The Iconic Hotel and Its Private Dock, Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Sardinia · Resort

Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Jacques Couëlle waterfront resort on the Cala di Volpe bay, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

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Venue highlights
On requestStarting from
Up to 300Guestsseated for dinner
121Bedroomson site
17 kmNearest airportOlbia Costa Smeralda
About Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Hotel Cala di Volpe is a Luxury Collection resort designed in 1963 by Jacques Couëlle, with sea-facing ceremonies for 80 to 300 guests, 121 rooms and suites and exclusive use available.

Hotel Cala di Volpe sits on the bay of the same name on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, a short drive from Porto Cervo. The French sculptor and architect Jacques Couëlle designed it in 1963 for the Aga Khan's development of the north coast, using terracotta, rough plaster and whitewashed vaults. The resort has 121 rooms and suites, a spa, a bay-facing pool, a private dock and a private beach club.

Weddings of 80 to 300 guests are held on the sea-facing terraces, beside the dock, on the beach or in the indoor event spaces. The hotel holds a civil ceremony licence, and religious blessings and symbolic ceremonies can be arranged. Il Pescatore serves Mediterranean and Sardinian cooking on a terrace facing the bay, and the in-house team can accommodate kosher, vegan and other dietary needs. The whole resort can be reserved for exclusive use, with every room and event space set aside for the wedding party. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is about 30 minutes away by road.

At a glance

The Essentials

Where
Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, Italy
Capacity
80 to 300 guests
Stay
121 rooms and suites
Ceremony
Terraces, private dock or beach, with a civil ceremony licence on site
Price
on request
Exclusive use
Whole resort
Catering
In-house, with private catering also permitted
Nearest airport
Olbia, about 30 minutes by road

A design from 1963

The French sculptor and architect Jacques Couëlle designed the hotel in 1963 for the Aga Khan's development of Sardinia's north coast. Its rounded arches, terracotta and rough plaster were meant to look as if they grew out of the rock.

A design from 1963

Ceremonies by the water

Couples marry on the tiered sea-facing terraces, beside the private dock or on the beach, with the bay behind them. A civil ceremony licence is held on site, and religious blessings and symbolic ceremonies can be arranged.

Ceremonies by the water

Dining on the bay

Il Pescatore serves Mediterranean and Sardinian cooking on a terrace that opens to the water. Wedding dinners are held here and on the resort's other terraces.

Dining on the bay

A resort for the whole party

A spa, a bay-facing pool and a private beach club sit alongside 121 rooms and suites. The whole resort can be reserved for exclusive use.

A resort for the whole party
A Legend on the Bay

A Legend on the Bay

Jacques Couëlle's 1963 masterwork: terracotta, whitewashed vaults and a private dock on the Cala di Volpe bay.

The Hotel

Sea-Facing Ceremonies

Vows on the terraces or by the private dock, with the emerald bay of the Costa Smeralda as backdrop.

Weddings
Sea-Facing Ceremonies
Il Pescatore

Il Pescatore

Mediterranean and Sardinian cuisine on a terrace that opens directly to the Cala di Volpe bay.

Dining

121 Rooms & Suites

From Classic doubles to the Presidential Suite with a private rooftop pool, in Couëlle's organic style.

Stay
121 Rooms & Suites
Accommodation

121 rooms and suites

Bay views and terracotta

Premium Rooms with Terrace

up to 2 Premium Double

Premium rooms with whitewashed vaults, terracotta detail and private terraces opening onto the Cala di Volpe bay or the hotel gardens.

  • Bay Views
  • Private Terrace
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Premium Rooms with Terrace
Sea-view suites in Couëlle style

Deluxe & Luxury Design Suites

up to 2 Suite

Deluxe and Luxury Design Suites with the organic, curved architecture of Jacques Couëlle, sea views and spacious living areas.

  • Suite
  • Sea View
  • Separate sitting room
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Deluxe & Luxury Design Suites
A statement suite with bay vista

The Harrods Suite

up to 4 Suite

A grand suite with a large living room, arched windows and a private terrace overlooking the Cala di Volpe bay; one of the hotel's signature accommodations.

  • Signature Suite
  • Bay Terrace
  • Separate sitting room
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The Harrods Suite
Three bedrooms, private rooftop pool

Presidential Suite

up to 6 Penthouse

The Presidential Suite: three bedrooms, a private rooftop terrace and a swimming pool, with panoramic views across the Costa Smeralda.

  • Private Pool
  • Presidential Suite
  • Terrace
  • Scenic views
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Presidential Suite
Exclusive use and buyout

The whole of Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel, to yourselves

The whole resort, with all 121 rooms and the event spaces reserved for the wedding party.

  • All 121 rooms and suites
  • The hotel's event spaces
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Location

Sardinia

Hotel Cala di Volpe sits on the bay of the same name, a short drive from Porto Cervo on Sardinia's north-eastern Costa Smeralda. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is about thirty minutes away. The resort is surrounded by the hills and inlets of the Aga Khan's original development, within reach of Porto Rotondo, Baja Sardinia and the clear waters of the Maddalena Archipelago.

Cala di Volpe bayOn the resort
Porto CervoAbout 10 minutes
Maddalena ArchipelagoAbout 40 minutes
Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB)17 km

Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Loc. Cala di Volpe, 07020 Arzachena (SS), Sardinia, Italy

Things to do nearby

  • Porto Cervo · our pick for guests' free day
  • Maddalena Archipelago · our pick for guests' free day
  • Porto Rotondo and Baja Sardinia · our pick for guests' free day
  • Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport · our pick for guests' free day

Getting there

  • Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB)Airport · 17 km
  • Alghero Fertilia (AHO)Airport · 113 km
Reviews

What guests say

5.0 1 review
Hotel stay

Top.

Had an aperitif at the Atrium of the Cala Di Volpe. Exhilarating experience. Everything fantastic. Final treat of amazing chocolates!

Anna TSeptember 2026 · TripAdvisor review
Frequently asked questions

Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Luxury Collection Hotel

How many guests can the hotel host for a wedding?

Weddings range from 80 to 300 guests, held on the sea-facing terraces, by the private dock, on the beach and in the indoor event spaces.

Is there a civil ceremony licence?

Yes. The hotel holds a civil ceremony licence, and religious blessings and symbolic ceremonies can also be arranged at the resort.

Can the resort be taken for exclusive use?

Yes. All 121 rooms and the event spaces can be reserved for the wedding party.

What is the dining like?

Il Pescatore, the signature restaurant, serves Mediterranean and Sardinian dishes on a terrace facing the bay, with grilled fish and local seafood at the centre of the menu. In-house catering can meet kosher, vegan and other dietary needs.

How many rooms are there?

There are 121 rooms and suites, from Classic and Superior doubles to seven Deluxe Suites, twelve Premium Suites and the three-bedroom Presidential Suite with a private rooftop pool.

Where is the hotel and how far is the airport?

It stands on the Cala di Volpe bay on the Costa Smeralda, near Porto Cervo. Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is about 30 minutes away.

What is the setting like?

The hotel sits directly on the bay, with a private dock, a bay-facing pool and a beach club, in buildings of terracotta and whitewashed plaster dating from 1963.

How much does a wedding cost?

Weddings are tailored to each couple, so the events team prepares a proposal for each couple.

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