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La Vecchia Fonte

4.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Property amenity
Front of property
Helicopter/plane tours
Wellness Presidential Suite | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View, Oceanfront

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Via Fonte Vecchia, 48, Porto Turistico, Palau, OT, 7020
  • Palau Tourism Office
    2 min walk
  • Palau Harbor
    4 min walk
  • Palau vecchio
    6 min walk
  • Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)
    42 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Partial Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Partial Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, Harbour View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bathtub, Harbour View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow-top bed
  • 35 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
HDTV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View, Oceanfront

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View, Oceanfront

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 28 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Wellness Presidential Suite

Wellness Presidential Suite

Wellness Presidential Suite

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • 70 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Palau

A luxury stay in the heart of Palau awaits you at La Vecchia Fonte. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Palau Ethnographic Museum and Isolotto Beach. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include free daily breakfast and a bar/lounge. .Café & Wine Bar is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy access to scooter/moped rentals, bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Palau hotel, you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from La Sciumara Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Monte Altura Fortress.

What's nearby

  • Palau Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Monte Altura Fortress - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bear's Rock - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Porto Pollo Beach - 13 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Beach - 15 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 48 min drive
  • Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Molo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Del Porto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lu Palau Bar Stazione Marittima - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pasta & Vino Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Bitto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Vecchia Fonte

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
La Vecchia Fonte offers 36 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 19 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Café & Wine Bar

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 24 October and 27 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

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 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 - 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 95 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 is available for a fee (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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site 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.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at La Vecchia Fonte?

La Vecchia Fonte offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at La Vecchia Fonte?

Yep, La Vecchia Fonte has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for EUR 19 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to La Vecchia Fonte?

Yep, La Vecchia Fonte is a short 6-minute walk from Palau vecchio.

What makes La Vecchia Fonte a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at La Vecchia Fonte.

Does La Vecchia Fonte serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Vecchia Fonte?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Vecchia Fonte?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Vecchia Fonte?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

La Vecchia Fonte Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 309 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 309 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 309 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 309 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 309 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roxana

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Want to stay again
This hotel is in a perfect position. It also offers car parking but you park out front for free in the car park. Our luggage was lost and the staff went above and beyond to help us with retrieving our luggage. They have a bar next door with snacks but surrounded by restaurants and shops on Main Street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check-in staff Marco was very nice and friendly. He showed us the room and explained everything. The room was clean and tidy. Their continental breakfast was good. Good location, the hotel is surrounded by many restaurants. For the ferry to La Maddelena, the port is only few mins walk away. There is a night market right outside the hotel every night. Will come back for sure if we need to stay in Palau again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Vancouver

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

8/10 Good

Hisham, Houston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, front desk staff and hotel are very good . But the breakfast can be significantly improved . The coffee was terrible . They have a beautiful coffee machine behind the bar which remains unused while they make guests use an automatic machine from which the coffee comes out tasting terrible . That is unacceptable in Italy . I went outside to get some sun with my coffee and the breakfast staff scolded me when I came back in to return the cup stating that we are not allowed to “remove items “- as though I was going to steal a cheap coffee mug . Ridiculous . The food quality at breakfast was poor . They need to change this . Otherwise , was a nice stay with friendly staff .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, nice staff, poor amenities
This is one of the nicest places in Palau and in a great location. Staff was friendly and the room clean and well maintained. Location offers easy parking and access to the town and port. That being said, the rooms are generally poorly appointed and I would not consider this a 4-star hotel. The amenities are not up to par. There was only a sheet on the bed and we had to dig out a comforter and additional pillows from a bag in the closet to bolster the thin ones on the bed. However, most disappointing was the absence of any type of kettle and tea/coffee station in the room. When I inquired I was told the « standard » rooms don’t come equipped with this though all other rooms do. While the description of the standard room does not include a coffee corner, lots of the general photos show this in the rooms and only a very astute reader would notice this possible discrepancy between room classes. It is also very odd for a hotel to limit this type of amenity in the room. In addition, the internet was slow and weak. While working in the room, the signal dropped multiple times. It may be ok for casual internet browsing but not much else. In short, while this may be one of the best options in town, I’m not sure it’s the best value.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay at the La vecchia Fonte. Roberto on front desk was very helpful Hotel is in a great location The only down side is the breakfast. It was very light with extremely poor choices. There was no fresh fruit but there was plenty of flies around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Napa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. Beautiful property, elegant, tasteful, nice staff. Generous, lovely rooms, crisp gorgeous sheets and the most comfortable bed and pillows. Bathroom nicely done with soft towels. Lots of hot water, fairly roomy shower. French doors open to the garden and the nice little town. Church bells ringing. Very generous buffet breakfast with courteous, smiling staff. Great late lunch in the town. Took the La Maddalena Archipelago all day boat trip, a 3 minute walk from the hotel. Parking was easy, as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was not the best. I had to run out and feed the meter. The market was noisy as were the neighbours. Hotel staff were excellent, especially Marco. Breakfast was basic and the room it was served in was not the best, but the breakfast staff were very nice. The shared balcony was not great for privacy reasons. The advertised water view was quite an exaggeration.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dale, Petaluma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and staff very accommodating. One premium room the AC was only a fan, so room was too hot. The breakfast was nice. The marina area lively with lots of restaurant choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible AC, Good location and staff.
Great Hotel, terrible AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property- Terrible AC
Hotel is central location to the port and town. Nice breakfast and spacious modern rooms and baths. AC was a problem. In the room it would take several hours to get comfortable (22-23) however AC was on a timer and would turn off after 90 minutes, so if you left the room or were sleeping would wake up in hot sweat. Breakfast room AC did not work either.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

8/10 Good

Pia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Location of the property is perfect for catching the Ferry early the next morning to go to the Maddalena islands . The hotel location is ideal for shopping and for the nightlife. Every night an outdoor market sets up in front of the hotel from 8 pm until 1 am . Its nice as you can walk around in front of your own hotel and its nice and lively at night. There is a huge parking lot to park your car in front of the hotel . The white lines parking is free and the blue lines you pay for parking . At night from 8 pm to 8 am the blue lines parking is free for overnight. Hotel staff is very helpful and polite and lent me an adapter for my blowdryer . Staff was helpful in suggestions for dinner etc. and were super friendly and very nice. Definitely recommend staying here . Location is perfect .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023