Hotel Scintilla 

Just returned from a week at San teodora. We chose this hotel because of the location and even though after reading some reviews that were poor we still decided to go for it as we love a family run, quaint, rustic hotel, nothing flash or too big plus we’re not bothered about a pool as we always go to the beach and in the sea. This week was perfect. A great little hotel, 100 yards from the beach which is the biggest beach in Sardinia, busy but lots of places to settle for the day with space whether you like it near one of the 3 beach bars or further along where it’s quieter. We bought a parasol and 2 bamboo beach lays - cost €40 from a shop in the town and these did us for the week rather than paying for the loungers of which we heard were at least €15 each per day . 15 min walk into the beautiful town which was a lovely level walk and helped get our steps in for the day. The town is beautiful day and night with so many gorgeous restaurants and bars. Every meal was delish. There is a restaurant on the way to the beach which we didn’t try till the last night and so wish we would have tried earlier as it was the best meal we had- outstanding and sat in the gardens- a lot of locals eat there. The ice creams are to die for where ever you have one. We did do a boat trip which left from the marina at 10am and arrived back at 5.30pm €70 and worth every penny. 4 swim stop offs plus 90 mins on the beach at Tavalora island, included a lovely Spag Bol lunch which none of the others did. Was a great trip and would definitely recommend. Back to the hotel- rooms spacious and spotless, mega comfy bed, beautiful view of the marina and sea from our balcony, clean sheets and towels every other day , bathroom dated but nothing wrong with it, shower curtain (no cubicle) but again what’s wrong with that. As some have mentioned, a little fridge plus a kettle would have finished it off perfectly. There is a bar area that’s so quaint but never used it , the breakfast was fine for what we like, juices, melon, fresh cooked croissants and bread cobs, cheese, ham, boiled eggs, a lot of cakes which were not fussed with but couldn’t fault it plus a coffee machine with nice coffees. Staff were lovely and friendly. Owner and her little puppy Mary which was adorable plus the handy man that is always happy to help and guide. A tip would be to arrange transport from and to the airport direct with the hotel which cots only €60 each way- we didn’t know this and going from the airport in a taxi cost us €100, we now know for next time and yes we would defo return to this beautiful country, town and hotel.