There are many excellent Chia hotels – whatever your travel needs, whatever your budget, you will find something suitable.
Chia is the marine hamlet of Domus de Maria, a small town located in the south-western part of Sardinia, approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Cagliari, the capital city.
Its territory is famous for the rocky slopes of the mountains of Sulcis and the salt ponds where pink flamingos live. There are Nuragic settlements and the ruins of Bithia, a Punic-Phoenician town. And the area has some of the best coastal trails of South Sardinia – such as the ancient Roman Road.
But, most of all, Chia has beaches with crystal-clear waters which turned it into one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in Sardinia and awarded Sa Colonia, one of its beaches, among the 40 best beaches in Europe. But there are many more beaches in Chia that are worth visiting – among them Su Giudeu and Cala Cipolla.
Since Chia is so close to Cagliari, where I live, I visit on a regular basis on day trips and even on weekend trips to enjoy the beaches and the hiking trails. And whenever I spend the night, I try a different hotel just for fun.
If you want to spend at least part of your summer holidays in Chia, and don’t know where to stay, you are in good hands. Here is my selection of the best Chia hotels for a wonderful stay in the area.
The Best Chia Hotels
L’Oasi di Chia B&B
Located in Chia, this charming B&B is less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the most beautiful beaches in the area, such as Chia Beach and Su Portu Beach. From here, you can enjoy a spectacular view of the mountains.
If you want to visit the surrounding area and archeological sites, then you can find the archeological area of Nora only 20 minutes away by car.
The accommodation offers free Wi-Fi, a buffet breakfast, and a small private parking. All rooms have a fridge, TV, and a private bathroom with luxury toiletries – a great idea if you’d rather travel light. Some of them also have a living room and a balcony.
Unfortunately pets aren’t welcome at this property so it is not a suitable place if you are traveling with your cat or dog.
Su Giudeu Hotel
Among the best hotels in Chia, Su Giudeu hotel is surrounded by a large green garden, in which you can find pure peace and quiet.
Moreover, it is only few hundred meters from Su Giudeu Beach, so that it’ll take you few minutes to walk to the beach and enjoy the Sardinian sun and limpid waters.
At the hotel you will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi in the common areas, free parking, and an Italian style breakfast. The hotel is completely disabled friendly, so you will find disabled parking spots, wheelchair access, and lower sinks.
All rooms have a TV, and a private bathroom with any other amenity you may need for a comfortable stay.
There hotel can help you organize excursions in the area for a fee – such as horse riding, snorkeling and hiking.
One thing worth pointing out is that this hotel is adults only, so not one of the hotels in Chia you should consider if you are traveling with children.
Faro Capo Spartivento Hotel
If you have the budget to splurge, stop right here. This is one of the most exclusive Chia hotels. I visited for the first time just a year ago and it was a fantastic experience.
Faro Capo Spartivento is set in an old lighthouse, built in the middle of 19th century by the Italian Navy. This was one of the many lighthouses that the Italian king Vittorio Emanuele di Savoia asked to build.
It was damaged during WWII, and when the war was over, the lighthouse underwent its only restoration.
Nowadays, it is a unique 5-star hotel renowned for its position – it is literally on a cliff overlooking the sea – and the services it offers.
Hotel Faro di Capo Spartivento is few hundred meters from the beautiful Cala Cipolla Beach (in fact, you can see it from there), and less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from Su Giudeu Beach and other marvelous beaches in the area.
Among the several services provided by the hotel there are free Wi-Fi, free public parking (though you need a car with a higher engine as the road to get there is not paved), a beach shuttle and an outdoor infinity pool.
For an extra charge you can enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant, either inside or in the beautiful terrace, as well as drinks from the bar. There is also an airport shuttle service and a baby-sitting service. In fact, the accommodation is family friendly, and pet friendly too.
Mind you, this is not a cheap place to stay – but it’s totally worth every cent!
I have written a dedicated post to Hotel Faro Capo Spartivento where you can read more about this fabulous hotel.
Spartivento Hotel
Surrounded by a large garden with views of the coast, Spartivento Hotel is more or less 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the main beaches in the area, such as Su Giudeu Beach.
Built entirely with natural materials, this hotel – known to be one of the best Chia hotels – provides a spectacular view from the terrace, an outdoor pool where you can relax during the day and sit during the night to enjoy an astonishing starlit sky.
Its garden is the perfect place to relax whenever you need peace and quiet. Moreover, Spartivento Hotel has its own private beach, which is excellent if you want a serviced option.
This hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as several services for families with children, such as an outdoor playground, board games and pool toys.
All rooms have a private entrance, private bathroom with all amenities you may need, as well as a TV and a minifridge. There’s also an on-site restaurant where you can eat traditional Sardinian food and you can also enjoy your meals outdoor.
Il Gabbiano Hotel
If you are looking for some place private and quiet, this hotel is the right place for you. Since it is located less than 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the main beaches, it is easy to walk to the beach.
The accommodation is surrounded by greenery, and you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea from the terrace.
All rooms have a private bathroom, and a TV in case you decide to watch the news. Il Gabbiano hotel offers free Wi-Fi in the common areas, free parking, and a bar where you can sip on prosecco or a cocktail in the evening.
In the area you can enjoy all sorts of activities, such as hiking, horse-riding, and there even is a playground if you travel with your children. As an added bonus, this hotel is also pet friendly.
Il Girasole B&B
This B&B is the ideal place for those who want to enjoy a vacation far from the chaos of the tourist areas. It is located in the town of Domus de Maria, which is few minutes drive from Chia and its beautiful beaches – so you can enjoy the most relaxing holiday but at the same time have the feeling of a small Sardinian town.
Il Girasole is a small place. It accommodates its guests in two rooms, each one with a living room and a private bathroom equipped with a hair dryer, toiletries and anything else you need for a wonderful stay.
The B&B offers free Wi-Fi and public parking. In the morning, you can enjoy your Italian style breakfast in the large breakfast hall. It’s worth pointing out this is not a family hotel and pets aren’t welcome, so it’s not a good place to stay if you are visiting with Sardinia with children.
La Rosa dei Venti B&B
Surrounded by nature, this is one of the best Chia Hotels if you need to disconnect from everyday life. Moreover, it is less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from Cala Cipolla and Su Giudeu Beach.
All rooms at La Rosa dei Venti are decorated in a modern style, and they have a private bathroom equipped with toiletries available for guests use, so you don’t have to pack them and you can travel lighter if you wish. In the morning a rich Italian breakfast is served, with fresh fruits and pastries.
If you travel with children, they can play in the beautiful garden while you can relax and rest after sunbathing at the beach. However, unfortunately pets are not allowed.
The whole accommodation is smoke-free – a blessing if you are not a smoker, like me.
Given its position, this B&B is not served by public transport. Should you decide to stay there, you will need to rent a car to move around.
LeCalleBed-Breakfast
This B&B is located in Chia, a few kilometers/miles from the main beaches in the area.
It offers free Wi-Fi, private parking, and a nice view of the garden. Its large rooms all have a balcony where you can enjoy the Sardinian sun in private; a flat screen TV, and any other amenity you need for a comfortable stay.
In the morning you can enjoy a rich Italian-style breakfast, while in the evening you can have dinner in one of the various restaurants nearby. In fact, given the B&B location, it is extremely easy to wander around the town.
The owners don’t really speak English, but they are so welcoming that the language barrier will hardly be an issue!
Aquadulci Hotel
If you want a hotel with a pool at a reasonable price, this is one of the best places to stay in Chia. The accommodation is indeed surrounded by a large green garden, where you can find a big pool to relax and sunbathe if you don’t want to go to the beach.
However, the pool is quite deep so for safety reasons it’s meant for adults only, even if the hotel is family friendly.
Aquadulci is located 500 meters (0.3 miles) from Su Giudeu Beach. Given its position it is also easy to reach other beaches in the area, such as Cala Cipolla Beach and Cala Zafferano Beach (which can only be reached by boat!). In terms of location, this is one of the best Chia hotels!
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as an airport shuttle service for an extra fee. Among the services that you can enjoy at Aquadulci, there are interesting activities and relaxing wellness services.
The staff at the reception can help you book bike tours, as well as snorkeling or horse-riding activities. On the other hand, if you prefer to have extra relaxing day, you could enjoy a soothing massage or different body treatments in the hotel spa.
In addition to a breakfast that can satisfy every taste, you can enjoy your dinner at this hotel too.
I Colori di Chia B&B
Less than two kilometers (1.2 miles) from the main beaches in Chia, you can find this nice B&B, surrounded by a beautiful garden and by the typical Sardinian vegetation. It is also in an ideal position to go hiking and biking, in fact you will find a bike rental service.
I Colori di Chia accommodates guests in double bedrooms with private bathroom. Only some of them have also a balcony so if that’s something you would like, make sure to book in advance.
This small family run bed and breakfast also offers free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a car rental service in case you arrived there without.
In the morning you can enjoy a tasty Italian breakfast with fresh bread and pastries. This B&B is not family friendly – so don’t plan to stay there if you are traveling with children; pets are not allowed either. On the other hand, it’s a nice place to stay for couples.
B&B Bithia
This B&B has a dream location, near the most beautiful beaches of Chia, and with a spectacular view of Su Giudeu Beach. In terms of location and offerings, this is one of the nicest (small) Chia hotels.
The minimalist décor, together with the beautiful green garden, creates a sense of peace and calm. All rooms overlook the garden, they have a private bathroom, and a TV.
Outside Bithia B&B, in the garden, you can find a pool, a picnic area, and outdoor furniture for those moments when you want to enjoy the sun and fresh air. The accommodation offers free Wi-Fi and free parking, and a delicious breakfast every morning.
It is an adults only B&B so once again not suitable if you are traveling with children.
La Vela B&B
Located in the town of Chia, this B&B is few hundred meters from the town center, and less than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from Cala de Sa Musica beach.
This accommodation has a beautiful flowered patio, where you can enjoy your breakfast, and a green garden. It also has a large terrace overlooking the garden. The overall atmosphere is soothing and relaxing.
All room have double beds, a private bathroom, a large closet (in case for once you don’t want to travel light!), and are set around the beautiful garden.
Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided by the B&B, and a traditional Italian breakfast is served every morning for you to start your day.
In the area, you can enjoy various activities such as horse riding, hiking, bike tours. Or you could simply enjoy a spending your day at the beach like most locals would do during the hot summer days.
Giamu’s House
You don’t necessarily have to stay in one of the Chia hotels for a wonderful vacation. You can stay in a lovely apartment with a garden and easy access to the beach too!
Giamu’s House is just that: simply perfect for a small family. It has two rooms, and can host up to four guests. You will have a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, a patio where you can dine al fresco, and a nice garden where your children can play.
The nearest beach is 1.5 km (less than a mile) away, which means location is perfect too.
Further Readings
For more ideas on hotels and places to stay in Sardinia, read these posts:
- Where To Stay In Sardinia
- The Best Beach Resorts In Sardinia
- The Best Luxury Hotels In Sardinia
- The Best Boutique Hotels In Sardinia
- The Best Agriturismo In Sardinia
- The Best Honeymoon Hotels In Sardinia
- The Best Villas In Sardinia
- The Best Family Resorts In Sardinia
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