We have created a list with the best central luxury 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 Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Elegant. Cosy rooms. 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
Friendly staff. 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
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
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
Highly elegant. Very central. Great value. 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
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT boutique hotels in Apulia. It also has great affordability.
Opened August 2022. Situated 27 km from Sant' Oronzo Square, Palazzo Tafuri offers 4-star accommodation in Nardò and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a concierge service and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and garden. Certain rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Speaking English, Spanish, French and Italian, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Piazza Mazzini is 27 km from Palazzo Tafuri, while Gallipoli Train Station is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 70 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great value. 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. The luxurious units are decorated with soothing shades of white. Composed of 3 separate yet interconnecting areas called, La Corte, Il Borgo and Le Ville, the resort provides accomodation in rooms, apartments and villas. 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
Cool. Central. Cosy rooms. 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
Creative. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Situated in Locorotondo, 36 km from Taranto Cathedral, Masseria Grofoleo features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units have a desk. A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests at Masseria Grofoleo will be able to enjoy activities in and around Locorotondo, like cycling. Castello Aragonese is 36 km from the accommodation, while National Archaeological Museum of Taranto Marta is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 69 km from Masseria Grofoleo.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms and outstanding views.
Friendly staff. Very clean. 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
Rooftop restaurant. 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
This boutique hotel has A COOL ROOFTOP RESTAURANT.
Very stylish. Trendy. Superb breakfast. Offering a free spa, 2 traditional restaurants, Baglioni Masseria Muzza is set 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Otranto and 3 km from Baia dei Turchi beach. WiFi is free throughout the property. All featuring a patio and white stone walls, rooms at the Muzza include satellite flat-screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning. The private bathroom comes with a sensory shower, soft bathrobes plus slippers, and a hairdyer. Some rooms have a fireplace. Guests can relax at the property's wellness centre, which includes an indoor hydromassage pool, Turkish bath, and a sauna. A kneipp path, gym, and sensory showers are also available. Santa Cesarea Terme is a 30-minute drive from the property, while Alimini is 8 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Apulia. It also has a highly rated breakfast and super comfortable beds.
Rooftop bar. Very clean. Popular among business travellers. 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
Creative.Opened May 2021. Set in Nardò, 34 km from Sant' Oronzo Square, Masseria Corsano offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bidet. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also have pool views. At Masseria Corsano all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers continental, Italian or American options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and local cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Piazza Mazzini is 34 km from Masseria Corsano, while Gallipoli Train Station is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 76 km from the resort.Show full description
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
Opened July 2022. Located in Gallipoli, 1.5 km from Spiaggia della Purità, POPULA - The Lifestyle Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. Popular points of interest near POPULA - The Lifestyle Hotel include Lido San Giovanni Beach, Gallipoli Train Station and Castello di Gallipoli. The nearest airport is Brindisi - Salento Airport, 83 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Super central. Great location. Great breakfast. Patria Palace Lecce provides first-class luxury and service in the heart of Lecce, next to the Basilica of Santa Croce and a few steps from the Roman amphitheatre. Housed in an aristocratic mansion dating back to the 18th century, Patria Palace displays lots of original features such as frescoes, fountains and beamed ceilings. Each guest room features modern comforts including Wi-Fi access and a marble bathroom. Some overlook the historic centre and others the basilica. Superior rooms come with a private terrace. Breakfast here is a sweet and savoury buffet including local pastries and cold cuts. Guests can enjoy a welcome drink or aperitif on the panoramic rooftop terrace and a gourmet meal at the restaurant, featuring local specialities from Puglia. Patria Palace is known for its dedicated team of staff. They are always available to offer restaurant recommendations, tourist advice, and organise airport transfers. The beach service is active from 1/06/2024 -15/08/2024.Show full description
This might be one of the most CENTRAL boutique hotels in Apulia. It also has a central location and a great location.
Hip. Creative. Very clean. 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 the coolest and most creative central luxury hotel in Apulia. It also has exceptional cleanliness.
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
Central. Cool. Great restaurant. La Sommità Relais is a very exclusive and charming property, boasting a historic architecture and a tranquil garden. Located in the pedestrian area in the historic centre of Ostuni, it features a restaurant and a wellness centre. Housing a range of deluxe rooms and suites with stylish furniture, La Sommità Relais also offers an ancient hall, reading lounges and solarium terraces. There is also a beautiful Spanish garden with olive and orange trees. Take advantage of the exclusive spa while you are here, providing face and body treatments as well as facilities such as a massage parlour and a Turkish bath.Show full description
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