About
Located 0.9 mi from the nearest beach and with views over the Gulf of Cagliari, Quartu Sant’Elena's Hotel Califfo is in the coastal area between Cagliari and Villasimius. It offers free WiFi throughout and a large free-form pool with hydromassage area. The Roman Amphitheater in Cagliari is 9.9 mi from the hotel. Elmas Airport is a 30-minute drive away, and Cagliari Port, where ferries depart for Civitavecchio and Palermo, is 9.3 mi from the Califfo. Rooms come with air conditioning, satellite TV channels and a mini-bar. Some have views of the Mediterranean Sea. Breakfast is buffet style, and American breakfast options are also available. The restaurant serves a mix of classic Italian cuisine and Sardinian dishes. Sports facilities include tennis, football and basketball. Karaoke evenings are also held. The beautiful Poetto beach is 0.9 mi away. You also have discounts at a partner private beach located nearby.
103 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 7.5
- Staff
- 8.4
- Location
- 7.5
What Guests Say
- “The staff at front desk and during morning breakfast were very helpful and nice.”
- “The bedroom was clean, comfortable and staff was amazing.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
- Desk
1/4One-Bedroom Apartment
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Small Quadruple Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
1/4Junior Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Studio
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
1/4Single Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
1/4Double or Twin Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
1/4Triple Room
- Accessible by lift
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bidet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 103 reviews
Pros +
- The staff at front desk and during morning breakfast were very helpful and nice.
- The bedroom was clean, comfortable and staff was amazing.
- This was a Resque for us after the bad experience at Secréte suites. We just stopped in and got a room for the night. The owner even spent time with us in the morning to talk about ”old” times.
Cons -
- Very disappointed to have chosen the hotel for its pool, only to find out that it is closed from 7pm-10am. We arrived after a 5 hour drive hoping to cool off and relax in the pool to find it closed when we arrived at 7:10pm. We had to catch our flight at 8am so couldn’t enjoy a swim in the am either. To make matters worse, this apparent 4 star property was super dated (no apparent upgrades anywhere in the facility) and cheap plastic glasses and shower gel/ soap. Asked front desk for a proper glass and ice since pool was closed and lady running bar was rude and un-accommodating.
- The Wi-Fi didn’t work at all during our stay.
- Well located and clean
The staff at front desk and during morning breakfast were very helpful and nice.
Very disappointed to have chosen the hotel for its pool, only to find out that it is closed from 7pm-10am. We arrived after a 5 hour drive hoping to cool off and relax in the pool to find it closed when we arrived at 7:10pm. We had to catch our flight at 8am so couldn’t enjoy a swim in the am either. To make matters worse, this apparent 4 star property was super dated (no apparent upgrades anywhere in the facility) and cheap plastic glasses and shower gel/ soap. Asked front desk for a proper glass and ice since pool was closed and lady running bar was rude and un-accommodating.
The bedroom was clean, comfortable and staff was amazing.
The Wi-Fi didn’t work at all during our stay.
This was a Resque for us after the bad experience at Secréte suites. We just stopped in and got a room for the night. The owner even spent time with us in the morning to talk about ”old” times.
Old but well cared
Well located and clean
staff were very friendly.
room was very old looking. 2 single beds pushed together to make a double bed. 1 mattress lower than the other.Shower a disgrace, you had to hold the shower head in your hand to wash yourself. Breakfast was a joke. If you were not up at 7am every morning you missed out on hot food. Needs to shut down and modernise the whole place.
We booked breakfast but were then told it was not in our packaged - in 50 years of travelling we have never experienced this
The reception staff were nice an did their best but the hotel and grounds are run down, the pool is unusable, the there is food was food waste dumped next to the pool, the electrical unit near the pool was in a dangerous condition and the whole area was desolate and miserable the rooms were remiscent of prison cells and the lauded ‘balcony sea view’ was a rubbish dump in the grounds. We only stayed one night as it was so depressing.
the location is okay that's all
the breakfast wasn't that good,the hotel is old and not that clean ,the beds are not comfortable at all and the Ac wasnot working
Passable
it's more like a motel, the wifi wasn't working and the toilet didn't flush well. Otherwise everything was clean and the breakfast was great!
Hotel feedbackPositive : -The stuffs are very kind, friendly and helpful. -Providing umbrella. ( you must check it if it works , unfortunately we didn’t check and had bad experience but it was our responsibility) -Free parking area - Clean rooms, daily housekeeping service. - there are supermarket, pharmacy and few restaurants/ bars and the best RENTAL CAR place of Sardinia near by 4 min walk. (CRT & Dammevan Via Cipro 34:c / Diego) -22 minutes by walk from sandy beach -12 minutes by walk from stony beach
Negative:- breakfast was disappointing. There’re many types of sweet and unhealthy food alternative’s such as jams, desserts, cakes( it would be better to have healthy breakfast options such as different cheeses’ olives , healthy breads alternatives , and some veggies. ) The food should be checked if it’s still fresh or warm in the breakfast.- Room furniture and bathroom are too old. - Plastic consumption is unfortunately too high ( plastic cups are used in the restaurant and also in the bathroom) - - Check in time is too late (3 pm) and check out time is too early (10 am. ) We arrived in hotel at 9 am and wanted to enter a little bit earlier if it’s possible but we had to wait 6 hours and there is no proper bar facility in the hotel to spend time. - -WiFI connection is too weak, we had to consume our roaming data unfortunately.- It would be nice to have an extra pillow.
Pool was great. Breakfast is great loads of choice. Staff are very friendly would highly recommend.
The double bed isn't a double bed. It's two single beds put together which is usually fine but not when there is wheels on both of the single beds. The beds constantly slide around.
Disappointing
Very shaby, old style hotel, no attention to detail regarding cleaning of rooms. Dust and hair found on sheets and around room. Pool area very abandoned and not maintained.
The reception staff were fantastic and super helpful and nice, were willing to help us with anything we need! Big thanks to all of them!
Wi-Fi did not work at any point during the whole trip in out room, and the breakfast was kind of bland. No bar outside like on the pictures and you could only bring plastic cups, and you can not bring anything from the outside
Thé staff
Leaking bathDesperately needs a complete renovation Impossible to get a drink as bar staff serving at tables Officially four star but not worth more than a threePool area very tired and not particularly clean
Hotel with a huge parking in front of it, quite close to the port & ferries. It's a great place to stay for a night or during business trip. The personnel is very friendly and helpful, even late in the evening. A lot of motorcycle riders, so I'd recommend the place for riders as well.
Wi-fi was a bit spotty, so that's something to be improved for sure.
Friendly staff, big clean room although don’t expect anything fancy.Pool to cool in the afternoon.
Breakfast was a bit meh. And they had quite loud music during breakfast.
Close to the airport
Poor breakfast, they really can't prepare scrambled eggs properly. It didn't taste good and didn't look good at all. Bad coffee-it's sad because it's Italy. Wifi doesn't work, we told to reception but nothing changed. Beach is quite far, you have to walk there 15-20 minutes.Very uncomfy pillows.Pool was ok but the area was closed from 19-10 so couldn't even sit there at the evenings. Pool bar didn't work, everything looked abandoned and old. Luckily there was a pool guy who was very friendly and helpful. Not worth 4* , better 1* or 2*.
The pool was very nice. Location was quiet, but there was a shop nearby, where we could do some groceries. There is a bus stop near the hotel, which was very nice for us.
After first day of our stay, Wifi in the hotel stopped working, and it haven't been fixed until we checked out.Pool opening hours are a bit short, especially if you want to go sightseeing.
All the staff are good and helpful reception /restaurant/barmaid/pool and maintenance and cleaner
Calm and confortable
room and pool, service, fridge in the room, taras, parking, the voices arround
all was perfect
Good located, had a great breakfast.
Mosquitos, ants and flyes in the room. Didnt like the lounge area in the reception.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Kids' pool
- Outdoor pool
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. When booking half board, note that drinks are not included. Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 16, 2026 until Mon, May 31, 2027
Location
Via Leonardo Da Vinci 118, Quartu Santelena
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