in Sardinia, Italy
Forte Village Resort
- Baby
- Toddler
- Kid
- Teen
Forte Village is the big one: a gated 120 acre resort on the quiet south coast that is really a small town built for families. There is a proper water park with slides, a lagoon of thalasso seawater pools, sports academies (Chelsea football, tennis, rugby) run by real coaches, and kids clubs from babies up to teens. It is expensive and it is a lot, but for many families it is a once in a childhood holiday where nobody is ever bored.
Our verdict
The blockbuster family resort of Sardinia, worth it if you want everything on tap and can stomach the price. Book one of the mid hotels like Le Palme, budget for a couple of paid academies, and let the kids fill their own days.
The rooms
One resort, several separate hotels sharing the grounds, from the more relaxed Il Villaggio and Le Palme up to the top-end Castello and the private Hotel Pineta. Family rooms and communicating rooms are widely available, so most configurations for two adults and two or three children are covered. Pick your hotel first, because it decides your price, your pool and how far you walk to the beach.
At a glance
- Beach
- Long private sandy beach, shallow entry
- Kids club
- Included, babies to teens
- Water park
- Acquapark with slides and fountains
- Sports
- Academies (football, tennis, rugby), paid
- Airport
- About 50 min from Cagliari
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Acquapark with water slides and fountains, a genuine highlight for kids
- Children's Wonderland kids club with Worldwide Kids trained staff
- Sports academies including Chelsea Football and tennis with proper coaching
- Leisureland in the evening: go-karting, bowling and a small funfair feel
- Long private sandy beach with gentle, shallow entry
- Day nursery for infants under 2, so even the youngest are catered for
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Buffet breakfast
Fuel up before the heat and the queues.
- 9:30
Kids club or academy
Drop older kids at football, littles at the club.
- 13:00
Lunch and pool
Regroup at one of the thalasso pools.
- 20:30
Leisureland
Bowling and go-karts to wear everyone out.
Family things to do nearby
Acquapark morning
Slides, fountains and shallow splash zones that keep kids happy for hours.
Football academy
Coached sessions with the Chelsea Football school, a highlight for sporty kids (paid).
Leisureland evening
Go-karting, bowling and games after dinner, a family favourite to end the day.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
The under-2 nursery and shallow beach make babies workable, though the scale of the place suits slightly older children better.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Shallow pools, splash zones and a gentle beach entry keep toddlers busy and safe.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
The sweet spot: water park, academies and kids club fill every single day.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens get sports academies, go-karting and enough space to feel independent.
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Parents also ask
Is the water park included?
Yes, access to the Acquapark is included for resort guests. The go-karting and some academy sports carry extra charges.
Which hotel should families pick?
Le Palme and Il Villaggio are the more relaxed, family-friendly choices; Il Castello is the premium option. All share the same facilities.
Do you need a car?
Not for the resort itself, which is self-contained. A car helps only if you want to explore the south coast beyond the gates.
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