Essenza Hotel - Olbia

A four-star hotel near Olbia's center and about 10 minutes from the airport, run by owners who greet guests at breakfast.

Why people love it

• Owners and staff. Guests say the owners and staff welcomed them like family. Federica and Gabriele at the front desk and Estefanía are named in 2026 reviews.
• Breakfast. Several 2026 guests call breakfast excellent, with homemade cakes and gluten-free options. The ladies in the breakfast room were noted for singing in one 2025 review.
• Quiet street, close to town. Reviewers describe a quiet location about 500 meters from the center, with a small private parking lot.
• Small touches. One guest was given a beach umbrella and ice packs every day.

The worst thing guests say

Several guests say the hotel does not feel like four stars. In September 2026 one guest said the room was not cleaned well and the mattress was very bad. In May 2026 another said the mattresses were old and the doors were not soundproof. In September 2025 a guest listed rough sheets, poor towels and no wifi. Similar comments about basic rooms, no kettle and worn bedding appear in 2025 and early 2026.

Insider tips

• Expect a basic room. Several guests say the rooms are simple for a four-star hotel.
• No kettle is provided in rooms.
• Ask about the small private parking lot when you book.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.7 from 547 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (28 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Amerigo Vespucci, 5, 07026 Olbia OT.