Curated luxury hotels in Salento Peninsula

Hotel Orsa Maggiore is set in Castro Marina, a popular seaside resort on the east coast of Salento. Surrounded by olive groves, it offers panoramic views of the coast.

Rooms are all air conditioned and some have balconies with sea views.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning in the dining room or outside amongst the olive trees.

During summer, staff at the Orsa Maggiore Hotel organise tours and excursions around Salento. Otranto is just 20 km away. Transfers are available to and from Brindisi Airport and Lecce Railway Station.

Set in the heart of Salento, this converted tobacco factory dates back to the 1920s, and is now a charming hotel with garden, swimming pool and playground. You are just 2 km from the coast and a 10-minute drive from Santa Maria di Leuca. WiFi is free.

Il Tabacchificio has been carefully restored to preserve its original architecture, which includes vaulted ceilings. Each room features photographs of Salento and overlooks either the garden or the internal courtyard.

In the garden you will also find the pool. Indoors there is a relaxation and reading area, and a multimedia conference room.

Excursions in the countryside and visits to historic hamlets can be organised on site.

Situated in Patù, 1.8 km from Felloniche Beach, Volito Rural Experience features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. At Volito Rural Experience you will find a restaurant serving Italian, Mediterranean and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the accommodation.

Grotta Zinzulusa is 31 km from Volito Rural Experience, while Punta Pizzo Regional Reserve is 39 km from the property. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 107 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Riva del Sole in Porto Cesareo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Porto Cesareo Beach. This beach hotel is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ionian Sea.

A stay at Hotel VicoRegio places you in the heart of Casarano, within a 5-minute drive of Church of Santa Maria della Croce and Matrix Luxury Gaming Hall. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Coelimanna and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Coelimanna Crypt.

Located in Uggiano la Chiesa, Borgo Mulino a Vento - Resort is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Underground Oil Mill of Mulino a Vento and 7 minutes from Porto Badisco Beach. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Crypt of San Salvatore and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Otranto Castle.

Located in Ugento, Vivosa Apulia Resort - All Inclusive is in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Pazzi Island and Ugento Archaeological Museum. This all-inclusive property is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Ugento Castle and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Pescoluse Beach.

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 10-minute drive of Pescoluse Beach and Morciano di Leuca Castle. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Chiesa Madre and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Antichi Frantoi Ipogei.

Located in Alliste, Giardino dei Pini - Boutique Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Ionian Sea and Baia dei Diavoli. This family-friendly hotel is 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from Pescoluse Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Pazzi Island.

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.

A stay at Hotel Fly places you in the heart of Gallipoli, within a 5-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Gallipoli Greek Fountain. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Gallipoli Castle and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Gallipoli Fish Market.

Nestled between sky and sea, in the heart of a natural park overlooking the Adriatic, Le Capase Resort Salento is a place where time slows down and beauty becomes an experience.
Designed by architect Carlo Chambry, the resort blends harmoniously with the rocks and Mediterranean scrub, offering unparalleled sea views of Salento's most iconic coastline.
Each room and suite is a haven of light and tranquility, where the scents of nature meet modern comforts: free Wi-Fi, a minibar, air conditioning, and a TV with SKY Business service.
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.
At the "Terrazza Paradiso" restaurant, chef Cristina Conte interprets the soul of Salento with creative and refined cuisine, made with authentic gestures and passionately selected ingredients.
Much of the raw materials come from the resort's organic garden or from select local producers, for a flavorful story that speaks of the region and its emotions.
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.
Among olive trees, the scents of the sea, and a light-filled silence, the panoramic pool and sea-view terrace invite pure relaxation, in a place where every detail celebrates the art of well-being.

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 Beach and Alimini Lakes. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Baia Dei Turchi Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Spiaggia degli scaloni.

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 7 mi (11.2 km) from Alimini Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Church of San Pietro.

Palazzo Circolone has an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Poggiardo. With free bikes, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Roca.

At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Rooms come with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options.

Piazza Mazzini is 40 km from Palazzo Circolone, while Sant' Oronzo Square is 41 km away. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 81 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Zinzulusa Cave and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Diocesi di Castro di Puglia.

When you stay at Blu Salento Village in Nardò, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Ionian Sea and Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro. This beach resort is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Torre Lapillo Beach and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach.

Situated in Gallipoli, 39 km from Sant' Oronzo Square, Hotiday Room Collection - Gallipoli Masseria features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some rooms have a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. All rooms have a wardrobe.

The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Italian options.

Piazza Mazzini is 39 km from Hotiday Room Collection - Gallipoli Masseria, while Roca is 49 km from the property. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 81 km away.