White Sand Residence
Apartment hotel in Porto Istana
1 sofa bed, 1 king bed
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
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About this apartment hotel
Just 350 metres from Porto Istana beach, this residence offers a peaceful location, surrounded by green park with an outdoor pool. All apartments feature a private patio.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Porto Istana
Available Rooms
1 Sofa • 1 King • 430 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King • 376 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King • 1 Sofa • 1 Bunk • 645 ft²
Sleeps 6
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1 Sofa • 1 King • 484 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 Sofa • 1 King • 484 ft²
Sleeps 5
+
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Ratings and reviews
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3.0 / 5.0
La ubicación y la piscina.
Pues el colchón del sofá cama es como dormir en el suelo,y además si te toca un bajo y a los de arriba les de por levantarse a las 7:00 de la mañana y hacer ruido , es como si el ruido lo hicieses tú , se escucha todo.
Las almohadas son muy malas también.
4.0 / 5.0
Fantastic stay at White Sands, very comfortable and charming apartment on lovely grounds with a gorgeous pool. Only a stone's throw from a really stunning beach. Everything was very clean, and Sandro was very helpful. A short drive to Murta Maria with lovely reasonable restaurants and cafes. Cafe Nonnas had great coffee and the best pistachio croissants. Restaurant Murta Maria had great pizza, and Il Fare was well worth the drive, but do book ahead. You definitely need a car here.
Will stay again. Porto Istana beach is stunning.
The WiFi is very poor, unfortunately.
4.5 / 5.0
Beautiful residence close to several small beaches in little bays, with a very nice pool
If wifi would reach into the apartment it would have been perfect since to discover the island it's necessary to check for beach locations/routes/restaurant/supermmarket locations. Luckily the wifi reached the pool area very well so we stayed at the pool many times 😁
We discovered the northern part of the island, with pacific-blue water, and beautiful beaches and nice little harbours
Furthermore the host, Sandro was very helpful in facilitating our stay
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic location, very close to the beach. The swimming pool was kept in amazing conditions. Super clean and well supervised by the super professional life guard.
Just small details: the swimming pool’s grid was broken. Having a tap/outdoor shower to wash your feet after the beach would have been helpful
4.0 / 5.0
The pool and fast response from the employees. 10 min walk from beach :)
Poor facilities in the kitchen and apartment, bring your own basics. And when your neighbours had a party at night (or sneezed) it was like being part of it. But we managed :)
4.5 / 5.0
The property was lovely, spacious and close to the beach. The pool was always clean and pretty.
The property was around a 30 minute walk to the closest town and supermarket. We would definitely suggest having a car as everything other than the beach is a little too far to walk in the heat and you have to walk on a main road.
5.0 / 5.0
Mr.Sandro was very friendly. The pool at the location is great. Kids loved it. The beach is about 10mins walk and it was great also - beautifull view on a island with mountain in front of this beach! You can bring your own suntent or umbrella. We recommend the restaurant Est Istana - best pizza we had in 2 week on Sardinia.
The trip to see Doplhins from Olbia was also very nice - https://olbiaseaexcursions.com/ There is big chance that you will actually see doplhins cause they eat fishes next to fish farm. We saw them...
The sofa / couch in living room was not so comfortable to sleep.
4.5 / 5.0
The place is in a nice segregated compound, which tends to be very quiet. There is a stunning roof terrace with a great view. The beach itself is about a 7 minute walk away, which is not too bad either. The flats have A/Cs as well that are nice to have.
It is pretty difficult to get to from Olbia without a car in the off season as you really have to hit the mark with the public buses (but still better than most other places). There also is no wi-fi.
5.0 / 5.0
I love this place, there is a beach in 7 minutes a way walking. The location is nice and quiet ,you can go to see around. The residents is comfortable even for families with young childrens.
4.0 / 5.0
the location and the quietness
kind of came into the years like many places in Italy. there was no water heater (kettler) at this place. the showers are not running very well. this place needs a renovation
4.0 / 5.0
Great location, very close from the sea, nice pool nice room and very welcoming staff, friendly and happy to help. Great stay!
Swimming pool opening time could be better
1.5 / 5.0
The apartment was quite dirty...
3.5 / 5.0
fabulous swimming pool and great location
smell in the room, poor standard of cleanliness
4.0 / 5.0
Great location - 7 minute walk to the beautiful Porto Istana beach.
Fantastic pool - clean and big.
Quiet and calm place, just perfect for rest and relaxation.
No coffee set in the room, although the description on booking.com said there would be one.
Furniture old and not too functional.
Small, tight shower.
Nearest shops / restaurants are 2 km away - be sure to hire a car as there is no Uber in Sardinia and taxis are horribly expensive.
3.5 / 5.0
The family atmosphere. Quiet. Simple. The swimming pool!
The bedding, the services, the accessories
1.5 / 5.0
The sea and pool
The sofa bed was horrendous. We arrived late and they hadn’t pulled out the sofa bed which took a while to figure out as it was very old. The cutlery and crockery needed rewashing as it was all dirty. There is nothing consumable in the kitchen (eg salt, sugar, a cloth etc).
3.5 / 5.0
great location close to the beach.
could be more clean
4.0 / 5.0
The host, Sandro, was really kind, sweet and helpfull. The pool is really clean and nice and the place has a nice quiet atmosphere. Well functioned aircondition in the apartment. The beach nearby is faboulous with crystalclear water and beautiful white sand.
Important: You need a car to get around to restaurants and to buy groceries!
Also you need to bring your own beachtowels!
One set of clean bathroomtowels for ten days of vacation is a bit on the cheap side. Should be changed more often without any cost.
4.0 / 5.0
Amazing location. Very close to gorgeous Porto Istana
Some small things like broken shower head, missing basics like salt, pepper, sugar and coffee in the house
3.5 / 5.0
The location to the beach was the reason we booked at White Sands which made the 4 night minimum booking worth it! It was an easy 10min walk to the beach & what a beautiful beach! We rented sunbeds & an umbrella & loved every minute we spent at the beach in that magical water. Sandro the Manager was very helpful and was happy to recommend local restaurants. The pool was also lovely, but with lots of families using the pool, it was busy which was absolutely fine - preferred being at the beach anyway. The room was very pleasant - A/C was much appreciated, but it is all about the location to the beach.
We had to supply our own good dishcloth & tea towel as none supplied, also only 1 roll of toilet paper supplied for a 4 night minimum stay - didn't feel we should have to ask, so just bought our own.
4.5 / 5.0
A very good value for money within 10 minutes by foot from a pretty beach (Porto Istana). Quiet, well-maintained site. Kitchenette rather modest but still serviceable for simple meals. To be noted that the nearest supermarket is 30 minutes by foot, so it is convenient to have a car. I wouldn't hesitate to come back again.
For the price, nothing really.
4.0 / 5.0
Set in beautiful, well maintained grounds. Spectacular pool. Nice and quiet. Good proximity to the beach. Good aircon in the room.
The room was fairly basic, in line with other experiences of similar properties in Sardinia but a few small changes/a bit of modernisation would make it even better. For example, only one toilet roll provided for a 7 night stay - guests are expected to replenish themselves, no tea towel/drying up cloth provided for use in kitchen and pillows on bed in need of replacing.
3.5 / 5.0
Pool, near to the beach, silent
Nothing
4.5 / 5.0
Very nice and cool place
3.5 / 5.0
The beautiful swimming pool
The swimming pool isnt open all the time and its super remote if you dont have a car.
5.0 / 5.0
The location was fantastic and quiet which is very important to us! The beach is 5 min a way walking. The owner is amazing person! Everything meet my expectations! The swimming pool was nice, at night time is more beautiful after switch on the lights and there is also Jacuzzi area 😉
We spent the most amazing holiday and next summer definitely will be back!
4.0 / 5.0
The residence has friendly and helpfull staff.
The superior room has a new, silent airco with a cooling unit both in the bed room and the living room. That was really convenient and helpfull for a good night sleep.
FAQs
How much does this apartment hotel cost compared to others in Porto Istana?
The average price for a rental in Porto Istana is $124 per night. This rental is $10 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this apartment hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at White Sand Residence. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at White Sand Residence. Enjoy the water!
Is White Sand Residence pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at White Sand Residence?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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