Petra Segreta Resort & Spa

Petra Segreta is a beautiful gem, hidden away on a windy street near a small town. The hotel consists of a series of buildings that are cleverly placed in the landscape so as to maximize the views of the hills and water. The rooms are on the smaller side, but they were perfectly comfortable and well appointed. We were in room 301, which has a private terrace with a killer view. We indulged in a spa treatment here, and the massage therapists did an excellent job. If you are driving there, the road in can be a bit tight, especially since it seems to get a decent amount of truck traffic, so be careful on the turns. The hotel is about 5 minutes away from San Panteleo, which is a very nice town with good, affordable restaurants and excellent shopping. It is a little further from the many amazing beaches in Casta Smerelda - about a 20 minute drive. If you don't need to be on the water, and you appreciate a quiet mountain setting, Petra Segreta is a great choice. One minor comment - the staff are all very young and don't have the knowledge or service skills that we might expect from a luxury property. They were all extremely nice and did their best to be helpful, but we were a bit disappointed in how much they seemed to struggle with some pretty ordinary inquiries. This did not mar our experience there, though - we had a wonderful time and really appreciated the beauty of the property.

Charming Boutique Hotel with a great restaurant. The property is set up in the hills and has great views. Rooms are OK, our friends had to change rooms as it was dark and noisy but our room was good. The charm of the place are the common areas of the hotel where you can find a notch and chill out. We were there for 3 days before going on charter and it was a great place to acclimatize ourselves to Sardinia. Restaurant was very good and service was great. Breakfast was perfect with a mixture of healthy and filling. Wine list if good. Make sure to have a digestive Mitro after dinner or a spritz before. If you get a chance, walk into town and have a traditional plate of flat bread and cheese. The walk is for the fit..

I agree with what many have said; this is a 4-star hotel amidst 5-star grounds/common areas and terrific food. The staff is kind/well-meaning, but not polished as per a true 5-star experience. It's an unreservedly lovely experience, but adjust your expectations accordingly.

Amazing stay at Petra Segreta! My husband and I recently stayed at Petra Segreta and we were fascinated with this hidden gem about 25 minutes from Porto Cervo, where all the action takes place in Sardinia. The views, the vegetation, the decor, the rooms, the staff, the service - everything was perfect. One thing I will say, unless you are considering not leaving the resort at all, rent a car at the airport because a taxi to visit Porto Cervo will cost about $70 each way and to and from the airport $100 each trip. However, also something to keep in mind, it is a bit hilly to get to the hotel so be sure to arrive during the day.