Located close to the waterfront in Otranto's picturesque historic center, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is a luxury boutique hotel with nine guest rooms and modern decor that features antique touches, natural light, and bright fabrics. The rooftop terrace offers gorgeous views of the town and sea. The hotel has a restaurant serving fresh Salentine seafood dishes and a spa with Turkish bath and hot stone treatments. The bustling surrounding area has many restaurants, small bars, cafes and artisan shops, so parking can be difficult in the summer. Guests willing to stay further from the town may want to consider Baia dei Turchi, a resort hotel with a huge pool and gym.
Located close to the waterfront in Otranto's picturesque historic center, Hotel Palazzo Papaleo is a luxury boutique hotel with nine guest rooms and modern decor that features antique touches, natural light, and bright fabrics. The rooftop terrace offers gorgeous views of the town and sea. The hotel has a restaurant serving fresh Salentine seafood dishes and a spa with Turkish bath and hot stone treatments. The bustling surrounding area has many restaurants, small bars, cafes and artisan shops, so parking can be difficult in the summer. Guests willing to stay further from the town may want to consider Baia dei Turchi, a resort hotel with a huge pool and gym.
Hotel Masseria Bandino's renovated farmhouse is great for those looking for a comfortable countryside stay without being too far from civilization. The 20 clean, modern rooms have simple attractive decor in white and taupe, personal terraces, and mini-fridges. The family- and pet-friendly hotel has a popular outdoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, room service, and a basic playground. However, unless you stay in August, hotel shuttle runs to the beach or town will cost you. Airport shuttle service always incurs a fee. The Masseria Panareo is a similar style of property, but it's closer to the sea.
Hotel Masseria Bandino's renovated farmhouse is great for those looking for a comfortable countryside stay without being too far from civilization. The 20 clean, modern rooms have simple attractive decor in white and taupe, personal terraces, and mini-fridges. The family- and pet-friendly hotel has a popular outdoor pool, on-site restaurant and bar, room service, and a basic playground. However, unless you stay in August, hotel shuttle runs to the beach or town will cost you. Airport shuttle service always incurs a fee. The Masseria Panareo is a similar style of property, but it's closer to the sea.
The basic Family Village Hotel offers large rooms in a village-like configuration around a big pool, relative proximity to the beach, and some services on-site like a first-aid station and a small playground for kids. The restaurant generally receives mixed reviews, though the shaded outdoor terrace is a pleasant place for a meal. Rooms are spacious and simple -- some have balconies and kitchenettes -- with dated touches like tube TVs. The grounds could use a sprucing up, but the hotel does offer a free shuttle bus to the nearby beach.
The basic Family Village Hotel offers large rooms in a village-like configuration around a big pool, relative proximity to the beach, and some services on-site like a first-aid station and a small playground for kids. The restaurant generally receives mixed reviews, though the shaded outdoor terrace is a pleasant place for a meal. Rooms are spacious and simple -- some have balconies and kitchenettes -- with dated touches like tube TVs. The grounds could use a sprucing up, but the hotel does offer a free shuttle bus to the nearby beach.
The family-oriented, budget-friendly Hotel Solara is set in the pine forest near seaside cliffs a 20-minute drive from the port town of Otranto. It consists of a low-lying structure made up of no-frills bungalow-style rooms, each with its own private patio area with a table, chairs, and a parasol. A hotel shuttle connects the property to a private beach, a cove set amongst the rocky cliffs characteristic of this part of the coast. There are tennis and volleyball courts, a playground, and a big outdoor pool with a swim-up bar all on-site.
The family-oriented, budget-friendly Hotel Solara is set in the pine forest near seaside cliffs a 20-minute drive from the port town of Otranto. It consists of a low-lying structure made up of no-frills bungalow-style rooms, each with its own private patio area with a table, chairs, and a parasol. A hotel shuttle connects the property to a private beach, a cove set amongst the rocky cliffs characteristic of this part of the coast. There are tennis and volleyball courts, a playground, and a big outdoor pool with a swim-up bar all on-site.
For those who don’t mind sacrificing a pool, on-site restaurant, and dedicated spa facility in favor of a rooftop hot tub, closer proximity to local restaurants, and in-room massages, the intimate, 27-room Hotel Relais Valle dell’Idro gives a fair amount of bang for the buck. Though the rooftop deck (for a fee) and sumptuous fresh breakfast (for free) are highlights, the hotel’s best feature just might be its central location -- it's possible to walk to many places of interest in 15 minutes or less. Stylish rooms have wicker furniture and a color scheme in taupe and cream.
For those who don’t mind sacrificing a pool, on-site restaurant, and dedicated spa facility in favor of a rooftop hot tub, closer proximity to local restaurants, and in-room massages, the intimate, 27-room Hotel Relais Valle dell’Idro gives a fair amount of bang for the buck. Though the rooftop deck (for a fee) and sumptuous fresh breakfast (for free) are highlights, the hotel’s best feature just might be its central location -- it's possible to walk to many places of interest in 15 minutes or less. Stylish rooms have wicker furniture and a color scheme in taupe and cream.
Hotel Koinè is a mid-range hotel with 82 guest that is about a 10-minute drive from Otranto. Palm trees, flowers, and plants decorate the lovely grounds. With an activities staff and a grassy playground area, the hotel caters to families. The hotel has a big, outdoor pool area with a hot tub, an outdoor bar, and a free shuttle to the private beach every 30 minutes. All-inclusive packages are available, but the food at the hotel gets mixed reviews. Another kid-friendly option in the area is Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort, which has an activities staff and a private beach on the property.
Hotel Koinè is a mid-range hotel with 82 guest that is about a 10-minute drive from Otranto. Palm trees, flowers, and plants decorate the lovely grounds. With an activities staff and a grassy playground area, the hotel caters to families. The hotel has a big, outdoor pool area with a hot tub, an outdoor bar, and a free shuttle to the private beach every 30 minutes. All-inclusive packages are available, but the food at the hotel gets mixed reviews. Another kid-friendly option in the area is Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort, which has an activities staff and a private beach on the property.
Baia dei Turchi is a 72-room, upscale property that is about a 10-minute drive from Otranto. The hotel has a private beach with chairs and shuttle service, but the shuttle service comes at a fee included in a resort card available from June through September. There are several restaurants specializing in fish; a huge, outdoor swimming pool; and a spa with a Turkish bath. Dimly lit rooms have Middle Eastern-inspired décor with low, patterned couches and slate-like tile floors. Guests wanting to stay in town may want to consider the Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, a boutique hotel in the Historic Center of Otranto near the waterfront.
Baia dei Turchi is a 72-room, upscale property that is about a 10-minute drive from Otranto. The hotel has a private beach with chairs and shuttle service, but the shuttle service comes at a fee included in a resort card available from June through September. There are several restaurants specializing in fish; a huge, outdoor swimming pool; and a spa with a Turkish bath. Dimly lit rooms have Middle Eastern-inspired décor with low, patterned couches and slate-like tile floors. Guests wanting to stay in town may want to consider the Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, a boutique hotel in the Historic Center of Otranto near the waterfront.
Hotel Vittoria Resort & Spa is an upscale, resort hotel with 66 modern guest rooms located near the center of Otranto. The hotel has a big spa offering a wide variety of massages and body treatments. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, a fitness center, and a big outdoor pool with lounge chairs. A free shuttle to the beach is available. Similarly priced and closer to the water is Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, a boutique hotel with classic charm but no swimming pool.
Hotel Vittoria Resort & Spa is an upscale, resort hotel with 66 modern guest rooms located near the center of Otranto. The hotel has a big spa offering a wide variety of massages and body treatments. There is a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, a fitness center, and a big outdoor pool with lounge chairs. A free shuttle to the beach is available. Similarly priced and closer to the water is Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, a boutique hotel with classic charm but no swimming pool.
A 28-room boutique hotel, Corte di Nettuno is housed in a lovingly restored, former farmhouse with a maritime theme and maritime museum on the premises. History buffs will appreciate the antiques and relics, including anchors and nautical maps from around the world. But sophisticated travelers with a taste for the unique will also be pleased, as the decor is fun yet tasteful, the restaurant is extremely well-reviewed, and the grounds offer ample space to relax and take in views of the sea from rooftop terraces.
A 28-room boutique hotel, Corte di Nettuno is housed in a lovingly restored, former farmhouse with a maritime theme and maritime museum on the premises. History buffs will appreciate the antiques and relics, including anchors and nautical maps from around the world. But sophisticated travelers with a taste for the unique will also be pleased, as the decor is fun yet tasteful, the restaurant is extremely well-reviewed, and the grounds offer ample space to relax and take in views of the sea from rooftop terraces.
Le Cale d’Otranto Beach Resort, a former Club Med, is a large, mid-range resort hotel with stone buildings and beautiful landscaping, two outdoor pools, and a private beach with a nearby swimming cove. The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Otranto. There are plenty of outdoor activities included in the mandatory club card fee, including tennis, volleyball, and archery. There is also a team coordinating activities for guests, and all-inclusive packages are available. The beautiful outdoor spaces outweigh the 424 guest rooms, which are dark with small showers. Guests wanting to stay in town may want to consider the Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, a boutique hotel in the historic center of Otranto that's near the waterfront.
Le Cale d’Otranto Beach Resort, a former Club Med, is a large, mid-range resort hotel with stone buildings and beautiful landscaping, two outdoor pools, and a private beach with a nearby swimming cove. The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Otranto. There are plenty of outdoor activities included in the mandatory club card fee, including tennis, volleyball, and archery. There is also a team coordinating activities for guests, and all-inclusive packages are available. The beautiful outdoor spaces outweigh the 424 guest rooms, which are dark with small showers. Guests wanting to stay in town may want to consider the Hotel Palazzo Papaleo, a boutique hotel in the historic center of Otranto that's near the waterfront.