Travelers sip drinks from the bar while relaxing by the ocean or lounging at one of two pools, with helpful staff ready to assist with tour bookings and tickets
Hotel Califfo, by the sea, offers an outdoor pool, children's pool, and spa tub. Guests enjoy free WiFi, luggage storage, and dining options including an on-site restaurant and coffee shop/cafe. This upscale property caters especially well to families.
Located in Quartu Sant'Elena, Hotel Califfo is near the airport and near the beach. Church of Sant'Efisio Martire and Sanctuary and Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Poetto Beach and Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea. Travelling with kids? Consider Diverland, or check out an event or a game at Sardegna Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Quartu Sant'Elena travel guide
Via Leonardo da Vinci 118, Quartu Sant'Elena, CA, 9045
What's nearby
Poetto Beach
18 min drive - 8.7 km
Port of Cagliari
33 min drive - 18.4 km
Porto Giunco Beach
63 min drive - 66.2 km
Church of Sant'Andrea
6 min drive - 2.9 km
Mari Pintau Beach
24 min drive - 29.6 km
Getting around
Elmas Aeroporto Train Station
18 min drive
Cagliari (CAG-Elmas)
19 min drive
Restaurants
Le Camelie
4 min drive
Mai Tai
3 min walk
The Flamingo
6 min drive
Flower Park
5 min drive
Arena Beach
7 min drive
About this property
Hotel Califfo
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Poetto Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Hotel Califfo. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 142 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 km
Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 8 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Art gallery
Children's pool
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
6,458 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Pay films
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 25
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 35
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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 6 November and 10 April.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 per person
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle
Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 35 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT092051A1000F2241
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 June to 30 September
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Califfo
Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Califfo
Califfo Hotel Cagliari
Hotel Califfo Sardinia, Italy - Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Califfo Hotel
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Hotel Califfo Hotel Quartu Sant'Elena
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Califfo have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Califfo?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Califfo on 4 Apr 2026 start from HK$528, excluding 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.
Is Hotel Califfo pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Hotel Califfo?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Califfo?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Califfo?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 35 (subject to availability).
Does Hotel Califfo provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Califfo located?
This family-friendly Quartu Sant'Elena hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of Sant'Andrea, Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea and Poetto Beach. Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana and Stabilimento balneare carabinieri are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Califfo Reviews
6.8
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Friendly and helpful staff. Very reasonable prices for the room,food and drinks. Definitely in need of an update. Food wasn't very good. Good place for a quick stopover.
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Traci
10 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The surrounding areas are sketchy. I walked 10 minutes to the nearby beach and it was totally trash,dirty and smelly. The room is big,can host 3 people with 1 Queen size bed and 1 twin bed. The breakfast is good with a lot of selections. I enjoyed my stay overall.
Staff were great. We found value for the little amount of money we spent.
PATRICK
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Christopher
29 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely a quiet accommodation so good if you’re looking for rest. Close to the beach and a couple restaurants and a grocery store. The front desk was super helpful, Valentina was absolutely amazing and from the moment we arrived we felt so taken care of, her energy and vibe was refreshing and she was friendly 10/10 for her!
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Wendy
15 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room 6 in the residence building was spacious. The bathroom was nice, plenty of towels, great water pressure in the shower, but ran out of hot water when showering easily. Ants in the clothing cabinet and also on the floor near it and near the foot of the bed. Kitchen functional, but the only frying pan was old scratched Teflon. Stove and pan not suitable for cooking steaks. Bed not very comfortable. Hot tub near the pool did not work. Appearance of hotel is that it needs updating. Staff friendly/helpful. I sent a message to the hotel through Expedia asking if they could send my husband's swim trunks to us (forgot them in the bathroom). We would gladly pay postage. No response from the hotel. Disappointed in that.
We arrived at the hotel, the parking area outside had cracked pots lying about. Upon entering the reception area it was clean and fairly modern, misleading us to believe that our room would mirror this. We were given the key, then first red flag should have been the lift area, literally writing on the wall. Tiny and again dated. 2nd floor apartment, we entered, it was noisy and very dated. Metal ceiling panels with the air conditioner right above it. Noise was unbearable. Bathroom, cracked sink and shower curtain that obviously liked the feel of skin! Waant rhe cleanest curtain either. The hairdryer wouldn't even blow a cobweb never mind your hair! The shower leaked. Bedroom, two twin beds one sheet one pillow. We had to request extra linen and pillows. An old tv wall mount for the larger 1980's style tv with a tiny flat screen plonked on top, which was so high picture wasn't worth having. Not enough plugs, no kettle or cups, the facilities were shocking. The shutter on balcony kept falling down with a heavy thud. Balcony, no furniture to sit on. Not as described regarding hotel offering. No pool music, no atmosphere, no pool bar despite being mentioned, you had to get dressed and walk back up stairs to go to the cafe section in hotel. If you were lucky enough to find a member of staff to serve you. No pool bbqs at all. The pool was dirty. The blue tiles in pool taking on a lovely beige colour and the pool wasn't once netted and debris removed.
Gilda-Maria
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Cezary
19 Apr 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Opinion
Overall the hotel is acceptable.
Cezary
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Pamela, Oakville
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The dinner and breakfast spread was delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful even though most didn't really speak English but again, this is Italy, so I don't expect many to speak English.
When we arrived at Hotel Califfo the receptionist was pleasant enough, despite our late arrival. However, that’s about the only good thing about this place. The location is far away from any nicer restaurants, which was poor research on our part. The largest issue was the cleanliness, the room was downright disgusting and I think at best the bed was made and th toiletries replaced. Drywall plaster shavings on the floor, dirt/grim on coverlet, blood oj the pillow case and ants on the floor. Beyond the cleanliness the rooms are dated, beds uncomfortable and they give you two very thin pillows. We booked for three nights and with no where else to go at 10:30pm we stayed one night and left to an Air BNB in the morning. If you are trying to have a nice holiday, do not stay here - its absolutely not worth it.
Emily
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Sven
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Mostly good value
Rooms are good with basic facilities, cleaning is excellent but some of the staff in reception need basic training in hospitality. No bar or restaurant service besides breakfast
Good location, large hotel car park for free, 4star only in 80s or 70s now too old fashion (furniture, lift, ....), quite small rooms, not to bad breakfast, but could be better, friendly stuff (but mostly dont speak other langugages). clean, good wifi, A/C
Josef
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
stefano
10 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Air conditioning not working refrigerator not cold
Really run down property. Got completely sunk by the photos online. Aircon only works- really badly at night. Not much to do in the area and only 3 restaurant's to choose from. Can’t say I will ever choose to return
Colin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Femke
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel met the need, but it's run down (maybe it's old?), cleanliness was totally fine but in our room, we had that second toilet thing we didn't use (thankfully), but when we poured water down it, it didn't work. The shower head base was broken so we had to hold the shower to wash, the shower curtain thing also leaked. Also the AC either wasn't strong enough to keep up with the heat or not working to my standards (the boyfriend thought it was fine... I did not). Rooms also have paper thin walls, we were playing cards and our neighbour came knocking asking us to turn it down -- we were talking normal so we tried to be as quiet as we could after that. Also we figured out quick they run out of food by the 0900 crowd so we made a point to go for breakfast by 0830 or go out for breakfast.
All-in... It met our needs of free parking and the mattress wasn't too bad to sleep on.
I am very disappointed about Callifo Hotel, no Wifi Connect in my room during my 6 day stayed. My son stood in the corridor to get wifi connect to his tablet every day. The staff were not friendly, poor breakfast in the morning not much variety, cold coffee no tropical fruits, just basic cakes and biscuits.
the bath towels stink.
This was probably the worst experience for myself and my child. We was bitten every night by bedbugs. My sons body is cover up in bites. I was woken with leaks in my bedroom pouring down from the ceiling to the extent I had to put a bucket and towels on the floor.
Breakfast was the worst. For the 10 nights we were there. My son was unable to eat breakfast. When I complained about this, the staff was very rude and unhelpful.
This hotel should be shut down. Not even a kettle for tea in the rooms or a bottle of water with glass.
We practically met an empty room upon our arrival.
Francesca
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
4/10 Poor
Andrea
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
I am a travel agency employee and travel worldwide to many countries. I have experienced many different hotels and their service. We travel agencies check on behalf of the organizers and also recommend the hotels. When I arrived I had been up for 36 hours and just wanted to take a shower, I was told upon arrival that the suitcases were next to me and I had to pay the bill for the room first. I gave the gentleman my credit card, but was annoyed because I had never in my life had to pay the bill immediately upon arrival. Only a few days later or at the end was actually normal. Since my credit card is secured with my bank and I receive a code on my cell phone to activate the amount, it didn't work because my cell phone couldn't yet connect to the Italian network. The gentleman didn't understand me because I didn't speak Italian and he didn't speak English well. Normally you also enter your ID number, but he tried about 6 times. I gave him my bank card, which is valid throughout Europe, but no, it is not accepted. He kept trying the credit card. I just thought the card would be blocked immediately. A colleague then told him that the bank card would also work. After the debit I was allowed to enter the room. I was extremely angry because I had never experienced anything like this before. Doesn't make a good impression either. The room was cleaned every day, but every now and then they forgot to leave me shower towels. I then got it at reception. The two toilet paper rolls were jus
Andrea
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Gitte Møller
17 Sept 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bristede forventninger
Byggeri i gang på taget - søndag aften kl 23 var der stadig håndværker med en boremaskine, det samme mandag morgen om 05. Vi boede på hotellet 4 dage med larm morgen og aften. Ingen internet på grund af arbejderne, poolbar var kun for et syns skyld, minibaren var blot et køleskab, så kald det hvad det er. Derudover så stank der af kloak på værelset.
Grande rispetto della privacy del cliente.
Fiore all'occhiello della struttura è la sala colazione
Rispetto, quasi sudditanza psicologica del personale, per garantire al cliente rispetto privacy e riservatezza
Chapeau chapeau chapeau (Nicola reception)
Eine Frechheit dieses Hotel. Ungeziefer im Zimmer. Dreckig. Bettwäsche ekelig.
Frühstücksbuffet ekelig. Geschirr dreckig. Mahlzeiten in Tupperware hingestellt. Kaffe, Filterkaffe, Kaffebehälter verdreckt.
Stuhlhussen verdreckt. Polster von Stühlen zerrissen.
Alexandra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Fabrizio
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nella media il rapporto qualità prezzo è soddisfacente.
Ottima la posizione ed il parcheggio, personale professionale e disponibile, pulizie Ok, servizio colazione vario e ben organizzato.
Inaccettabile per una matrimoniale e soprattutto per un soggiorno di 10 notti, due reti e materassi singoli che si aprono nel mezzo ad ogni movimento ( legati poi con una fascetta elettrica dopo la nostra richiesta, inevasa, di sostituire almeno il materasso)
Pobyt w tym hotelu niestety pozostawił po sobie więcej rozczarowań niż pozytywnych wspomnień.
Największym problemem były mrówki w pokoju – na podłodze przy drzwiach, przy łóżku, a nawet zdarzyło się, że na łóżku. Nie pomagało to w poczuciu komfortu, zwłaszcza że drzwi wejściowe miały widoczną szparę, przez którą owady swobodnie wchodziły do środka.
Śniadania były bardzo monotonne – codziennie to samo, kompletnie bez warzyw. Jajecznica wyglądała i smakowała tak, jakby była przygotowywana na przypalonej patelni. Do tego w pokoju nie było nawet podstawowego wyposażenia, jak czajnik czy szklanka, co w hotelu tej klasy powinno być standardem.
Kolejnym minusem był brak baru przy basenie – jeśli ktoś miał ochotę na drinka, musiał przechodzić przez hotel i recepcję, koniecznie ubrany (nie wolno było przejść bez koszulki), co całkowicie odbierało klimat wakacyjnego wypoczynku.
Łazienka również mocno rozczarowała: zamiast prysznica była stara wanna z kotarą, przez którą woda lała się na całą podłogę. Na dodatek zarówno wanna, jak i zlew były zapchane, przez co woda w ogóle nie spływała.
WIFI - Działające tylko i wyłącznie przy recepcji, na basenie czy w pokojach zero zasięgu, co również nie przystoi takiemu hotelowi…
Do tego wszystkiego dochodził jeszcze personel – bardzo oschły i mało pomocny, co tylko potęgowało negatywne odczucia.
Na plus mogę wymienić jedynie kilka rzeczy:
• dobra lokalizacja – minutę od przystanku autobusowego,
• basen, choć mało atrakcyjny ale było ok