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Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
Arzachena, Italy · Belmond · High Luxury
The Aga Khan IV built Romazzino in the early 1960s as he invented Costa Smeralda, and Michele Busiri Vici laid the low whitewashed rooms in local juniper and Sardinian stone, working in the same vernacular circle as Jacques Couelle and Luigi Vietti. Belmond took management with Sardegna Resorts in 2023 and reopened the 100-room beach hotel in June 2024, sitting on Spiaggia del Romazzino with the La Maddalena archipelago in view.
- 100 rooms
- Opened 1965
- Neighborhood: Costa Smeralda
- Rooms from 237 sq ft (22 m²)
- Architect: Michele Busiri Vici
About Romazzino, A Belmond Hotel, Costa Smeralda
- Michele Busiri Vici designed the low-lying whitewashed buildings in local juniper and Sardinian stone for the Aga Khan IV's 1960s Costa Smeralda.
- Belmond signed a management agreement with Sardegna Resorts in February 2023 and reopened the house in June 2024.
- Three- and five-bedroom villas come with private outdoor pools; two restaurants and a spa face Spiaggia del Romazzino.
- Entry-level rooms start at 237 sq ft (22 m²).
History
Originally conceived and built in the early 1960s by the Aga Khan IV as part of his master development of the Costa Smeralda. Architect Michele Busiri Vici designed the signature low-lying whitewashed buildings using local juniper and Sardinian stone in an authentic Sardinian vernacular style. The property spent four decades as one of Sardinia's original luxury beach resorts before Belmond entered into a management agreement with Sardegna Resorts in February 2023 and reopened it as a Belmond hotel in June 2024.
The setting
Situated directly on Spiaggia del Romazzino, one of the Costa Smeralda's finest beaches, with views over La Maddalena archipelago. Located 40 minutes by car from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. 4 km from sandy Spiaggia del Grande Pevero.
Restaurants and bars
- Éntu e Mari — Poolside · Beach grill
- Restaurant La Terrasse — Restaurant · Sardinian and Italian · Chef Dario Parascandolo
- Il Ginepro Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Boat trip to the island of La Maddalena — Nautical adventure to La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, with stops at Spargi, Budelli, Caprera and Cala Coticcio.
- Costa Smeralda by bike — Private guided tour of Costa Smeralda and Gallura by bicycle, mountain bike or e-bike, with challenging or easy routes.
- Archaeological sites — Archaeological Park of Arzachena, where eight sites show remnants from 6,000 years of Sardinian history.
- In-house experiences — Complimentary activities including paddle surfing, tennis and mixology classes.
- Yoga or Pilates sessions — Yoga or Pilates sessions offered by the hotel.
- Water sports in Romazzino Bay — Water sports in the clear waters of Romazzino Bay.
Amenities
- Private beach
- Two pools
- Spa and wellness facilities
- Three- and five-bedroom private villas with pools
- Water sports
- Artisanal experiences
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
- Butler service
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Newly reopened as Belmond (2024); awards TBD (2024)
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