"Our experience was wonderful. We were exceptionally well from when we first arrived until we left very early the next morning. The room and grounds were also exceptionally clean."

"Our stay here sadly did not live up to our expectations at all, mostly because we paid top 5 star prices, and felt we got 3 star service and room and food. Furthermore, being charged extra for everything was stressful, from €70 for 1 hour tennis court with racquet hire €10 per racquet, rental of bikes €25 per day each ((and having to LOCK them every time we left for the shortest time, not easy or cool with children), €25 per cocktail, having the pay for water to drink once the small amount of complimentary water in room was used, being charged for food that simply didn't arrive, having a bill put down halfway through dinner every evening for the beer ordered, being told that the Castello pool was 'private' by a very unfriendly lifeguard (.no signs to say this)....the list of bad experiences is endless I'm afraid. Many of the staff are untrained and not interested in proper customer care, with a few exceptions. It was so expensive, we expected a far far superior experience and think maybe more attention is spent on marketing than on customer care. Honestly don't understand all the fantastic reviews, sorry, and we won't be returning."

"We stayed at the hotel for three days. The location is in Pula, to the center of the town and the town square is about 15 minutes walk. The staff is friendly, advises and informs about the island. They also have list of taverns, pizzerias and restaurants nearby they recommend. The hotel itself has its own pizzeria, but we preferred to walk to the city center for dinner. The rooms are clean, daily cleaned, towels changed, air conditioned. In the rooms viewed towards the main road, traffic noise is heard, you have to have the window closed. Breakfast is good, the staff fulfills additional wishes. I would praise Nicola, who was preparing excellent coffee and breakfast. The hotel also has a swimming pool, but unfortunately we didn't use it. To go the coast you need a car, it is a little too far away to walk. There is also a shop under the hotel where you can stock up with drinks and food for traveling around the island. I recommend this hotel!"

"Okay, this was an amazing find and proved a wonderful experience. Although we found this hotel by default (after staying at a really scary lodging), and desperately needed another spot to stay, this place was a real gem on many levels. Firstly, this place is more remote from Cagliari proper, so if you're hoping to have daily time in Cagliari this might not be the best bet, BUT if you're looking for a vacation, a place that is calm, restorative, right on the water, and feels very private, this place will really deliver.Nestled in a forest of pine trees right next to the beach, this enclave of small huts/rooms are designed to feel both cozy and modern. The room has all the needs: big bed, TV, skylit bathroom and good shower, and really feels like a sweet space. We had our room with an unexpected bonus room, where we could unload our luggage and sort our clothes. Within 30 feet of a pool, then just beyond, a private beach, where the water is amazingly clear, and where you can walk to adjacent grounds and hotels, although it doesnt feel crazy touristy. We later found other hotels that while placed on the beach were really touristy vibe, Mare Pineta felt tartswonderfully remote. The grounds offer a sweeping area to hang out in ( a veranda?) and two large dining areas, one for morning, one for evening ( have to prearrange that), and the breakfast buffet was beyond expectations ( eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, cereal, yogurt, coffee/tea, croissants in three flavors, tarts and pastries. Forget it: you will wake up for that spread. The staff are courteous and friendly, and field any questions about the nearest town - Pula, and what can be found there. Definitely need a rental car for this location, but its worth it, and we drove into Cagliari for finds and sites ( recommend Old Cagliari). The drive is about a half hour passing through more rural parts of Sardinia, the flamingos, and what is mostly farming outskirts. Quiet, calming environment to restore and rest, and nearby Pula is pretty chuck full of anything you might want - from supermarkets to restaurants- all very rustic and lovely. Only a few slight issues: problematic wifi (need to be near the main house to get a good reception, but if you're relaxed, as we were, it doesn't feel like it matters), to check out you need to go to their mothership hotel The Flamingo (jazzier and more touristy) before leaving so do that a day before if your'e flying, and no way to make tea or coffee in the room which would've been nice. Otherwise, it was like visiting a little corner of heaven. On leaving we were definitely grateful and happy we'd stayed there. there are lots of photos online to see what its like that are reflective of what you'll find."

"I didn't sleep all night, too many mosquitoes in the room and the light didn't work, poor breakfast with little choice"

"The location was very quiet and pleasant. The staff was friendly and tried very hard. The breakfast was plentiful and tasted very good. Although the hotel is still quite new, the grout in the bathroom already had mold spots and the toilet paper holder was loose. The room was nice but minimalist in its furnishings. A closet would have been great. The bed was very comfortable."

"We arrived late to check in and when we entered the foyer we were tantalised by the most delicious smell of baking cakes...and when we questioned the host, she replied;" Oh, that's for your breakfast tomorrow!" The hotel is so beautifully decorated, the rooms are bright, airy and spacious with a beautiful outlook over their lovely surrounding garden. The whole place is immaculately clean and the breakfast that is included in the price, was divine! The beautiful couple that manage this accomodation deserve all the praise in the world for creating such a warm and welcoming place to stay in. Thank you so much for your genuinely warm hospitality💕🥂💎"

"We stayed for three nights in this wonderful place. Everything was very comfortable: the location, the rooms furnished with style, the staff, the breakfast and the restaurant. Highly recommended. Thanks to all the staff who welcomed us and pampered us with kindness"

"Our stay at Hotel Flamingo was an absolute nightmare from the moment we arrived. The hygiene in the hotel is appalling – mouldy bathrooms, broken toilet seats, rust everywhere, and dirty towels. There was no shampoo provided, and to our horror, we found insects in the bed, dust covering every surface, and broken floor tiles. The pool was no better – the steps were broken and dangerous, the sunbeds filthy, and we even had to pay extra for pool and beach towels, along with the beach sunbeds. The breakfast was of a very poor standard with no refills provided. The hotel was severely understaffed, leading to us waiting over an hour just to have our orders taken in the restaurant and bar. Some of the reception staff were incredibly grumpy and unhelpful, adding to our frustration. Only a few of the hotel staff were willing to try and help. To make matters worse, there was no entertainment at the hotel, and absolutely nothing to do in the area – not even a decent cafe or restaurant nearby. The hotel is in the middle of nowhere. We were so disappointed and stressed that we ended up booking and paying for a flight home on the second day, cutting short what was supposed to be a week-long holiday. To add insult to injury, the hotel has no proper system for allocating guest expenses. Upon checking out, we were charged for numerous items we never ordered, as other guests had fraudulently put their charges on our room. We had to constantly monitor our spending and document everything for proof, which is not something anyone should have to do on holiday. The hotel was falsely advertised as a 4-star by Love Holidays, with fake pictures and inflated ratings. Despite reaching out multiple times, Love Holidays has ignored all our calls and emails. This entire experience feels like a scam, and I would strongly advise anyone considering this hotel or booking through Love Holidays to stay far away. They’ve taken our money and left us with nothing but stress and disappointment."