Su Gologone Experience Hotel

What Su Gologone Experience Hotel does

Su Gologone Experience Hotel is a family-owned heritage luxury hotel located in Oliena, Sardinia, operating under SU GOLOGONE SRL across three generations of the Palimodde family (Pasqua, Giovanna, Camilla) since its founding in 1967 as a restaurant by Giuseppe "Peppeddu" Palimodde. The property sits on an 11-hectare estate and offers 71 rooms and suites with capacity for up to 160 guests, supported by 5 restaurants, 3 bars, 6 craft studios, a conference center, spa, gym, and 25-meter swimming pool. Suite rates range from €390 to €3,000 per night, with themed experience packages (Active, Food & Wine, Archeologia) and multi-night promotional pricing (7x6, 4x3, 3x2) supplementing standard bookings.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: accommodation, food and beverage, spa, craft studio experiences, corporate conferences, and a newly certified legal civil wedding venue offering enhanced wedding experiences. The go-to-market leverages curated luxury travel distribution (Mr & Mrs Smith, Suite Collection) and sustained third-party press visibility (Travel+Leisure, Robb Report, Departures, Forbes Traveller), reinforced by consecutive Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice awards from 2013 to 2025. Recent product launches — Art Studio Villa and Experience Wild Suite in 2023, Suite Colores in 2024, and enhanced wedding offerings in 2025 — indicate ongoing investment in the experience layer rather than capacity expansion.

Name

Su Gologone Experience Hotel

Legal name

SU GOLOGONE SRL

Website

https://sugologone.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Su Gologone is a family-owned heritage luxury hotel in Oliena, Sardinia, operating 71 rooms and suites on an 11-hectare estate with five restaurants, craft studios, spa, and conference facilities, serving high-end leisure, wedding, and corporate guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Other Traveler Accommodation (72119)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Destination Spa Resorts (THAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel accommodation
• Destination wedding venue
• Sardinian culinary tourism
• Wellness spa retreats
• Artisan craft workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Oliena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from 71 rooms and suites of varying categories (Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite, Suite, Art Studio Villa). Nightly rates range from approximately €390 (Junior Suite dell'Arte) to €3,000 (Art Studio Villa). Pricing varies by season and room type.
2. Restaurant and Food & Beverage: Revenue from the main typical restaurant plus four experiential restaurants (Il Ristorante Tipico, Nido del Pane, L'Orto/La Cena all'Orto, Sos Nidos), three bars (Magico Tablao, Bar Francesco Ciusa, Gazebo Disigios pool bar), and catering for events and weddings.
3. Events and Weddings: Revenue from hosting corporate meetings, conferences, and weddings. Conference hall inaugurated in 2001 with two meeting rooms and Plenary Hall with barrel vaults up to 6 metres. The hotel is a registered civil wedding venue with the Municipality of Oliena. Up to 160 guests can be accommodated across 71 rooms.
4. Wellness and Spa Services: Revenue from the SPA centre with two massage cabins, aesthetic treatments, yoga and reiki classes, and Technogym-equipped gym.
5. Art Workshops and Creative Courses: Revenue from art craft studios (Le Botteghe di Su Gologone) offering creative courses in embroidery, mosaics, drawing, painting, and ceramics.
6. Package Experiences: Revenue from themed multi-night packages including Active experience, Food & Wine experience, and Archeologia experience, ranging from 4 to 7 nights.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Su Gologone is a luxury 71-room heritage hotel and resort on an 11-hectare estate in Oliena, Sardinia, offering tiered accommodation (Classic, Deluxe, Junior Suite dell'Arte, Suite dell'Arte, Suite Colores, Experience Suite, Experience Wild Suite, Art Studio Villa), five restaurants and three bars, a 25-metre natural spring-fed swimming pool, a spa with yoga/reiki programming, six artisan craft studios producing the Su Gologone Style product line, a conference centre, and full-service destination wedding hosting as a Municipality of Oliena-registered civil wedding venue.

Product overview

Su Gologone Experience Hotel is a heritage luxury hotel in Oliena, Sardinia, founded in 1967 as a restaurant by Giuseppe Palimodde. The hotel offers 71 rooms and suites across multiple accommodation tiers: Classic and Deluxe rooms (18-25 m²), Junior Suite dell'Arte and Suite Colores (25-40 m²), Art Suites and Experience Suites (40-55 m²), and the exclusive Art Studio Villa with private pool (48 m²). The property features four distinct dining venues: Il Ristorante Tipico (main traditional restaurant), and three experiential restaurants—Nido del Pane (bread-making experience), L'Orto (garden dining), and Sos Nidos (olive grove dining). Three bars provide beverage service: Magico Tablao, Bar Francesco Ciusa, and Gazebo Disigios pool bar. Leisure facilities include a 25-meter spring-fed swimming pool, Technogym fitness center, wellness spa with two massage cabins, and yoga/reiki programming. The hotel operates six craft studios (Botteghe d'Arte) producing Sardinian artisan goods, a conference center with 2001-vintage plenary hall (6-meter barrel vaults), and comprehensive wedding services accommodating up to 160 guests. Activity offerings include excursions, water sports, and cultural experiences across the Sardinian territory. The property is managed by three generations of the Palimodde family (Pasqua, Giovanna, and Camilla) and is recognized as a legal civil wedding venue by the Municipality of Oliena.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Botteghe di Su Gologone®: Art craft studios housed in the old stables, featuring design, ceramics, painting, and embroidery workshops. Produces "Su Gologone Style" creations including shawls, textiles, ceramics, ironwork, and woodwork. Also offers creative courses.

Products and services

• Art Studio Villa Luxury 48 sqm villa accommodation with private garden and private swimming pool, converted from owner Giovanna Palimodde's creative refuge. Supports personal art creation with optional art materials and allows up to twelve artworks displayed in the garden. Priced from approximately €3,000/night.
• Experience Suite (and Experience Wild Suite) Luxury 40–45 sqm suite accommodation featuring traditional Sardinian furnishings with orbace, leather, and wool, built-in bed, fireplace in one of two suites, and terrace overlooking the herb garden with outdoor bathtub or hammock. Priced from approximately €1,600/night.
• Suite dell'Arte Premium 40–55 sqm art-themed suites with separate bedroom and living area, large terrace with garden/mountain/valley views, jacuzzi or hydromassage shower with sauna functionality, and fireplace in some units. Evening turndown service included. Priced from approximately €1,200/night.
• Junior Suite dell'Arte 25–30 sqm junior suites dedicated to Sardinian 20th-century artists (Federico Melis, Giuseppe Biasi, Edina Altara), featuring period furniture, authentic author pieces, art books, and handcrafted embroidery. Select suites include circular soaking tub for two on terrace. Priced from approximately €390/night.
• Deluxe Accommodation Comfortable 20–25 sqm room accommodation for 2 persons with premium furnishings and amenities, including air conditioning, minibar, telephone, safe, LED TV, hairdryer, Nespresso machine, kettle, bathrobes, and slippers.
• Classic Accommodation Entry-level 18 sqm room accommodation with double bed or twin configuration, maximum 2 persons.
• Suite Colores 35–40 sqm open-space suite for up to 3 persons, extending the hotel's tiered accommodation offerings above the Junior Suite dell'Arte.
• Il Ristorante Tipico Main traditional Sardinian restaurant with terrace offering panoramic views, dining rooms decorated with Sardinian art and crafts, meat roasted over a large fireplace, and tables set with colourful tableware.
• Nido del Pane (Nest of Bread) Experiential dining venue where guests witness local women baking traditional Carasau bread in a wood-fired oven, offering an authentic culinary heritage experience.
• L'Orto (The Vegetable Garden) Garden-side dining experience where guests savour dishes surrounded by aromatic herbs and seasonal vegetables in an immersive outdoor setting.
• Sos Nidos Al fresco dining experience under ancient olive trees featuring pastoral bells and natural sounds; the latest creation by owner Giovanna Palimodde offering rustic charm and wild nature ambiance.
• Sa Corte e Su Re (The King's Court) Traditional courtyard venue for evening events featuring ancient bread-making practices, spit-roasted meat cooking, and artisanal cheese production demonstrations.
• Magico Tablao Bar Signature cocktail and finger food bar framed by the Supramonte mountains, featuring traditional Sardinian elements and vibrant Barbaricino jungle ambiance.
• Bar Francesco Ciusa Cultural bar space showcasing the art of Francesco Ciusa, Sardinia's most important 20th-century artist, offering refined drinks in a cultured setting.
• Gazebo Disigios Pool Bar Poolside restaurant and bar with red-themed décor offering fresh salads, snacks, and fish dishes for poolside dining.
• Conference Centre and Meeting Hall Autonomous conference facility inaugurated in 2001 on 11 hectares of hotel grounds, featuring two meeting rooms of varying sizes, a Plenary Hall with barrel vaults extending to 6 metres, and exclusive surrounding areas including The King's Court and Wine Cellar.
• Wedding Services Full-service wedding planning including civil ceremony venues, aperitif locations, multi-restaurant dining itineraries, wedding dinner locations (outdoor courts, Nest of Bread, herb garden), and unlimited party hours with themed corners. Can accommodate up to 160 guests across 71 rooms and suites. Recognised by the Municipality of Oliena as a registered civil wedding venue.
• Wellness Center & Spa Small spa sanctuary dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing, equipped with two massage cabins, aesthetic treatments, and relaxation areas.
• Yoga & Reiki Sessions Morning and dusk yoga classes held in the aromatic herb garden or on the Terrazzo dei Desideri terrace, plus reiki sessions for holistic wellbeing.
• Le Botteghe di Su Gologone (Art Craft Studios) Six craft studios housed in former stables showcasing Sardinian artisans and artists, producing Su Gologone Style creations including shawls, fine embroidered fabrics, iron and wood objects, and ceramics. Also offers educational courses in embroidery, mosaics, drawing, and painting.
• Excursions & Outdoor Activities Various outdoor experiences including jeep tours, quad bike excursions, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, and boat trips to the Orosei Gulf beaches (Cala Goloritzé, Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Mariolu).
• Themed Experience Packages Multi-night themed packages including Active experience (7 or 4 nights), Food & Wine experience (7 or 4 nights), and Archeologia experience (7 or 4 nights), complemented by 7x6 (book 7 nights get 1 free), 4x3 (book 4 nights get 1 free), and 3x2 (book 3 nights get 1 free) multi-night discounts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 160 guests accommodated across 71 rooms and suites for weddings and events
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pure Hotel CollectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a member of the Pure Hotel Collection, a curated network of independent luxury hotels featured on their platform for referral bookings.
• Traveller MademinorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a member of Traveller Made, a global network of luxury travel advisors and designers.
• Condé Nast JohansensminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on the Condé Nast Johansens luxury hotel directory, providing global referral bookings from the discerning traveller market.
• TabletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on Tablet platform for luxury hotel recommendations, generating bookings from their curated audience.
• EscapiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on Escapio luxury hotel collection platform for referral bookings.
• Chic RetreatsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Chic Retreats luxury boutique hotel collection.
• Splendia - Luxury and Character HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed on Splendia luxury hotel platform for character hotels, generating referral bookings.
• Mentefredda SRLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development partner responsible for creating and maintaining the hotel's website using the Zillioon DMS platform.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Borgo Egnazia: Luxury resort in Puglia built as a reimagined traditional village, offering experiential dining, spa, art and craft activities, and a strong destination-wedding business. Closely comparable to Su Gologone in cultural-immersion luxury, craft heritage, and wedding/event revenue mix.
• Belmond Hotel Splendido: Heritage luxury hotel in Portofino, Italy, operating since the early 20th century with a comparable combination of cultural heritage, fine dining, and cliffside gardens. Comparable to Su Gologone in family-led heritage luxury positioning and immersive regional storytelling.
• Masseria San Domenico: Converted historic masseria (fortified farmhouse) in Puglia offering luxury accommodation, thalassotherapy spa, fine dining, and wellness retreats. Comparable to Su Gologone as an Italian heritage property that has converted an agricultural/craft estate into a luxury hospitality destination.
• Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel: 10th-century castle estate in Tuscany converted into a luxury hotel with vineyards, spa, and event venues. Comparable to Su Gologone as an Italian heritage property combining accommodation, gastronomy, and estate-based experiences.
• Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa: Restored 17th-century monastery on Italy's Amalfi Coast operating as a boutique luxury hotel with a destination spa, fine dining, and award-winning heritage positioning. Comparable to Su Gologone in the conversion of a historic Italian property into a multi-experience luxury destination.

Broad incumbents

• Six Senses Rome: International luxury hotel brand operating heritage and wellness-led properties globally, including in Italy. Comparable as a benchmark for the broader luxury-wellness-and-cultural-immersion positioning Su Gologone occupies, though at chain scale with deeper capital and marketing infrastructure.

Regional players

• Hotel Romazzino (Belmond) - now Private Estate: Formerly a Belmond-operated luxury hotel on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, comparable to Su Gologone as a tier-1 luxury Sardinian property with strong press heritage; included as a regional luxury benchmark despite its current private-ownership status.
• Verdura Resort (Rocco Forte Hotels): Large luxury resort in Sicily with multiple restaurants, spa, sports facilities, and conference space. Comparable in scope of amenities and event/wedding capability, though operates at chain scale and on the Sicilian coast rather than as a family-owned inland property.
• Hotel Cala di Volpe: Iconic luxury hotel on the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, offering premium dining, spa, and yacht-side hospitality. Comparable as a top-tier Sardinian luxury hotel but targets a different (coastal, glamorous) segment versus Su Gologone's inland cultural-immersion niche.
• Forte Village Resort: Large-scale luxury resort on the Sardinian coast offering multiple restaurants, spa, sports academies, and conference facilities. Comparable as a Sardinian luxury hospitality competitor but operates at much larger scale and on the coast rather than inland Barbagia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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