we went to Il Faro and had the most amazing time.We were so well looked after. Humour, efficiency and warmth. Liked it so much we stayed an extra 2 nights and would definately go back again.

We booked this hotel at the last minute after a very disappointing experience in another part of Sardinia. We were so happy that we did.

From the first moment we arrived, the staff couldn't do enough for us. Without even asking we were upgraded to a suite. The room itself was fantastic. It was large, had two bathrooms o(ne each) and a large private balcony. The cleanliness was second to none and the bedding was incredibly comfortable.

The hotel has two pools. One indoor and one outdoor. it also has a private jetty and beach area, where you can swim in the sea. There are little sunbeds dotted around so that you can sunbathe within the surroundings. There's also a private jetty and beach area where you can swim into the sea, which I would recommend to everyone.

I don't understand other people saying that there's no WiFi - there IS free high-speed WiFi available at the hotel, and the staff are fully prepared to give you the password if you just ask.

We didn't dine at the hotel in the evenings, as we preferred to drive into the town itself. However, breakfast was plentiful, with a choice of cereals, fresh fruit, yoghurts, meats and freshly baked breads. Enough to set you in good stead for the whole day.

In all, this has been one of our best hotel experiences throughout the whole world, in terms of location, service and value for money. I will never forget this place. It is SPECIAL. I hope to return one day.

We had a fantastic visit to El Faro Hotel in Italy. The location is amazing on a cliff and the water is clear blue. We met very friendly staff that made our stay so nice. It is a bit outside Alghero, and it was very calm, which I think is great for relaxation and vaccation.

Pros: rooms clean (but relatively small).
Cons:
- no wireless or wired internet (although we had been promised that in advance). Just checking your emails on Blackberry will run you frightening roaming fees.
- no beach
- pool is not heated, hence 19°C (in October)
- meal quality is unpredictable: sometimes decent, other times totally unacceptable (e.g. EUR for a dinner consisting of canned tuna salad, pasta, and a nondescript dessert).

Fortunately we paid half-rate (because we were redirected from Hotel Capo Caccia which was shut down); the normal price of 3K EUR/week for full board (2 adults + infants crammed in a small room) would have been outrageous!