Costa Smeralda, ItalyGolfo di Marinella
Abi d'Oru Sardinian Beach Resort & Spa
Honeycomb beach resort
Golfo di Marinella Costa Smeralda, Italy
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
Honeycomb beach resort
Named after the Sardinian golden bee, the mid-century resort gathers quiet modular pavilions across coastal gardens that open directly to the water.
What it’s good at
Notable
Hexagonal pavilions evoke a honeycomb layout, finished with Orosei marble and textured pastels.
Notable
Samugheo handwoven tapestries dress suites honouring figures from Sardinian cultural history.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s modernist in concept, though classic in style — the hotel dates to the Sixties, and its modular layout affords plenty of privacy.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The shallow waters of Golfo di Marinella sit at the garden edge, with Porto Rotondo just around the headland.
The rooms
Bathrooms are finished in local Orosei marble. Inside the bedrooms, pastel tones soften mid-century lines and bespoke Sardinian woodwork.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freeform pool curves toward Golfo di Marinella with integrated hydromassage jets and an Orosei stone sun deck.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms are scented with Sardinian essential oils, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the gym face garden greenery.
At the table
Beachfront tables at Trattoria del Pescatore serve Catalan-style lobster, and pavilion dining rooms look straight across the bay.
How it began
Sardinian architect Antonio Simon Mossa designed the property in 1963 as the first luxury hotel in Porto Rotondo.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.