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La Vecchia Fonte

4.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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La Vecchia Fonte offers a perfect getaway near Isolotto and La Sciumara beaches. Start your day with a full breakfast, then enjoy the playground or cycle scenic routes. Free WiFi, a library, and babysitting services are available, with attentive staff ready to assist.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Superior , SeaView | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Superior , SeaView

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite Deluxe, SeaView

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
HDTV
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View, Oceanfront | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Frette Italian linens
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Wellness Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Wellness Presidential Suite

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Fonte Vecchia, 48, Porto Turistico, Palau, SS, 7020

What's nearby

  • Palau Harbor - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • La Sciumara Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monte Altura Fortress - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bear's Rock - 9 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Porto Pollo Beach - 14 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Rudalza Station - 38 min drive
  • Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vecchia Stazione - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Molo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Villanova Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Isule Surelle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Grillo - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Vecchia Fonte

Luxury upscale hotel near Palau Ethnographic Museum
Located close to Isolotto Beach and La Sciumara Beach, La Vecchia Fonte provides free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), beach towels, and scooter rentals
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 19 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Café & Wine Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 24 and April 27.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 30 April, EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 May - 31 October, EUR 3.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 19 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT090054A1000F1993

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Vecchia Fonte
Vecchia Fonte Hotel
Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau
Vecchia Fonte Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau, Sardinia
La Vecchia Fonte Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel
La Vecchia Fonte Palau
La Vecchia Fonte Hotel Palau

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vecchia Fonte pet-friendly?

Yes, La Vecchia Fonte allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 19 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at La Vecchia Fonte?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Vecchia Fonte?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does La Vecchia Fonte provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 95 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Vecchia Fonte located?

Located in the heart of Palau, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palau Ethnographic Museum and Isolotto Beach. La Sciumara Beach and Monte Altura Fortress are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

La Vecchia Fonte Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlos A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property id in front of the Marina for easy boat rental. Staff very friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In our nine day, this hotel was a stand out as the worst
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eimund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place with good location in the center of Palau. Super place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Friendly staff helped me when my flight was cancelled
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Surely it’s not a 4* hotel: - The breakfast is very mediocre, and all plates are the size of cup plates, apparently to prevent guests from having ‘more’ food than they expect them to have - There are no sockets next to bed, only old USB-A ports which nowadays no one is using - The are no water glasses in the room. So we had to purchase the plastic cups from the supermarket nearby - TV didn’t work (didn’t turn on) - No noise cancellation, every time someone is passing by or slams the door or walking in the room upstairs you can hear it loud and clear The hotel is quite clean however, and location is quite close to restaurants and bars in Palau. However it comes at costs of extra noise in case there is some performance nearby (until 12-1am) There is also a separate underground parking, which is useful given that public parking next to the hotel is very busy. It costs 19€ per day though, and if you want to keep a car for another few hours after checkout they would charge you a full extra day
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was not the best. I had to run out and feed the meter. The market was noisy as were the neighbours. Hotel staff were excellent, especially Marco. Breakfast was basic and the room it was served in was not the best, but the breakfast staff were very nice. The shared balcony was not great for privacy reasons. The advertised water view was quite an exaggeration.

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Need to repaint around the elevator entrance. It is not nice. Need to just get rid of the red in the hallways. It’s too 80’ looking. Need color refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

masahiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
港から近い
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est extrêmement sympathique et prévenant. Nous n’etions pas satisfaits de notre chambre et ils ont essayé de trouver une solution. Elles étaient très polies et se rendaient toujours disponibles. La chambre était spacieuse et confortable. Tout était propre. Petits biscuits délicieux pour nous accueillir. Mais nous étions déçus du balcon. Nous avions pris la suite junior afin d’avoir un balcon avec vue sur le port. Nous avions effectivement un balcon mais trop etroit pour y placer un fauteuil comme sur les photos descriptives. Nous n’avons donc pas pu vraiment en profiter. Les photos sur le site correspondent à des chambres de catégorie superieure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

richard

Liked: Cleanliness
Parking was a nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay of 4 nights was excellent, room with a private patio amazing place to sit and relax after busy day at beach or at night to enjoy a drink or cigarette. Breakfast and service was very good too. Location steps to the port where you can take the ferry to La Madalena , at night market across the hotel and a variety of restautants.Parking free from 8:00PM to 8:00 AM, we didnt use the parking from hotel. Awesome stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito satisfeito

Muito boa. Localização boa. Estacionamento pago, em frente ao hotel. Só os colchões é que poderia melhorar
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tudo perfeito , estadia maravilhosa, recepcao , limpeza dos quartos , cafe da manha , localizacao , tudo maravilhoso , perto de tudo, inclusive do porto que sai para passeios inclusive la madalena
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean with friendly staff. Just a couple of things I would point out are no kettle in the room and the air con wasnt very powerful. To counteract my friends kettle situation the hotel gave her free hotwater everyday as she bought her own teabags. The free breakfast was good with plenty of variety
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary-Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location just a little old

Location is excellent but there is a large parking lot between the hotel and the marina so views are not the best. The hotel is very old (it’s in the name) but once you open the doors and windows it freshens up pretty quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel with excellent staff. Nice breakfast served well. Great location for all things to do in Palau. Would go there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personale molto gradevole
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfetto!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took the suite and it had a good balcony with a Jacuzzi. The location is good and the quality of the room is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay for a few days exploring the area. We had an outstanding room and amenities with a great view. The staff were all amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dejligt hotel. Meget venlig og hjælpfuld reception og tjenere. Værelser Rene og pæne. God seng og fint værelses indretning. Et sted vi gerne besøger igen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Malene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skønt hotel

Flot hotel, fint stort hyggeligt værelse ( tohundredeogtre ) og badeværelse med badekar. Fik mulighed for opgradering og fik skøn overdækket møbleret terasse med udsigt over havnen hvor der var “handels boder” om aftenen. Byens bedste beliggenhed ! Tag evt. en heldags sejltur men betal lidt ekstra og køb en tur hvor man kun er mellem 6-10 personer pr. båd
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious, not beachfront, easy parking, slightly overpriced. Location is ideal for walking around and getting to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024