
Pitrizza
Understated Mediterranean elegance. Think organic architecture that disappears into the landscape, traditional Sardinian ceramics and dark woods, and a guest list that values privacy over spectacle. This is not a scene hotel — it's an anti-scene hotel.
Request a Sea Room or Frontline Sea Room — these are newly redesigned for 2026 with Sardinian ceramic tiles and dark oak finishes that feel noticeably fresher than the Classic Rooms.
Why It Matters
One of the original Costa Smeralda properties, conceived as part of the Aga Khan's 1960s master plan for the region. Luigi Vietti's architecture is genuinely singular — the grass-covered rooftops mean the entire property becomes invisible from the sea, land, and sky. The granite saltwater pool is iconic. And with only 49 rooms plus 16 private villas, it maintains an exclusivity that larger Costa Smeralda properties can't match.
Designed in 1963 by Italian architect Luigi Vietti, Hotel Pitrizza sits above the Bay of Liscia di Vacca, 5km from Porto Cervo. The architecture is the whole point — rooftops planted with grass so the low-slung stone villas disappear into the hillside, and a saltwater pool carved from Sardinian granite that has become one of the most photographed spots on the island. It's small (49 rooms, suites, and 16 villas), deliberately so, and that restraint is exactly what its guests pay for. Currently operated under the Hotel Pitrizza name with Cheval Blanc branding infrastructure, the property is transitioning to a full Cheval Blanc rebrand following the 2026 season reopening.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Overlooks the sea. Personal trainers available on request for private fitness, stretching, or yoga sessions in the gym or in your room/villa.
A padel court available by reservation. Open daily from 8:00am to late evening.
One tennis court on property. Open daily from 8:00am to late evening, by reservation.
A dedicated kids' club for children aged 3 to 12, set in a garden pergola with outdoor games and supervised activities. Open daily 10:00am–6:30pm. Younger children welcome with parental supervision.
A secluded private beach accessible from the property — the 3-bedroom Beach & Pool Villa has its own section. Snorkelling in the turquoise water is a highlight.
The iconic feature of the property — a pool carved from Sardinian granite, filled with saltwater, and open from 8am to 7pm. One of the most recognisable images in Mediterranean hotel photography.
Concierge-organised exploration of Sardinia's interior and coastline — nature trails, remote beaches, local villages, and authentic wineries. Bespoke itineraries arranged on request.
Available from the private beach in the clear waters of Liscia di Vacca bay.
A range of watersports available on request — jet ski, wind surf, sea bob, and kayaks. These are bookable through the concierge.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Supervised activities for ages 3–12. Open daily 10am–6:30pm.
Open 24/7. Sea views. Personal training available on request.
The iconic communal saltwater pool carved from Sardinian granite. Open daily 8am–7pm.
Most villas and the pool suite categories include a private swimming pool. Some are heated.
All rooms and suites include either a balcony, terrace, or private garden.
Excursion booking, transport arrangements, restaurant reservations in Porto Cervo and beyond.
Face and body treatments, massages, manicures, pedicures, and hair treatments. Open daily 10am–8pm.
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