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Hotel Califfo

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Beach nearby
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 8 per person)
Located by the sea, Hotel Califfo offers a warm welcome with an outdoor pool and children's pool. Relax at the spa tub or enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant. With free in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and a coffee shop/cafe on site, this upscale hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
The current price is €69
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Apartment, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Via Leonardo da Vinci 118, Quartu Sant'Elena, CA, 9045

What's nearby

  • Spiaggia di Sant'Andrea - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Poetto Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Spiaggia di Marina di Capitana - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Calamosca Beach - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Port of Cagliari - 19 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Elmas Aeroporto Train Station - 18 min drive
  • Cagliari (CAG-Elmas) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arena Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Fontanella - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frontemare - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clipper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bellavista Ristorante Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk

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 tour/ticket information
  • 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.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and baths or showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 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)
  • 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

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 6.0 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 6.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Califfo
Califfo Quartu Sant Elena
Hotel Califfo
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant Elena
Hotel Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
Califfo Quartu Sant'Elena
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 29 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Califfo on 10 Sept 2025 start from €64.94, 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.

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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Hotel Califfo Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 432 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Traci

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great. We found value for the little amount of money we spent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Femke

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ying

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff，not good facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Cezary

Liked: Staff & service

Opinion

Overall the hotel is acceptable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela, Oakville

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ulrich

Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sven

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
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Josef

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good but old

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 star at best

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lucielane

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

Disappoint

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Francesca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrea

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
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dominique

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel tres decevant personnel vraiment pas aimable pas de wifi dans tte les chambres nous en avons fait 3 durant notre sejour dans lhotel meme devant lhotel cafe servi dans des gobelet au petit dejeuner 1 machine a cafe pour tout lhotel donc queue interminable mobilier et fenetre pas en tres bon etat produit fourni juste du shampoing donc tres mensonger par rapport aux services indiques sur le site
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness
Un 4 etoiles ne meritant que deux etoiles chambre propre mais un peu vetuste pour le petit dejeuner ils n ont pas assez de tasses on doit boire dans des gobelets une machine à café une queue pas possible pour se servir
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Haliya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel Califfo ist kein 4 Sterne Hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

marie-jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincenzo Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Albergo un po datato con stanze un po vecchie. Personale gentile e disponibile. Ristorante livello medio. Colazione buona. Piscina discreta difficilmente raggiungibile. Prezzo però ottimo
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024