Our opinion
Le Palme is in an excellent position, close to the centre of the resort and the beach.
Hotel description
Just a few steps from the beach yet moments away from the centre of the resort, Le Palme provides peaceful and private surroundings, nestled amongst lush tropical trees and flowers. Le Palme hotel is composed of 137 chalets, some of which are spread across two floors. Decorated with warm colours, the chalets are warm and bright, with traditional features adding character. Each chalet at Le Palme has either a garden or a private terrace from which to enjoy the natural surroundings. Guests at Le Palme can enjoy both breakfast and dinner at the Bellavista restaurant, and the swimming pools at the centre of the resort are within easy reach.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
140 bungalows (superior, family, family plus) with patios, private bathroom with shower, air conditioning and heating, telephone, satellite television, minibar and safe. A cot and an extra bed can be provided in the family bungalows.
Room Type A: Superior double or twin bungalow. Private bathroom with shower or bath and wc, Air-conditioning, Heating, Telephone, Satellite television, Minibar, Safe.
Room Type B: Family bungalow. Private bathroom with shower or bath and wc, Air-conditioning, Heating, Telephone, Satellite television, Minibar, Safe. A cot and an extra bed can be provided on request.
Room Type C: Le Palme roof. Private bathroom with shower or bath and wc, Air-conditioning, Heating, Telephone, Satellite television, Minibar, Safe.
Room Type D: Family Plus bungalow. Private bathroom with shower or bath and wc, Air-conditioning, Heating, Telephone, Satellite television, Minibar, Safe.
Hotel facilities and services
At Forte Village: 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
Sports activities (complimentary) 2 tennis courts (majority with floodlights), table tennis, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, full size football field, technodrome, daily sports programme.
Sports activities (at a charge) Health and beauty treatments, Massage, Sauna, Turkish bath, Hydromassage, Fitness centre, Leisure Land (go-karting, bowling), bicycle hire, horse riding, putting green, eight tennis courts, sports lessons.
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. Excursions: Horse riding, Diving excursions.
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.