Forte Village Resort - Bouganville

The good: The grounds are amazing and well kept. Plenty of activities. The room was clean. The rest: Check-in was very lengthy at a non-peak hour (we arrived at midnight) and the check-in staff seemed uninterested and unbothered. The room was quite dated, with a door that didn’t lock. Very basic room amenities - no robes, faulty lights, poor air conditioning in 35C heat. The hot items from the buffet breakfast were all cold. The fried eggs were like plastic pucks. Tables left uncleaned. Staff lacking and not giving enough attention. All pools appear as accessible in their official app, but only one was really available to us - the others were reserved for different rooms or were under maintenance (in peak summer). General upkeep of facilities was quite poor. All these comments were passed on to a manager who asked us herself about our experience - her reaction was that of immediate dismissal for everything we mentioned. Overall average at best, especially for the price. Would not recommend.

I visited Forte Village Resort as part of a business group. Overall, everything was fine but it was honestly overpriced though I won’t complain because I had a great time. I was supposed to leave the resort later in the day as I had a late flight so I politely asked the reception if it would be possible to check out a little later, as I had to wait the entire day to leave with the rest of the group. I was clearly refused with the excuse that they were fully booked and that nobody could stay even 30 minutes longer. That morning, I got sick, but still left the room as instructed at 11:00, waiting outside until 4:00 PM for my transfer to the airport while feeling really unwell. When I met the rest of the group, I discovered that every single person had been granted a late check-out time as requested—everyone except me! I felt sick, sad, disappointed and humiliated in front of the whole group as no one could understand why the hotel forced me out while allowing everyone else to stay. My previously good experience at the resort was completely ruined. I spent the rest of the day feeling terrible, especially as I had to take several connecting flights just to get home. My question is: why don’t you apply the same rules to the entire group, instead of treating me like this - kicking me out like I was disposable while showing zero regard for my well-being? This terrible experience overshadowed my entire stay and I will probably never return. There is simply no excuse for what happened.

We were excited for this holiday as it cost in the region of £12,000 for 7 days (2 adults and 3 kids) and have enjoyed other parts of Italy so really didn’t have any nerves regarding issues. Upon arrival we were a few hours early so had to wait for the room which I understand but we made our way to the kids pool next to reception, I have to say as a first impression it was horrendous, filth around the pool, generally looked as though it hadn’t been cleaned all summer. At this stage we were filled with dread as to what may be at the next hurdle. We were under the impression that we were getting a refurbed bungalow so was shocked to see a dated cramped room with an even more dated cramped adjoining room attached to the back that would potentially be used separately for a single person/couple. The rooms were attended to daily by great staff but I guess are under pressure to get the beds made etc so can’t really get it to the clean standard you’d expect at this price. I did go to reception to make the staff aware that the room wasn’t satisfactory and was told it would cost me £800 - £1000 per night to upgrade. Gianni the manager who was a pleasant man wasn’t able to help but I do understand he’s not the owner and is probably trying his best to accommodate everybody whilst managing budgets for staffing. We tried most places for food and we thoroughly enjoyed that side of it however the one exception was the evening buffet at Pinneta which honestly i’d struggle to give 1 out of 5, you weren’t even able to pick the food yourself it was awash with staff to hand out food that would be more fitting in a homeless shelter. The majority of the pool areas were never attended to in terms of cleanliness so always felt dirty and was always standing on something in the pool (not dangerous but annoying). By far the most annoying thing was the constant dodging buggy’s and bikes with small children in our party, it felt like I spent 7 days diving into bushes to avoid being run over. I can’t comprehend money being invested in entertainment staff in the breakfast room at 7:30am when this place needs people really keeping on top of its housekeeping. I don’t think anybody cares for a singer at 7:30am. To summarise this trip 1 - Staff are amazing throughout 2 - It really needs a thorough clean 3 - Bring your expectations down if you’ve been to Dubai/Maldives/Greece as this isn’t as close. 4 - Clean, Clean & Clean!!! 5 - Don’t expect paradise and you’ll do ok!

I wouldn’t bother booking this resort! Spend your hard earned money else where! If you want to set your own breakfast table every Morning and be sat waiting for meat at the Brazilian for ages even after asking for them then be my guest. High prices and low staff is what this place is about. Fighting for Sunbeds every morning. I will not be returning!!

I had the most incredible experience at Forte Village in Sardinia! 🌴🌊 The resort's location right by the Mediterranean Sea is a visual dream come true, offering everything you need inside the resort! There is plenty of space in the rooms and they are air-conditioned, which is a must for me! The staff is friendly and attentive. Excellent hygiene standards and plenty of towels! The service was top-notch, with the staff going out of their way to make my stay comfortable and memorable. 🏖️ Several guests that I met have been visiting the resort every summer for years, as a couple or with their family, which is impressive! The range of dining options serving both Italian delights and international cuisine was a gastronomic delight. I highly recommend going after dinner to Tikki for shisha, cocktails, and a boogie or a glass at The Wine Bar with live entertainment. The Thalasso del Forte Spa is a must-visit for relaxation enthusiasts. It consists of six pure Sardinian seawater pools offering the ultimate detox. Sports lovers will be spoiled for choice with golf, tennis, water sports, and an upbeat HIIT class. If you're looking for a luxurious escape and are ready to splurge, this place is worth it. 🏝️ All in all, Forte Village offers a lavish retreat in one of Italy's most beautiful spots. If you're up for indulgence, relaxation, and an unforgettable time, don't miss out on this gem! ✨