cala Gonone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2011

Margie

Hotel Brancamaria

One of the best hotels I have stayed in. Service was stupendous, food was outstanding, location was unbelievable. Best beaches, most beautiful waters, great veiw from hotel. Outstanding shuttle service.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2011

Gary

Superb friendly hotel

This hotel met all our expectations and more. We booked well in advance through Expedia and got a great deal for peak time and flights with Lufthansa. Really good value.
Our rooms ( Junior suite ) were first class, clean, plenty of space, well serviced, hot tub and safe. Worth the extra. Not all rooms have a sea view so check before hand.
The hotel staff were fantastic to us. Reception staff speak passable English as do some of the waiters. Nothing was too much trouble. Sun shades can be hired free from hotel for beach but bring your own towels for the beach.
Restaurant is fine, limited menu but well cooked . Lots of good places to eat in CalaGonone.
Worth having the breakfast at the hotel - lots of rolls, meats fruit, croissants etc Great pool - large and fantastic views of coast.
The hotel is at top of hill and about brisk 10 min walk into town and 15 min walk back. Most people arrived by car, but we didn`t and survived. The hotel runs a shuttle bus most of the day which takes you into to town and back at your convenience. This was excellent and the drivers so helpful. They will also take you a little further afield on request and booking.
We survived without a car for two weeks, saving a lot of money, taking the boats to nearby beaches and the occasional organised trip by a local company.
We arrived at Olbia airport and caught the tourist DE Plano bus from there to the hotel ( just 16 euros per person, as opposed to at least 140 euros for a taxi!! )

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2011

Cesar

Hotel Brancamaria in Orosei, Sardinia - Good deal!

We, stayed during part of our honeymoon in Sardinia, last summer.

This recently build hotel is clean and nicely decorated. The buffet breakfast was delicious, huge swimming pool with sun dock and friendly staff who provided us with good advises for places to go around. The bedroom we slept was not spacious and you may have a car because its location.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2011

Basic and clean

Brancamaria is too basic for a 4* but clean. Reception service was excellent - most speak good english; the absent curtain at the toilet window was quickly replaced; shuttle service to town was relatively easy to reserve. Wifi was complementary but can only get connection in the hotel lobby. It has covered parking which is good during the hot summer however it can get busy during peak season which might be a pain.

My experience in the hotel restaurant was not a pleasant one. The service was average; the quality of the food was disappointing. I would not recommend the hotel food there are plenty of high quality restaurants in town it is worth heading downhill for some decent italian food.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2011

Maria

Brancamaria- A great get away from it all

Excellent hotel. It is a real get away, not very big nor busy (we had the pool to ourselves one afternoon). The rooms are lovely and the entire place is incredibly well kept. It is so clean it literally sparkles. When I first arrived I thought I would deduct marks for lack of English language TV channels and internet in lobby only. The reality was once I got over my withdrawal it made the trip even better, a true break from normal life. The staff are great. They could not have done more for us; they did everything to ensure that we had a great time. The location is great, you will need a car however to ever get to this area chances are you have a hire car. I do not normally write reviews but this was so good I had to.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2011

Mike

Enjoyed My Time There

My stay at the Hotel Brancamaria went very well. The staff is very helpful and friendly and the restaurant is decent. I rated it only 4 of 5 because their free Wireless Internet is for the lobby only, not the rooms, so I had to spend time sittin fin the lobby to get onl;ine. If wireless would have worked in my room then I would have rated it a 5.

8/10

Excellent

25 Sep 2010

Trish

Nice hotel but not 4 star.

This is a relatively new hotel but I would not agree with 4 star rating, certainly our room was more 3 star. Hotel is just as you enter Cala Gonone & about 3 min drive into the town. Breakfast was average cold meats & cheese, cornflakes, no fresh fruit & lots of cake! Staff very helpful & spoke some english. On site parking but only about 20 spaces & car access very narrow, road exit out for cars not yet finished currently more like a dirt track . Nice swimming pool. Room had a small fridge which was really helpful for our picnic lunches!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2010

Ely

great place

the hotel is great. service is good and friendly. we had a simple room but then we switched to a room with jacuzzi which is highly recommended. rooms are clean. breakfast is average not too much to choose from. the hotel is located on top of a hill so to go to the beach is better driving. you need a car to go around and to the beach. its only 5 minutes away to the beach by car. the area is good.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2010

Mike

Calm , convenient and in excellent state

we stayed 15 nights in B&B. The hotel is in excellent conditions, the swimming pool is clean and large, the terrace is beautiful with a very nice view of the gulf.
Going to the village requires about 1 km downhill walk .
Continental breakfast item choice is not extremely wide but reasonable.
For B&B customers the hotel was offering the hotel lunch for 15E and dinner for 20E. The quality of the food is correct, definitely good value for money.
Rooms are large, silent, beds are very confortable, bathrooms very large and clean.
Reception and cleaning staff is helpful and lovely, some waiters (seasonal kids) were a bit rude and lacked customer care and training.
The hotel is close to a petrol station, and to the main road, maybe a drawback fro rooms with seaview, but we had mountain view.

we loved our stay and i recommend this hotel for who wants a calm , confortable and nice hotel close to beautiful seascapes

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2010

Lisa

Only place to go in Sardinia, Dorgal/Cala Gonone

The trip was lovely and I'd been to Sardinia before so knew what to expect. You're going to an Island which does not have the usual standard of a beach holiday. Hire a car, get acquainted with the Island before you go, make sure to know a few phrases in Italian and get ear plugs so you can sleep.

Stay in Dorgali, go to Cala Gonone and enjoy the amazing beaches. Don't bother staying in an all inclusive hotel - you'll get bored.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2010

Lucy

Stunning Beaches

The most important thing to note is that this hotel is a 2 hour drive from Olbia airport - you will therefore need a hire car. The drive is beautiful and you will not be disappointed when you arrive at the hotel, it is clean and elegant, the staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly - despite not speaking much English (we don't speak Italian at all and it was not an issue). The hotel has clearly had some recent investment and the new rooftop swimming pool is very impressive with great views. The hotel restaurant served a wide range of food, from pizza to Donkey! The pizzas were the best we'd ever tasted, we weren't brave enough to try the Donkey dish! Breakfast was continental, mostly sweet things (cake, biscuits) but boiled eggs and cheese spread triangles on bread set us up for the day. There is a lounge area where you can relax after dinner on a multitude of sofas and a nice patio area for al fresco dining/drinks. There are several supermarkets near to the hotel, but think Spar/corner shop types instead of Tesco etc - also everything closes between 2.30 - 4.30. Cala Gonone has some of the best beaches we'd ever seen and if you're looking for a beach holiday this is for you, the village itself is small but there are some nice restaurants by the port to spend an evening - there is also lots of opportunity to book a boat trip excursion. We would recommend this hotel and had a very relaxing & enjoyable holiday.

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8/10

Excellent

12 May 2010

Jamie

Best value for money I have spent - €xx per night for a sea facing double room - nice

A great part of the world with a number of good restaurants close by - the overall Island of Sardinia is one of the most beautiful countries on the planet. Find me a better number of beaches within 3 miles of each other and I will be very surprised.

Quite when we were there (Early May) but thoroughly enjoyable.

GO!!

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10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2010

suzanne

Amazing views!!!

Hotel Brancamaria - The hotel was in a great location. Not too close to the port, and easy to find on the main road. It was a pleasant 10 minute or so walk to get to the main part of Cala Gonone, which was just right if you want things a bit more peaceful. The hotel was totally clean. Our room itself was cleaned every day. The staff were friendly, even though they spoke little English, but why should they, they're in Italy! We didn't speak any Italian, so we didn't attempt to chat too much, just learnt enough to say good morning and goodbye each day to the very smiley lady who was cleaning our corridor, and to smile with the odd ciao to the people on reception. The only minor disappointment was that the pool wasn't open as they hadn't cleaned it. They said the weather wasn't good enough yet. We were there in April, so their season hadn't really started. We had lovely weather on most days though, so we did have a little dangle of our feet into the pool to cool off. The hotel breakfast was my favourite meal of the day, with all you could eat. It stocked me up til well after lunch :)
Cala Gonone itself, in April, was perfect for what we wanted. It was quiet and peaceful, with beautiful beaches. We even saw a whale on our boat trip to Cala Luna. Spectacular cliffs on the beach, so much character, rather than a flat endless beach covered in tourists.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2009

joanna

Brilliant Hotel, will return year after year!

This was a truly brilliant hotel! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean comfortable and well presented. cleaned every day to a high standard too. Breakfast had a large selection of things e.g cakes, breads, cereals, biscuits, ham, chees, jams etc. Also fruit juices, teas, coffes and water. The owners and staff were always there and ready to help with any questions and have local maps and leaflets of things to do in several languages. Overall i had a very plesant stay. I would say that renting a car is a good idea as it is up the top of the town and if you want to visit other sites, beaches or places it is essential. However the hotel does offer a lift to and from the local beach and will even lend you a sun umbrella so if you are not interested in sightseeing etc you could easily do without. i will definitly be going back there again as soon as i can afford it and cannot wait!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2009

Lesley

The Cleanest Hotel

Hotel Brancamaria was the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Despite the staff's minimal english language they were all very friendly and welcoming. I would go back to Hotel Brancamaria.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2009

Vicky

Excellent base for exploring the Golfo di Orosei

We were generally very impressed with this hotel. The only minor complaints that we had were that the pillows were rather meagre and it was a bit of a trek into town.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2009

Don't hesitate

We really enjoyed this hotel. In short, you will need to rent a car because the airports are a bit far away. However, the hotel is very clean and is close to a number of beaches, either as a short drive or a nice walk. The food at the hotel is brilliant and the menu is reasonable at around €25. This is a great destination for people who are looking for a nice, affordable stay in a good hotel with beautiful sights and nice swims, without going to chain hotels.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2009

cleo

Glad we stayed here

The new pool on the rooftop is open with a lovely view of the ocean. The bed was nice and big, the aircon cool and food good. The front terrace has a nice view of the water and is good for dinner or a drink. The owning family is lovely. We were concerned that they would not speak English but a few of them behind the counter were quite good. Maria takes pride in making sure her guests are happy. Great for families and couples. Good value for money. You do need a car to stay here but the hotel is perfectly situated up the hill from the hot town. It is very recognisable from the water as the largest hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2009

Excellent hotel!

My wife and i have just returned from a week's stay at the hotel Brancamaria. The hotel is family run and the service was excellent. Our room with sea view was very nice and have no compliants. The new swimming pool was huge (25 meteres with eight lanes!) The only complaint i would have was that the pool area was closed between 12:30 and 16:30 - i couldn't understand why they did this. But anyway, apart from the pool closing in the afternoon i could not fgault the hotel and Cala Gonone and the surrounding coast line was beautiful. In order to make the most of the area you do need to hire a car. We will definitely be returning to the Brancamaria in the future.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2009

Rich

Excellent hotel

We stayed in mid July for 1 week, we found to hotel absolutely spotlessly clean, the staff were friendly and welcoming, with the majority of them speaking English and/or German. The Breakfast was an excellent buffet. We only tried the hotel restaurant one the final night - the food was of an equal standard to the local restaurants, but with a level of service which was matchless, prices for good was about average for the town (about 65 Euros for two people for 4 course with drinks) A car is recommended to make the most of the area, we generally found that meals were expensive, not helped by the poor exchange rates for Sterling against the Euro. We would stay again without hesitation.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2009

Marilyn

Need to speak Italian

This hotel was good but because the family that run it don't speak any english and it takes a week to get to know what what is what, also you really need a car unless you are prepared to struggle up and down a steep hill to Cala Gonone as it takes 20 mins to walk down and 40 mins to walk up the hill. Will be better when they have the swimming pool finished !

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2009

Very nice hotel

Really enjoyed our stay at Brancamaria. Clean, friendly and new.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2009

GOOD BUT SOME DISAPPOINTMENTS

Hotel was as billed and very acceptable in terms of cleanliness, service and quality of the room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Disappointments were that the swimming pool was not open - 35 degrees when we arrived, but not the right season? There was nowhere to sunbathe or sit in the shade and breakfast was very disappointing - same every day and of poor quality. The hotel is also quite a hike into town and even worse back out - it's uphill all the way.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2009

Anna

Excellent hotel

The best hotel I've stayed in for a while. Clean, comfortable, friendly staff, it has the lot. Breakfasts were lovely, we didn't try the restaurant for dinner, but there were always lovely smells coming out of the kitchen! Like the previous guy mentioned, the staff don't speak a lot of English, so you'd be better off with a phrasebook! Oh the whole a fantastic stay.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Camil

Personnel aimable et disponible, chambre assez grande -possibiité de transport en ville

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Kathrin

Zimmer sind absolut unpraktisch eingerichtet, zb nur ein Stuhl im Doppelzimmer… Hervorzuheben ist der Pool.

Man sollte wissen, dass hauptsächlich deutsche Gäste in Gruppen dort Urlaub machen.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2025

Jan-Lukas

The hotel is a good and clean place to stay. However, it takes about 20 minutes on foot to reach the beach (downhill on the way there, and a slow climb back up). There is a hotel shuttle service, but only until 7 PM. Unfortunately, almost everything comes with an extra charge, even pool towels or using the shuttle after 7 PM.

What I can highly recommend, though, is the guided boat tour with Luca – a fantastic trip along the most beautiful beaches on the east coast.

Breakfast was okay, but nothing special.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Jan

Frokosten veldig enkel.
Poolen ikke tilgjengelig på grunn av vind. Men ingenting gjort for å gjøre det mulig å bruke poolen. Man kunne for eksempel veldig enkelt ha sikret solstoler slik at de kunne anvendes selv om det blåste.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2025

thierry

Très moyen

Hôtel très rustique et salle de bains trop petite.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Sabine

Sehr gute Ausstattung mit viel Komfort, hauseigener Transfer zum Hafen für Bootstour vom Hotel bestens organisiert. Bootsguide hervorragend (liebe Grüße an Luca).
Hervorragendes und reichhaltiges Frühstück.
Sehr schöner Pool

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2025

guy

Tant qu’a moi, l’hôtel est plus un trois étoiles
C’est Propre ,mais les chambres et l’ameublement en générale sont désuets et de mauvais goût

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Apr 2025

Joakim

Dorgali

We had a nice upgrade. Wonderful staff. Hard beds. Simple furnitures. Sounds loud when closing doors on cabords etc. Noicy guests.
Food was better last time
Will look for an all adult hotel next time

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2024

Heike

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Hotel liegt am Ortsrand, ist aber gut zu Fuß zu erreichen.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Claire

Séjour à cala gonone

Chambre assez spacieuse, vue mer. Literie confortable. Le petit déjeuner sous forme de buffet très bien avec beaucoup de choix. Nous avons profité de l’excursion bateau avec l’hôtel c’était très bien. La piscine est grande et très reposante avec son bar. Dommage qu’elle ferme à 19h.

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10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2024

Raymond

Very nice stay.
The room was very clean, very nice bathroom and a good breakfast with bread,eggs and bacon. The pool served snacks, drinks and some different meals during day time. They have their own bus driving up and down to town during the day. Walking takes 15 minutes.
Recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Daniel

Absolut wunderschöner Pool mit traumhaftem Ausblick

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

Emily

Superfint boende med trevlig personal. Vi är supernöjda med hotellet, rummet, service och poolen. Vi fick betala 10 euro per natt för att parkera bilen säkert under tak, men det finns även gratis utanför. Det finns en shutterbus som tar en ner och upp från stranden eftersom det är en bit ner till centrum/strand. Bra frukost men trevlig utsikt

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2023

Søren fryd

Super hotel lidt fra ny og strand.

Et virkelig godt hotel med meget opmærksomt og professionelt personale. Morgenmadsbuffeten var god med bl.a. æg, bacon, yoghurt og frugt. Hotellet er meget rent. Pool området er lækkert med en stor (25m) pool hvor man også kan svømme baner. De eneste ulemper ved hotellet er afstanden til havet/byen og at der er lidt støj fra vejen. Men godt med shuttlebus og godt hvis du har en bil.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2023

Marco

Un po’ fuori mano x raggiungere il centro a piedi ma tutto sommato una bella struttura nuova pulita accogliente. Le stanze che danno sulla strada la mattina sentono un po’ di rumore di traffico ma non per colpa della struttura… zona piscina ottima. Silenzio assoluto relax allo stato puro. Tutto perfetto

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

Philippe

Moyen

Très bien bien placé sauf la litterie est une catastrophe il faut remplacer les matelas

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2023

Michel

Le bon accueil et le point de vue

Hôtel un peu excentré, mais une vue dominante. Bon accueil, très bonne literie et excellent petit déjeuner. En revanche la salle de bain n'est pas terrible. A notre surprise, le parking n'est pas gratuit et le coût est de 10€. Le restaurant est vraiment moyen moins pour le prix.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2023

Emilio

Hotel con ampi spazi di vivibilità, camere sufficientemente spaziose e silenziose. Buono il servizio di colazione. In questo periodo ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2022

BARBARA

Good hotel

It’s a Nice hotel with great staff.
The rooms are comfortable but not luxurious. We Paid for a room with sea view which we had but I don’t think it was worth to spend more money for that. The ocean is a little far away and the view is an okay view.
The staff was incredible and for me the best part was the boat tour that was provided by the hotel. It had only hotel guests and it was less crowded than getting one in a tour agency. So for me it’s a must when going there.
Breakfast was good with a lot of choices.

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