Hotel Capo d’Orso, Resort Valle dell’Erica and Hotel Marinedda are nominated for the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, the prestigious accolade voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers.
The countdown has begun for the 2025 edition of the prestigious Readers’ Choice Awards by the renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler one of the most coveted accolades in the hospitality world, as it is awarded directly by readers: passionate and discerning travellers from across the globe.
Delphina hospitality is a finalist in three different categories:
- Hotel Capo d’Orso Thalasso & SPA 5* in Palau is nominated as Best Hotel;
- Resort Valle dell’Erica Thalasso & SPA 5* in Santa Teresa Gallura is competing in the Best Resort category;
- Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 5* in Isola Rossa is nominated among the Best SPA Destinations.
These three nominations reward our “5-star freedom” philosophy a concept of hospitality that blends exceptional service with authenticity, offering an experience in close contact with the sea and nature, without formalities. Every moment of the holiday becomes an opportunity to enjoy absolute freedom while discovering the flavours, traditions and beauty of Gallura, all without ever compromising on the comfort and quality that have always distinguished Delphina hospitality.
Hotel Capo d’Orso 5-star in Palau
A new recognition for the most “romantic” of Delphina’s hotels, now part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the world’s most exclusive collection of independent luxury hotels. A true haven of charm with 80 rooms and suites nestled in the Cala Capra park in Palau, boasting spectacular views over the Island of Caprera and the Costa Smeralda. Breakfasts accompanied by the sound of the harp, a private marina for exploring the La Maddalena Archipelago, a 9-hole pitch & putt golf course, and a Thalasso & SPA centre immersed in the scents of the Mediterranean maquis are just some of the features that make this corner of Gallura unique, at the foot of the natural monument of the Bear Rock.
Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA 5* in Isola Rossa
Now among the best SPA destinations in the world, the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso & SPA in Isola Rossa has been honoured with the Readers’ Choice Award for two consecutive years. It is the ideal starting point to discover an authentic and captivating corner of Northern Sardinia. Set in the Costa Rossa area, directly opposite the Blue Flag beach of La Marinedda from which the hotel takes its name, this 5-star hotel overlooks a crystal-clear sea and is surrounded by lush nature. At the heart of the experience is the L’Elicriso Thalasso & SPA Centre, a true temple of wellness covering 2,500 sqm, where thalassotherapy treatments, massages and beauty rituals offer a deep sense of regeneration.
Resort Valle dell’Erica 5-star in Santa Teresa Gallura
Set within a 28-hectare Mediterranean park with breathtaking 180-degree views over the La Maddalena Archipelago and the southern islands of Corsica, Resort Valle dell’Erica holds the title of Europe’s Greenest Resort awarded by the World Travel Awards. This extraordinary natural oasis with 1,400 metres of coastline is the ideal destination for those seeking privacy and romance, as well as families, thanks to the extensive spaces dedicated to children. Enhancing the experience are seven restaurants, a Thalasso & SPA centre nestled among granite rocks and Mediterranean vegetation, exclusive rooms with private pools, and a wide range of sea excursions to discover the wonders of Northern Sardinia.
