Torre Santo Stefano, Otranto, Italy | (888) 551-4925
Two outdoor pools surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas
Beautiful private beach between two bays with kayaks available
Spectacular swimming area in natural cove
Buffet and a la carte restaurant
Bar with ocean views from outdoor seating area under vine-covered pergola
Tennis court, sand volleyball court, archery area, and ping-pong tables
Large open-air fitness center with wooden ceiling and plenty of exercise bikes and other machines
Campus boarding available for 12- to 18-year-olds
Guest rooms are dark
Showers are small with hand-held showerheads
No coffeemakers in room
Mandatory club card fees for archery, tennis, fitness center
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.
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Scene
Beautiful private beach, natural swimming cove, and children’s activity program
A private beach with lounging areas on stone and wood flooring face the turquoise water. Nearby, lounge chairs sit on a wooden bridge spanning the entrance of a natural cove. The rock formation forms a shallow pool, and a circular wooden deck with lounge chairs offers a spot to relax and enjoy the view. There are also two outdoor pool areas surrounded by beautiful landscaping, including tall palm trees and colorful flowers. There’s even a nightclub in a pine forest accessible by a shuttle. The property is huge with buildings built of Leccese stone, and offers plenty of space for outdoor activities, including archery and volleyball. An entertainment staff organizes activities for the Junior Club and Teen Club, and a campus experience for 12- to 18-year-olds accommodates teenagers in double rooms with a same-sex roommate.
Location
Less than a 10-minute drive from Otranto on Mediterranean Sea
The hotel is on the Puglia Coast within a 10-minute drive from Otranto. The property has a private beach and is a short drive from an 18-hole golf course. It is around a 45-minute drive to Lecce, and about an hour's drive to Gallipoli. During the busy season travel times will be longer. The hotel runs an airport shuttle service to Brindisi-Casale Airport for a fee.
Rooms
Dark rooms with small bathrooms, some with stone patios
Rooms are dark with hard floors and white walls. Photos and multi-colored bedspreads with matching curtains add some color to the space. Some rooms have small, outdoor stone courtyards furnished with chairs. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and wooden desks. The small bathrooms are equipped with stand-up showers that have hand showerheads. Small pets can be accommodated for a fee.
Features
Activities staff, disco nights, and bicycle rental
The animation staff organizes activities for a Junior and Teen club. A mandatory club card fee covers archery, tennis, snorkeling, kayaking, soccer, volleyball, water polo, water aerobics, table tennis, bocce, and access to a large open-air fitness center with several machines. Additional activities can be arranged for a fee, including hiking, diving, and golf. Disco nights and theme nights, including a white party, are organized for adults, and musicals and comedies are presented in the theater. The hotel also has boutique shops and a meeting room available.
