We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Apulia, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Great views. La Peschiera is a luxury 5-star hotel on the Adriatic Sea in Monopoli. It offers natural spring-water pool, a sauna and panoramic views of the sea. WiFi is free throughout. Guests can enjoy free access to the private beach equipped with parasols and sun loungers. Each of La Peschiera's en suite rooms features a private balcony or a window with views of the sea, the pool or both. Fresh seafood dishes and panoramic sea views can be enjoyed at La Peschiera restaurant. Breakfast can be enjoyed directly in the guests' room or by the pool.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened April 2023. Located in Polignano a Mare, 35 km from Bari Central Train Station, Masseria Auraterrae provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room is fitted with a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a patio and others also offer sea views. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. At Masseria Auraterrae you will find a restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a hot spring bath. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Bari Cathedral is 36 km from Masseria Auraterrae, while Basilica San Nicola is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, 47 km from the hotel.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Situated in Lecce, 11 km from Sant' Oronzo Square, Masseria Trapana features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 12 km from Piazza Mazzini, 38 km from Roca and 48 km from Torre Guaceto Reserve. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a garden view. Lecce Cathedral is 11 km from Masseria Trapana, while Lecce Train Station is 12 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic. Rooftop bar. Set in Molfetta, 2 km from Prima Cala Beach, DOGANA RESORT offers accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and luggage storage space. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guests at DOGANA RESORT can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Scoglio D'Inghilterra Beach is 2.3 km from the accommodation, while Bari Cathedral is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport, 20 km from DOGANA RESORT.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Good breakfast. Popular among women. Located on the seafront in Torre Canne, a 10-minute drive from Fasano, Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel offers a garden with swimming pool, a wellness center, rooms with furnished balconies or patios, and free parking. With partial views of the sea, the hill or the garden, the modern rooms at Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel come with a 32-inch LCD TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hydromassage bath or shower. The 2 restaurants offer Apulian specialties and classic Italian dishes. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. There is also a poolside bar on site. Activities on offer include cooking classes, horse riding and kitesurfing. It is possible to book a 1-hour session per day of sauna, Turkish bath, chromotherapy shower and hot tub for a fee. There is also a personal trainer in the gym. Canne Bianche Lifestyle Hotel is a 20-minute drive from Ostuni and 30 km from Alberobello, a town renowned for its trulli.Show full description
Resort.Unique. Popular among women. Featuring traditional architecture from Puglia and a panoramic setting in the Mediterranean vegetation, Borgo Egnazia Hotel offers 4 swimming pools and a 1800-m² wellness centre. The property overlooks San Domenico Golf Club. Composed of 3 separate yet interconnecting areas called, La Corte, Il Borgo and Le Ville, the resort provides accomodation in rooms, apartments and villas. The luxurious units are decorated with soothing shades of white. They all have a private balcony facing the hills, the sea, or the golf course. Flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are also available. The elegant bathrooms are in stone. The Borgo Egnazia resort is surrounded by large Arab-style gardens and dry-stone walls. It includes 3 on-site tennis courts and a private beach club in Savelletri, 1.5 km away. Mediterranean cuisine can be enjoyed on the outdoor sea-view terrace, or under traditional vaulted ceilings in white stone. Drinks and cocktails are served by the beach or in a stylish indoor bar. Bari International Airport is a 1-hour drive from the resort.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lovely property. Lovely interior design. Masseria Torre Maizza is set in a large estate in the area of Savelletri di Fasano. The property offers a stylish restaurant, a pool bar and a rooftop bar, as well as a 20-metre pool and a private beach club. A spa and a 9-hole golf course are also available. Rooms and suites are all spacious, and are furnished by local artisans. Each room and suite has its own private garden and views of the Apulian countryside. Masseria Torre Maizza’s bar and restaurant offer fine Italian dining. You can enjoy your meal made using local Puglian ingredients in the garden pergola. The rooftop bar serves expertly crafted cocktails against scenic backdrops. Masseria Torre Maizza is a 40-minute drive from Brindisi Airport, and Bari Airport is a 50-minute drive away. The concierge is happy to shares tips on what to visit in the surrounding area.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Unique. Cosy rooms. Once an ancient fortress, Don Ferrante now offers luxury accommodation in a panoramic location on the cliffs of Monopoli. It features a small pool with hydromassage jets. Don Ferrante - Dimore di Charme is in Monopoli's historical centre and offers a sunbathing area with views of the Mediterranean Sea. Rooms at Don Ferrante have a unique design with stone walls and elegant furnishings. All air-conditioned, they also come with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a laptop safe. Breakfast is buffet style and, during summer, the hotel also has a bar and an outdoor restaurant serving specialities from the Puglia region. There are plenty of terraces where you can admire the sea view. The hotel is well connected by the SS16 national road along the coast. It is 20 minutes' drive from San Domenico Golf Club. Fasano Zoo is 17 km away, while the caves of Castellana Grotte are 20 minutes away by car.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Set in Ostuni in 18th-century building, 10 km from Costa Merlata, Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and room service. At the hotel, every air-conditioned room comes with frescoed ceiling, free WiFi and a private bathroom. Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA offers an à la carte breakfast. The accommodation offers a sun terrace and a spa. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel & SPA. Guests can also relax in the garden with orange trees. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento, 38 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Private parking is available on site.Show full description
I think this is one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Apulia.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Offering an outdoor pool, a bar and a restaurant, La Fiermontina Urban Resort is located in the centre of Lecce, in the Apulia Region. Free WiFi is available throughout and a private parking is available at the property. La Fiermontina serves an Italian-style breakfast. Guests may choose to eat in the garden or on the terrace. All air-conditioned rooms have a private bathroom. The hotel also offers massages on request. La Fiermontina Urban Resort is located a 20-minute walk from Lecce Train Station. Piazza del Duomo and the Church of Maria Santissima Assunta are both 800 metres away.Show full description
I rate this as the most BEAUTIFUL five-star hotel in Apulia.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great breakfast. This luxury hotel is set in an ancient watchtower close to the beautiful coast of Puglia. Surrounded by olive groves, it is 3 km from the Savelletri exit of the SS16 national road. The Masseria Torre Coccaro features a large outdoor swimming pool, private white sandy beach area and an exclusive wellness centre that all guests can access for free. Relax in the heated indoor pool, Turkish bath and hot tub. Each of the elegant guest rooms and suites at the Torre Coccaro features a private garden and a patio. All have a wireless iPod connection and free Wi-Fi and some include a fireplace or spa bath. Enjoy some typical regional specialities at the restaurant. Dishes are prepared using vegetables and fruit from the hotel’s own organic farm and the finest meat, fish and cheese from local businesses. From May to September a free shuttle bus takes you a private beach club in Masseria 4 km away. Here you will find a fish restaurant and sushi bar.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest boutique hotels in Apulia.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Comfortable beds. Set in Minervino di Lecce, 36 km from Lecce, Palazzo Ducale Venturi - Luxury Hotel & Wellness features a seasonal outdoor pool, water sports facilities and an indoor pool open all year round. WiFi and parking are both free, and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Gallipoli is 38 km from Palazzo Ducale Venturi - Luxury Hotel & Wellness, while Otranto is 9 km away. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. The rooms have a private bathroom equipped with a bidet. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The property features 2 traditional ovens and arranges baking classes.The hotel also offers free use of bicycles. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 75 km from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most HISTORIC AND RELAXING boutique hotels in Apulia.
Boutique hotel.Beautiful. Great views. Il Palmento Resort offers unique accommodation in traditional stone buildings, the Apulian trulli, warm in winter and cool in summer. Enjoy a relaxing stay in the Itria Valley. Il Palmento Resort is only a few km away from the most charming Apulian sights: Locorotondo with its enchanting old town, and Alberobello, part of UNESCO World Heritage. During your stay you can enjoy a unique outdoor swimming pool and taste local specialities in the resort's restaurant. Cheese, cold cuts and croissants are available at breakfast. Il Palmento Resort provides luxurious accommodation in fully-equipped suites, set in original trulli. You can also book classic hotel-style double rooms.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened May 2023. Set in Gallipoli and with Spiaggia della Purità reachable within less than 1 km, Biancodonda Lifestyle Hotel & SPA offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. A spa and wellness centre comprising a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Biancodonda Lifestyle Hotel & SPA have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a balcony. The units feature a safety deposit box. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Biancodonda Lifestyle Hotel & SPA include Gallipoli Train Station, Castello di Gallipoli and Sant'Agata Cathedral. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 83 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Sangiorgio Resort is set in a restored convent surrounded by olive groves, 15 km outside of Gallipoli. It offers free parking, and an outdoor hot tub with free parasols and sun loungers. All rooms at the Sangiorgio Resort & Spa are spacious and air-conditioned, and come with satellite TV and free internet. Breakfast is served in the rooms every morning. The Sangiorgio's Calidarium Wellness Centre includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, Turkish bath, Kneipp path and hot tub. Massages and beauty treatments are also available. The gym features Technogym equipment. The restaurant serves local and international dishes. Gluten-free meals are available on request. The cellar boasts 1000 wine labels, local and national.Show full description
Resort.Luxurious. Popular among couples. A massive and luxurious 5-star resort in the Puglia countryside, Masseria San Domenico provides a private beach, an outdoor pool and a fully equipped wellness centre. It is a 10-minute drive from Fasano. The state-of-the-art wellness and thalassotherapy centre features Turkish bath, sauna and hot tub, plus a gym provided with modern Technogym equipment. The large 18-hole golf course on site overlooks the Adriatic Sea. Only 2 km from its own private beach, the San Domenico is set in a 15th-century country house and has large outdoor spaces that include 2 tennis courts. It is a 5 to 10-minute drive from both Savelletri and Torre Canne. Rooms are uniquely decorated and all feature air conditioning and an LCD TV. Free Wi-Fi access is available in every room. Specialities and wines from Puglia, as well as classic Italian cuisine can be enjoyed at Al Fresco restaurant, overlooking the pool. The property also produces its own vegetables, fruit and olive oil.Show full description
I rate this as the most LUXURIOUS five-star hotel in Apulia.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great value. Popular among couples. Situated in Savelletri di Fasano, 5 km from Archaeological Museum Egnazia, Masseria Calderisi features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. At the 5-star hotel, rooms come with air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. A continental buffet breakfast is served daily. Masseria Calderisi also features a terrace, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Guests at the property will be able to enjoy activities in and around Savelletri di Fasano, like cycling. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento, 56 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This boutique hotel has GREAT AFFORDABILITY. And it is the most popular five-star hotel in Apulia, among couples.
Luxury Hotel.Luxurious. Superb breakfast. Ethra Reserve Kalidria is in Castellaneta Marina, just off the SS106 state road. It offers a spa, and a private beach with 1 free parasol and 2 sun loungers available for each room. Rooms at Ethra Reserve Kalidria are air-conditioned and come with minibar and TV. The hotel’s restaurant serves specialities from the Apulia region. WiFi is free throughout the property. The Ethra Reserve Kalidria’s wellness centre includes outdoor and indoor seawater pools. There is also a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a fitness centre. Thalassotherapy and chromotherapy treatments are also available. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from Castellaneta Marina centre and the sea. You can reach Taranto by car in around 20 minutes.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Great location. Featuring a roof-top restaurant with panoramic views, the Risorgimento Resort is in an ancient residence from the 15th century located in Lecce’s Baroque historic centre. It offers free WiFi throughout, large modern rooms, and a relaxing spa. Rooms are air conditioned and come with a minibar and satellite TV. Each has a marble bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. The attentive staff provide a continental buffet breakfast. Le Quattro Spezierie Gourmet Restaurant is one out of 3 restaurants that offer both Salento flavours and classic Italian cooking. Drinks and snacks are available all day at the Janet Ross Bar. Le Quattro Spezierie Roof Garden is open in summer season. Here you can enjoy a suggestive view of the cathedral bell tower and the buildings in the historic centre. The health club offers a Turkish bath and multisensory shower. Massage and beauty treatments are also available. Piazza Sant’Oronzo is just 100 metres from Risorgimento Resort. The Cathedral is a 5-minute walk away.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Posia Retreat & Spa UNA Esperienze offers a garden, three swimming pools and a fitness centre in San Foca. Among the facilities of this property are also a restaurant, a bar, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has newspapers, a fax machine and photocopier and an ATM machine that guests can use. All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and a kettle. The private bathroom includes a bidet and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast with continental options is available every morning at Posia Retreat & Spa UNA Esperienze. Wellness facilities at the property include a free outdoor pool, a rooftop infinity pool available upon reservation and at extra charge, and an indoor pool. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the accommodation. Lecce is 27 km from Posia Retreat & Spa UNA Esperienze, while Otranto is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento, 71 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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