Our opinion
Le Dune is spacious and luxurious, intimate and exclusive.
Hotel description
Le Dune is a small enclave of just 39 bungalows and 24 suites in beautiful greenery near the beach. The size and spaciousness of the gardens around give a feeling of intimate exclusiveness. Some of the bungalows at Le Dune have a sitting room and sofa that may be turned into a third bed, and other features include a whirlpool bath and a patio and garden. The interiors are very comfortable and have a calm, light feel with a Sardinian flavour. The Dune restaurant, splendidly situated on the beach with a wonderful view of the sea, is reserved for Le Dune guests for breakfast and dinner. It offers a varied A la Carte menu and an elegant candle-lit atmosphere. The Castello swimming pool is reserved for use of the guests of the Le Dune, the Villa del Parco, the Hotel Castello and the suites.The renowned Forte Village resort is a splendid holiday resort with seven hotels situated amid 25 hectares of parkland (largely pinewoods and lush gardens of lawn and Mediterranean plants). Just forty-two kilometres (about 45 minutes) from Cagliari, the Forte Village resort offers a wide range of good quality holiday accommodation, ideally suited to families of all ages and excellent outdoor activities and facilities. Benefitting from the sub-tropical micro-climate of this south-western part of Sardinia, the Forte Village has two kilometres of sandy, gently-shelving beach. The accommodation is dotted amongst the lush greenery of pine and palm trees; the buildings carefully blending in with the natural vegetation. Each hotel has its own distinct character with some rooms being in bungalows and some being more adapted to family occupancy. For families, there are activities to suit all ages, from the sophistication of the thalassotherapy centre, with its sea-water tubs, mud baths, gym and massage facilities to the fun of the mini-club for children aged 2 to 12, where children can make friends and play under the supervision of trained staff. There is also a nursery service for children up to 3 years and baby-sitting for children of all ages. Land and water sports abound from tennis to windsurfing, basketball to water skiing. Swimming pools are strategically placed throughout the resort, some being reserved for guests of certain hotels, with others being more family affairs with water slides and trampolines. Lunchtimes can be taken at a variety of restaurants by the sea and by the pools. Evenings at the Forte Village resort are more formal with a range of restaurants to cater for different styles and tastes; from the Bellavista overlooking the sea and the Beachcomber serving seafood specialities on the beachfront terrace, to the Cavalieri outdoor buffet at the Hotel Castello and the Belvedere with its elegant and refined service and fine wine list.
Location
Santa Margherita di Pula, Sardinia
Annual opening
6 May to 1 October 2012.
Distance from airport
About 40 minutes
Room types
39 bungalows and 24 suites with patio and garden, private bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower, air conditioning and heating, telephone, satellite television, minibar, safe. Interconnecting bungalows are available. A cot is possible in all rooms. A third bed is available on request.
Room Type A: Deluxe bungalow. Private bathroom with whirlpool bath, shower and wc, Patio and garden, Air-conditioning and heating, Telephone, Satellite television, Minibar, Safe. Interconnecting bungalows are available. A cot is possible in all rooms. A third bed is on request.
Hotel facilities and services
21 restaurants, 14 bars, Laundry service, Room service, Children’s club for 2 to 12 year olds from 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Mini club/nursery open from 9.00am to 12.30pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm, Parking, Beauty centre, Hairdressing, Boutiques, Thalassotherapy centre, Leisureland (especially designed for teenagers with go-kart track, disco, ice-skating and bowling), 9 swimming pools, Baby-sitting, Numerous sports activities (see below).
Water sports
Sailing, Diving, Water skiing, Paddleboats, Windsurfing - all at a charge.
Land sports
Complimentary sports: 2 tennis courts, Ping-pong, Basketball, Volleyball, Sun beds and umbrellas on beach and at pool, Football pitch/Mini-football, aerobics. Chargeable sports: Health and beauty treatments, Massage, Sauna, Turkish bath, Hydro-massage, Gym, Horseriding, Cycle hire, 10 pin bowling, Putting green, Additional tennis courts, Go-karts and tuition.
Out and aboutnearby/local interest
45 kilometres from Cagliari, worth visiting for its magnificent Castello, restaurants and museums. The six-mile-long beach at Poetto is a favourite with Cagliari residents during the summer months.
Minimum stays
Seven nights from 28 July to 17 August when only arrrivals on Sat/Sun will be accepted. Three nights at all other times.