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 booking and making the payment, please carefully verify the accuracy of all the details indicated in the confirmation, with particular attention to guests’ names, hotel services, start and end dates of the stay, and related transport services (flight, bus, ferry).
IDENTITY DOCUMENTS: All passengers, including minors and infants, must hold a valid identity document.
CHILD DISCOUNTS: The booking confirmation includes the children’s dates of birth (day, month and year). Please check this information carefully. Correct dates of birth are essential for the application of age-related discounts or free stays. For example, if a child is considered free up to the eighth year of age but exceeds this age at the time of check-in, the corresponding standard rate will be applied and the difference charged.
PETS: Guests traveling with pets must declare their presence at the time of booking so that it is stated in the confirmation. Late notification may result in penalties or management fees if the selected property does not allow pets. For ferry travel, a pet on board supplement of €35.00 applies. Pets are not allowed in cabins unless specifically requested. Pet cabin costs vary depending on the period and the ferry company.
FERRY TRAVEL: For ferry departures, vehicle details (type, model and license plate number) will be indicated directly on the booking confirmation and subsequently on the travel ticket. The ferry package includes:
• Day crossing: deck passage for all routes.
• Night crossing: deck passage for all routes. Seats may be purchased at €8.00 per route from 4 years of age. Children under 4 years (infants) are not allowed to occupy a seat.
• Car round trip (A/R): maximum length 5 meters; maximum height 2.20 m for Moby/Tirrenia and 1.90 m for GNV/Grimaldi. Vehicles exceeding these dimensions are subject to supplements according to the ferry company.
• Cabin accommodation (if purchased): includes 4 berths; for families of 5 persons, accommodation consists of 4 cabin berths + 1 deck passage.
Any communication or modification regarding vehicle details after the confirmation has been issued will incur a €50.00 amendment fee, in addition to any ticket reissue costs.
Ferry companies reserve the right, for technical, operational or force majeure reasons, to modify schedules, routes and the type of vessel used.
Such changes will be promptly communicated via SMS to the contacts provided at the time of booking.
CANCELLATION INSURANCE: Cancellation insurance is optional and subject to payment. It must be requested at the time of booking and cannot be added later.
REQUESTS: Any special requests indicated in the booking cannot be guaranteed. Telephone requests will not be taken into consideration.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOOKINGS MADE UNTIL 31/03:
Cancellation up to 30 working days before departure: no penalty
From 29 to 21 working days before departure: 25% penalty of the total stay amount
From 20 to 11 working days before departure: 50% penalty
From 10 to 3 working days before departure: 75% penalty
From 2 to 0 days before departure: 100% penalty
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR BOOKINGS MADE FROM 01/04:
Cancellation up to 30 working days before departure: 10% penalty of the total stay amount
From 29 to 21 working days before departure: 25% penalty
From 20 to 11 working days before departure: 50% penalty
From 10 to 3 working days before departure: 75% penalty
From 2 to 0 days before departure: 100% penalty
For cancellations made within the above terms, for amounts not subject to penalty, a holiday voucher valid for 12 months from the date of issue will be provided. The voucher does not require acceptance by the recipient.
In case of late arrival, early departure or reduction in the number of guests compared to the booking, the full booking amount remains payable. No reductions are granted for changes in stay duration or number of guests. Unused meals are non-refundable.
(**) Working days: 6 working days per week are considered, including Saturday.
COMMUNICATIONS: Cancellation requests will be valid only if sent in writing (letter, telegram, fax or email) to Aleste Viaggi Srl. The date of receipt by Aleste Viaggi Srl will be considered valid. Communications sent after 21:00 will be considered as received the following day.
BOOKING MODIFICATIONS: All modification requests must be sent exclusively by email. Requests made through other channels will not be accepted. The amendment fee is €50.00, 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. Each property’s policies are stated in the information sheets and official websites. In case of late notification, we will do our best to find alternative solutions; however, any additional costs or penalties applied by the property will be borne by the client.
PAYMENT TERMS: Payment of the travel package must be made according to the methods and deadlines indicated at the time of booking. Failure to comply with these deadlines will result in cancellation of the booking with loss of the amounts already paid.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: Check-in from 16:00; check-out by 10:00.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Travel documents will be sent electronically 7 days before departure.
