Hotel Miralonga

A three-star above the harbour

Hotel Miralonga is on La Maddalena's Strada Panoramica, about 800 metres from the harbour where the ferry from Palau arrives, on the slope facing the channel and the archipelago. It has three stars and 50 rooms, each with a separate entrance. It is a practical, family hotel, not a luxury one: what sets it apart is the view and the pool on the terrace.

The rooms

There are several types: Economy, Sea View with balcony and sea view, Family and Family Sea View for families, and triples. The Sea View rooms have a bathroom with shower and hairdryer, television, desk, fridge or minibar and free wifi. If you are going to spend time at the hotel, ask for a sea view: the balcony over the islands is the reason to sleep here.

Pool, breakfast and services

The panoramic terrace has a small pool and a sun deck. They serve breakfast, with cakes and sponges, according to their photos, and an aperitivo with a sea view at the end of the day. Reception is open 24 hours, there is a lift, a coin-operated laundry and free wifi. For the car they have covered parking and a garage, a rarity in the centre of the island. Opposite there is a supermarket, and next door, a tennis court and five-a-side pitch.

The hotel organises guided diving and snorkelling, marine biology courses and boat trips round the archipelago. The website does not publish prices or check-in and check-out times: ask when you book.

Getting there

From the Palau ferry to the hotel it is 800 metres: with a suitcase, a short uphill walk or a minute by car. One advantage: by showing your booking confirmation you get 20% off a return ticket with Maddalena Lines, useful if you cross with your car. From the hotel, the old town and Cala Gavetta are a walk away, and the panoramic road starts at the door.