Pietro

L'Orso e il Mare - Adults Only

TopBnB Excellent 9.8 / 10

(58 reviews)

Vicolo Diaz, 1 - Palau (SS) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT090054C2000S0774

Regional identification codeCIR: S0774

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
2

Breakfast
optional

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

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

Description

L'Orso e Il Mare is 100 meters from the seafront, and 100 meters from the port, departure point (every 15 minutes) of ferries to the island of Maddalena, 150 meters from Palau Vecchio beach, Faro beach 200 meters away.

Welcome gifts that all our guests find in each room: coffee machine with three coffees a day, three types of biscuits, tea, herbal teas, chamomile, fresh fruit, beer, Schweppes and still water.

Payment at check-in.

5% DISCOUNT CASH payment
Animals are not accepted. For adults only.

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
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Business
Hair dryer
Charm
Heating
Near cycle paths

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
Recently restored house
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Automatic fire extinguishers
Smoke and fire alarms
Photovoltaic or other forms of renewable energy

Facilities and services

Laundry
Beaches

Location and surroundings

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

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 2
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 2

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available
Local events calendar
Discounts in local shops and restaurants for the guests
Presents

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Village - under 5000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Historic centre
Shopping area
Gardens and landscapes
Seaside

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Charm
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

As of 2027, breakfast will not be served at our property.

About 20 meters away from our property, there are bars offering Italian or continental breakfast.

We apologize to our guests.

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Conditions

Check-in from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM - If you're late you may be charged for an extra night

Area city center

The Bear & The Sea is The Bed & Breakfast closest to the sea, the beach, the commercial port, the marina, to stop the Bus, Tourist Office, at the terminus of the Green Train tour, the entire town of Palau, built in 2007 and operational from April 2008, is the rare B & B new building, situated in the centre of Palau, tourist resort located in northeast Sardinia. It is 200 meters from the seafront, and 100 metres from the port, starting point (every 15 minutes) ferry to the island of La Maddalena. The main beaches are approximately 300 metres.
A 4 km is the famous Rocky dell'Orso, a symbol of the town, declared a national monument in 1993.
At about 6 km is The Island of Seagulls, the most area of Sardinia for all lovers of windsurfing.
Distance 2 km, not to be missed, and the resort of Porto Raphael, sandwiched in a beautiful landscape with its splendid square directly overlooking the beach and the particular tiny church that hosts only 4-5 people. Also in the area, worth a visit the military fortress of Monte Offshore. Porto Cervo is 30 km, about 42 km Olbia

Airports

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

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Overall Rating 9.8 / 10
58 reviews

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What guests say

Guests consistently mention the property’s exceptional cleanliness, comfortable and well-equipped rooms, and a very central location ideal for accessing beaches, the port, and local restaurants. The hosts, especially Pietro, are frequently praised for their warm hospitality and thoughtful touches. Breakfast is abundant and varied, with guests often invited to pack leftovers for later. The overall value for money is highly regarded. Occasionally, parking in peak seasons can be challenging. Overall, the accommodation is highly recommended for its cleanliness, attentive service, and prime location.

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giovanni

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9

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

stayed from 07/06/2026 to 07/09/2026

The answer from the host:
Buongiorno Giovanni. Siamo in centro storico, in zona ZTL, a 20 metri dalla via principale della cittadina, 150 metri dal mare e 150 metri dal porto, ma la posizione della nostra struttura si è meritata solamente un voto 8. Pensavamo che la posizione dell'Orso e il Mare fosse uno dei nostri fiori all'occhiello. Ma non tutti, evidentemente la pensano così. Grazie comunque della recensione.

gaspare

A dream stay because the property is outstanding, as well as the care and attention of the hosts Pietro and Agnese, who made our stay absolutely special. We'll be back soon!

stayed from 06/30/2026 to 07/05/2026

marisa

We had the best stay at this great property! The room was so well equipped and so much thought was given to every detail to make our stay so comfortable and easy. Pietro and his lovely wife went above and beyond to help us with whatever we needed. We will definitely be back and will recommend it to our friends.

stayed from 06/14/2026 to 06/16/2026

daniela

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stayed from 05/24/2026 to 05/26/2026

wayne

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 9 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

This place was a home away from home with every convenience you could hope for! Many treats were included and it was very handy for the centre. The room was a great size with room to put out two suitcases.

stayed from 06/09/2026 to 06/10/2026

simone

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stayed from 05/27/2026 to 05/30/2026

winstone

Very good stay with lovely hosts. The breakfast is plentiful and homemade, with the option to take sandwiches with what we hadn't eaten.

stayed from 05/08/2026 to 05/11/2026

1zimmer für 2 personen mit balkon und frühstück

Absolutely great accommodation. Very friendly hosts. The location is excellent. You can walk to restaurants. There are tasty places with traditional Sardinian cuisine.

stayed from 05/01/2026 to 05/03/2026

raf

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stayed from 04/24/2026 to 04/26/2026

natascha

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stayed from 08/29/2025 to 08/31/2025

maria

The stay at this bed and breakfast was simply perfect! The host, Pietro, was extremely kind, helpful and attentive to every need, ready to provide useful advice and make the stay as pleasant as possible. The room was spotless, cared for down to the smallest details and very well equipped: truly comfortable and welcoming. Breakfast was a real treat: abundant, varied and of excellent quality, with fresh products, bakery croissants and homemade cakes. The location is perfect: in the city center, a short walk from the marina where ferries depart for La Maddalena and also very convenient for reaching the area's beautiful beaches. Highly recommended, we will definitely return!

stayed from 08/27/2025 to 09/01/2025

savio

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 8 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 7

Good option for stays in Palau.

stayed from 08/03/2025 to 08/07/2025

The answer from the host:
La nostra struttura è la migliore a Palau (9.5 volutazione Booking.com - Valutazione BB.IT: 9.9 su 10 - Valutazione TripAdvisor: al n. 1 su circa 20 strutture recensite. Il prezzo di 125 euro nel mese di agosto è del 40% inferiore alle altre strutture di Palau che hanno valutazioni assai inferiori all'Orso il Mare. Avevate la camera migliore della struttura, doppio lavabo, doccia doppia, bagno con finestra, zanzariere, balcone con vista. Omaggi di benvenuto: macchina del caffè con 2 caffe gratuiti al giorno, biscottti, The e tisane, frutta fresca, acqua, aranciata e birra, tutto compreso nel prezzo. Rispettiamo le opinioni di tutti. Prendiamo atto che non possiamo piacere a tutti. Ma siamo felici di avere opinioni diverse, in questo caso.

eunice

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stayed from 08/08/2025 to 08/11/2025

gisèle

We were very well received. Pietro took great care of us. It is undeniable that he loves to welcome his guests in the best way and provide service. The accommodation is well located in relation to the center and public transport. Excellent address.

stayed from 06/13/2025 to 06/16/2025

lucianna

The cleanest hotel we ever stayed in our life. It is absolutely mind blowing how Pietro keeps this place so nice and clean. Location is perfect, easy to get in and out, a few steps to the central parking lot and from the ferry to Madalegna. Many good restaurants, shops, and close enough by car to many of the gorgeous beaches in Costa Esmeralda. Pietro was 100% in everything. Top service, super friendly, complementary water, soda, beer, fruits and excellent breakfast with pastries from the bakery next door.

stayed from 08/26/2024 to 08/30/2024

john

A charming property and a delightful host who took great care of us during our stay.

stayed from 09/17/2023 to 09/19/2023

tiziana

The best holiday of my life, accommodation included!

stayed from 07/08/2023 to 07/15/2023

bernd

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stayed from 05/19/2023 to 05/23/2023

michael

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stayed from 06/04/2023 to 06/06/2023

jean-luc

Recommended address, great location to walk to La Maddalena, impeccable room, fabulous breakfast, Pietro and Madame are attentive to your needs.

stayed from 06/26/2022 to 06/28/2022

laura

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stayed from 06/20/2022 to 06/22/2022

thomas

Everything was perfect.

stayed from 04/30/2022 to 05/01/2022

roberta

Spacious bathroom with two sinks, very comfortable. Room equipped with all possible comforts. Peter is very kind and extremely helpful. At the end of the holiday, you realize you've been spoiled by the manager! Try it to believe it.

stayed from 06/03/2021 to 06/10/2021

nico

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

Well maintained. Very kind.

stayed from 10/13/2020 to 10/14/2020

marica

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

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stayed from 09/01/2020 to 09/06/2020

agostino

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10

Great Bed and Breakfast.

stayed from 06/04/2020 to 06/07/2020

peter

Pietro is a perfectionist - this is reflected in the entire living area. High quality furnishings, focusing on every smallest detail, perfect cleanliness and very good and plentiful breakfast. If Pietro had made an effort to also make a bit of small talk in a language other than Italian (e.g. English or German) or a friendly smile now and then, our overall rating would have been perfect. One downside is the parking - as the B&B is very central, and most parking spaces are reserved for residents, sometimes you have to circle around to find a parking spot.

stayed from 08/30/2019 to 09/07/2019

denise

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

Cozy and modern structure, with mosquito nets on every window. Complimentary minibar provided. Great location, excellent daily cleaning. The owner is very helpful and courteous.

stayed from 08/05/2019 to 08/12/2019

andreas

Very friendly staff. Very extensive breakfast. Daily cleaning. Highly recommended.

stayed from 07/18/2019 to 07/25/2019

marco

Very well-maintained property just a step away from the center and the port. Extremely clean rooms with a new 43-inch HD TV (in my room), fridge, air conditioning, Wifi, safe, coffee or tea machine. The owner, Mr. Pietro, a very kind person who makes you feel at home, pampers the customer with a thousand attentions. Finding water, drinks, and fresh fruit in the room as a gift was much appreciated. I will definitely return.

stayed from 07/06/2019 to 07/14/2019

pauline

We really enjoyed this Bed & Breakfast, which is a first for us. It is a friendly, clean, and warm place. For breakfast, they served us both savory and sweet foods, we could even take a packed lunch for noon. The only small downside is the language barrier, unfortunately we do not speak Italian and the hosts do not speak French or English. I recommend this B&B.

stayed from 05/12/2019 to 05/17/2019

antonio

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

We were very satisfied, very clean, we recommend it.

stayed from 03/21/2019 to 03/24/2019

tabeze

Smiling welcome, fruit and drinks in the room, very clean, excellent and plentiful breakfast, kind attention (small bag to prepare a sandwich with what was not eaten at breakfast...), well located in the city, very good address.

stayed from 10/01/2018 to 10/02/2018

sylvain

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stayed from 09/15/2018 to 09/17/2018

emilia

Simply the best B&B. Thanks to you Pietro and your wife.

stayed from 09/08/2018 to 09/09/2018

paola

Perfect stay in a very familiar B&B. Mr. Pietro's advice was very welcome especially if you don't know the area well. Very well-kept and clean rooms. Super abundant and international breakfast.

stayed from 09/07/2018 to 09/12/2018

nils

Charming hotel, charming host, very pleasant room and bathroom, beautiful view over Palau.

stayed from 08/02/2018 to 08/04/2018

vania

Secluded property but well located, close to the ferry to the Maddalena Island. There was work being done at the entrance of the B&B but it was no problem to get in and out. There are stairs but my husband and I just had carry-ons. The room had an extra bed not used by us, a fridge, a spacious closet, a net against mosquitoes, but we kept the door closed to use the air conditioner. Bathroom with good natural light. Generous breakfast but we couldn't eat much because of traveling. The owner offered to take away. We enjoyed the stay and will reserve it again, when we return to the Maddalena Islands. Thank you.

stayed from 07/04/2018 to 07/05/2018

jennifer

L'Orso e il Mare is a superbly run, charming B&B in a beautiful location in a stunning area of the coast. The owner, Pietro, was exceptional. On arrival we were provided with an excellent orientation to the town and local sites. The map provided was hand annotated with notes re places to visit, where to make bookings for day tours, suggested restaurants etc. Breakfast was delicious and varied with great coffee. We were encouraged to make up bread rolls with any leftovers to take with us for lunch. A great idea! The full sized fridge in the room and tea and coffee making facilities were very welcome. The B&B is in an excellent location in Palau. It is only minutes from: the port with ferries to La Maddalena and the Archipelago, beaches, the main shopping street, restaurants and the local night markets. We had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this delightful accommodation.

stayed from 06/20/2018 to 06/23/2018

eric

Everything went splendidly with Pietro who was very attentive to us. The accommodation is very well equipped. We recommend this B&B.

stayed from 05/28/2018 to 05/29/2018

andrea

B&B very very clean, quite spacious rooms, super breakfasts and a very kind and present owner. Strategic point to visit L'Orso e il Mare - Adults Only (ferries depart a short distance away), also close to shopping and restaurants in Palau. I highly recommend.

stayed from 04/28/2018 to 05/01/2018

nicoletta

What a fantastic Bed and Breakfast and what a wonderful host Mr. Pietro is: the structure is meticulously cared for in every detail, from the decorations on the furniture, to the very original paintings, to the richness of the sweet and savory breakfast with cappuccino, fresh fruit salad, cold cuts and cheeses, yogurt, croissants and fresh bread and surprise of surprises: Pietro tells us to take everything we have left from breakfast. Never happened in any other Bed and Breakfast. He provided us with a personalized map of Palau with recommended restaurants that we tried and were satisfied with. The room was large, well furnished, with fruit, kettle, tea bags and herbal teas and a bottle of water all for us. The bathroom with two sinks and a large and comfortable shower with hydromassage! What can I say: everything perfect and at a truly great price. Thanks again to Pietro for his kindness, availability and elegance of appearance and manners. We will definitely be back! Highly highly recommended.

stayed from 04/26/2018 to 04/27/2018

abby

The best and kind hotel manager. The property is super clean and makes you feel just like you are at home away from home. Very close to all the restaurants and the marina of Palau so you can take a ferry to La Maddalena if you wish. Breakfast is more than enough and quite abundant and satisfying that there were always leftovers that the manager always encouraged to take with us during the day, which was so kind. He even gave us a souvenir on our last day, will definitely stay again.

stayed from 10/03/2017 to 10/05/2017

gian carlo

We stayed my wife and I for the second time at the B&B 'L'Orso e il Mare - Adults Only'. I'll be brief: don't waste time looking for anything else. In the area, it's the number 1 and in my opinion, it deserves top marks, especially for value for money. Excellent.

stayed from 09/13/2017 to 09/20/2017

giovanni

We stayed there a few days ago, unfortunately just passing through. Small but cozy B&B, and above all equipped with all the comforts. We will definitely return! Rating 10! More than a B&B, a 5-star hotel, top owner.

stayed from 08/23/2017 to 08/25/2017

andrea

Exceptional structure. Simple yet refined and pleasant at the same time. Welcoming, central, and close to the port. The owner, Mr. Pietro, is prepared for any request or event. B & B to try!

stayed from 05/25/2017 to 05/28/2017

rocio

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stayed from 04/26/2017 to 04/28/2017

sébastien

Very nice B&B. Beautiful room, clean and well equipped. Excellent welcome from Pietro who does everything to make his guests feel comfortable. Special mention for the breakfast. Ideally located in Palau. Highly recommend.

stayed from 08/03/2016 to 08/06/2016

bernard

Excellent B&B. Very good breakfast with the possibility to take away what has not been consumed. No problem parking the car. We had a very good stay.

stayed from 05/26/2016 to 05/29/2016

franco

Sunny, clean and tidy rooms, newly plastered with modern and newly designed supplies. Abundant breakfast in the dedicated hall with fresh daily food. Mr. Pietro manages discreetly without oppressing but being attentive and ready to the smallest details. Parking in front of the entrance. Two days were not enough to detect anomalies, I think you can't ask for better. See you next time. Franco.

stayed from 05/23/2016 to 05/25/2016

elisa

Great! Central, close to the sea, very abundant breakfast and the possibility to make sandwiches for lunch.

stayed from 04/23/2016 to 04/26/2016

roberto

Excellent structure. Very clean. Large and well-kept room. Very bright. Huge bathroom with 2 sinks and shower. 5-star hotel breakfast and if you don't finish it, bags ready to take it away in a sack. The owners, husband and wife, very kind and helpful. In short, we are at the top.

stayed from 04/24/2016 to 04/26/2016

marco

Excellent service especially considering it was during the closing period and they opened just for us. Despite that, all services were perfectly functional and the welcome was as if we were long-time friends. Perfect. Thank you Pietro.

stayed from 02/24/2016 to 02/25/2016

amélie

Nothing to complain about this B&B, everything was perfect! Thanks to Pietro for his welcome, the room was very clean, Pietro had arranged for us a guide to Palau in French, a city map, he showed us where to eat. The breakfast was fabulous, a divine hot chocolate! Everything was really very good and in more than enough quantity! You can take away what's left (small bags provided to facilitate transport) of fruit, yogurt, charcuterie, cheese, bread, croissant, biscuits, orange juice, fruit salad! We recommend this B&B without hesitation! Really the best we could do.

stayed from 09/28/2015 to 09/30/2015

maria

Very nice, clean and well-kept environment, helpful and kind manager, great location in the village.

stayed from 07/07/2015 to 07/08/2015

alexander

Simply beautiful there! Nice landlord! Great surroundings! Everything perfect! 1. Thank you!

stayed from 10/14/2014 to 10/16/2014

ruben

Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

The owner is very kind and helpful. He treated us very well. Upon arrival, he offered us some drinks. He immediately gave us information about the area. We asked him for a beach umbrella, and he lent it to us. The room was very cozy, spacious, and had everything we needed. The room has the amenities of a 5-star hotel, it is spacious with the comfort of being in your own home. If I went back, I would repeat the experience.

stayed from 07/05/2014 to 07/07/2014

loretta

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

Great location. The owner of the B&B is very helpful and friendly. It truly deserves an excellent quality-price ratio and more courtesy.

stayed from 07/01/2013 to 07/03/2013