Hotel Cala Di Volpe
Old-money Mediterranean glamour. A jet-set haunt since the 1960s that still draws celebrities, royalty, and the fashion world. Theatrical and grand in scale, but the whitewashed walls and handcrafted Sardinian details keep it from feeling like a mere showpiece. The 2025 pool area got a Dolce & Gabbana makeover. Formal at dinner, sun-soaked and easy by day.
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Why It Matters
The literal first building of Costa Smeralda (1963), designed by the iconoclastic Jacques Couëlle. Features one of the largest saltwater pools in the Mediterranean, the first Shiseido Spa in Italy, four distinct high-end restaurant concepts including a Matsuhisa (Nobu-style) outpost and Beefbar, plus a private beach reachable only by boat. A Harrods-branded penthouse suite sits on the top floor.
Built in 1963 as the very first structure of the Costa Smeralda development, Hotel Cala di Volpe was conceived by Jacques Couëlle — a man who called himself 'a sculptor of houses' rather than an architect. The design shows it: terracotta rooftops, archways, porticoes, and bougainvillea-draped towers that seem to grow right out of the granite hillside, styled after an ancient Sardinian fishing village. Look closer and the fox (volpe) is everywhere — in the logo, the ceramic details, the kids' club mascot — named for the wildlife that inhabited the bay before people showed up. It's a legendary summer resort, seasonal from roughly late April to October, and one of the most famous hotels in the Mediterranean.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Contemporary Superior Room
Spacious rooms with private balconies offering sea views. Rattan furniture specially designed for the hotel by one of the last Italian workshops in the material. Reed canopy over the bed, dark juniper wood contrasting with matte white masonry. Simple whitewashed walls carry unique trompe-l'œil paintings, and Sardinian ceramic tilework covers the floors and bathrooms.
Harrods Suite (Penthouse)
The most magnificent accommodation in all of Costa Smeralda, per the hotel itself. Three en-suite bedrooms, three bathrooms, a wide rooftop terrace with sea views, an 8-person al fresco dining area, a solarium, a large private swimming pool, a fitness area, a private wine cellar, and a cigar humidor. Furnished with marble cocktail bar and Frette Italian sheets throughout. Maximum occupancy 9 guests.
Premium Room
Larger than the Superior rooms, these offer unsurpassed views of the emerald green Cala di Volpe Bay and the turquoise sea beyond from spacious private balconies or patios. Furnished with a rustic table and chairs typical of the region. Same artisan-quality Sardinian design language as all rooms: whitewashed walls, trompe-l'œil paintings, ceramic tilework.
The Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bicycles available for rent to explore the surrounding Costa Smeralda area.
Newly renovated indoor gym in the Original Wing with a dedicated terrace for yoga and Pilates. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pilates machine available.
Open-air gym overlooking the saltwater pool and the bay. Equipped with Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment. Open 10:00 AM–6:30 PM daily.
Professional soccer training sessions for children and teens aged 5–16, run in partnership with Juventus FC. Open to guests of Hotel Cala di Volpe and Cervo Hotel, as well as aspiring players from across Costa Smeralda.
Supervised kids' club for ages 3–12, open daily 10:00 AM–6:30 PM during the season. Multilingual staff, outdoor playground, gardening activities, cooking classes, and themed adventures inspired by Valentino the fox and his rabbit friend Lilly.
Exclusive outdoor dinner experience set in the Sardinian countryside, arranged on request for private groups (minimum 12 guests). Guests can feed goats and chickens, gather eggs, and harvest vegetables. Menu features regional ingredients: cured meats, Sardinian cheeses, homemade pastas, and grilled meats. Dinner service begins at 8:00 PM.
World-class tennis and padel facility on-site with 4 tennis courts and 2 padel courts. Private lessons, group sessions, kids' programs, and social activities available. Patrick Mouratoglou's coaching philosophy — the coach behind Serena Williams — on-site.
One of the largest saltwater pools in the Mediterranean — described as possibly the largest in Europe. Open daily 10:00 AM–6:30 PM during the season. Deck chairs, beach umbrellas, and snack bar service. The pool area features a 2025 Dolce & Gabbana collaboration design.
18-hole, par-72 championship course at 6,107 meters. Set amid sculpted granite formations, natural lakes, and Mediterranean scrubland. Home to the Francesco Molinari Golf Academy. Handicap 36 for both ladies and gentlemen. Driving range with 20 outdoor and 5 indoor bays.
A 13-kilometer trail through the Pevero and Romazzino areas, passing Porto Liccia Bay and Grande Pevero Bay. Eleven fitness stations along the route named after local plant species. Suitable for walking, jogging, or mountain biking. Five entry points with parking.
Exclusive white-sand beach accessible only to hotel guests via a 5-minute scenic boat ride from the hotel's private marina. Open seasonally. Lifeguard on duty.
Full watersports menu from the private marina: waterski, wakeboard, wakesurf, towable tubes, Flyboard (up to 45 feet in the air via water-jet), stand-up paddle, surfing, snorkeling, and kayaking along the coastline to hidden coves.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site business center with meeting and event space. Accessible entrance. Various indoor and garden venues for private dinners, formal meetings, or celebrations.
Complimentary in-room and property-wide Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct.
Full American, buffet, continental, and hot breakfast options available daily, Monday–Sunday 7:30–10:30 AM.
Complimentary valet and self-parking on-site. Additional off-site parking 0.1 km away.
EV charging on-site (subject to availability).
One of the largest saltwater pools in the Mediterranean. Open 10:00 AM–6:30 PM. Lifeguard on duty. 2025 Dolce & Gabbana pool design collaboration.
Separate seasonal children's pool on-site. Open 10:00 AM–6:30 PM.
Bilingual, certified destination expert concierge staff wearing the gilt insignia of Les Clefs d'Or. Can arrange yacht charters, restaurant reservations, golf and tennis bookings, island excursions, horseback riding, and more.
The property holds Green Key certification for environmental practices including guest room recycling and EV charging.
Regular boat shuttle from the hotel's private marina to the exclusive white-sand private beach (5-minute ride). Runs throughout the day during season.
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