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Hotel on the shores of Lake Paola in Sabaudia, with a summer pool, lake-view terrace and garden, in the heart of the Circeo National Park.
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The Baia D’Oro is a hotel overlooking the shores of Lake Paola, in Sabaudia, within the territory of the Circeo National Park. The property features an outdoor summer pool, a panoramic terrace over the lake and a shared garden, with the sea just 900 metres away.
The rooms are spread across small independent buildings and feature simple, functional furnishings, each with a private bathroom equipped with a shower or bathtub and toiletries. Some room types offer lake views or garden views, while the larger studio also has a kitchenette and a living area, ideal for families or longer stays.
WiFi is free by the pool, in the garden, in the lake area and in the breakfast room, where a buffet breakfast with pastries, cold cuts, eggs and cheese is served every morning. Guests can rent bicycles, go canoeing and hiking in the surrounding nature reserve. The centre of Sabaudia is one kilometre away, while Terracina is about 20 km away. A popular choice especially among couples, who rate its location with a score of 9.3.

The rooms at the Baia D’Oro are housed in small independent buildings scattered around the property, a layout that ensures greater privacy compared to a typical hotel corridor. All room types have a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, air conditioning and an independent entrance, while the furnishings maintain a simple, informal style, consistent with the seaside holiday atmosphere of the property.
The range goes from the most spacious Studio, with a kitchenette and living area suitable for families of up to four people, to the more compact double rooms, up to the Double Room with Lake View, designed for those seeking a view over the water, and the Superior with a full bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower and a bidet. Each option varies in size, view and level of privacy, allowing guests to choose based on their space and budget needs.
The most spacious option in the property, with 30 sqm divided between a kitchenette, living area and independent entrance, ideal for families or longer stays. Some units also have a bunk bed, useful for accommodating children.
The most compact room type in the hotel, with 14 sqm and simple, essential furnishings, designed for those seeking a compact solution for two people without giving up a private bathroom.
The only room with a full view over Lake Paola, furnished across 15 sqm with an independent entrance. The view over the water clearly sets it apart from the Small Double Room, despite the same size.
Air-conditioned room with an independent entrance and heating, featuring a more complete bathroom than the other room types, with a bathtub or shower and bidet, as well as a separate toilet.
The Baia D’Oro places great emphasis on outdoor spaces: the outdoor pool, the sun terrace and the shared garden are the property’s strong points, along with the independent entrance of many rooms, which gives a sense of privacy even in a shared holiday setting. Those travelling by bicycle or wanting to explore the area on two wheels can rely on the bicycle rental provided by the hotel.
Each room has a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, toilet and toilet paper, as well as air conditioning and heating for a comfortable stay in every season. Private parking is free and available on site, a valuable benefit for those visiting the Circeo National Park by car.
The property is also designed for families, with family rooms available and non-smoking rooms throughout. Meeting and banquet facilities complete an offering geared towards both seaside relaxation and small events.
The Baia D’Oro is located on the shores of Lake Paola, in a quiet hamlet of Sabaudia where houses look directly onto the water and the landscape alternates between reed beds, boats moored at the shore and the profile of the Circeo promontory in the background. The setting is typical of the southern Lazio coast, halfway between a seaside holiday and protected nature, with the Circeo National Park just a few minutes away.
The centre of Sabaudia is about one kilometre away, easily reachable on foot or by bicycle thanks to the rental service available at the hotel, while the nearest beach, the Ulysses Coast, is just 900 metres away. For those seeking wider stretches of sand, Torre Paola Beach is about 3 km away. Several restaurants can also be found nearby, such as La Fraschetta Sabaudia and Ristorante da Ludo sul Lago, both about 300 metres away. Terracina can be reached by car in about 20 minutes, while Rome Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 63 and 82 km away respectively, an option worth considering for those arriving from abroad.
The area is ideal for those who love outdoor activities: Lake Paola is well suited to canoeing and kayaking, the trails of the Circeo National Park offer hiking routes through dunes, Mediterranean scrub and the state forest, while in summer life revolves around the beach, the hotel pool and walks along the Sabaudia seafront. Out of season, the area is well suited to birdwatching and bicycle trips inland.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the lake location, appreciated with an excellent 9.4, especially by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels, while the value for money, though positive, receives slightly lower scores.
No, the Baia D’Oro does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, the Baia D’Oro offers free private parking directly on site.
The Baia D’Oro is located about 900 metres from the nearest beach, the Ulysses Coast, and overlooks Lake Paola.
Yes, the Baia D’Oro includes an Italian-style buffet breakfast, with pastries, cold cuts, eggs and cheese.
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Yes, the Baia D’Oro has an outdoor summer pool, generally open from early August to early September, weather permitting.
Yes, some room types such as the Double Room with Lake View offer a direct view over Lake Paola, while other rooms have garden views.