Really good hotel within relatively easy drive from Brindisi airport. Room was really nice with a good bathroom and a balcony with a pool view - all very clean and the daily cleaning team were very friendly and efficient. All other staff were effective if not overly effusive and bar prices are fair - 4 euros for a Peroni, and about 6 for a glass of wine. The pool is a really good size and has about 40 beds around it so we always got one if we stayed on site. Breakfast is adequate and of a continental style - perfectly fine but no great wow factor I know nobody books a hotel because of its gardeners,but they should get a special mention- the grounds are immaculate and full of interesting and beautiful plants. The walk to the old town takes about 15 minutes and there are well over 30 restaurants to choose from - we tried about 10 of them for either lunch or dinner and did not have anything other than lovely food and some cracking white or rose wines. There’s a nice beach in town but expect to pay at least 30 euros for two beds and a shade for the day. It’s a very shallow for at least 25 metres from the beach so should be pretty child friendly.
This was the first stop on a tour of Puglia, and it was a good one. The hotel is well appointed, and within 5 minutes' walk of the bustling harbour area, with lots of nice restaurants. We found Ristorante Al Corsaro down a little side street, which was excellent, and there are lots of little shops selling more than just tourist tat. The food was good, and breakfast was good, with a selection meats, cheeses, pastries (the local pasticcio - a tart filled with almond custard - is excllent), fruit, cereals and cooked eggs and bacon. The coffee was good, too. Complimentary water supplied. The pool was nice, but it is separate from the main hotel, and accessed by some steep steps, so those with mobility issues might struggle (the photo was taken from our room, across the hotel grounds). All in all, we wished we could have stayed longer.
Friendly, unintrusive, stunning hotel in great location for exploring the old town. Fuss free. Very comfortable (particularly in executive room) lovely spa and treatments available. Great breakfast. Staff were all fantastic and so helpful. Will definitely visit again.