Overlooking one of the most stunning stretches of sea in Sardinia, Club Esse Roccaruja enjoys a breathtaking panoramic position over the Gulf of Asinara, considered among the most beautiful in the world for its colors and crystal-clear waters. One of the first resorts built in Sardinia, it offers spectacular views and magnificent sunrises from its sea-view rooms. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the resort lies just 200 meters from the famous “La Pelosa” beach.
Distances: directly on the sea; Stintino 3 km; Alghero 57 km; Castelsardo 65 km; Porto Torres 33 km; Olbia 147 km; Airport Alghero Fertilia 51 km; Airport Olbia Costa Smeralda 147 km.
Dining: Buffet-style service with a wide selection of regional and international dishes, appetizers, first and second courses, side dishes, pizza, fruit, and desserts. Themed evenings and typical Sardinian dinner once a week. Beverages included with meals: filtered water, house white, red, and rosé wine, and light beer. Selection of local wines available.
Food Intolerances: Although cross-contamination cannot be completely avoided, naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, and egg-free foods are always available, as well as a selection of packaged gluten-free products.
RistoMini “Hero Banquet”: special menu for children who can have lunch with the Hero Camp staff.
Baby Kitchen: equipped area for children up to 3 years old, open 24 hours, with basic foods (meat/vegetable/fish broth, pureed vegetables, pasta, milk, yogurt, cheese, and fresh fruit).
Vacation Formulas:
Esse Up: welcome lunch on arrival day, assigned restaurant table, umbrella with sunbed and deckchair from the 3rd row, free beach towel with daily change.
Esse Plus: includes all the above, plus priority check-in, room delivery by 2:00 p.m., late check-out until 2:00 p.m., initial minibar supply, umbrella from the 2nd row, and Lunch Around option (lunch at other Club Esse resorts in Sardinia upon request and availability).
Facilities: panoramic air-conditioned restaurant, 24h reception, lobby, adult pool and children’s pool, playground, two synthetic-grass tennis/football courts, outdoor fitness area, Wi-Fi in common areas, internal parking, beach volleyball, piano bar, private beach, theater, bazaar, conference hall, diving center, boat rental, eco-bike rental, stroller and beach towel rental (on request). A wide range of excursions to Asinara Island, Alghero, and La Maddalena Archipelago.
Shiatsu Weeks: from June 9th to June 30th and from September 1st to September 15th — free workshops with instructors from the Himawari Shiatsu School.
Entertainment: daily sports and leisure activities, shows, and tournaments. Kids and teens enjoy the Hero Camp (ages 3–12) and Young Club (ages 13–18), with games, creative workshops, and outdoor adventures.
Beach: private and fully equipped with beach volleyball and beach tennis. Each room includes one umbrella, one deckchair, and one sunbed (from the 2nd row, first row available with an extra charge).
Service Cards:
Esse Card (mandatory from 3 years old): includes access to pool and beach, entertainment, Hero Camp and Young Club, fitness, canoe use, beach volleyball, football, and evening shows.
Infant Card (mandatory from 6 months to 3 years): includes crib (on request) and use of the baby kitchen with provided basic food.
Pets: one small pet (max 20 kg) allowed per room, on request at booking. Not permitted in common areas. A fenced green area is available where dogs can run freely.
Stay Information: check-in from 4:00 p.m., check-out by 10:00 a.m. Stays start and end on Tuesday and/or Friday.
Children’s ages are always considered not yet completed at the beginning of the stay.
Rooms: 135 comfortable rooms, all equipped with private bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer, air conditioning, mini-fridge, safe, and TV. They are divided into double, triple, and quadruple rooms with bunk beds, and Family Garden rooms featuring two separate spaces and four beds. Rooms are located either in the main building or in the Garden area — more spacious and ideal for families. Sea view rooms available with a supplement.
Equipped beach service from the fourth row with one deckchair and one sunbed (unassigned)
Adult swimming pool (swim cap required)
Children’s pool within the kids’ park (swim cap required)
2 synthetic grass tennis courts, also available for five-a-side football
Wi-Fi in common areas
Beach Volleyball
Beach Tennis
Hero Camp (ages 3–12) from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Young Club (ages 13–18) with daily organized activities
Infants 0/6 months (free): optional crib, €10 per day to be paid on site and requested at the time of booking.
Infant Card (6 months to 3 years): mandatory, €15 per day to be paid on site; includes crib (to be requested at the time of booking, max one per room) and use of the baby kitchen (basic foods provided).
Esse Up: €35 per room per day, to be paid at the agency.
Esse Plus: €50 per room per day, to be paid at the agency.
Esse Card: mandatory from 3 years old, €7 per person per day, to be paid on site.
Pets: on request at the time of booking (max 20 kg), mandatory cleaning fee of €15 per day to be paid on site.
Tourist tax: municipalities may apply a local tourist tax, to be paid directly at the hotel in cash.
Tips and personal extras.
Anything not expressly mentioned in the “price includes” section.
Non-use of services does not exempt guests from the mandatory payment of the ESSE card and the infant card.
The age of children is always considered uncompleted.
Check-in: after 4:00 PM - Check-out: by 10:00 AM
Pets: one small pet (max 20 kg) allowed per room, on request at booking. Not permitted in common areas. A fenced green area is available where dogs can run freely.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION: Before confirming the reservation and making the payment, please verify the accuracy of all the details provided in the confirmation, paying special attention to the names, hotel services, start and end dates of the stay, and related transportation (airplane, bus, ferry).
IDENTITY DOCUMENTS: All passengers, including minors and infants, must possess a valid identity document.
CHILD DISCOUNTS: The booking confirmation includes the children’s dates of birth, specifying day, month, and year. Please check this information carefully. Correct birth dates are essential for applying discounts or free stays related to the children’s age. For example, if a child is free up to the age of eight but exceeds this age at the time of check-in, the standard rates will apply, and the difference will be charged.
PETS: Guests traveling with pets must report their presence at the time of booking so that this information can be included in the confirmation. Late notifications may result in penalties or management fees if the selected property does not allow pets.
Furthermore, for ferry travel, a pet on board supplement of Euro 35.00 applies, and pets are not allowed in cabins, which are available on request only. The pet cabin costs vary depending on the period and the ferry company.
FERRY TRAVEL: For trips departing by ferry, vehicle details (type, model, and license plate) will be shown directly on the booking confirmation and subsequently on the travel ticket. The ferry package includes:
• For daytime crossings: accommodation in deck passage for all routes.
• For overnight crossings: accommodation in reclining seat for all routes. Children up to 4 years old (infants) cannot occupy a seat.
• Round-trip vehicle transport (maximum length 5 meters; maximum height 2.20 m for Moby/Tirrenia and 1.90 m for GNV/Grimaldi). Exceeding these limits will incur supplements depending on the company.
• Cabin accommodation (if purchased): includes 4 beds; for families of 5 people, accommodation is provided with 4 beds in the cabin + 1 deck passage.
Please note that any communication or modification of vehicle details after the confirmation has been issued will result in a change fee of Euro 50.00, plus any reissue costs for the ticket.
Ferry companies, for technical, organizational, operational, or force majeure reasons, reserve the right to make changes to the ship schedules, including times, routes, and type of vessel used.
Such changes will be promptly communicated via SMS to the contact numbers provided at the time of booking.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE: The cancellation insurance is optional and subject to an extra fee. It must be requested at the time of booking and cannot be added later.
SPECIAL REQUESTS: Please note that any special requests indicated in the booking cannot be guaranteed, and telephone requests will not be considered.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOOKINGS UNTIL 28/02:
Cancellations up to 30 working days before departure: no penalty
From 29 to 21 working days before departure: 25% of the total amount
From 20 to 11 working days before departure: 50%
From 10 to 3 working days before departure: 75%
From 2 to 0 days before departure: 100%
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOOKINGS FROM 01/03:
Cancellations up to 30 working days before departure: 10% of the total amount
From 29 to 21 working days before departure: 25%
From 20 to 11 working days before departure: 50%
From 10 to 3 working days before departure: 75%
From 2 to 0 days before departure: 100%
For cancellations made within the terms indicated above, for the amounts not subject to penalty, a travel voucher will be issued, valid for 12 months from the date of issue, which does not require acceptance by the recipient.
In the event of late arrival, early departure, or a reduction in the number of guests compared to the original booking, the total booking amount remains due, with no reductions for changes in the stay duration or guest number. Unused meals are non-refundable.
(**) Working days: Working days are considered 6 days per week, including Saturday.
COMMUNICATIONS: Cancellation requests are valid only if sent to Aleste Viaggi Srl in writing (letter, telegram, fax, or email). The date received by Aleste Viaggi Srl will be considered valid. Communications sent after 9:00 p.m. will be considered as received on the following day.
BOOKING CHANGES: All modification requests must be sent exclusively by email. Requests made through other channels will not be accepted. The modification fee is Euro 50, plus any additional costs related to changes in period or booked package.
FOOD INTOLERANCES AND ALLERGIES: Any food intolerances or allergies must be communicated at the time of booking. The property’s policies on this matter are indicated in the information sheets and on official websites. In case of late notifications, we will do our best to find alternative solutions; however, any additional costs or penalties charged by the property will remain the customer’s responsibility.
PAYMENT TERMS: Payment for the travel package must be made according to the methods and deadlines indicated at the time of booking. Failure to meet these deadlines will result in the cancellation of the reservation, with loss of any amounts paid.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: Check-in is scheduled from 4:00 p.m.; check-out by 10:00 a.m.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Travel documents will be sent in electronic format 7 days before departure.