La Vecchia Fonte

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Isolotto Beach

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Serves breakfast, brunch, and happy hour
Presidential Suite (Wellness) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Royal Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View | Private spa tub
Property entrance
Presidential Suite (Wellness) | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Via Fonte Vecchia, 48, Porto Turistico, Palau, SS, 07020
  • Place, Palau Tourism Office
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palau Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Palau vecchio
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Royal Suite, Jetted Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, Harbor View, Sea Facing

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite (Wellness)

  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Palau

Oceanside stay.You'll find Isolotto Beach and La Sciumara Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Palau hotel. Monte Altura Fortress and Bear's Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Palau Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palau Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Isolotto Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palau vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Sciumara Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 38 min drive
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lo Spizzico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Vecchia Stazione - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Grillo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pasta & Vino Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Villanova Café - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Vecchia Fonte

4-star luxury hotel near Isolotto Beach
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury La Vecchia Fonte. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Mediterranean Palau hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
La Vecchia Fonte offers 36 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palau hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 19 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 24 and April 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 105 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number IT090054A1000F1993

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Vecchia Fonte
Vecchia Fonte Hotel
Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau
Vecchia Fonte Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau, Sardinia
La Vecchia Fonte Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel
La Vecchia Fonte Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Vecchia Fonte to the airport?

La Vecchia Fonte is 27.3 mi (58-min drive) away from the Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Vecchia Fonte?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Vecchia Fonte on Jul 5, 2026 start from $300, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Vecchia Fonte have an airport shuttle?

La Vecchia Fonte offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 105 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is La Vecchia Fonte to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Isolotto Beach and 12-minute walk from La Sciumara Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Vecchia Fonte offer free breakfast?

La Vecchia Fonte offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Vecchia Fonte?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Vecchia Fonte?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at La Vecchia Fonte?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 19 per night.

Does La Vecchia Fonte have a pool?

La Vecchia Fonte does not have a pool.

Does La Vecchia Fonte have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Vecchia Fonte to downtown Palau?

La Vecchia Fonte is 0.1 mi away from Palau.

La Vecchia Fonte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 338 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay beautiful trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property id in front of the Marina for easy boat rental. Staff very friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel with excellent staff. Nice breakfast served well. Great location for all things to do in Palau. Would go there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so perfect for us after a boat trip and a wonderful evening!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we absolutely loved the stay at this hotel. it was roomy, cosy and very relaxing. we would defikitely come back. there were markets, entwetainment in the streets and lovely beaches. the staff was very friendly and warm hearted. we can only recommend this hotel for duture guests!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

MARCELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay of 4 nights was excellent, room with a private patio amazing place to sit and relax after busy day at beach or at night to enjoy a drink or cigarette. Breakfast and service was very good too. Location steps to the port where you can take the ferry to La Madalena , at night market across the hotel and a variety of restautants.Parking free from 8:00PM to 8:00 AM, we didnt use the parking from hotel. Awesome stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay for a few days exploring the area. We had an outstanding room and amenities with a great view. The staff were all amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took the suite and it had a good balcony with a Jacuzzi. The location is good and the quality of the room is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eimund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with good location in the center of Palau. Super place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with a nice view, Hotelstaff were really nice. Make sure you have a room with a balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Palau is lovely

Well located hotel in Palau. Staff are extremely helpful with excursions and restaurant recommendations. Parking garage is very convenient as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious, not beachfront, easy parking, slightly overpriced. Location is ideal for walking around and getting to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Friendly staff helped me when my flight was cancelled
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Mary-Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location just a little old

Location is excellent but there is a large parking lot between the hotel and the marina so views are not the best. The hotel is very old (it’s in the name) but once you open the doors and windows it freshens up pretty quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In our nine day, this hotel was a stand out as the worst
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for 2 nights while on our honeymoon. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel is located right in the port with lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping within walking distance. Good value for money for the area.
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful with a great view of the marina. The jacuzzi tub was perfect after a long day of exploring the gorgeous coastlines and beaches. The location of the hotel made it very convenient to walk around to different shops and restaurants in the town. The staff were all very pleasant and friendly. We'd come back here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Need to repaint around the elevator entrance. It is not nice. Need to just get rid of the red in the hallways. It’s too 80’ looking. Need color refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Base from which to Explore

Great hotel for visiting La Maddelena, convenient for the shops and restaurants, its not the most modern of hotels, but the location makes up for it. There is no pool or beach front, nor is there anyway to sunbathe, its a hotel to explore from, just by the port.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024