Via Micene, Torre Saracena, Torre Dell'Orso, Italy | (888) 551-4925
Big outdoor pool with lifeguard and exercise classes
Nearby private beach with convenient shuttle
Dining and shopping options nearby in the town of Torre Saracen
Some rooms have a small, pretty outdoor space with wicker chairs
Entertainment for children held in outdoor amphitheater
Pets allowed
Many apartments have beds directly next to kitchenette and dining area
Nighttime entertainment may be loud for people with very small children
Mandatory club card incurs an extra fee and is necessary for the entertainment and shuttle service
Costa d'Oriente consists of 30 small apartments set slightly away from the sea around a swimming pool in a Mediterranean-style, ranch-like structure on one of the most popular stretches of the southern Adriatic coast. It is located on the outskirts of the tiny town of Torre Saracen; dining and shopping options are within walking distance. The hotel offers entertainment options geared towards children -- a convenient amenity for parents looking to relax -- but a mandatory club card brings an extra fee.
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Scene
No-frills, family-friendly apartment hotel
Special care is devoted to the entertainment options, which have been noted by multiple families as a good distraction for children; there is also the occasional DJ by the pool. The hotel consists of several two-story stucco buildings, painted in a somewhat startling yellow, that have exterior staircases and enclose shaded walkways by which the rooms are accessed. The overall feel is of a casual beach compound. Guests have noted that the warmth of the owners often compensates for what the property lacks in amenities and style.
Location
30-minute walk to the sea, 30-minute drive or bus ride to Otranto
The property is situated along a stretch of the Adriatic known for its Torres, 16th-century towers constructed to look for Turkish ships bound for Salento, some of which have towns surrounding them. The hotel is located on a small road at the edge of Torre Saracena, which is part of a tiny town; pizzerias and other dining options are within a 15-minute walk. The hotel is set back one kilometer from the water; the proprietors run a shuttle service to a nearby beach.
Rooms
Small, no-frills apartments, some with outdoor space
All the apartments have kitchenettes with mini-fridges and a hot-plate setup. The rooms tend to be small; almost all have a configuration that includes a bed immediately adjacent to the dining area. Visitors have commented positively on the cleanliness and maintenance of the rooms, and have also recommended that parents with small children ask for rooms away from the theater, since entertainment can go until late in the evening. Dark wood furniture is present in most of the apartments; all of them also have a tiny TV as well as air-conditioning.
Features
A small outdoor amphitheater with entertainment, a playground, table tennis, and outdoor pool
A medium-sized pool is the heart of activities here; exercise classes are often held on-site, and there is also the occasional afternoon DJ or children's entertainer. A small amphitheater is another site of activity; some have noted that those wishing to go to bed early may want to request rooms not immediately adjacent to the theater. There is also a small outdoor play area.
