Villa Las Tronas is the grand address of Alghero. The building began life as a summer residence for an Italian royal family, and it sits on its own small promontory with the sea on three sides, only a short walk from the walls of the old town. Today it is a luxury hotel with just two dozen rooms and suites, which gives it the feel of a private house rather than a resort. Guests give it an exceptional rating, it is rated five-star, and the property is described as open all year, which is rare for a coastal hotel in Sardinia and a big plus for off-season travellers. The wellness centre is the winter highlight, with a heated indoor seawater pool, sauna, Turkish bath and hydromassage.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on the seafront west of the old centre, about a ten-minute walk from the ramparts and the harbour. That makes it easy to walk to dinner in the old town and to join a walking tour without a car, while still having the peace of a promontory setting.
Alghero airport is a short drive away, and the hotel can arrange a shuttle for an extra charge. Free self-parking is available, and there is an electric vehicle charging point, which helps if you plan to explore Capo Caccia, Neptune's Grotto and the surrounding nuraghi by road.
The rooms and facilities
The rooms and suites are decorated in a classic style, and many look out to the sea or the garden. Breakfast is included and features local cuisine, and the on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a Sardinian-inspired approach. There is a bar, a garden, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre, plus a game room. The wellness centre charges for spa access, and children are generally not admitted to the spa. A seasonal outdoor seawater pool is open in the warm months.
Who it suits and what to know: it suits couples, honeymooners and anyone who wants a quiet, elegant base with sea air and spa time between sightseeing days. Because the hotel is small, the best rooms sell out early in summer, so book ahead for high season. Rates are at the top of the Alghero market, but the open-all-year status makes it good value outside summer. Check-in starts in the afternoon and checkout is around noon. Pets are accepted at no charge, which is unusual at this level.
Why stay here
- ✓Seawater spa and sauna
- ✓Heated indoor seawater pool
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Rooftop terrace and garden
- ✓Pets stay free
Good questions
Is Villa Las Tronas close to the old town?+
Yes, it is roughly a ten-minute walk along the seafront to the ramparts and harbour. This makes it easy to dine in the old town without a car.
Is the hotel open in winter?+
It is described as open all year, which is unusual for a luxury seaside hotel here. The indoor seawater pool and spa make it a good off-season base.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, the hotel offers a free breakfast with local cuisine. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner.
