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La Vecchia Fonte

4.0 star property

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A table set with oysters, champagne glasses, and candles, surrounded by string lights.
Point of interest
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a balcony with a view.
A dining table with a bowl of oysters, a lemon wedge, and two glasses of champagne in a restaurant setting.
A hotel entrance with a wooden door, a sign above it, and two flower arrangements.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $400
$356 nightly
$400 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 27 - Jul 28

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Via Fonte Vecchia, 48, Porto Turistico, Palau, SS, 07020
  • Place, Palau Tourism Office
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palau Harbor
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, La Sciumara Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Olbia (OLB-Costa Smeralda)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Classic Double Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Bathtub, Harbor View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Deluxe Suite, Bathtub, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Royal Suite, Hot Tub, Harbor View

A hot tub with a city view at sunset.

Royal Suite, Hot Tub, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite, Harbor View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a kettle, and a view of the outside.

Junior Suite, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Hot Tub, Harbor View (Wellness)

Presidential Suite, Hot Tub, Harbor View (Wellness) | Terrace/patio

Presidential Suite, Hot Tub, Harbor View (Wellness)

  • Sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Triple Room, Courtyard View

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Classic Triple Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Palau

With a stay at La Vecchia Fonte, you'll be centrally located in Palau, a short 8-minute walk from Isolotto Beach and 12 minutes by foot from La Sciumara Beach. .This luxury hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Monte Altura Fortress and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Bear's Rock.

What's nearby

  • Palau Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palau Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Isolotto Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palau vecchio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Sciumara Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 38 min drive
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villanova Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vecchia Stazione - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Grillo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Belau Mediterranean Restaurant & Sushi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pasta & Vino Trattoria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Vecchia Fonte

La Vecchia Fonte offers 36 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Palau hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's bar/lounge for brunch. 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.
Onsite venue - This cocktail bar serves breakfast, brunch, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground

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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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 105 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 fee: 50 percent of room rate (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 a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

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

La Vecchia Fonte Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 345 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay beautiful trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very warm welcome. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property id in front of the Marina for easy boat rental. Staff very friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel with excellent staff. Nice breakfast served well. Great location for all things to do in Palau. Would go there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay for a few days exploring the area. We had an outstanding room and amenities with a great view. The staff were all amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we absolutely loved the stay at this hotel. it was roomy, cosy and very relaxing. we would defikitely come back. there were markets, entwetainment in the streets and lovely beaches. the staff was very friendly and warm hearted. we can only recommend this hotel for duture guests!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay of 4 nights was excellent, room with a private patio amazing place to sit and relax after busy day at beach or at night to enjoy a drink or cigarette. Breakfast and service was very good too. Location steps to the port where you can take the ferry to La Madalena , at night market across the hotel and a variety of restautants.Parking free from 8:00PM to 8:00 AM, we didnt use the parking from hotel. Awesome stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took the suite and it had a good balcony with a Jacuzzi. The location is good and the quality of the room is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eimund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with good location in the center of Palau. Super place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Palau is lovely

Well located hotel in Palau. Staff are extremely helpful with excursions and restaurant recommendations. Parking garage is very convenient as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with a nice view, Hotelstaff were really nice. Make sure you have a room with a balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Roxana

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Mary-Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location just a little old

Location is excellent but there is a large parking lot between the hotel and the marina so views are not the best. The hotel is very old (it’s in the name) but once you open the doors and windows it freshens up pretty quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In our nine day, this hotel was a stand out as the worst
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for 2 nights while on our honeymoon. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The room was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel is located right in the port with lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping within walking distance. Good value for money for the area.
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale

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