in Sardinia, Italy
Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel
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Cala di Volpe is the glamorous face of Sardinia, the hotel that put the Costa Smeralda on the map. For families it offers one of the largest seawater pools in the Mediterranean, two smaller pools for children, and the La Volpe kids club with a Juventus football experience. It is jaw-droppingly expensive and skews adult and stylish, but if you want a genuine bucket-list address where kids are still welcomed, this is it.
Our verdict
The dream splurge on the Costa Smeralda, best for families with slightly older children who will love the pool and the scene. Come for a special occasion, not for a kids-club-all-day formula.
The rooms
An icon of Costa Smeralda designed to look like a Mediterranean fishing village, with rooms and suites full of terracotta, timber and handmade tiles. Connecting rooms and larger suites work for families, but this is a grown-up luxury hotel first: there is no wall-to-wall family kit, and the family offering sits alongside a very adult scene.
At a glance
- Pool
- Huge seawater pool plus two kids pools
- Kids club
- La Volpe club, Juventus football experience
- Beach
- Costa Smeralda beaches by hotel boat
- Price
- Top-end, among the priciest in Sardinia
- Airport
- About 40 min from Olbia
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
- One of the largest seawater pools in the Mediterranean, plus two smaller kids pools
- La Volpe Kids Club with games, crafts and a Juventus football experience
- Direct access to beautiful Costa Smeralda beaches by hotel boat
- Iconic village-style architecture that feels like a film set
- Impeccable five-star service and a famous seafood buffet
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Breakfast on the terrace
Village views over the bay.
- 10:00
Pool and kids club
Little ones to La Volpe, parents to a lounger.
- 16:00
Beach by boat
Late afternoon on a Smeralda cove.
- 20:00
Seafood buffet
The hotel's famous spread.
Family things to do nearby
Seawater pool day
Swim in one of the biggest saltwater pools in the Med, with shallow zones for children.
Juventus football experience
Guided football sessions for kids as part of the resort programme.
Beach by boat
Hop on the hotel boat to reach the turquoise coves of the Costa Smeralda.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Doable with a baby thanks to space and service, but there is little dedicated baby kit and the vibe is adult.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
The two smaller pools suit toddlers; you will supervise closely given the grown-up setting.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
A great age here: the pool, kids club and football experience give children plenty to enjoy.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Teens will love the pool, the boat trips and the glamorous buzz of Porto Cervo.
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Parents also ask
Is this really suitable for families?
Yes, there is a kids club, children's pools and a football experience, but the overall feel is a glamorous adult hotel that welcomes families rather than a family resort.
How do you reach the beach?
The hotel runs a boat shuttle to the nearby Costa Smeralda beaches, which is part of the appeal for older children.
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