Expert reviews
“Treat yourself to a spot of rural luxury at Su Gologone, nestled in glorious countryside 7km east of Oliena. Rooms are decorated with original artworks and handicrafts, and the facilities are top notch – it has a pool, a spa, a wine cellar and a restaurant, which is considered one of Sardinia’s best.”
“Just southeast of Nuoro, in the foothills of the Supramonte range, Su Gologone combines luxury with rural flavor in guest rooms that feel like country retreats (exposed beams, wooden chests, traditional Sardinian fabrics) and a rustic restaurant.”
“The Palimodde family’s rambling mountain lodge has long been a haven for art and nature lovers – a spot at once secluded yet convivial. Today, designer Giovanna Palimodde continues the hotel’s creative ethos with art and craft workshops and décor inspired by the colours of the Sardinian landscape.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
- Excellent breakfast
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Nestled in the heartland of Oliena, amidst the raw beauty of Sardinia, Su Gologone offers a plush retreat with a rustic charm. The locale is renowned for its undulating hills and forest-clad mountains, making it a perfect location for a secluded boutique getaway.
With its traditional white-painted interiors and walls graced by Sardinian artwork, Su Gologone is a warm and inviting destination located at the foothills of the Supramonte mountains. Guests here can relish a serene, village-like ambiance complemented by daily yoga classes and a leisurely rhythm of life.
Su Gologone, a family-owned establishment, boasts 68 rooms and suites, all complemented by a lavish outdoor swimming pool. It also houses cozy restaurants serving traditional local dishes.
Each room is a secluded retreat, adorned with conventional embroidered spreads and countrified wooden fixtures. The proprietors have painstakingly crafted an environment that makes guests feel welcomed while appreciating the innate beauty of the Barbagia region.
The swimming pool space gives off the vibe of a hidden paradise bordered by verdant greenery, while the Magic Tablao bar provides magnificent views of the Supramonte mountain range.
Su Gologone serves as the perfect spot for duos in search of a romantic sanctuary, offering them an opportunity to indulge in the true essences of Sardinian culture, away from the hustle and bustle of coastal holiday spots.
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Recent guest reviews
30 September 2024
Very good
28 September 2024
Exceptional
26 September 2024
Very good
20 September 2024
A lovely get away place but we didn’t fully understand the Experience aspect .
The restaurant was amazing as was the food. We didn’t really get to appreciate the place staying only 1 night.
The decore of the room was pretty but could do with some sprucing up. Grounds looked a little tired. The mattress needs replacing.
16 September 2024
Very good
18 August 2024
Exceptional
17 August 2024
Dreamy but a bit dated
Dreamy location and setting, amazing staff and food!
Slightly dated, room was very damp and bathroom had a mouldy smell
12 August 2024
Fabulous
28 July 2024
catastrophe
the garden was beautiful, but unfortunately that was the only
this hotel is so dirty and promises things that aren't true at all. it has so much potential but everything needs to be renovated and a completely new concept for the hotel. the breakfast was also a disaster, everything looked stale and totally unloving. Pool was a disaster!!!
20 July 2024
Fabulous
9 July 2024
Very efficient and expensive summer camp
The staff was very nice efficient and seemingly intuitive. The property is very nice. Very picturesque but so is the entire region. It’s a bit like a summer camp that has seen its day.
The value is simply not evident in the experience. Perhaps if you are a family of four stuffing yourselves into a room and if you only want to have a hotel create your itinerary amongst other tourists, then this spot is for you. The pool needs to be resurfaced. The food is mediocre. The price for meals is very high for what you receive and for the quality.
16 October 2023
Not worth it.
The style of the place is gorgeous.
During the check in we haven't been properly informed of all the areas and activities the hotel provides. Also when you book a room make sure to check if it is serviced by a lift or not. My dad has low mobility and nobody at the counter checked that. The food is average compared to other restaurants you find in the area.
25 September 2023
In spite of nice staff we won't be going back. The place was dingy and rather dismal. Disappointing
Breakfast and dinner. The staff agreed to change our room for the second night which was lighter and a tiny but clean balcony where we could stand to get air. The staff were excellent.
Our room had no natural light with a dirty and leaf strewn tiny outside sitting area. It was unusable. All the decor is rather old and dated - but not in a charming way. We paid 275 euros a night for this. Very overpriced. The experiences at this experience hotel were very expensive. £100 for a yoga session!
13 August 2023
It was beautiful!
Loads of variety
Internet was in and out in some areas
7 August 2023
Needs a revamp
The restaurant was very good and dining in the outdoor terrace at night was a great experience.
I wish I had read other peoples reviews more, like many we found the whole place very tired and strange. The pool area is terrible, Loungers are old and the pool paint is flaking, the robot pool cleaner, gardens and lawns around pool unkept. The hotel is massive with a whole lot of areas that seem unnecessary and we never saw used. The furnishings are threadbare etc The activities were really talked up but they were scheduled and only a couple a day. Never saw a farm or horses etc
29 July 2023
Was a 10/10 until I was disrespected by the staff.
Location/Decoration
Unfortunately our whole experience was ruined by the treatment we received towards the end. We were charged for a lunch we didn't have and when we spotted the mistake on the check out bill, they claimed it was our fault as they gave us the change to verify it. I called several times and they either didn't pick up, or ignored me claiming they couldn't hear. An absolute awful experience unfortunately. Feel mugged.
16 July 2023
I couldn’t wait for the sun to come up so I could get out of there.
The bar was great and the food at the restaurant was delicious.
The rooms were gross. There was a terrible smell In the first room we got so they moved us. The second room still had the smell just less obvious. It smells like some sort of chemical they use for extermination. Very unpleasant. Also the property is for lack of better word weird. There is art and little knick knacks throughout but the place feels unkept.
3 July 2023
Pleasant
Staff was kind and professional
Property needs some updates
27 June 2023
Eclecticly stylish hotel with amazing facilities, accommodating and friendly staff and breathtaking views
design, aesthetic, staff, toiletries, ambience, facilities
number of mosquitos, darkness of rooms (though understand why), early closing of bars
18 June 2023
A magical stay that we will remember forever.
A magical place, not to be missed. Wonderful grounds, scenery, staff and food. Book it now, you won't regret!
10 June 2023
overpriced and not the 4 star experience we'd hopped for
very pretty setting, good food at the restaurant. Very
Very overpriced accommodation. Rooms fairly basic and clearly in need of modernisation. Questionable as a 4 star by todays standards. our bathroom had a really strong over powering smell that had been covered up with a deodoriser. open arrival the staff promised to bring our luggage up to our room from the car which took far too long so we ended up doing it ourselves. there was a dirty coffee cup in the room, which we asked to be replaced and was offered a replacement the following day.
7 June 2023
Lovely hotel but restaurant disappointed
Location was lovely breakfast was very good
The menu in the restaurant was limited to pasta and meats No seafood at all so a heavy meal served very quickly Seemed like a mass produced restaurant Get them in and out as quickly as possible
2 June 2023
definitely would not stay again or recommend
nothing
poor location, car park not near reception. too many steps to rooms. poor facilities when raining, dangerous to move around when raining. limited menu. very bad smell from drains in the room. very basic room for very high nightly rate. extremely expensive drinks
20 May 2023
a place like in a dream
absolutely stunning - there is something to discover in every corner! the nature surrounding the property is beautiful, especially the views from the dream and from the wishes terraces. the staff at the property are incredible, this is a hotel at its finest!
not a problem for me but travelers should know that there are lots of stairs everywhere across the property, and for people with limited mobility this may be challenging
19 April 2023
Fabulous
The location is fabulous and the settings are beautiful as are many of the hotel's activities.
Room was rather small and a bit dark, and restaurant menu was mostly meat (apparently there were fish specials that the wait staff neglected to mention)
31 October 2022
The staff were wonderful and tge location is beautiful. We highly recommend staying in the hotel.
Beautiful location and a great place to stay in Sardegna
The room was a little too traditional.
2 October 2022
Loved it!!
A wonderful hotel - totally full on Sardinia! There was so much to look at and enjoy. Great food. Lovely staff. Comfortable room.
Nothing.
21 September 2022
Beautiful retreat in the heart of the Nuoro area.
Beautiful setting. Huge pool to cool down in after a hot day touring. Wonderful sunset views looking at the sheer faces of the mountain. Great drinks and appetizers. Fantastic art work from Sardinia all around the property. The Italian sheets were some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. Hotel is older and could do with some painting and trimming of the lush gardens.
It was a bit pricey compared to the rest of our stay in Sardinia. We thought we would enjoy the highly rated restaurant. We were unaware that all of the entrees were large pieces of roast meat cooked over wood fires. Unfortunately, we do not eat meat, our mistake.
16 September 2022
The best hotel I have ever stayed at
The best hotel we have ever stayed at. The grounds are like nothing I've ever seen - magic around every corner. Truly awesome hotel.
Nothing.
16 September 2022
Exceptional
Everything was amazing. The staff have the highest level of customer service, and the property has stunning views and services. I wish I had booked more time at this hotel.
Nothing.
14 September 2022
A must visit hotel if you are in the area
Amazing hotel, beautiful design of the whole property, tasty food, stunnning views and comfortable accommodation.
Lots of stairs so tricky to move around if you have large suitcases, however there is staff that can help with that.
11 September 2022
Good
Garden very beautiful
6 September 2022
Fabulous
beautiful property,
21 August 2022
cosy hotel , lot of colors, but a renovation of the rooms begins to be necessary, no fischmenu
-lot of cosy en multicolor places in the hotel and in the garden - a nice view in the breakfast room and in the coctailbar
-no fisch on the menu for dinner ( and my wife eat no meat...); thus during our stay 3 days we have only one time taken our dinner in the hotel -when we asked at the reception the possibilities of visiting the beach of cala gonone, they tried to push us to the activities of the hotel -the lounge chairs around the swimming pool are rather army and sometimes not enough - coctailbar was to expensif: 16 euro for a normal coctail during the day
14 August 2022
Exceptional
This was just an amazingly special place, and I feel so grateful that I was able to spend 3 nights here. The staff were all so great. I loved exploring this property. Staff was able to get creative and accommodate to make sure we had a good experience. We really wanted to do the wine tasting but it was just the two of us, so they made sure to ask other guests if they would be interested and were able to get us in one night. This was a highlight as we tasted lovely Sardinian wines and learned a lot about the history and culture of the island. Small gym, but still nice to have some equipment to workout on. Food was amazing at all of the restaurants.
Not everything is catered for couples or small groups. For example, their website has all of their different experiences listed, but it's not guaranteed and you'll need at least 6 people to book for things like cooking classes, wine tasting, etc.
13 August 2022
amazing
athmosphere and design and food
receptionist not really friendly. very crowded but it was 12th august full high season
13 August 2022
Very good
This is an experience hotel, tucked away in the picturesque hills of Sardinia. I was unsure what 'experience' meant in the context of this hotel but when we arrived, it was clearly the extremely arty and well-thought-out dining, sitting and walking areas in the hotel. For example, you can have dinner in the herb garden at long tables. The Tableau bar is a stunning place overlooking the hills, they have a set menu in the 'Basket of Bread' which is an outside dining area with local ladies making bread using traditional methods. The pool area is just lovely and such a relaxing place. It is all very atmospheric. We had a suite which had a great outside area with a bathtub overlooking the hills.
Although this is a magical place and well worth the visit, some of the areas are a bit run down. The crazy golf has not been touched for years along with the tennis and football courts. The corridors leading to the rooms are gloomy and uninviting with old arty relics stuck on the walls. These areas could do with being modernised. The fixtures and fittings are old fashioned, however, perhaps this is in keeping with the hippy, 60's vibe of the hotel but if you are looking for these luxurious touches then you may not enjoy this place so much.
9 August 2022
Nice, but overpriced
A lovely hotel in a quiet, rural location. Lovely breakfast. Comfortable bed and spacious room
Other hotels in this price range (400 EUR for a standard room, per night) are normally much more welcoming. A little 'welcome' note in the room, a small fruit platter on arrival - little thoughts that most other hotels routinely provide, and just make guests feel welcome and appreciated. We visited Su Gologone to celebrate my partner's birthday, which normally would warrant a little glass of wine on arrival, or even only a 'happy birthday' from reception staff upon checking passport details! Little things that make guests feel special. I had even emailed the hotel in advance to request a nice table for dinner on her birthday, and despite a positive email back from the hotel, in the end we got a totally anonymous table at the back. Another example, the morning after for breakfast, in a nearly empty breakfast room, we politely asked if we could sit at a table overlooking the pool, and the waitress replied "if you really must sit there, you may" - which we felt was unnecessarily rude. Overall - a very disappointing stay for the price paid.
5 August 2022
Fabulous
The special dinners they organise are amazing. We did the bread one and the vegetables one- both were unbelievable.
20 July 2022
A very special place! a must stay in Sardinia
everything was fabulous except for the gym.
they don’t have a good gym because they need to update all their equipment it’s all very old.
19 July 2022
Great honeymoon stay!
Lovely hotel in a great location!!
14 July 2022
Absolutely perfect!
Loved the attention to detail. Everywhere you looked was a treat to the eyes. The food was also truly exceptional, we came back for more the following evening.
Nil.
2 July 2022
An authentically typical Sardinian experience done in style.
We enjoyed the authentic Sardinian food at the typical a la carte restaurant. The Magic Tablao bar was a cool experience also along the the artisan stores alongside.
28 June 2022
Fabulous
Fantastic location, ambience and atmosphere. The hotel is a mix of relaxing wellness, sardinian art museum and cottage in the middle of typical vegetation and breath-taking panoramas. The room was very confortable, with a small terrace and fully equipped bathroom.
A little bit noisy, especially when guests would open their room doors by heavily tingling the key holder against the lock.
26 June 2022
A special one off hotel in a stunning location
This is a unique place set amongst beautiful countryside. The gardens are stunning , you can get lost wandering around them. Flowers and shrubs under tress just lovely, with lots of private seating areas tucked away. The food is typical local Sardinian - we enjoyed most of it but the roasted pork was too fatty for our liking. They have local special evenings where they do vegetarian or bread based nights - set menu. We really enjoyed the bread one - so much food - pace yourself, and great to watch it being made in front of you. The local scenery is stunning - we loved sitting in one of the bars and watching sunset. V nice swimming pool and gardens and excellent pool bar close by where we had a v nice lunch. A couple of nights here was about right.
The bathroom was poor - it had a strange bath with a hand shower unit but no glass to stop you soaking the floor. The hand basins were odd - one didn't give hot water , the other the water went hot and cold. We were upgraded by the hotel but the room was still quite compact with little room for cases. Bed was ok but not especially comfortable
20 June 2022
Magical hotel
A magical place, completely unique with every space thoughtfully and artistically designed. Art and objets d'art in every nook, fully integrated into the building and the environment. Plenty of spaces to sit in the grounds.. Beautiful location on the edge of the national park. Spotlessly clean, very helpful staff.
Food a little disappointing - rather heavy at dinner (huge portions and no fish main course options).. Breakfast good. Pool open too late to have a pre breakfast swim. Pool opens at 9 (ish) and breakfast window is 8.00- 10.00. Would be good to be able to swim from.7 am. Area around the pool a bit small for the size of the pool (huge and lovely) and the seating can be crowded. It is not landscaped and designed to the same exceptional standard as the rest if the hotel.
11 June 2022
Traditional and stilish hotel
Architecture is amazing as well as the furniture.
9 June 2022
Really lovely
Beautiful setting. Lovely rooms and facilities
7 June 2022
Stunning adventure of a place with magical views that will last in my day dreams for a lifetime!
Wonderful welcome/front desk staff, extremely accommodating and thoughtful. The whole property is a dream-gorgeous vistas around every bend. Rooms were lovely and well appointed. Extremely responsive front desk and porters. Pool was beautiful. Food was great. My only slight complaint is the restaurant staff is not as welcoming.
Nothing
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Fitness centre (additional charge)
- - Games room
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Children's playground
- - Billiards
- - Table tennis
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Mini golf
- - Open-air bath
- - Tennis equipment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Spa facilities
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
19 November 2024
Exceptional