Katie

La Fonda

TopBnB Excellent 9.8 / 10

(54 reviews)

Via Stazione, 15 - Palau (SS) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT090054C1000E5637

Regional identification codeCIR: E5637

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
1

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Charming property
Abundant breakfast
Shopping area
Cheap
Very new
Spectacular view
At the seaside
Near the metro
The design of the property

Description

Bed and Breakfast in the center of Palau, completed in June 2012! We have tried to create a relaxing and comfortable environment for your stay in Palau.

The rooms, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning, are cozy and bright. Within a radius of 500 meters, you can reach the beaches of Palau, La Sciumara, and Palau Vecchio (both boasting the blue flag! ;-), the rocky coves of Punta Palau and Acapulco, the promenade and the marina, as well as the evening market, open-air cinema, theater, shops, restaurants, pizzerias, bars, and ice cream parlors.. all within walking distance without having to move the car.

A few minutes' drive away you will find Porto Rafael, Costa Serena, and the extensive beaches of Porto Pollo, a famous destination for windsurfing and kite enthusiasts (a shuttle service is available from Palau).

We are about 30 km from the Costa Smeralda, San Pantaleo, and Santa Teresa di Gallura.

The Olbia airport and port, as well as the Golfo Aranci port, are approximately 45 minutes away.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Air Conditioning
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Charm
Heating

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All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Recently restored house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Air conditioning
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems

Location and surroundings

City centre
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 3
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 3

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer

Room facilities

TV
Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - house features

Charm
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

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La Fonda

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Conditions

Check-in from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area city center

Our B&B is in the centre of the seaside town of Palau and you can walk to our main sandy beaches or rocky coves as well as the Harbour, from where you can take a day trip to the beautiful islands of the Arcipelago of La Maddalena or rent a boat as well as take the ferry to the town of La Maddalena. Palau offers a variety of restaurants, pizzerie, bars and gelaterie, a weekly market and an evening craft market, an open air cinema as well as supermarkets and boutiques. There is a shuttle bus to take you to Porto Rafael, Costa Serena and the world famous windsurfers paradise Porto Pollo with its never-ending sandy beaches.
Distances by car
Porto Rafael 5 minutes
Porto Pollo and Isola dei Gabbiani 7 minutes
The Costa Smeralda, San Panataleo and Santa Teresa di Gallura within 30 minutes
Olbia airport and Port, Golfo degli Aranci Port 45 minutes
also within a radius of a few miles this area offers many beautiful beaches and ancient archeological sites relating to the bronze age.

Airports

Olbia Airport - Costa Smeralda 33 Km
Alghero Airport - Fertilia 110 Km

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Excellent

Overall Rating 9.8 / 10
54 reviews

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9.8 (120 reviews)

What guests say

Reviews highlight the excellent cleanliness, central yet quiet location, and the warm hospitality of the host, Katie. Guests praise the spacious, comfortable, and tastefully decorated rooms, as well as the plentiful and varied breakfast, often featuring homemade cakes. The property is close to beaches, the harbor, and shopping areas, making it practical for excursions and relaxation. The value for money is considered outstanding. This accommodation is recommended for both relaxation and exploring the area.

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rafal

Perfect.

stayed from 08/24/2025 to 08/26/2025

mariano

mariano rated this property but he didn't leave any comment

stayed from 07/13/2025 to 07/17/2025

maurizio

We had a wonderful time in this establishment, managed by Mrs. Katie in a welcoming way, with kindness and taking care of the guests' privacy. The location is also excellent for any type of excursion to the most beautiful beaches of both the archipelago of La Maddalena and the entire Costa Smeralda.

stayed from 07/05/2025 to 07/12/2025

alain

Excellent welcome from Katie, she was very attentive, with good advice for the beaches and restaurants. A well-kept house, very clean, spacious, and comfortable rooms. Complete breakfast with homemade cakes. You feel at home thanks to a charming host who loves to receive. Very good location, quiet and close to the center. We will return without hesitation. Thank you Katie.

stayed from 07/02/2025 to 07/05/2025

alessandro

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stayed from 06/15/2025 to 06/20/2025

karin

Katie is a very good and attentive hostess.

stayed from 04/22/2025 to 04/24/2025

jacopo

Katie is a very kind host, always available, who prepares breakfast daily and is ready to provide information about the various areas of Sardinia.

stayed from 09/29/2024 to 10/02/2024

pia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

The accommodation is centrally located, and you can easily find parking nearby. It is very clean and lovingly furnished. The breakfast is plentiful and diverse, there is something for everyone. The centerpiece is the owner Katie! She is always available, helpful in every situation, and super friendly - simply too nice to be true.

stayed from 10/03/2024 to 10/04/2024

anne-marie

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stayed from 09/15/2024 to 09/30/2024

noé

Rooms well maintained and very clean. The host, Katie, is really great, smiling and very welcoming. You feel like home, but better. The breakfast is varied and perfectly suited for this B&B. I highly recommend it!

stayed from 08/20/2024 to 08/26/2024

elisa

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stayed from 08/06/2024 to 08/09/2024

sabine

A fantastic accommodation with a direct view of the sea, friendly hosts and a lovingly, personally prepared breakfast on the terrace high above the sea with fresh products from their own wonderful garden. You are away from the hustle and bustle, it takes about 20 minutes to walk to Vico Equense, I loved it, but I also enjoy walking. The owners arranged a parking space for us in town and picked us up there and also drove us back. All in all too good to be true.

stayed from 07/14/2024 to 07/21/2024

waldemar

Katie is a wonderful hostess. Very kind and super helpful. The accommodation is very clean. Centrally located, the center of Palau and the beaches are within a 5-10 minute walk. Delicious breakfast, everything you need. Katie also occasionally makes scrambled eggs or fried eggs. We had a very, very nice week.

stayed from 06/30/2024 to 07/07/2024

nicolás

An accommodation with a lot of charm and very well maintained that makes you feel at home. The breakfast is complete and Katie, the owner, gave us an exquisite treatment. Thanks for everything.

stayed from 11/26/2023 to 11/28/2023

maryline

Everything was very good, the room was comfortable and clean. Cathy makes very good cakes for breakfast.

stayed from 10/30/2023 to 11/02/2023

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stayed from 09/25/2023 to 09/28/2023

remigius

Katie was very friendly, the breakfast very fine. We have a nice view to the nearby city. Top B&B.

stayed from 09/19/2023 to 09/23/2023

carol

La Fonda was beautiful, I would definitely recommend it and would love to stay again one day. Very quiet, clean and lovely owner Katie. Also appreciated some continental breakfast, not only sweet.

stayed from 06/19/2023 to 06/22/2023

holger

What a delight! Katie is the friendliest host we can imagine and we LOVED our cozy room. Everything was clean and the breakfast plentiful. Best home made apple cake!

stayed from 06/08/2023 to 06/11/2023

lisa

A very pleasant stay, with a great hostess, a very comfortable bed, and delicious breakfast! We will gladly come back.

stayed from 04/10/2023 to 04/11/2023

francesco

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent, welcoming, fair value for money.

stayed from 12/23/2022 to 12/25/2022

antonio

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stayed from 09/27/2022 to 10/02/2022

roberta

Strategically located property in a quiet area, yet close to the center of Palau, reachable in 5 minutes on foot. The main beaches of Palau are also nearby. Spacious room and bathroom, with the possibility to hang out in a small attached terrace. Daily cleaning. Varied and plentiful breakfast. Katie is a fantastic host, welcoming, discreet, and always available to provide help or suggestions, attentive to guests' needs. If we return to Palau next year, we will know who to contact.

stayed from 09/04/2022 to 09/10/2022

katie

Thank you Katie. Sweet owner! Delicious breakfast cakes! We had a great time.

stayed from 08/28/2022 to 09/02/2022

barbara

Great location! Pleasantly air-conditioned room. Abundant and varied breakfast. Mrs. Katy super kind and helpful! 100% recommended.

stayed from 08/11/2022 to 08/13/2022

carole

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10

Excellent night at Katie's whose accommodation is a reflection of the owner: charming and welcoming. \nI highly recommend.

stayed from 08/15/2022 to 08/16/2022

daniela

I can only say beautiful things about the bed and breakfast La Fonda and Catherine, who manages it. It was a wonderful holiday, the bed and breakfast is in a strategic position, a stone's throw from the center, in an area where parking is not difficult. Beautiful beaches can be reached in a few minutes by car. The bed and breakfast is a gem, comfortable and well-equipped, and Catherine is a special person. I really believe that this is now our favorite place for our holidays in Gallura.

stayed from 08/21/2021 to 08/27/2021

alessandro

Recently renovated facility, located near the center of Palau, easily reachable on foot in 5 minutes. Spacious rooms with balcony, linen change every 3 days. Possibility to use a kitchenette with fridge and coffee machine available to guests. Varied and abundant breakfast including fresh croissants and homemade cake. Katie is an always present and available hostess ready to provide suggestions for beaches, boat tours, and restaurants. Parking always available in the nearby surroundings. Excellent value for money.

stayed from 08/04/2021 to 08/10/2021

silvia

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10

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stayed from 07/12/2021 to 07/13/2021

chiara

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stayed from 07/23/2020 to 07/25/2020

alessandro

Thank you Katie for the wonderful vacation and the kindness with which you welcomed us. The structure is located in the center of Palau and the rooms are all new and well furnished with every comfort available. The owner is available for any request and/or suggestion. We hope to see you again soon, a hug. Alessandro and Diletta.

stayed from 08/28/2019 to 09/04/2019

katie

Katie is a great host, beautiful B&B, spacious and immaculately clean room, close to town and beach, good breakfast.

stayed from 09/07/2019 to 09/10/2019

patrizia

Beautiful structure, easily reachable even by public transport in the town center; well organized, my room was spacious on the first floor with a charming bow window, well furnished; well-stocked breakfast, excellent value for money; very kind, helpful and efficient owner. Quiet and peaceful location. Absolutely recommended for a stay in Palau and to visit La Maddalena.

stayed from 06/12/2019 to 06/16/2019

kate

Kate is a wonderful, kind, welcoming, and always available person. Abundant breakfast and excellent advice for various movements. I hope to return next year, I can simply say it was a fabulous holiday beyond all expectations, I recommend La Fonda to those who want to spend days on this unique island.

stayed from 06/24/2019 to 07/03/2019

mauro

Very welcoming and tastefully decorated structure. Spacious room with everything you need. Good quality bed. Breakfast with everything you need both savory and sweet. Just a 5-minute walk from the center. So in the evening there is no need to take the car for restaurants or anything else. Katie is very friendly and always ready to give you advice on restaurants or beaches. We had a lovely week. I can only recommend it.

stayed from 09/15/2018 to 09/22/2018

katie

Katie was a very welcoming host, giving us good advice on places to visit. The room as well as the bathroom are very beautiful, and it is a very good location to explore Palau and its surroundings.

stayed from 09/02/2018 to 09/04/2018

alessia

We spent our summer holidays at the B&B La Fonda and were guests of Katie for a week. The property is located in the center of Palau and in 5 minutes on foot you can reach the port where ferries depart for La Maddalena. At the same time, the street is quiet and you can sleep pleasantly in the evening. The B&B is very well maintained, with attention to every detail and you can see in every small detail the care with which Katie manages it. Our room, located on the ground floor, was spacious, clean, and very bright, equipped with a wardrobe, chest of drawers, double bed with bedside tables, desk, and armchair. The bathroom, also spacious, is equipped with a shower and bidet. Daily cleaning is carried out by Mrs. Paola, very kind and discreet, with towel changes every 3 days or upon request. Breakfast is served from 8 to 10 and is truly exceptional, with everything from sweet to savory, fruit, yogurt, milk, coffee, and tea. On the roof, there is a clothesline available to dry beach towels and swimsuits, while on the second floor there is a fridge available to guests to cool some drinks.

stayed from 08/25/2018 to 09/01/2018

julia

Katie and her beautiful little B&B were a fantastic start to our holiday. She is very helpful and service-oriented. We couldn't ask for more. Thank you.

stayed from 07/28/2018 to 07/31/2018

rod

It’s easy to be cynical about reviews but La Fonda more than lives up to the praise that’s been posted. From the beautiful wisteria covered courtyard, to the fantastically comfortable beds, and bountiful breakfasts. With air conditioning for hot weather periods and an impeccably clean environment, our accommodation was faultless. We recommend the room with the balcony looking towards the sea. Katie is a fantastic and charming host who will make you feel extremely welcome and can offer great tips and recommendations to help you get the best out of your visit. La Fonda itself is ideally placed, close enough for beaches and restaurants whilst also being in a quiet part of the town. Nearby on street parking readily available and within walking distance of the ferries to the Maddalena Islands.

stayed from 07/15/2018 to 07/24/2018

katie

Katie is an excellent host. The property is very central, just a few minutes from the port and the main street. Our room was very cozy and tastefully decorated. Highly recommended.

stayed from 07/11/2018 to 07/14/2018

ulrike

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stayed from 06/06/2018 to 06/08/2018

daniele

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stayed from 06/05/2018 to 06/14/2018

marie-louise

We really enjoyed staying at La Fonda by Katie. Katie is lovely and always ready to help and give us good addresses. The room was nice, clean, and comfortable, the bathroom as well. The breakfast was good. We also loved the terrace with the view over the roofs and the sea. La Fonda is central in Palau and near the beaches (10-15 min by foot) and the ferry to Maddelena. I highly recommend this La Fonda.

stayed from 04/26/2018 to 04/30/2018

dagmar

Absolutely recommendable.

stayed from 04/07/2018 to 04/13/2018

norma

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stayed from 08/31/2017 to 09/02/2017

chris

Perfect in all aspects. Katie is a great host and the room that we had was lovely. The decor, furnishing, and air conditioning are to a very high standard. We really enjoyed our coffee and breakfast on the roof terrace. We would recommend La Fonda to anybody.

stayed from 06/28/2017 to 07/04/2017

günter

Kathy, the owner of La Fonda, is extremely kind and always willing to fulfill every wish. We felt like welcomed guests.\n\nThis B&B can be highly recommended.\n\nThank you Kathy for your warmth.\n\nBest regards Margrit and Guenter.

stayed from 06/04/2017 to 06/10/2017

federica

Cozy and clean facility. Abundant breakfast, and the manager offers the opportunity to take away what you don't consume, to eat it later. Upon our arrival, we found water and fresh fruit in the room. In short, excellent facility and good value for money.

stayed from 04/16/2017 to 04/17/2017

linda

We had a great time at La Fonda. Katie was an excellent hostess and the property was close to everything in Palau. The room was large and clean and had a small balcony. There was also a roof terrace. This was the best place we staying in Sardinia. Thank you.

stayed from 09/04/2016 to 09/08/2016

stephen

Katie is your host at this B&B. She has years of hospitality experience and makes you feel welcome and at home from the minute you arrive. The B&B is clean and comfortable, perfectly situated for the town center and with a rooftop terrace to retreat to if you just want to be alone, or a couple. I highly recommend this place and Katie.

stayed from 08/13/2016 to 08/17/2016

katie

stayed from 07/20/2016 to 07/24/2016

giuseppina

Very comfortable place. The owner, Katie, is very nice, extremely kind and helpful. Room cleaning done every day. The breakfast cakes are a delight. Recommended.

stayed from 07/24/2015 to 07/29/2015

anja

We stayed at La Fonda for 4 days, we just loved it. The house is very cosy and Katie is very nice! The rooms are nicely decorated and the bathroom is modern and clean. Also nice breakfast and roof terrace. Wish we could have stayed there for more nights.

stayed from 07/22/2013 to 07/26/2013

manuela

B&B La Fonda. Located between the historic center of Palau and the beach of Sciumara, quiet at night, clean, well-kept, small and family-oriented, suitable for those seeking relaxation and privacy. Breakfast made by Katie is different every morning. Katie is nice and helpful. She is generous with information. She is the one who does everything with the care of someone who cares about the structure and the clients. Personally, I found myself very well and when I return to Palau I will certainly try to return to Katie.

stayed from 09/10/2012 to 09/18/2012