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AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Palau hotel

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Front of property
Reception
Family Room | Desk, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Loc. Monte Altura, Palau, SS, 7020
  • Place, Monte Altura Fortress
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Palau Harbor
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Beach
  • Airport, Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Desk, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Singola Room | Desk, bed sheets

Singola Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Desk, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Palau

Close to the beach.Stay at this Palau hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Sciumara Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Palau Ethnographic Museum. Monte Altura Fortress and Salty Wind are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • La Sciumara Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Salty Wind - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monte Altura Fortress - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Palau Tourism Office - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Palau Harbor - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 37 min drive
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vecchia Stazione - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Il Molo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Isule Surelle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Il Grillo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The One - ‬3 min drive

About this property

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Palau hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Palau hotel is smoke free.

  • 57 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael offers 57 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 30 and June 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 44 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach 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 not available.

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.

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Beach service, including use of beach umbrellas and sun loungers, is available for a surcharge.

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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Altura Hotel Palau
Altura Palau
Hotel Altura Palau
Club Esse Porto Rafael Altura Hotel Palau
Club Esse Porto Rafael Altura Hotel
Club Esse Porto Rafael Altura Palau
Club Esse Porto Rafael Altura Palau Sardinia
Club Esse Porto Rafael Hotel Palau
Club Esse Porto Rafael Hotel
Club Esse Porto Rafael Palau
Club Esse Porto Rafael Altura

Frequently asked questions

How close is AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael to the airport?

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael is 26.6 mi (52-min drive) away from the Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael have an airport shuttle?

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael offers an airport shuttle.

How close is AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from La Sciumara Beach and 1.3 mi (3-min drive) from Spiaggia di Nelson. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael offer free breakfast?

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael have a pool?

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael features an outdoor pool.

Does AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael to downtown Palau?

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael is 0.7 mi away from Palau.

AHR Altura Hotel Porto Rafael Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

SANTILLAN RAMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wifi never works
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was excellent, amazing place. no complaints about anything other than the wifi, which did not work in our room. Wifi at the reception was working appropriately thou. giving 5 stars overall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Ana

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad esta muy vieja y muy abandonada. La habitacion muy limpia pero todo muy sencillo, nada que ver las fotoso con la realidad. El personal de recepcion muy amable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our 2 night stay here. We wanted somewhere close to the port that would allow us to easily visit La Maddelena and this was it. The hotel is a 25 minute walk from the port (or a 5 min drive). The facilities were good- enjoyed using the pool on our last day. Breakfast was also great. Only issues we had were a faulty toilet, which staff looked into.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giuliana

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

Highly recommended!

We loved our stay in this place. The rooms are super cute. Staff very nice and friendly. We got some welcome drinks which is an unexpected bonus :) Great breakfast with a nice view to the pool. Free parking on site. Everything is super clean and well decorated. You can walk to the town centre but we preferred to drive since it was very hot. We recommend this to anyone staying in Palau.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Charming Hotel in the hillside

Room was a little damp It was fairly cold during our stay and there was no access to heating. Also, our TV did not work.. We did mention to the hotel manager but he did not seem very interested. However, esthetically, the hotel was lovely and it was clearly an hotel to stay in in high season when the weather is hot.. possibly not suitable in low season. Also, the swimming was not ready for use during our stay which was disappointing.

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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

Hotel Altura Review

The wife and I stayed here recently during the middle of May 2012. The entire staff was fantastic! My wife has a sever gluten allergey and the hotel took her to the store and procured gluten free food that they could prepare for her during her stay. Every meal was prepared very well and again, the staff was great at accommodating us in meal choices and in language. We are American and needless to say, my Italian is not so great and they worked very hard to ensure we got everything we need. The rooms were not as large as most american hotels, but I expected that and was not disappointed. Palau was just a 5 minute drive away La Madd just a ferry ride from there. Definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Ian, London

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

Great service, convenient location for Palau, La Maddalena, Santa Teresa & Porto Cervo, lovely islan

Stayed here last September, great place and great holiday. Rooms are basic but service was great: staff were really helpful in recommending places to visit and how to get there. Close to the town centre but you have to drive or take a taxi as there isn't a path to walk on (taxi is around 10-12 Euros). Never had dinner in the hotel but other guests gave great reviews of the food, even though the selection is limited. Dinner is served later at night though. Once you're down at the waterfront in the town visit the restaurant called Re Ferdinando, good food, good service, pricey though but everywhere is here I guess. I'd also recommend visiting La Maddalena via the ferry at the port, more bars and restaurants there. Also, Santa Teresa isn't that far a drive from Palau, neither is Porto Cervo (20-30mins I recall), so this hotel is a good place to stay to be close to the various good places to visit. When we went to Porto Cervo many shops were closed as it was the end of the season but still had a walk around the port, had lunch looking out at the yachts, very nice, but didn't stay for long as it was very quiet. If you can, visit Alghero, long journey but lovely town, especially the old town. I'd also recommend taking the boat trip around La Maddalena which you can arrange through the hotel, seems they offer better rates than if you were to book down at the port. Boat visits a few different islands/beaches and offers a decent lunch on the trip as well (seafood pasta).

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean-michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un personnel super sympathique et agréable. Le site est très agréable, les chambres sont très agréable avec une belle terrasse. L’accueil est fabuleux.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben diese Unterkunft für 3 Nächte gebucht und haben ein Zimmer direkt neben der Rezeption erhalten. Positiv zu erwähnen ist, dass die Wege in der weitläufigen Anlage recht kurz für uns waren und wir immer einen kostenfreien Parkplatz gefunden haben. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und auch hilfsbereit bei Fragen rund um den Aufenthalt auf Sardinien. Leider gibt es auch einige negative Punkte die uns aufgefallen sind: - Matratzen durchgelegen, Federn spürt und sieht man bereits - schlechter Zustand des Badezimmers; Schimmel in den Fugen an der Duschkabine, in der Dusche und am Waschbecken - schlechte Beleuchtung des Zimmers - trotz eines gut sichtbaren Aufklebers im Badezimmer am Waschbecken mit dem Hinweis an die Gäste, dass sie bitte umweltbewusst handeln sollen (Handtuch auf dem Boden = neue Handtücher / Handtücher aufgehängt = erneute Benutzung) wurden unsere Handtücher täglich erneuert, obwohl diese ordnungsgemäß an den Wandhaken hingen.. das war uns aufgrund des gut sichtbaren „Hinweises“ am Wasserhahn dann doch etwas unbegreiflich… - Wasserhahn in der Dusche kaputt, Temperatur ließ sich schwer einstellen - schlechte Auswahl beim Frühstück, täglich gleiche Auswahl (1x Salami, 1x Käse, 1x Wurst - Sorte) - Bilder der Anzeige scheinen wohl sehr alt… - trotz WLAN-Repeater kein WLAN im Zimmer - Pool scheint etwas in die Jahre gekommen zu sein (gelber Rand oberhalb des Wassers)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon séjour, chambre spacieuse avec une très belle vue et une grande terrasse devant. La piscine est très agréable et le petit déjeuner complet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Massimo De

Traveled with partner
Un po’ più di attenzione nelle pulizie mi avete allagato il bagno e tutto quello che avevo …. Peccato che era l’ultimo giorno E oggi sono tornato con tutto bagnato
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

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

Bon séjour

J’ai passé une nuit avec ma fille dans cet hôtel. Il est indiqué pour un 4 Étoiles mais ressemble davantage à un hôtel-club. Je tiens toutefois à dire que nous avons passé un très bon séjour, chambre propre et confortable. Petit-déjeuner copieux et piscine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Décevant

Le personel a l’accueil et qui font les chambres sont très serviables, très professionnels, gentils et accueillants, merci! Parcontre, la chambre était sale, le sol, la douche et les lavabos. Le matelas n’était recouvert que d’un drap fin et le matelas en dessous était vieux et très sale. Le diner était tres mauvais et très cher: fritures de légumes, puis sur nos plats: tomates pourries, poisson congelé avec une couche de mélange douteux aux olives, qui je suppose était sensé être un peu gratiné au four mais il était froid, la salade ne paraissait pas fraîche. Nous n’avons pas osé prendre le dessert ni le petit déjeuner. La piscine était très très sale. Les bords semblent ne jamais être nettoyés. C’est dommage car les chambres seraient jolies et le lieu aussi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

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

Quelle belle surprise

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Inna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Gute Lage zum Hafen. Die Einrichtung ist aber sehr in die Jahre gekommen und beim Bett spürst du die Federn. Luft ist solala im Zimmer ist die Klimaanlage direkt über dem Bett, was zu nah ist und krank macht. Preis ist natürlich günstig, für 1 Nacht war es okay. Länger würden wir es nicht aushalten. Frühstück ist okay für den Preis.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Personal super, Preis-Leistung stimmt nicht

Check-in und Mitarbeiter super und freundlich. Alles sehr gut. Sehr bemüht und sehr hilfsbereit. Insgesamt sehr rustikal. Sehr angenehmer Flair. Die Anlage selber ist gepflegt und versprüht rustikalen Charme. Zimmer klein, Dusche hatte in den Ecken Schimmel. Kühlschrank war verklebt. Betten waren Liegen im Feldbett-Format und sehr unbequem. Wir hatten außerhalb auf der Terrasse einen kleinen Tisch und EINEN Stuhl für ein Zimmer für 4 Personen. Frühstücksbuffett ist Standard - nicht umfangreich aber ausreichend. Keine kulinarische Offenbarung ;-) Ich finde Preis-Leistung nicht angemessen. Für diesen Preis würde ich es nicht weiterempfehlen. Wir haben bereits mehrere Hotels auf unserer Rundreise gehabt, wo Lage sowie Preis-Leistung besser zusammenpassen. Der Fußweg nach Palau ist nicht durchgängig. Besonders am Kreisverkehr und an der Kreuzung gibt es unübersichtliche, gefährliche Ecken - dafür kann aber das Hotel nix. Es gibt nix in der Nähe, man muss Auto oder Fußweg einplanen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024