B&B Alghero Mare Chiaro, family-style hospitality near the sea
B&B Alghero Mare Chiaro is a bed and breakfast in Alghero, Sardinia, with a private bathroom in every room, a short walk from the sea and the old town. I would recommend it to couples and travellers looking for a family welcome and a generous breakfast, less so to anyone who needs a reserved car park.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where B&B Alghero Mare Chiaro is and how to get there
B&B Alghero Mare Chiaro is on Via Aggius, in an area of Alghero that guests describe as central, close to the harbour, the old town and the seafront. For me this is the sort of location where you can leave the car parked and get around almost always on foot.
Those arriving by plane have an advantage. One review mentions a bus stop from the airport about 200 metres from the door, and another says the old town is a walk along the seafront away. Maria Pia beach, according to another guest, is about a kilometre on foot and well served.
In short, in Alghero this B&B works well both for those travelling with a hire car and for those who prefer to do everything without the wheel.
What the rooms and breakfast are like
The rooms have a private bathroom and, according to guests, are spacious, bright and very clean. More than one review says the flat was renovated recently and is practically new inside, with a quiet night's rest.
The details are appreciated too. One person noticed full-size bottles of cleaning products and shampoo in the bathroom rather than the usual little samples, and others speak of tastefully chosen furnishings and great order. You won't find hotel luxury, but the care shows.
Breakfast is the point that comes up most often. Guests mention fruit, coffee, juice, pastries and home-made cake, and it can also be had savoury. One guest who is lactose intolerant says the hosts prepared a breakfast suited to her, and that is the kind of attention I am happy to reward.
What guests say in Alghero
On Google the B&B averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45 reviews, and almost all of those I read are five stars. The one common thread is the people who run it.
- The welcome. Many guests speak of kind, helpful hosts who make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. One guest also recounts a lift in a car that got her onto the bus to Bosa.
- The tips. Several reviews thank the hosts for advice on where to eat, which beaches to visit and which routes to take. One Sardinian couple says they chose the place for exactly this reason.
- Cleanliness. Rooms and bathrooms are described as clean in almost every comment.
What to know before booking
The weak point is parking. The B&B does not have a reserved space, and one guest wrote that they gave up their stay for this reason, losing the sum already paid. Others, however, say they found free, quiet parking in the nearby streets. My advice is to ask the hosts before booking, especially if you are arriving by car.
There is also a very old Tripadvisor review from someone who found the place fairly clean, but with dirty windows in the room, and a welcome that was good rather than perfect. The more recent opinions go in a completely different direction, but I mention it for honesty.
| What guests like | What is good to know |
|---|---|
| Attentive hosts, with lots of tips | No reserved parking |
| Generous breakfast, lactose-free options on request | One old report of dirty windows |
| Rooms with private bath, clean and quiet | Reaching the old lanes means a walk |
| Near the harbour, the centre and the beaches | Not a hotel-style service |
Who I recommend it to
I would choose it for couples and travellers who enjoy contact with their hosts and want a convenient base for exploring Alghero. If you like having someone tell you where to eat and which beach to pick depending on the day, you will find what you are looking for here.
I would not recommend it to anyone travelling by car who wants the certainty of a reserved space, nor to those who prefer the anonymity of a hotel. Here the relationship with the hosts is part of the experience.
Things to do in Alghero and nearby
In Alghero the first stop is the old town, with its alleys, cafés and local restaurants, and then the sandy beaches and rocky coves along the coast. Guests also mention a day trip to Bosa by bus.
If you want to widen your trip around the island, look at S'Archittu Bed&Breakfast in S'Archittu or B&B Neverland in Marrubiu. For a stop in the countryside there is Agriturismo Su Livariu in Siamaggiore.
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