La Vecchia Fonte Boutique Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1051 reviews)
Via Fonte Vecchia 48 , Palau , IT

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast selection
Inadequate toiletries
Some cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
While some guests praised the overall cleanliness, there were mentions of issues such as lack of adequate toiletries.
Service
9.41
Numerous reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
9.45
Many guests enjoyed the central location near restaurants and the harbor.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were spacious and comfortable but some reviews suggested varying quality.
Amenities
8.93
Generally satisfactory amenities, though some guests mentioned inadequate toiletries.
Value for Money
8.39
Concerns were raised regarding the pricing not matching the quality of the junior suite.
Food and Beverage
7.94
The breakfast selection was noted as limited, affecting the overall food experience.
Overall Experience
8.91
Most guests had a positive experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views

Sardinian Elegance: Experience the charm of traditional Sardinian-style rooms with light colors and exquisite furniture. Some rooms offer picturesque views of the harbor, connecting you to the beautiful La Maddalena Archipelago. Indulge in the opulence of the Presidential and Royal Suites featuring a relaxing hot tub for your comfort.

Culinary Delights: Delight your taste buds at the Café & Wine bar on the ground floor, offering an array of local delicacies and wines. Start your day with an à la carte breakfast or unwind with an aperitif while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

Exceptional Services: Benefit from free WiFi, daily buffet breakfast, and gluten-free options. Stay fit with the option to rent training equipment for wellness activities. Plus, with the attentive 24-hour staff, your needs are always catered to seamlessly.

Book now to elevate your stay at La Vecchia Fonte and create unforgettable memories in Palau.

Important information:

Please note that spaces in the private car park are limited and subject to availability.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the property can only allow pets in Classic rooms with garden, max 1 pet per room and max 10 kg. There is a daily supplement.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

For more than 3 rooms we will apply different conditions of cancellation and payment. We do not accept groups of more than 5 rooms from June to September.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OLB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1051 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Stefan • couple • de
10
Es war alles bestens
Pros:

Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen (wie letztes Jahr auch schon)

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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emma • couple • au
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement près d’alguero et vue sur la mer.
La chambre spacieuse, la terrasse.
Le personnel , visite de l’hotel a l'arrivée tres appréciée

Cons:

Les petits déjeuners : séjour de 3 nuits avec 2 cars de touristes qui ont dévasté le buffet avant chacune de nos arrivées... l'approvisionnement du petit déjeuner doit etre revu pour permettre aux clients moins nombreux de bénéficier du petit dejeuner.
Sur la terrasse, nous avons été envahis par les guêpes !

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
9
Really comfortable stay with great breakfast
Pros:

Great breakfast. Lots of choice, hot or cold, savoury or sweet. Also healthy choices or delicious cakes for a treat.
Friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Rosemarie • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr sauberes Hotel, Frühstück für italienische Verhältnisse sehr gut.

Cons:

Wir hatten eine Suite mit Meerblick gebucht. In der 2. Etage würde ich diese so nicht bewerten und schon gar nicht noch einmal bezahlen wollen (leider vorab bezahlt). Dies muss jeder für sich selbst entscheiden - siehe Foto. Wir hatten keine Lust auf Stress mit dem Personal.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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René • couple • fr
8
un hôtel "familial" bien situé
Pros:

Le personnel est très professionnel, empathique et avenant.
c'est réellement le point remarquable de cette hôtel - du conseil à de l'aide - une implication factuelle et généreuse.

Cons:

Au petit déjeuner, les microassiettes et les oeufs brouillés trop cuits sont les points qui m'ont dérangé.
un parking dans l'hôtel à 19€ la nuit me semble un budget exagéré.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Eszter • couple • hu
7
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
We loved it! We loved Palau!
Pros:

Superior in every way! Easy parking, easy walking distance to everything in the beautiful seaport of Palau, fabulous breakfast buffet, wonderful customer service!

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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christopher • couple • gb
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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ORNA • couple • de
9
Kurze und schöne Aufenthalt
Pros:

Sehr schöne Lage

Cons:

Nichts

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • couple • de
8
Perfekter Start in den Sardinienurlaub
Pros:

Lage für uns optimal,nettes Personal

Cons:

Der Kaffee beim Frühstück ist für italienische Verhältnisse grauenhaft

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • ca
10
We had a very nice 2 nights stay in La Vecchia Fonte. The staff was always helpful and answered the questions we had in
Pros:

The friendly and welcoming staff, the location, the room, the breakfast.

Cons:

NA

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
We would stay there again in a heartbeat. Sunrise at beach!
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, 6 nights. The entire staff was amazing. It’s the best hotel in Palau if you want a marina view and lots of restaurants.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
If you’re staying in Palau, stay at La Veccia Fonte! Photo is view from the balcony of our room
Pros:

Palau is the perfect base location for a 4-5 night stay and the hotel is right in the center, overlooking the marina. We want to give a huge shoutout to the staff, everyone involved made us feel welcome and they were eager to please.

Cons:

We had a great stay.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Erika • couple • ro
8
Pros:

The accommodation was very good, and the staff were generally friendly and welcoming. The lady at reception deserves special mention for being exceptionally kind, helpful and accommodating.

Cons:

The breakfast experience was so unpleasant that I cannot give this place five stars.

Breakfast is officially served from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. We arrived at 9:30, which I believe is a perfectly reasonable time, considering the advertised schedule.

However, from the moment we arrived, the breakfast staff behaved as though they were dealing with some sort of emergency. They started clearing everything away, rushing around, banging dishes and cutlery, and creating an incredibly unpleasant atmosphere.

For the last half hour of breakfast, the only music we heard was the sound of plates, bowls and cutlery being practically thrown around. And I'm not exaggerating — some items seemed to be dropped from half a metre above the counter!

At exactly 10:00, everything was removed from the buffet, curtains were pulled around the serving area, and the noisy cleanup continued.

At 10:15, we were told to leave. Fair enough — we understand that breakfast had officially ended 15 minutes earlier. But surely, guests who arrive within the advertised breakfast hours deserve to finish their meal in peace, without feeling like unwanted intruders.

In more than 20 years of travelling throughout Europe, I have never experienced such an aggressive and unnecessarily theatrical end to breakfast service.

A simple, polite approach would have made all the difference. Instead, we were treated to what can only be described as a spectacular demonstration of how to make guests feel unwelcome.

Four stars for the accommodation and the otherwise pleasant staff, especially the wonderful lady at reception. The breakfast team, however, could seriously benefit from a lesson in hospitality.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • pl
10
Palau warte odwiedzenia
Pros:

Kameralny hotel w najlepszej lokalizacji w samym porcie, włoska atmosfera i styl, czyste i przestronne pokoje, świetne śniadania, miły i pomocny personel, Palau warte odwiedzenia.

Cons:

Brak

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Maria victoria • couple • us
10
Excellent stay in front of the port near the beach breakfast excellent
Pros:

It’s very very good elegant and the room very clean and comfortable and big

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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daniel • couple • de
6
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Guylaine • extended_group • fr
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee