Curated luxury hotels in Salento Peninsula

Just 200 metres from the Adriatic Sea, Hotel Aurora e del Benessere & Spa offers a seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi throughout. The Terme di Santa Cesarea thermal baths are 3 minutes' walk away.

All air conditioned, rooms here feature a minibar and a satellite flat-screen TV. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have sea views.

You can start your day with a sweet and savoury buffet-style breakfast. The traditional restaurant specialises in regional cuisine.

A wellness centre is also featured at the hotel, and you can book sessions there.

Hotel Aurora e del Benessere is a 20-minute drive from Otranto. Santa Maria di Leuca is 34 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Costa d'Oro, you'll be centrally located in Salve, within a 15-minute drive of Vado Tower and Pescoluse Beach. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Santa Maria di Leuca Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Morciano di Leuca Castle.

Located in Alliste, Il Giardino dei Pini is within a 5-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Baia dei Diavoli. This family-friendly hotel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Vado Tower and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Baia Verde Beach.

Set in a peaceful location in the town of Presicce, Hotel Masseria Casina dei Cari is 8 km away from the white sandy beach of Lido Marini. It offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Air-conditioned rooms at the Casina dei Cari are simply furnished and feature a private bathroom, minibar and satellite TV. Some offer views of the garden or the courtyard.

A sweet and savoury breakfast is provided daily. The restaurant serves typical Salento dishes.

You can relax in the gardens and on the sun terrace or explore the local area.

The property provides a free shaded car park, and offers a free shuttle service to Presicce Train Station on request. The Baroque town of Lecce is 1 hour’s drive away.

With a stay at Hotel Fly, you'll be centrally located in Gallipoli, within a 15-minute drive of Baia Verde Beach and Gallipoli Greek Fountain. This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Gallipoli Castle.

Set on the Adriatic Sea coast, Le Capase Resort Salento is 10 minutes’ drive from Santa Cesarea Terme. Designed by Carlo Chambry, this hotel offers air-conditioned rooms, a traditional restaurant and an outdoor pool.

With free Wi-Fi, classic-style rooms at Le Capase come with a flat-screen TV and minibar. Some rooms have a balcony or patio overlooking the sea or the garden.

A buffet breakfast includes sweet and savoury food such as cakes, cold cuts and cheeses. The à la carte restaurant features local specialities. A bar is also available.

Guests can enjoy relaxing moments near the pool, equipped with parasols and sun loungers. The private terrace features a table and chairs.

Otranto is 12 km away, while Lecce can be reached by car in less than 1 hour. Parking at the property is free.

Set in Torre San Giovanni Ugento, 1.4 km from Spiaggia di Torre Mozza, Antica Masseria Rottacapozza offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub, entertainment staff and room service.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a patio. All rooms come with a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Antica Masseria Rottacapozza have a balcony.

The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Antica Masseria Rottacapozza.

The reception at the hotel can provide tips on the area.

Punta Pizzo Regional Reserve is 23 km from Antica Masseria Rottacapozza, while Gallipoli Train Station is 30 km from the property. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 105 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Resort Baia dei Turchi in Otranto, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Alimini Lakes and Alimini Beach. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Baia Dei Turchi Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Otranto Waterfront.

Located in Otranto, Masseria Bandino & Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Otranto Waterfront and Otranto Castle. This spa hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Alimini Lakes and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Baia Dei Turchi Beach.

With a stay at Orsa Maggiore in Castro, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Delizie in Contea and Artefatto - L'idea in Terracotta. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Otranto Waterfront and 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from Alimini Lakes.

With a stay at Blu Salento Village in Nardò, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Lapillo Sea Tower and Ionian Sea. This beach resort is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Torre Lapillo Beach.

With a stay at Relais Masseria Casina Dei Cari in Presicce-Acquarica, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Vado Tower and Antichi Frantoi Ipogei. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Pescoluse Beach and 11.2 mi (17.9 km) from Santa Maria di Leuca Beach.

With a stay at Gallipoli Resort in Gallipoli, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Rivabella Beach and Parco Acquatico Splash. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Gallipoli Greek Fountain and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Gallipoli Port.

With a stay at Relais Valle dell'Idro, you'll be centrally located in Otranto – a 1-minute drive from Otranto Waterfront and 7 minutes from Alimini Lakes. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Baia Dei Turchi Beach and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Alimini Beach.

The Rosa Antico is a 16th-century villa built on the hills surrounding Otranto. Set among orange groves, the villa offers free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at the Villa Rosa Antico Dimora Storica have a balcony, a minibar and a flat screen TV with satellite channels. Some have views of the garden, other have views of the city.

The buffet breakfast is served in a bright dining room overlooking the Villa 's large gardens with furnished gazebos.

The Rosa Antico is just a few minutes' walk from the town centre and the sea front. Ample free private parking is available on site.

With a stay at Albergo Palazzo in Santa Cesarea Terme, you'll be by the ocean, just a 1-minute walk from Terme di Santa Cesarea and 13 minutes by foot from Santa Cesarea Terme Beach. This hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Otranto Waterfront and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Alimini Lakes.

La Baronessa is a renovated historic 12-hectare Masseria, a traditional farmhouse, set among Salento's scenic countryside. Just 5 km from Gallipoli, it features 2 swimming pools and free parking.

It consists of 2 buildings, a white and a red one, plus 10 small houses. Rooms at AmareGold Tenuta La Baronessa Resort are air conditioned and feature an LCD TV. Classic and superior rooms are in the white building, while deluxe and suite rooms are in the red one.

Some rooms feature stone vaulted ceilings, others are decorated with frescos and stuccoes, others with a fireplace and four-poster bed.

This is an eco-friendly property that uses solar energy. Located in Tuglie, it is 10 minutes' drive from Gallipoli and 45 minutes by car from Otranto, both offering beautiful sandy beaches.

Small dogs allowed, excluding common areas and restaurant room. Supplement payable locally: € 10 per day + € 50 for final disinfestation.

Located in Minervino di Lecce, Dolmen Sport Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Dolmen Li Scusi and Cantine Menhir. This family-friendly hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Otranto Waterfront and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Alimini Lakes.

With a stay at Hotiday Room Collection - Otranto in Otranto, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Otranto Waterfront and 7 minutes from Alimini Lakes. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Baia Dei Turchi Beach and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Alimini Beach.

When you stay at Le Sei Conche Relais & Spa in Ugento, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Ugento Castle and Ugento Archaeological Museum. This bed & breakfast is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Pescoluse Beach and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Vado Tower.