Almar Timi Ama Villasimius in Villasimius

The hotel is about a five-minute drive from Villasimius, 65 minutes from Cagliari Airport, and around 75 minutes from Cagliari itself. After turning off the main road at a roundabout, you drive down a short dirt track with signage for reception. Guests enter through a gate and park in front of the hotel. Check-in was straightforward — we arrived at 12:30, waited about 10 minutes, and were then upgraded. ⸻ First Impressions & Design The hotel’s interior design is questionable — the lobby furniture is mismatched, and the colour choices feel jarring rather than stylish. The terrace above the dining area offers pleasant views of the pool, however. ⸻ Room We stayed in Room 1011, a ground-level room with a terrace facing the inner courtyard. This can be noisy when other guests are on phone calls, as sound echoes. • Design: cupboard doors decorated in bright abstract green patterns (Sardinian weave style), and an unusual green-and-white ethnic-style headboard. • Beds: one double and one single. • Amenities: one small bottle of water per day (insufficient, especially with a coffee machine), four Nespresso capsules, glasses, and wine glasses. Storage space was good. • Bathroom: spacious, with two sinks, large shower, bidet, toiletries, and a window for ventilation. • Terrace: table and two chairs (both scratched and aged), sandy floor that wasn’t regularly swept. ⸻ Spa & Facilities The spa was disappointing. • Pool: seawater at 34°C, but many hydro-pressure points did not work. • Steam rooms: no cold shower nearby, making them uncomfortable to use. • Salt room: relaxing. • Noise: loud compressor spoiled the ambience. • Cost: €45 felt excessive given the condition. Bicycles were available, but of the six, four had flat tyres and were unusable. Despite reporting this, they weren’t repaired the next day. ⸻ Breakfast Breakfast was busy and service inconsistent. • Coffee: machine coffee was poor; barista coffee only average. • Food: fruit was fresh, and the juice station (though with long queues) was good. Pastries and cakes were clearly factory-made. Cold cuts and bread seemed supermarket-quality. Hot food was underwhelming — bacon not crispy, sausages average, baked beans tasted odd, scrambled eggs bland. The omelette station was particularly disappointing: instead of proper omelettes, they used pancake batter. ⸻ Pool & Beach The pool is large with plenty of space and well-spaced sunbeds, including some in the gardens for quieter relaxation. The beach is about a five-minute walk away, or you can take the buggy. The sand and sea here are truly stunning — one of the best in the Mediterranean. • Sunbeds: front two rows cost extra (€90 and €60 per day). These come with padded loungers and tables. Free sunbeds from the third row back are close together and less comfortable. • Ambience: water aerobics at 11:30 and fitness sessions at 16:00 add activity but may disturb those seeking a peaceful beach day. ⸻ Gym The gym has dated equ