Alghero Resort Country Hotel in Alghero

Overall the Alghero Resort is not bad, it is just passed its heyday and needs some serious maintenance: Driving up the country road leading up to the resort, following an almost makeshift sign with construction fence on the left partially covered with tattered tarp already made a not-so-good impression. The overall grounds look neglected: The grass and plants have not been tended to, the tennis courts also look dated. Actually, there are no longer two tennis courts, but just one, the other one has been turned into apartments, but the floodlights and green floor remain, giving the area a patched up impression. A number of cats roam the property which was great for the kids. The rooms were OK (i.e. clean and quiet enough for us and the AC was fine too), although one should not look too closely at the shower stall. The windows of the bedroom under the roof were covered with a makeshift kind of blinds taped with scotch tape. The Wifi was very weak and kept disconnecting. At breakfast, we were disappointed because of the limited variety and that things were constantly running out. We had to ask for essentials such as salt, butter or coffee. After a while, it felt tedious and uncomfortable asking the staff to fill up the buffet all the time. The staff was nice enough, though. Another disappointment was the absence of the gym which has been turned into a spa area. Unfortunately, the presence of a gym had been marked on one of the major booking websites and had actually been one of the reasons we chose this resort in the first place. Overall, the Alghero Resort seems to be relying on old reviews while not keeping up with current standards when it comes to 4-star lodging, which is very likely to disappoint future guests. The place has a lot of potential but it needs some serious TLC. If the Alghero Resort were categorized as a 3-star and priced accordingly, it would’ve been fine but with a 4-star rating and at the rates they charge, it likely falls short of many people's expectations.

We were told that our room was a double upgrade! I dread to think what the basic rooms look like. The room smelt musty and was dark. The decor looks very tired in the rooms and round the hotel. Breakfast is pretty plain and nothing to get up for. The dining area has a rough concrete floor which is impossible to clean. Why they could not tile the area to make it look more attractive is a mystery. We did not stay for dinner but the price for a fixed menu was quite expensive and the dining area was not welcoming. The staff work hard to please the guests. Please note that the hotel is quite some distance from Alghero town.