Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area hotel guide. Independent hotel in Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area, Puglia

"Great location between train station and centro storico. Rooms are nice, staff is great. Had trouble with thermostat and needed to open window to cool room."

"This property is exquisite. It is used for many stunning events. I had stayed in this hotel years ago and never forgot how beautiful it is. But as we are now a bit older, and the hotel is a few blocks beyond the town gate, we requested to be moved to their sister hotel in town, Policastro Boutique hotel. The staff made this happen seamlessly and with grace. Both hotels are of the highest quality. The bar and breakfast were 5-star and the room was very comfortable and lovely."

"I have no complaints about this property. My overall experience was great. The staff were all very professional, and the room was spotless—including the bedsheets and towels. The bed itself was very comfortable, the breakfast was high quality, great water pressure and consistent hot water in the shower, and the secure paid parking made everything easy. The location was also excellent. I will definitely stay here again if I come back and visit Lecce!"

"Amazing hotel. The owner who is also the sculptor and a collector has done everything, including furnishing, etc custom. The experience was beyond any expectation. Francesca, the concierge was amazing. The staff were attentive and very professional. Incredible experience."

"Great location with back door access right into the old town, and very friendly staff. Newer property and very nice, well-appointed room. The only thing which we'd change if we stayed again would be to ask for a room on an exterior wall of the building. Our room was an interior one with the main door onto the corridor, and another door onto a common outdoor area. As the heating was switched on for the season (March), the air conditioning was switched off, which meant that the room had no ventilation. In order to freshen the air inside, we regularly needed to open the door to the outdoor common area which could in theory compromise privacy. Fortunately, there never seemed to be people out there while we were staying, so it worked out okay. But exterior room next time, and we'd absolutely stay again. Lovely place."

"The hotel is lovely, as is the staff. Paula was very friendly and helpful."

"Nice large room with all the amenities. Nicely located and great hosts. Yummy breakfast!"

"This is a nice looking hotel just a 15min walk to the centre and 2 mins to the beach. But, a couple of things let it down, firstly when booking they dont tell you that the pool is €15 per person per hour!!!! We had an apartment which apparently does not "

"Everything was beautiful. This was a 16 th century palace converted into a hotel in 1997. Totally amazing. The best breakfast I’ve ever had at a hotel. Plush, lush, extravagant, and phenomenal. In the best location. A phenomenal experience. "