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Hotel Nautilus, Cagliari

Lungomare Poetto 158, 09126 Cagliari, Italy. (show on map)

Hotel Nautilus in Cagliari is a delightful beachfront escape located right on the famous Lungomare Poetto. This family-friendly property is set within two beautifully restored historic villas, surrounded by a tranquil garden filled with ancient olive trees. It offers a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that feels worlds away from the city center, despite being just a quick bus ride from the heart of Cagliari.

The hotel is defined by its commitment to comfort and the stunning natural beauty of the Gulf of Cagliari. Guests can lounge by the infinity pool or take advantage of the private beach facilities just a few steps across the road. For those wanting to explore, the hotel provides complimentary bicycles, which are perfect for cruising along the long coastline of Poetto Beach.

Nature lovers will find the hotel’s location particularly special. It sits near the Molentargius–Saline Regional Natural Park, a protected wetland famous for being the permanent habitat of beautiful pink flamingos. It is common to spot these birds as you wander the paths around the ponds, offering a unique wildlife experience right on the edge of the city.

Beyond the beach, you are well-positioned to visit historic landmarks like the Bastion of Saint Remy for its panoramic city views or the ancient Roman Amphitheatre. Whether you are interested in the vibrant local markets or exploring the medieval streets of the Castello district, Hotel Nautilus serves as a serene, authentic home base for your Sardinian adventures.

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“Nothing shouts holiday as much as the sight of sea and sand on your doorstep. This gleaming three-star hotel is one of the best on the Poetto beachfront, offering summery blue and white rooms, balconies and sea views.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 4th in Sardinia


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What guests liked


Value for Money

91.13 %

Ranked 2nd in Sardinia


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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Robert

30 October 2025

Go to sleep with the sound of the ocean - very comfortable

The staff were particularly good and the general manager dealt with a complaint swiftly. Shout out to the night watch who made us a welcome coffee at 4:30 am whilst waiting for our airport cab. Also shout out to Saudi (sp) who is quiet but always looking after us.
A great 5 days late October when beach cafes and restaurants are closed for the season. We would definitely stay again.

The promotion looked like the hotel was beachfront. It’s not as it’s separated from the beach by a busy road. Otherwise no complaints.

5.0
Kelly

7 October 2025

Perfect hotel, perfect location

Very clean hotel, breakfast was amazing with great choice. The room had everything we needed. Location perfect for the beach and the bars. Close to the bus stop to get you to cagilari old town which was around 20 mins away.

The only slight thing I would say and no real big deal but tea and coffee facilities in the room would be a nice touch but they serve coffee downstairs but at a fee.

4.5
Susan

21 September 2025

Loved the hotel and location, and the staff were amazing!! Would definitely stay again, thank you!

Loved the property! The rooms were very comfortable with lots of lovely details. The view of the beach from the sea view room was beautiful. The staff were exceptional, so friendly and welcoming!!

The bed had quite a firm mattress which took a couple of days to get used to, but this is a personal preference rather than a negative. Would also have liked a kettle in the room, but again, that’s a personal preference. The hotel staff were happy to make us a tea or coffee whenever we wanted one.

4.0
Sheila

10 September 2025

A well positioned hotel opposite the beach

Well positioned three star hotel opposite the beach . All the staff were friendly and welcoming.
The breakfast is served from 7-10am and there was sufficient variety of food on offer .
The rooms are spotlessly clean and serviced daily .
There are sunbeds / parasols to use on the beach towels available for small fee .

The parking can be a bit tricky at weekends and I imagine peak times. It was hard to distinguish resident and public parking hence we got a parking ticket !

5.0
Alfie

1 September 2025

Amazing location on Poetto beach and certainly feel like this felt like 5* service throughout the stay

Loved the views from the balcony, we got the sea view room with a hottub
Loved the staff
Enjoyed the breakfast
Enjoyed

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4.5
Sarah

25 August 2025

Superb boutique hotel right by the sea

The aesthetics in each room could easily be a 4 or 5 star room. They really are something special. Always very clean, modern and comfy. Rooms are spacious too. Staff were always very helpful and kind. Cosy swimming pool area at the back of property and the location in terms of beach proximity is idealic.

The only thing I'd like them to consider is to keep the pancakes & eggs warm. It would make the breakfast experience much tastier. But overall, it was a truly memorable stay.

4.5
Delvina

25 August 2025

Great experience and well worth the stay

Location / the beach club that’s affiliated with the property.
Friendly staff and helpful

Early morning cleaners, woke us up early to clean the apartment next door.
No parking

4.5
Anna

11 August 2025

A Relaxed, personal, clean, beautiful, friendly hotel in a great location with amazing staff!!

The staff were amazing - so helpful, so thoughtful, they gave an extra special personal service - nothing was too much trouble and they were really kind.

The breakfast was good by Italian standards as breakfast is not such a big thing in Italy but may be disappointing compared to other European hotels. It would have been good if they put out some bananas at breakfast. I did think it was quite expensive for a 3* but I couldn’t fault it and would stay again and recommend to anyone! :-)

5.0
Susie

22 July 2025

Perfect location, gorgeous beaches at your door step.

Every single staff member was approachable, friendly, helpful. Could not have done anymore to make our stay any better! We would like to call out Sara she is simply an incredible employee always smiling, nothing was too much trouble!

Nothing to comment here. We loved our stay!

5.0
Sarah

29 June 2025

Ideal location! We were spoiled between the outdoor pool and beach!

The location was perfect! We hopped from their nice outdoor pool (a must) to the beach that is literally across the street from the hotel. The staff was outstanding and catered to our every need. The hotel is spotlessly clean and they offered a large Continental breakfast with a large variety of items to choose from. The rooms as cool with Air Conditioning, a must have in the heat wave and the outdoor pool was the perfect temperature to cool off. My daughter and I basically did “Pool to Beach, Beach to Pool” during our stay. There are a few restaurants within walking distance for lunch and dinner but the hotel had endless supplies of cold drinks for us.

5.0
Tom

23 June 2025

Amazing hotel in a beautiful location

Loved everything about the Hotel. The circular bed was cool and the staff, breakfast, cleanliness etc. was perfect.

Loved everything, the only improvement I would make is maybe offer a lunch/evening meal option alongside the yummy breakfast. There are plenty of places locally to dine, however they are mostly fish restaurants. If the hotel did offer something that was an alternative to fish, even a simple salad or sandwiches, that would be perfect.

4.0
Janine

16 June 2025

Great location if you love beach holidays. Only approximately 15 minutes from Cagliari historic centre.

Very clean. A small friendly place to stay . Good breakfast .

Nothing in particular.

5.0
Bart

11 June 2025

Wonderful breakaway in superb Cagliari area

Excellent breakfast and good coffee, free umbrellas and use of bicycles

We had one day of cold water but it was fixed really suickly

5.0
Amanda

10 June 2025

Excellent would definitely recommend

We liked the Nautilus but were then upgraded to the Excelsior Nautilus which was superb. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly

4.5
Hayley

6 June 2025

Welcoming friendly staff

Charming helpful staff help make this good comfortable hotel excellent. They go out of their way to make sure you have a great stay and everything you need, they really are so lively and welcoming.. It is spotlessly clean and comfortable. It is surrounded by well maintained gardens that give it a very tranquil feel, and is just across the road from Poetto beach and several good restaurants. Also great bus stop into Cagliari just behind the hotel.

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4.5
Sarah

29 May 2025

Gorgeous hotel would definitely stay here again if in the area 🙂

Amazing location, spotlessly clean and funky interior. Breakfast had good variety. Lovely to walk along promenade with access to beautiful beaches.

No tea making facilities in room otherwise it would have been a 10 😊

4.5
Andrew

11 May 2025

Really nice hotel, helpful staff

Close to the beach, very clean and an excellent breakfast

The swimming pool was a little small

4.5
Matthew

27 April 2025

Amazing stay, very sweet staff. Close to a ton of things to check out

All things. Especially room service.

N/a

4.0
Robin

17 April 2025

I had an wonderful stay with a room and a gorgeous view. I will stay here again and recommen

The staff was fabulous especially Valeriea.

I wish there were earlier options for dinner and availability for lunch and/or dinner at the hotel.
They offer free bikes to utilize and I was able to see the Flamingos at the park. Beautiful!

5.0
Molly

25 March 2025

We’ll be back.

It is a small boutique hotel with the friendliest staff, very accommodating and hospitable. It has great gardens, nice sitting spaces, the free bikes are amazing to ride with the boardwalk right in front of the place. And the surfing waves were great right out in front of the property.

5.0
Mahjoub

20 January 2025

Very Nice Stay.. very friendly staff.. I recommand this hotel ++++

I would like to THANK very much the staff in the reception.. They give me a very nice room in the second building... really nice and iappreciate tooo much the breakfast.. the location of the hotel is also great.

Nothing.

5.0
Mariola

7 January 2025

Fantastic stay in a great localisation

Localisation, very nice clean hotel

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5.0
Antonio

1 January 2025

Great short stay in front of a stunning beach

Great location and service. Staff is super friendly

5.0
Randall

19 December 2024

Well worth the money, wish we would have stayed a little later in the year for warmer weather.

The breakfast was amazing, the hotel grounds and rooms were very clean, the location is awesome with close access to the beach and bus lines. The staff were all very nice and helpful.

The bed was a little too hard, we have bad hips and shoulders and the bed was hard on our joints.

5.0
Vlad

9 December 2024

Amazing stay! Breakfast is 10 out of 10!The staff are friendly and helpfull. Special Thanks to Mirko who was the star of

Location just perfect, with the sea view! Also free bikes was amazing addition to my stay.

5.0
Elena

7 November 2024

Amazing one night spent with my husband and daughter 🥰🥰

Lovely hotel, beautiful, everything very well decorated 😍

5.0
Zhelezniak

4 November 2024

Great hotel for vacation

It was clean and comfortable, all that you need. They had breakfast, and near a few restaurants for lunch and dinner. The staff was helpful

There was no iron, they had only steamer.

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Reception services

  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Hot spring bath (additional charge)
  • - Beachfront
  • - Open-air bath (additional charge)
  • - Beach
  • - Live sport events (broadcast)

Transport

  • - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Emergency cord in bathroom

Pool and wellness

  • - Infinity pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Sun umbrellas
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Access to health care professionals
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