Hotel Capriccioli

At Punta Capriccioli, the Costa Smeralda’s granite, junipers and turquoise water provide the setting for a hotel with a distinctly family-run spirit. Hotel Capriccioli’s appeal lies in that combination: a relaxed welcome, a close connection to the beach and enough creature comforts to make staying put an attractive proposition. This is understated coastal luxury, with the landscape rather than spectacle at the centre of the experience.

Its story began with a small house built by the Azara couple in 1960. A five-table restaurant, Il Pirata, preceded the hotel, which opened in 1973. That restaurant heritage remains a meaningful part of a stay: the kitchen celebrates Sardinian and seafood traditions, with Risotto Pirata among its signature dishes. Beyond the table, there is a seawater pool overlooking the hotel garden, reserved for guests, as well as a gym and a bar serving cocktails.

Choose your room with the view in mind, rather than assuming every category faces the sea. Standard rooms look towards the hills and have no balcony; Premium and Deluxe rooms offer balconies with lateral sea views. Superior rooms have sea-facing balconies, while the Top View Suites are the choice for a broad outlook across the Bay of Cala di Volpe from a spacious balcony. The suites also include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a minibar, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

For beach days, the practical detail is worth knowing: the hotel places its private beach 50 metres from the building, with sunbeds and parasols available to hire. Plan around time by the water, leave room for a meal at Il Pirata, and consider a Superior room or Top View Suite if the sea outlook matters most. Check current arrangements and make reservations through the official website.