Offering views over Porto Cervo, Hotel Balocco is located on Sardinia’s Emerald Coast. It features elegant, spacious rooms, and a large outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees and lush private gardens.

The Balocco’s rooms and suites are fitted with traditional furnishings and large marble bathrooms. Each has air conditioning and satellite TV, while some offer sea views and four-poster beds.

The hotel’s extensive continental breakfast is served on a patio with panoramic views. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine at lunch, and the attentive staff are happy to provide dinner recommendations in Porto Cervo, 900 metres away.

Olbia, where ferries depart for Livorno and Genoa, is a 30-minute drive away. Parking is free at the Balocco Hotel.