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La Vecchia Fonte

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with bar/lounge, near Isolotto Beach

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La Vecchia Fonte is the perfect retreat near Isolotto Beach and La Sciumara Beach. Begin your day with a full breakfast, then unwind at the playground or cycle through scenic routes. With free WiFi, a library, babysitting services for families and helpful staff on hand.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $313
$352 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Why we love this property

Breakfast and dining options
The hotel offers free full breakfast, a welcoming cafe, and a stylish bar. Couples can elevate their stay with intimate private dining experiences.
Blissful night quarters
Drift into tranquility with personalized in-room massages at this luxury hotel. Blackout drapes and minibars enhance curated, individual room decor.

Room options

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Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Royal Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View | Private spa tub

Royal Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Harbor View, Sea Facing | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, Harbor View, Sea Facing

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite (Wellness) | Terrace/patio

Presidential Suite (Wellness)

  • Sea view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Fonte Vecchia, 48, Porto Turistico, Palau, SS, 7020

What's nearby

  • Palau Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palau Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palau vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Palau Ethnographic Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • La Sciumara Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 58 min drive
  • Figari (FSC-Figari - Sud Corse) - 125 min drive
  • Rudalza Station - 38 min drive
  • Marinella Station - 40 min drive
  • Golfo Aranci Station - 48 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lo Spizzico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cucumiao - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Amare Palau - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Caltinu - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Sa Pinta - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Vecchia Fonte

La Vecchia Fonte offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Isolotto Beach and La Sciumara Beach. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This luxurious hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Monte Altura Fortress and Bear's Rock. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 19 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2005
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 105 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 24 and April 27.

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs EUR 19 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property Registration Number IT090054A1000F1993

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Vecchia Fonte

Vecchia Fonte Hotel

Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau

Vecchia Fonte Palau

La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau, Sardinia

La Vecchia Fonte Palau

La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau

La Vecchia Fonte Hotel

La Vecchia Fonte Palau

La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vecchia Fonte currently open?

The property is closed between October 24 and April 27.

Does La Vecchia Fonte offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Vecchia Fonte does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at La Vecchia Fonte?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at La Vecchia Fonte?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 19 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by La Vecchia Fonte?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 105 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Vecchia Fonte?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a 50% charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Vecchia Fonte and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours.

What's the area around La Vecchia Fonte like?

La Vecchia Fonte is located on the waterfront, a short 4-minute walk from Palau Harbor and 6 minutes' walk from Palau vecchio.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was generous, nice, and served with courteous staff. (6 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible with a large parking lot and reasonable fees. (5 reviews)
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Port
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully decorated hotel with excellent staff. Nice breakfast served well. Great location for all things to do in Palau. Would go there again!
Carol, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

we absolutely loved the stay at this hotel. it was roomy, cosy and very relaxing. we would defikitely come back. there were markets, entwetainment in the streets and lovely beaches. the staff was very friendly and warm hearted. we can only recommend this hotel for duture guests!!
Andrea, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay of 4 nights was excellent, room with a private patio amazing place to sit and relax after busy day at beach or at night to enjoy a drink or cigarette. Breakfast and service was very good too. Location steps to the port where you can take the ferry to La Madalena , at night market across the hotel and a variety of restautants.Parking free from 8:00PM to 8:00 AM, we didnt use the parking from hotel. Awesome stay.
MARCELO, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good quality hotel staff very helpful
Tracy, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location
Karin, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place to stay for a few days exploring the area. We had an outstanding room and amenities with a great view. The staff were all amazing.
Randall, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Took the suite and it had a good balcony with a Jacuzzi. The location is good and the quality of the room is excellent.
David, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice place with good location in the center of Palau. Super place.
Eimund, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff. Secure parking.
Kirk, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good location just a little old

Location is excellent but there is a large parking lot between the hotel and the marina so views are not the best. The hotel is very old (it’s in the name) but once you open the doors and windows it freshens up pretty quickly.
Mary-Beth, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A Base from which to Explore

Great hotel for visiting La Maddelena, convenient for the shops and restaurants, its not the most modern of hotels, but the location makes up for it. There is no pool or beach front, nor is there anyway to sunbathe, its a hotel to explore from, just by the port.
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel was clean and staff very accommodating. One premium room the AC was only a fan, so room was too hot. The breakfast was nice. The marina area lively with lots of restaurant choices.
Dale, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The hotel was clean with friendly staff. Just a couple of things I would point out are no kettle in the room and the air con wasnt very powerful. To counteract my friends kettle situation the hotel gave her free hotwater everyday as she bought her own teabags. The free breakfast was good with plenty of variety
Emma Jayne, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Want to stay again

This hotel is in a perfect position. It also offers car parking but you park out front for free in the car park. Our luggage was lost and the staff went above and beyond to help us with retrieving our luggage. They have a bar next door with snacks but surrounded by restaurants and shops on Main Street
Kerrie, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Check-in staff Marco was very nice and friendly. He showed us the room and explained everything. The room was clean and tidy. Their continental breakfast was good. Good location, the hotel is surrounded by many restaurants. For the ferry to La Maddelena, the port is only few mins walk away. There is a night market right outside the hotel every night. Will come back for sure if we need to stay in Palau again!
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property- Terrible AC

Hotel is central location to the port and town. Nice breakfast and spacious modern rooms and baths. AC was a problem. In the room it would take several hours to get comfortable (22-23) however AC was on a timer and would turn off after 90 minutes, so if you left the room or were sleeping would wake up in hot sweat. Breakfast room AC did not work either.
Alfred, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Parking was not the best. I had to run out and feed the meter. The market was noisy as were the neighbours. Hotel staff were excellent, especially Marco. Breakfast was basic and the room it was served in was not the best, but the breakfast staff were very nice. The shared balcony was not great for privacy reasons. The advertised water view was quite an exaggeration.
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room, front desk staff and hotel are very good . But the breakfast can be significantly improved . The coffee was terrible . They have a beautiful coffee machine behind the bar which remains unused while they make guests use an automatic machine from which the coffee comes out tasting terrible . That is unacceptable in Italy . I went outside to get some sun with my coffee and the breakfast staff scolded me when I came back in to return the cup stating that we are not allowed to “remove items “- as though I was going to steal a cheap coffee mug . Ridiculous . The food quality at breakfast was poor . They need to change this . Otherwise , was a nice stay with friendly staff .
Hisham, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Not a 4 star

This hotel is perfectly located near the port and a huge parking lot in front. I suggest you park in the lot (blue spots) as it is cheaper than the hotel (and the hotel doesn’t have space anyway). The hotel itself is a little outdated but comfortable. Rooms are large and AC works perfectly. I would certainly NOT consider this a 4 star hotel! Your room (unless you book a suite) does jot even come with a complementary water, not cups not a coffee machine. Breakfast was on but also very limited (warm there is bacon and scrambled eggs - that’s it for protein). You will find a little bit of fruit (melon annd apples cut up) annd veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots) and the rest is carbs. In front of the hotel is a nightly market which is super cute. All restaurants and bars are an easy walk. The personell working at the hotel are all very friendly and professional, absolutely nothing but compliments to them all. Thank you 🙏
2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Cute hotel, nice staff, poor amenities

This is one of the nicest places in Palau and in a great location. Staff was friendly and the room clean and well maintained. Location offers easy parking and access to the town and port. That being said, the rooms are generally poorly appointed and I would not consider this a 4-star hotel. The amenities are not up to par. There was only a sheet on the bed and we had to dig out a comforter and additional pillows from a bag in the closet to bolster the thin ones on the bed. However, most disappointing was the absence of any type of kettle and tea/coffee station in the room. When I inquired I was told the « standard » rooms don’t come equipped with this though all other rooms do. While the description of the standard room does not include a coffee corner, lots of the general photos show this in the rooms and only a very astute reader would notice this possible discrepancy between room classes. It is also very odd for a hotel to limit this type of amenity in the room. In addition, the internet was slow and weak. While working in the room, the signal dropped multiple times. It may be ok for casual internet browsing but not much else. In short, while this may be one of the best options in town, I’m not sure it’s the best value.
Danica, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Rooms were clean and spacious, not beachfront, easy parking, slightly overpriced. Location is ideal for walking around and getting to the ferry
Roxana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good
Pauline, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was a great stay beautiful trip
Matthew, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very warm welcome. Beautiful hotel.
Sinead, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Property id in front of the Marina for easy boat rental. Staff very friendly and eager to help.
Carlos A, 3-night trip