This is a very special place, and yet somehow unpretentious. The room and bed was well appointed…read moreand comfortable, as well as historic and authentic. The food was great, pool felt like a total throwback to a bygone era. We loved it.

Very personal and wonderful place. Location is very nice, close to many small towns and the sea…read more Very well taken care of, nice pool area where we could really relax. Loved all the fruits and vegetables growing everywhere. The olives trees are really awesome.

We dined several times at Pizzeria -- Hotel Lo Smeraldo and enjoyed every visit! The cozy…read moreatmosphere, combined with attentive service, made it a pleasure each time. One of the highlights was the incredible value--just 5.50 € for a half-liter of delicious, local red wine. The pizzas were perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients, balancing traditional flavors with a wood-fired crispness. The beautiful setting in Cisternino added to the overall experience, making it a must-visit for anyone in the area. Salute!

What a wonderful hotel!!! We lucked into this hotel as the place we were planning on staying…read moredidn't pan out. The front desk clerk was warm and friendly during check in even though it was 1 AM! The hotel was quiet, clean and just plain wonderful. The beds were a little hard but how does a hotel plan for everyone's preferences?! Anything they lacked in amenities they made up for in hospitality. The restaurant that serves the hotel had exquisite authentic Italian cuisine. I can't say it enough. The food was AMAZING. My husband and I split three courses every night and left uncomfortably full and too full to even try the dessert. This is a must try hotel and restaurant in Cisternino, Italy.

What an amazing little gem! This hotel is tucked away in the historic old town of Monopoli and…read morefeels wonderfully charming, even if it's a bit scattered across different buildings. They make check-in seamless using email and WhatsApp for bag pickup and directions to the lobby. The property is a stunning historic building right on the water, with incredible views from the pool and bar area overlooking the sea. Our room was located closer to the castle. . It was absolutely gorgeous, with the most comfortable bed we've experienced. After over a week in Italy and five different hotels on this trip, this was by far the best sleep we've had. Mr & Mrs Smith hotels never disappoint. If unaware, you can find these using Hyatt. The breakfast was outstanding, served with breathtaking sea views. You can also enjoy it in the atmospheric old rock-walled lower level. Now, let's talk about the shower -- yes, the shower. It's easily one of the coolest I've ever seen. The first knob activates side misters that fill the space with hot steam. There's a built-in bench where you can sit and enjoy the mist. Turn the second knob and you get a beautiful waterfall cascading from overhead while seated. Stand up and under the full rain-style shower. And if that's not enough, there's also a handheld wand. Absolute luxury! If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. We loved every minute here and were genuinely sad we could only stay one night

In the old town of Monopoli, on the water adjacent the to the old castle , this whitewashed…read morebuilding (s) are pleasant and comforting. Parts of the facilities are in caves adding even more charm. We arrived just after high season and seem to have the place and town to ourselves. During high season , if you're driving here, you must call in advance and give them your license plate number. The old town has narrowed streets (lanes really)with lots of pedestrians. And only locals can regularly drive here. And , the streets are closed about 6:30pm to all vehicles. This allows lots of walking through the enjoyable old town. Service and staff very friendly and helpful.

We loved our stay at Masseria Peppeturro! Puglia was one of the last parts of Italy we hadn't…read moreexplored, and the Masseria made it truly memorable. It was the ideal base for daily trips to beautiful towns like Polignano a Mare, Locorotondo, Ostuni, and Alberobello. After visiting these tourist hotspots, it was wonderful to return and relax at the peaceful masseria. What made staying at Masseria Peppeturro special was returning from bustling tourist towns to the peaceful, relaxing atmosphere of the masseria. I can't say enough about Rino and his parents, Maria and Giovanni. Rino was super laid-back, friendly, and incredibly accommodating, always available when I had questions, whether about parking or restaurant recommendations--every suggestion was spot-on. Giovanni and I bonded, picking figs together, and he even took me to his secret garden to harvest hot peppers for me. Maria, with her warm heart, made amazing scrambled eggs from their fresh, on-site eggs upon request at morning breakfast. Our accommodations were fantastic--spacious with a private patio, luxurious pool area, and ample parking. I highly recommend Masseria Peppeturro for a truly authentic farm stay experience in Puglia! Saluti

There are restaurants which have great food, others that have a great view. Some amazing service…read moreand others build a great experience. Grotta Palazzese offers all. The location, inside this grotto in the town of Polignano, overlooks the Adriatic Sea. The menu, is prix fixe and you can choose among a few. Wine can be by the bottle or paired (we chose by the bottle). Children are only admitted until the 6 pm dinner (children menu $100). Reservations (on their website) are a must. If you go to Puglia, it is really worth to have this experience.

Beautiful beach front hotel - nice rooms, the shower is small. Great customer service. Very relaxingread more

This is an absolutely breathtaking hotel, five stars all the way. The grounds are absolutely…read morebeautiful. Very tranquil wonderful peace of quiet on just a beautiful beautiful property. Everyone here is so delightful and wonderful. They have a great selection of wine. Their cappuccinos are delightful. Their dinner is divine. I recommend the Seabass. This is a must when when staying in Puglia.

Pros: 1. Location. Highest point in Ostuni with great…read moreviews Old character. Simple. Calm quiet. Small boutique relais chateau hotel. Walk and explore the town from your doorstep 2. Room size good. Excellent detail of shelf at base of bathroom mirror as incorporated into the mirror. This freeing up counter space. High ceilings light. Design was lovely and functional. Hard surface floor. So glad to see no carpet in hotel rooms 3. Private view balcony from our room. We loved room 8 Soleil. Slept so well. Am curious the history of the hotel and would have loved to learn about it. I should have inquired. 4. Our section of hotel had large private upstairs open room, high ceilings and larger balcony too 5. Service ! Daniela. Francesca. Gianni /Giovanni. Restaurant/breakfast. Front desk. Welcome drink fresh unusual made by Daniela I think. Fulvia C does a lovely job as the GM. Our many thanks to all at front desk to housekeeping and others that we didn't see but who surely worked to make our experience so very lovely 6. Quiet. Private. Nice especially for famous people who want the quiet family time with privacy. (Don't ask me who!) 7. Breakfast good. Fresh fruit. Ordered some veggies sautéed (no egg). But eggplant drenched in olive oil so not good. Yet zucchini was. No fresh cucumber. Would have loved fresh cucumber and riper tomato especially for veggie and vegan guests Fresh juice but consider adding fresh veggie/fruit mix wirh ginger. Great service. They remembered our capuchino oat milk preference. Pastry chef first day had a fabulous little chocolate muffin 8. Excellent linens Good bedding etc very clean. 9. Nice location to go and explore the area. Advisement: (not much of any cons to report - basically overall excellent!) so maybe just some ideas .... 1. During heatwave kindly have more water available. My understanding is that hotels are supposed to provide water when the tap is not ok to drink. 2. Parking not available on site so you park at their lot offsite and wait for pick up. But was fairly prompt. Fun little three wheel classic Ape ( tuck tuck). All part of the charm. Parking is not included in room rate However no cars in the city means a more special experience :) 3. Provide guests with directions to parking as gps not work well for finding it - probably due to some new roads Update : Noticed past reviews said no bar but they just have added one. It is more of a stand up and order on site. Highly recommend. We would return.

My new home away from home when in Ostuni. Fabulous 5* service. Warm and genuine folks working…read morethere. I absolutely love their morning breakfast. And the car service into town is such a plus. Rooms are lovely. My room had an amazing shower as well.

An excellent experience on many levels. We stayed here for here for 7 nights, quite enough time to…read moreget the feel of the place. Our lodging was in a traditional trullo, the conical-roofed stone structure characteristic to this part of the Puglia region. It was essentially like having our own little house, very cozy and private. Daily housekeeping was okay but a bit spotty about handling some basics like enough towels and TP. So we did need to make a few front desk requests to supplement things. the office staff and most personnel around the property speak English. There are lovely gardens all around, a beautiful heated swimming pool, and a spa with jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. But the most notable attribute of all is the kitchen and dining room. We had a half board arrangement so we ate breakfast and dinner each day on the property. The breakfasts were generous and diverse with many sweet and savory offerings. the vegetables and fruit in this region are without parallel. Dinners were excellent. I was a bit concerned about the availability of vegetarian food but my concerns were unjustified. Every night was a different and high-quality six-course vegetarian feast. It was a challenge not to over eat. The service in the dining room was excellent. there were excellent local, regional, and national wines available. In all this was an excellent experience. I would return if the opportunity presents itself. Note that the property is a bit outside of the town of Locorotondo so a car (or a driver) is a necessity to travel off property to visit the region.