Sardinian artisan village
The grounds run like a creative hamlet, with craft ateliers and stargazing terraces spread beneath the Supramonte.
“Inland near Oliena, Su Gologone, with 68 sizable rooms, has a traditional restaurant.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Village women bake pane carasau on site, beside spits turning over open-hearth coals.
Notable
Handwoven Sardinian textiles and works by island masters fill the whitewashed bedrooms.
Notable
Extensive hillside grounds hold tennis courts and a spring-fed twenty-five-meter swimming pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
the kind of whitewashed, tile-roofed rustic retreat that Italian tourism dreams are made of.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Su Gologone karst springs surge a five-minute walk away. From the grounds, hiking trails climb into the Supramonte range.
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The rooms
Whitewashed bedrooms hold colorful folk weavings and regional paintings, looking out over olive trees and limestone peaks.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
A sunken whirlpool sits beside the 25-meter pool, and two treatment cabins host wellness rituals in the gardens.
Restaurant
Ristorante Su Gologone
Handmade culurgiones and spit-roasted suckling pig arrive from the stone hearth, surrounded by antique copper pans and cured hams.
At the table
Buffet tables in the courtyard serve Sardinian cheeses under olive trees, and open terraces look across the valley.
How it began
Giuseppe and Pasqua Palimodde opened a rustic restaurant here in 1967, later adding rooms for lingering diners.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.