One of our top picks in Santa Maria Coghinas.Set on a hilltop, 3.5 miles from the beautiful beaches of Badesi and Valledoria, the Hotel Montiruju is surrounded by nature and has pleasant gardens with palm trees and swimming pool. The breakfast buffet and all meals from the restaurant are served out on the terrace with panoramic views out over northern Sardinia. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in calming pastel colors and include a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom. Guests at Montiruju have free parking, a free Wi-Fi zone and an area of the garden furnished with tables and chairs. Montiruju is just over 1 miles from the Casteldoria thermal spa and is a 20-minute drive from the coastal town of Castelsardo. The art city of Sassari is just under an hour away by car.