Hotel Review: 7Pines Resort Sardinia – Destination by Hyatt

by Anthony Losanno
7Pines Resort Sardinia

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The final stop on our Italian island adventure was the 7Pines Resort Sardinia – Destination by Hyatt. After driving from La Villa del Re (full review here), we were excited for this new resort near Porto Cervo (the hotel opened in August 2022). The hotel delivered all we had hoped for and more.

Anthony’s Take: 7Pines Resort Sardinia – Destination by Hyatt is a jewel in the Hyatt portfolio. It offers several pools, a beach, impeccably manicured grounds, several restaurants, spa, tennis courts, basketball court, fitness center, kids club, and more. Elite recognition is great at this hotel and Hyatt Globalist status got us an upgrade (using a Suite Night Award certificate), a delicious breakfast, and late checkout.

7Pines Booking

Booking

I booked a 1 King Bed Garden View Room for 40,000 points per night. Then, I applied a Suite Night Award certificate (SNA) to upgrade to a Lagoon View Suite. If I were to pay the cash rate for this suite, it would have been €3,830 plus taxes per night. The standard room (1 King Bed Garden View Room) would have cost €1,521. This was a great redemption since the cash cost was so high. Rooms at the hotel range from 35,000 to 45,000 based on whether you’re booking an off-peak, standard, or peak rate). Suites can be booked between 56,000 and 90,000 points.

7Pines Map

Transportation To/From the Hotel

We had our rental car and drove the 282 kilometers in around 3.5 hours from La Villa del Re. When we left, we were flying out of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) and it took us around 30 minutes to get there.

7Pines Reception

 

7Pines Registration

 

7Pines Check-In

Check-In

We pulled up to the gate and were directed to the reception building. I do not like the pomp of luxury resort check-ins. I don’t want a tour, I don’t need help with figuring out the light switches, and I don’t want my bags touched. We kept our bags and were seated in reception for the check-in. The hotel has an app that they want you to download (we did not). They parked the car for us. I later learned that there was a choice of valet or self parking. Both are complimentary, so I held the keys after this initial time. We were driven to our suite in a golf cart and another employee was waiting to give us a tour. We opted out of that, collected the keys, and went into the suite ourselves. Some people like to have their things unpacked, to have someone help them with menial tasks, etc. I am not one of those people and really just want some quiet and privacy. During check-in the Globalist breakfast benefit was explained (full buffet), late checkout was offered (I requested and received 3:00 PM), and the Wi-Fi was explained (no password needed). Once we said goodbye to the trio of employees at our suite, we got to explore it on our own.

7Pines Suite 708

 

7Pines Suite 708 2

7Pines Suite 708

Lagoon View Suite (708)

There are 76 rooms (including 28 suites) at this hotel.

7Pines Key Card

Key cards are made of wood as to not waste plastic.

7Pines Suite Kitchen

There is a small kitchen area immediately when you enter the suite.

7Pines Suite Closet

A large closet is next to it. It holds umbrellas and hangers.

7Pines Kitchen 2

The kitchen has a refrigerator (with an unsensored mini-bar).

7Pines Suite Ice

A separate freezer filled with ice.

7Pines Suite Fruit

Glassware, barware, and fresh citrus fruit for drinks are on the counter (as well as several bottles of liquor for sale).

7Pines Suite Nespresso

Bottled water, cups, and a Nespresso machine.

7Pines Suite Pods

Coffee pods and tea bags are found below.

7Pines Suite Snacks

A drawer holds snacks for sale.

7Pines Suite Garbage

A garbage can was under the sink.

7Pines Suite Amenity

 

7Pines Suite Amenity Note

The hotel provided us with an awesome welcome amenity. There was a bottle of sparkling wine and a large tray of fruit and confections. This was all delicious.

7Pines Suite Console

In the corner next to the front door is a small console table.

7Pines Suite Living Room 1

 

7Pines Suite Living Room 2

Behind the kitchen area, you’ll find a living room. There is a couch and TV here.

7Pines Suite Schedule

A schedule of daily activities was found here. They all carry an additional cost.

7Pines Suite Patio 1

There is a patio off of the living room and bedroom that has two seating areas.

7Pines Suite Patio 2

 

7Pines Suite Patio 5

A table with chairs for dining is on the right side.

7Pines Suite Patio 3

 

7Pines Suite Patio 4

An Armchair, table, and an outdoor sofa are on the left side.

7Pines Suite Patio 6

The suite also had an outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach or pool.

7Pines Suite Pool View

The Lagoon View Suite provides what its name implies, a view of the Lagoon Pool.

7Pines Suite Bedroom 1

Back inside, the bedroom is next. It has a comfortable, king-sized bed with multiple outlets and two night tables.

7Pines Suite Outlets

I liked that they included USB ports in the room design.

7Pines Suite Bag

A 7Pines branded beach bag was found on the bed. It held two pool towels. We could get more anytime we wanted at the pool.

7Pines Suite Flip Flops

There were also two pairs of flip flops in the room. These were also branded 7Pines, but they were way too small for my husband or me to wear. This hotel branded everything from towels to pens to bags to anything else that could have a logo put on it.

7Pines Suite Pinecone

A pinecone was found on the one nightstands. If you wanted the linens changed, you just had to put it on your pillow.

7Pines Suite TV

Another TV was across from the bed.

7Pines Suite Door

A door grants access to the patio. A second sliding door is found in the living room.

7Pines Suite Closet

There are two more closets in the hallway leading to the bathroom. The first holds hangers.

7Pines Suite Safe

The second closet houses the safe.

7Pines Suite Bathroom

The bathroom is large and nicely decorated. It has a single-sink vanity with a huge mirror. A scale and a blowdryer were found inside.

7Pines Suite Bathroom 2

All toiletries were Molton Brown brand.

7Pines Suite Bathroom 3

There were extra toothbrushes included.

7Pines Suite Bathroom 4

A 7Pines-branded toiletry bag was on the counter next to Molton Brown Eye Gel, Lipsaver, and Hand Cream.

7Pines Suite Bathroom 5

The bidet and toilet were on the wall past the vanity.

7Pines Suite Bathroom 6

Across from the toilet is a large, glass shower. Water pressure and temperature were both excellent.

7Pines Suite Bathroom 8

Molton Brown Volumizing Shampoo, Conditioner, and Bath & Shower Gel

7Pines Suite Bathroom 7

A heated towel bar is in the corner.

7Pines Breakfast 1

 

 

 

 

 

7Pines Breakfast 21

 

7Pines Breakfast 3

 

7Pines Capogiro Bar

The Capogiro bar is across from the buffet.

7Pines Breakfast 2

7Pines Breakfast 22

Breakfast

7Pines Resort Sardinia has three restaurants. One is is in the main building, another is set on its own (Cone Club), and the other (Spazio) is housed near the main pool. Breakfast is served at the one in the main building (Capogiro), which offers great sea views while dining. Globalists receive the full buffet as well as a choice of hot entrees.

7Pines Breakfast 4

 

7Pines Breakfast 5

The menu had multiple egg and sweet dishes to choose from.

7Pines Breakfast 6

The end of the buffet has a wide selection of cereals.

7Pines Breakfast 7

There are tons of fresh pastries and cakes.

7Pines Breakfast 9

More baked goods

7Pines Breakfast 10

Croissants

7Pines Breakfast 11

Bread and a toaster

7Pines Breakfast 8

Plus, there is fresh honeycomb.

7Pines Breakfast 12

Yogurt and dairy products

7Pines Breakfast 13

Fresh fruit

7Pines Breakfast 14

Cheese and Caprese Salad

7Pines Breakfast 15

Vegetables

7Pines Breakfast 16

Fish and meats

7Pines Breakfast 17

In addition to smoked salmon, there was smoked tuna. It was delicious.

7Pines Breakfast 18

More cheese and jam

7Pines Breakfast 19

Coffee, juice, and cappuccino were also included.

7Pines Breakfast 20

The buffet offered more than enough for us, but one day my husband ordered the pancakes.

7Pines Pool 1

Amenities & Common Areas

There are two pools at 7Pines Resort Sardinia in addition to impeccably manicured grounds, beach, several restaurants, spa, tennis courts, basketball court, fitness center, a kids club known as Kio House of Kids, and more. The Lagoon Pool is adults only (even though this is not well enforced). The main pool has its own swim-up pool bar.

7Pines Grounds

 

7Pines Flowers

 

7Pines Flowers 3

The grounds are beautiful throughout the resort with tons of flowers.

7Pines Spa 1

 

7Pines Spa 2

The spa is located near the main pool. I did not have the opportunity to check it out on this visit.

7Pines Pool 3

 

7Pines Pool 4

The main pool has a bridge connecting the two sides.

7Pines Pool 3

The swim-up bar is found here as well.

7Pines Pool 7

 

7Pines Pool Chairs

There is lots of seating around the main pool. I liked that people did not try to block chairs here like they do so many times at other resorts.

7Pines Showers

An outdoor shower for rinsing off was between the main pool and the spa.

7Pines Pool 5

A third, tiny pool is to the side of the main pool.

7Pines Lagoon Pool

The Lagoon Pool was never really occupied during our visit.

7Pines Lagoon Pool 2

Our suite was located near the shallow end of the Lagoon Pool.

7Pines Lagoon Pool 3

There is a cute (branded) truck near the pool that holds towels.

7Pines Fitness Center 1

 

7Pines Fitness Center 2

The fitness center is housed in two glass cubes.

7Pines Kids Club

The kids club known as Kio House of Kids is near the parking lot.

7Pines Tennis Court

There is a tennis court.

7Pines Paddle Ball Court

Next door, you’ll find a smaller court. I thought it was for pickle ball, but the resort’s site says paddle ball.

7Pines Basketball Court

A basketball court is located behind these courts.

7Pines Cars

Almost everything at the 7Pines Resort Sardinia is branded. These Land Rover Defenders were parked near reception. I’m not sure if transfers can be booked or if they’re used for another purpose. They did not move during the three days of our visit.

7Pines Cone Club

The Cone Club restaurant is near the main pool. It serves Mediterranean for dinner. We did not try it while at the resort.

7Pines Cone Club Garden

When we were being escorted to our room, the staff told us that the chef likes to grow his own herbs. The garden was brimming with herbs and vegetables.

7Pines Spa 1

 

7Pines Spa 2

The Pure Seven spa is found near the main pool. We did not have the chance to visit on this trip.

7Pines Main Building

 

7Pines Main Building 2

The 7Pines main building is where you’ll find the concierge, a small shop, Capogiro restaurant, many of the hotel’s rooms, and the entrance to the beach behind the building.

7Pines Shop

The shop is located on the ground floor near the concierge.

7Pines Seating

There is a small seating area here as well.

7Pines Beach 1

The beach is located behind the main building. It has plenty of open seating. It was windy during our visit and the beach remained empty.

7Pines Beach 2

As you walk down the path, you’ll get some great views of the water and the boats passing by throughout the day.

Overall Impression: 7Pines Sardinia Resort is a nice addition to the Hyatt portfolio. The suites, common areas, amenities, and service are all excellent. I like the aesthetic of the 7Pines brand and hope they open additional locations (there is currently only one other in Ibiza).

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4 comments

Leo July 4, 2023 - 4:38 pm

It’s Molton Brown, not Moulton Brown toiletries… 😎

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CJH July 4, 2023 - 8:54 pm

What a wonderful write up. Our only trip to Sardinia was when our cruise ship could not make Livorno due to inclement weather. Barcelona was our final destination. I could tell tat Sardinia had a lot to offer. And now I know what Molton Brown is.

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Gary October 29, 2023 - 10:20 am

Trip looks amazing. How many days did you spend at each hotel besides the four points which was just 1 nite. Looking todo similar trip? Any hotel you would spend more or less time if you did it again?

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Anthony Losanno October 29, 2023 - 10:26 am

Four Points – 1 Night
La Villa del Re – 2 Nights
7Pines Resort – 2 Nights

I would have stayed another day at each of them 🙂

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