Grand Hotel Smeraldo Beach

An older four-star hotel above two small coves near Baja Sardinia with terraced pools, a private beach area and two restaurants.

Why people love it

• The location. Guests describe the bay views, a small beautiful beach and waterfall-style pools. One guest had a pool to themselves.
• Pools. Reviewers say the pool areas are a highlight, with no trouble finding a sunbed in October.
• Staff in some reviews. Several 2026 guests praise kind, courteous staff.
• Breakfast and food. Some guests found breakfast delicious and one thanked the team for the food.

The worst thing guests say

Age and upkeep are the most common complaints. In September 2026 guests reported 1970s-style rooms, stained carpets, towels and pillows, a smell, and rude staff. One guest wrote about blood stains on a pillow. In August 2026 another guest described a serious safety incident handled with indifference. In August 2025 a guest said the rooms are from 1980 and the service is terrible. Older reviews also mention rude staff at check-in.

Insider tips

• The rooms are dated, so look at recent photos.
• Parking is limited.
• Housekeeping and laundry can be noisy early in the morning.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.4 from 1,117 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (15 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Via Tre Monti, 07021 Baja Sardinia OT.