With a stay at La Vecchia Fonte, you'll be centrally located in Palau, within a 10-minute walk of Palau Ethnographic Museum and Isolotto Beach. .This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from La Sciumara Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Monte Altura Fortress.
What's nearby
Palau Harbor - 4 min walk
Monte Altura Fortress - 4 min drive
Bear's Rock - 5 min drive
Porto Pollo Beach - 16 min drive
Beach - 18 min drive
Getting around
Rudalza Station - 48 min drive
Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 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 a 24-hour front desk
La Vecchia Fonte offers 36 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Mediterranean hotel also features babysitting (surcharge) and gift shops/newsstands. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's bar/lounge, Café & Wine Bar, for lunch. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Café & Wine Bar - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 19 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Free off-site parking within 33 ft
Street parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
Café & Wine Bar
Things to do
Bike rentals
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Playground
Scooter/moped hire
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Lift
In-room accessibility
Low-height worktop and sink
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Beach towels
Couples dining
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Desk
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Laptop-compatible safe
Soundproofing
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 October 24 and April 27.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Payment types
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 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 2.50 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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
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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards
Property Registration Number IT090054A1000F1993
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 information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
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Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau
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La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau, Sardinia
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La Vecchia Fonte Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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
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!
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 .
Hisham
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Gary
28 May 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.