Hotel Cala Caterina, Villasimius

Hotel Cala Caterina

Hotel Cala Caterina is a 4* luxury hotel with spa facilities. It is set within park-like grounds which extend to the unspoilt beach and crystal clear sea.

Sun loungers in the park like grounds of Hotel Cala Caterina which extend to the sea

Facilities at Hotel Cala Caterina

1. Restaurant

  • Breakfast
    Breakfast is served buffet style. Decide whether you want to sit inside, outdoors under cover or in the open air section under olive trees. The waiter will escort you to a free table and take an order of tea or coffee. Then head to the unlimited, self-serve buffet. The food quality and choice here is excellent. There are various jugs of fresh juice which the waiter prepares before your eyes. Food choices include cereal, fresh fruit, meat, cheese, bread, salmon, eggs and bacon.
  • Breakfast
  • Undercover outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Lunch
    Lunch is served undercover next to the bar area, overlooking the pool. Portions are large!! Dishes include fish, salads, pasta and steaks. Complimentary crisp carasau and guttiau bread, are served on arrival. Food quality is excellent.
  • Beef, mango and cheese salad
  • Dinner
    Dinner is served from7:45pm-9:30pm every evening. A set menu is available for those people who are resident on a half board basis and an a la carte menu for non residents or for those staying for bed and breakfast. Dinner is served where breakfast is taken. The outdoor dining area was my favourite, sitting under an olive tree under the stars by lantern light.
Dining under an olive tree surrounded by lanterns at the Hotel Cala Catarina

There are some fabulous International dishes and traditional Sardinian dishes prepraed at Hotel Cala Caterina. The quality is first class.

2. Bar

The bar area has an indoor area with comfortable lounge seating or an undercover, open air loggia complete with wicker furniture with padded seats. The tables are positioned around a piano and a pianist plays from 7:30pm nightly during peak season. There was a different pianist each night during my stay playing music from classical, modern, pop, latin and reggae. The tables are well spaced out and the area is very casual. It was a great bar to come to alone and 4 nights out of 5, the entertainment was excellent.

Bar with piano music at Hotel Cala Caterina

3. Pool

The peaceful pool area is ideal for taking a dip or lap swimming. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available for use and towels are provided.

The relaxing pool at Hotel Cala Caterina

4. Lighthouse Beauty Centre and Spa

Open daily from 9-1 and 3-7pm with a choice of treatments, massages and Turkish baths.

  • Turkish baths at Cala Caterina

5. Hammocks

There are 2 hammocks under a number of mature trees that sway in the breeze, perfect for a lazy couple of hours with a good book or a snooze.

  • hammock at Cala Caterina

6. Beach

Spiaggia Cala Caterina has golden sand and gin coloured water. Sun loungers with canopies are provided free of charge for hotel guests. The beach is popular for snorkelling.

Beach at Hotel Cala Caterina

7. Free wifi

Free wifi is available throughout the whole resort.

Rooms at Cala Caterina

Hotel Cala Caterina has 48 spacious rooms each with private balcony or terrace. They comprise a king size bed, power shower, telephone, satellite TV, mini bar, digital safe and hairdryer. A bath robe and slippers is also provided as well as reverse cycle air-conditioning units which allow you to control the temperature of your room. Some rooms cater for larger parties. The comfort room I stayed in was elegant and luxurious.

Staff at Cala Caterina

Reception is open 24 hours a day and the staff that work here are very friendly and helpful. They are willing to book excursions, taxis and restaurants for you at no extra charge.

The waiters in the restaurant and bar area are polite, friendly and professional. Drinks are always served promptly with a smile. Help is offered regarding the menu choices if required. In the bar area, the waiters also offer exceptional service. On one of the quieter evenings, one of the bartenders was helping me perfect my limited use of Italian and teaching me some more.

Would I return?

I would definitely return here as a solo traveller for the following reasons…

  • Luxurious and comfortable hotel and room
  • First class food served in the restaurant
  • Outdoor dining areas which I prefer for dining solo
  • Comfortable lounge bar with good entertainment
  • Beautiful beach
  • Stunning pool
  • Spa facilities
  • Excellent service from wonderful staff

Suggested further reading:

Top tips for staying at Hotel Cala Caterina

Check Hotel Cala Caterina’s website for further information and current prices.

Other Restaurants in Villasimius – where I enjoyed dining solo

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