Distances: Beach: directly by the sea; Capo Testa 1 km; Santa Teresa Gallura 3 km; Palau 28 km; Port: Olbia 65 km; Golfo Aranci 71 km; Porto Torres 103 km; Airport: Olbia 65 km; Alghero 132 km.
Facilities, Equipment, and Sports:
Air-conditioned restaurant with a stunning sea view and panoramic terrace where guests can dine outdoors upon reservation. 24-hour reception; lobby; swimming pool with terraces equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds, and deckchairs (subject to availability); bar and pool bar; piano bar; Wi-Fi in common areas; unguarded parking area; TV lounge; indoor play area; shuttle service to and from Santa Teresa Gallura (daytime and evening, at scheduled times and upon reservation); beach towel and stroller rental (to be requested at the time of booking); and a rich program of excursions.
Restaurant:
Our buffet-style service allows all guests maximum freedom and creativity in combining flavors and portions according to personal taste. Every day, we serve regional and international dishes, offering a wide selection of appetizers, first and second courses, side dishes, authentic Italian pizza, fruit, and desserts. Themed evenings and a traditional Sardinian dinner are also included. Still microfiltered water, house white, red and rosé wine, and light beer are always included at lunch and dinner, at no extra charge. A selection of local wines is also available.
Food Intolerances:
Due to the structural characteristics of our kitchens, we cannot guarantee the total absence of contamination for any intolerance, nor can we tailor menus to individual allergies. However, our buffet always includes naturally gluten-free, lactose-free, and egg-free foods, as well as a line of gluten-free products.
For breakfast: toasted rusks, biscuits, rice cakes, sliced bread, packaged snacks, jams, and muesli.
For lunch and dinner: packaged pasta, bread, and desserts.
Baby Feeding Service:
For children up to 3 years old, parents can ask the restaurant staff during opening hours for the daily preparation of fresh, selected basic foods such as meat, vegetable or fish broth, vegetable purée, baby pasta, grated cheese, whole or semi-skimmed UHT milk, yogurt, cheese portions, and seasonal fruit. Baby food jars are not available.
“Esse Up” Holiday:
A formula designed for those who love to indulge in extra comforts while on vacation. Includes: Welcome Lunch (possibility of free lunch on the day of arrival); priority table assignment at the restaurant; beach umbrella with one sunbed and one deckchair from the 3rd row onwards for the entire stay; free beach towel rental with daily change.
“Esse Plus” Holiday:
Includes all benefits of the “Esse Up” formula, plus: priority check-in (fast lane) and room delivery by 2:00 p.m.; late check-out (possibility to keep the room until 2:00 p.m. on departure day); complimentary initial minibar supply; beach umbrella with one sunbed and one deckchair from the 2nd row onwards for the entire stay; Lunch Around — possibility to have lunch at any Club Esse in Sardinia, subject to reservation and availability.
“Esse Card”:
Mandatory service card from 30/05 to 29/09, payable on site, for guests aged 3 and above. Includes shuttle service to and from Santa Teresa Gallura at scheduled times, access to the pool and small private beach area equipped with umbrellas, sunbeds, and deckchairs (subject to availability), and piano bar entertainment.
Infant Card:
Mandatory from 6 months to 3 years, payable on site. Includes use of a cot (on request) and the Baby Feeding Service.
Shiatsu Weeks:
From 21/07 to 01/09, all Club Esse guests are offered free participation in Shiatsu Workshops — themed practical sessions led by instructors from the prestigious Himawari Shiatsu School, with a certificate of attendance.
Beach:
Beautiful sandy beach just a few meters from the hotel, with a small equipped area offering umbrellas and sunbeds (subject to availability). The seabed remains sandy and shallow for several dozen meters, ideal for safe swimming. The poolside solarium and rocky platforms (with sea access via a small stone pier) also offer free use of umbrellas, sunbeds, and deckchairs, while available.
Important: To access all services, guests must wear a colored wristband for the entire duration of their stay.
Pets:
One small pet per room (max 20 kg) allowed upon request at the time of booking. Not permitted in common areas or the restaurant. Mandatory cleaning fee payable on site.
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in after 4:00 p.m. and check-out by 10:00 a.m.
Arrival and departure days: Tuesday and/or Friday.
Stays begin with dinner.
Children’s ages are always considered as not yet completed at the start date of the stay (valid ID required).
75 rooms nestled in the Mediterranean vegetation, each with a private entrance and arranged in rows along the slope that gently descends toward the sea. The higher rooms, accessible via stone pathways and stairways, offer breathtaking views of the bay and spectacular sunsets.
Room types include double, twin, triple, and quadruple (with bunk beds). All rooms feature a TV, mini-fridge, safe, air conditioning, ceiling fan, private bathroom with shower, and hairdryer. Rooms for guests with disabilities are also available.
Check-in: after 4:00 PM - Check-out: by 10:00 AM
Pets: One small pet per room (max 20 kg) allowed upon request at the time of booking. Not permitted in common areas or the restaurant. Mandatory cleaning fee payable on site.
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.
