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Grand Hotel Palau

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Palau inn

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Family Suite, 2 Double Beds, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Balcony

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Via Capo D Orso 100, Palau, SS, 7020
  • Place, Palau Tourism Office
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palau Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Palau vecchio
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Double Beds, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Double Beds, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Palau

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the inn, you'll find Isolotto Beach and Palau Tourism Office. Palau Harbor and Palau vecchio are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Palau Tourism Office - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palau Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Palau vecchio - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Salty Wind - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • La Sciumara Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 38 min drive
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vecchia Stazione - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Il Molo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Villanova Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar del porto - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lo Spizzico - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Palau

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Palau inn
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Grand Hotel Palau. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Palau inn is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Grand Hotel Palau offers 40 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Palau inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 8 per stay)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 8 and April 22.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 2.00 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 3.00 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8.00 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number IT090054A1000F3713

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.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Grand Palau
Grand Hotel Palau Inn
Grand Hotel Palau Palau
Grand Hotel Palau Inn Palau

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Palau to the airport?

Grand Hotel Palau is 27.3 mi (56-min drive) away from the Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Grand Hotel Palau have an airport shuttle?

Grand Hotel Palau offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Grand Hotel Palau to the beach?

This inn is a short 6-minute walk from Isolotto Beach and 11-minute walk from Palau vecchio. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Hotel Palau offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Palau, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Palau?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Palau?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Palau?

Free parking is not available at this inn. Self parking is available for EUR 8.00 per stay.

Does Grand Hotel Palau have a pool?

Grand Hotel Palau does not have a pool.

Does Grand Hotel Palau have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Grand Hotel Palau to downtown Palau?

Grand Hotel Palau is 0.3 mi away from Palau.

Grand Hotel Palau Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 50 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we had was overlooking the port with a large balcony. It was uphill so we had a good passaggiata walking to town for dinner and back. There is no elevator so be prepared to carry luggage up a winding wooden staircase. There is an upper parking lot where you can put your luggage to avoid the staircase if the fire door is open.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

james

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel had the worst lumpy pillows. Imagine sleeping on mushy baseballs. We asked for another pillow only to be told that they don’t have any extras. We also asked for an extra towel also to be told that there are no extras. Additionally, they light the outside of the hotel at night , so there’s a spotlight right into the window all night. The light blocking curtain doesn’t really help. The room also had ants.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was ok as we got there early
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROBERTO

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an absolute scam, and it nearly ruined our entire experience in Sardinia. From the very beginning, it was nothing but misrepresentation. We booked through Expedia, where the hotel falsely advertised its location as being on one of the main roads of Palau. In reality, it sits far up a steep hill, inconvenient and nearly impossible to reach on foot. We specifically chose this property because it claimed to be a 4-star hotel. Let me be clear: this place doesn’t even meet the standards of a basic bed and breakfast. From the moment we checked in, it was obvious the hotel was severely understaffed, neglected, and almost deserted. We paid for a room with an ocean view and were told we’d been “upgraded” to a newly renovated section. Any excitement was quickly crushed when we realized what that actually meant: dragging our suitcases up two uneven flights of stairs, going outside the main building, climbing more stairs, then hauling luggage over rocks before reaching a room that looked nothing like a 4-star accommodation. The room was bare, furnished with what looked like cheap IKEA furniture, unfinished bathrooms, patchy walls, and spider webs covering the ceiling. Unfortunately, things only got worse with breakfast. It was a complete joke. Service lasted only two hours in the morning because the same staff members responsible for cleaning rooms were also in charge of running breakfast. The food selection was extremely poor, with questionable quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel, walkable to the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Blake

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and rooms in disrepair. The rating definitely does not reflect the condition. Staff was extremely rude. The blankets were dirty and I was told they didn’t have any clean ones.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paola

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Is a nice 3 star property in a middle class neighborhood. Had issues finding it due to wrong address on Expidia app. Bed was uncomfortable and everything else was humble. The best thing about the hotel “ B&B” is the View and the Front Desk manager who was exceptionally helpful and friendly 💖💖💖
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

Very convenient

Our visit to Sardinia was very pleasant and the welcoming atmosphere of the hotel was nice Adeel was at the reception desk and the way he greeted us and shared the information was very pleasant and friendly After a long drive from Olbia airport to Palau our accommodation was quite lovely as we were able to check in fast and easy fashion The room was very clean and comfortable with amazing views overlooking the beach and the port of Palau The convenient location was a great spot for walking to the city center for shopping and dining. Also to enjoy the free beaches and to get to the ferry and enjoy the activities!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Kingston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I really liked the balcony looking out at Palau! It was also conveniently located to food, pharmacies and tour meeting points to explore the beautiful islands of the Maddalena Archipelago!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, smaller room but worked for our family. Staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loura Lyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, great base, friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid disappointment stay elsewhere

This was a disappointing stay. Reception staff were unfriendly, did not help with luggage. Worse still the main reception person was smoking a shisha pipe in the common areas and in another occasion was picking the skin off his feet in the customer area . Ash trays were left with cigarette butts. There is no lift and the stairs to the next floor are dangerous, there’s no hand rail except for the last few steps. The stair asr made of recycled timber and have a number of holes in them. The beds were hard and very uncomfortable. The hotel is up quite a steep hill and a distance from the main part of town it would be difficult without a car . I cannot understand how this is rated as 4 star I don’t know how hotels.com is aligned with this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mandy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
We were there for 3 days and the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable . We asked for new pillows and they wanted to charge us . The staff were very unfriendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana Yaroslavivna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place amazing views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed 3 notes in Palau. It was an excellent location. We enjoyed a view of the Bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

S

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chloé

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Literie pas propre, chambre qui sent l’humidité, isolation phonique inexistante. Pas du tout le mérite d’un 4 étoiles.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jutta

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frühstücksservice kann noch verbessert werden
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Malika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil désagréable et rude à la réception, tarif parking incorrect par rapport à celui annoncé par hôtel.com. L’hôtel est situé en haut d’une côte non éclairée la nuit, et chambre située dans le 2eme bâtiment encore plus haut. Il faut s’assurer de ne rien oublier dans sa chambre avant de partir car la montée est raide et il n’y a pas d’ascenseur dans les 2 bâtiments. L’hôtel envoie chaque jour à 5h du matin un mail : check-in de 15h à 22h, check-out à 10h précises sinon des frais sont appliqués, et un message pour réserver des excursions à la réception, bien qu’ils n’aient aucun plan de la ville à proposer. La taxe de séjour est la plus chère que j’ai payée en Sardaigne, 3,5€/jour ! Un hôtel 4* qui n’en mérite que 2, pas de cintre dans la chambre, réfrigérateur qui ne refroidit rien, climatisation trop bruyante, clé de chambre simple attention au doublette, et pas de coffre-fort dans la chambre. Pour moi ce n’est pas un 4 étoiles ! Très déçue, j’avais réservé 5 nuits, et annulé 2 😅 car je m’imaginais un super 4*. Bien que j’ai vu des commentaires mitigés, j’ai tenté l’expérience très décevante ! PS : vue mer partielle, c’est le 1er bâtiment qui cache la vue au 2ème. PDJ pas testé car si c’est pour être mal reçue autant s’en passer (super boulangerie/pâtisserie et personnel sympa à Palau), il demande votre carte de crédit car il affirme que APPLE PAY ne fonctionne pas, je l’ai utilise et ça fonctionne très bien 😁. Reçu encore un mail pour revenir dans l’hôtel, JAMAIS ! 👎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025