Curated luxury hotels in Santa Caterina

A stay at Relais Corte Palmieri places you in the heart of Gallipoli, steps from Purità Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Sant'Agata Cathedral. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Baia Verde Beach and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

With a stay at XilHotel, you'll be centrally located in Gallipoli, within a 15-minute drive of Baia Verde Beach and Gallipoli Greek Fountain. This beach hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

With a stay at Sabhé Village Gallipoli in Gallipoli, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Baia Verde Beach and Santa Maria al Bagno Beach. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Ionian Sea and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rivabella Beach.

GH Gallipoli Resort is a luxury holiday complex, set in Salento, 4.5 km from Gallipoli's historical centre. It features a large swimming pool, elegant restaurants and bars.

Close to the historic centre of Gallipoli, this resort has something for all the family. During the summer the shuttle will take you to the hotel’s different private beach areas. On occasion, entertainment can be organised for both children and adults. All year round, you can enjoy kids’ playground and sophisticated common areas.

All with free WiFi, rooms here are all elegantly designed with fine furnishings and soft tones. The ceramic-tiled bathrooms each feature either a comfortable bathtub or spacious shower in a contemporary design.

The GH Gallipoli Resort is complete with 3 restaurants managed by a team of dedicated, professional chefs. They offer a wide variety of cuisine from regional seafood specialities to traditional Italian pizza. Enjoy a drink or snack throughout the day by the pool or at the hotel bar.

The Baroque city of Lecce is 38 km from the resort. Otranto is a 1-hour drive away, and parking is free at the GH Gallipoli Resort Complex.

In May, June, September and October, from Monday to Friday, guests enjoy free parasols and sun loungers at a partner beach in Baia Verde, 5 km away. During July and August, and on weekends, discounts apply.

Set in Gallipoli's historic centre, Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant is set in a historic building from the 1600s. It is just 50 metres from the free Purity beach and features a restaurant with terrace serving local specialities.

Rooms are air conditioned and include an LCD TV, minibar and private bathroom with shower. Some have sea views.

A sweet Italian breakfast is served buffet style each morning. Savoury food is available on request. During warm weather, you can enjoy meals from the restaurant out under the gazebo.

On your arrival, at 19:00 you will be served a welcome drink in the restaurant.

Al Pescatore Hotel & Restaurant is set in a building that has been completely modernised while still maintaining its original design and charm. Free parking is available in the surroundings and the harbour and Sant'Agata Church are just a few steps away.

Luxurious Palazzo del Corso combines modern rooms with 19th-century features and vaulted ceilings. Breakfast, dinner and drinks can be taken on the terrace with a free hot tub and panoramic views over Gallipoli and the Ionian Sea.

Each stylish, air-conditioned room has been individually designed and offers free Wi-Fi and a 29” flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some feature parquet floors, LED lighting, a four-poster bed or wooden ceiling.

A sweet and savoury buffet breakfast with local and fresh products is served daily on the panoramic sea-view terrace. The Dolce Vita Gourmet restaurant, boasting an extensive wine list, specialises in traditional Puglia cuisine and fish dishes.

A former noble residence, Hotel Palazzo del Corso provides a well-equipped gym and beauty centre. Located on Gallipoli’s main street, it is surrounded by elegant boutiques. Nearby are white sandy beaches, where guests enjoy discounted rates.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide tourist information about the Salento area. Lecce, Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca are all less than 1 hour’s drive.

On request the hotel can arrange a shuttle service to various beaches and Brindisi Airport, 80 km away. Gallipoli Train Station is 400 metres away.

An 18th-century town house, the Corte Palmieri lies in Gallipoli's historic centre, 200 metres from the white sand Purita' beach. It offers a luxurious sun terrace and unique Mediterranean-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at Relais Corte Palmieri & Il Chiostro - Residenza d'epoca have vaulted ceilings and terracotta floors. Each offers a minibar and air conditioning.

Breakfast is Italian style and during the summer it is served on the roof terrace. A range of restaurants, bars and cafés are a 5-minute walk away.

Sant'Agata's Cathedral is 200 metres away, and the town's many churches and historic buildings are within walking distance.

Set in Gallipoli, less than 1 km from Spiaggia della Purità, Biancodonda Greenblu Hotel & SPA offers accommodation with a bar, private parking and massage services. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A spa and wellness centre comprising a fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests.

At the hotel, all rooms have a wardrobe. All guest rooms in Biancodonda Greenblu Hotel & SPA are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, Italian and gluten-free options.

The wellness area at the accommodation is comprised of a hot tub and a hammam.

Languages spoken at the reception include English, French and Italian.

Popular points of interest near Biancodonda Greenblu Hotel & SPA include Gallipoli Train Station, Castello di Gallipoli and Sant'Agata Cathedral. Brindisi - Salento Airport is 83 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Offering a rooftop terrace facing the Bay of Gallipoli, Palazzo Mosco Inn is located in a historical building with frescoes in the old town of Gallipoli. WiFi is free at the property.

All air conditioned, rooms here have satellite TV and feature mosaics dating back to the 19th century. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer.

An extensive breakfast is served out on the terrace daily, including freshly baked pastries, salads, and savoury pies made with organic vegetables coming directly from the property owner's farm.

Opportunities for cycling, diving and fishing are found in the surroundings. La spiaggia della Purità beach is 200 metres from this property, while Gallipoli Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

Located in Cutrofiano, Sangiorgio Resort & Spa is within a 5-minute drive of Dolce Mente Freddo and Malacological Museum of Clay. This family-friendly hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Baia Verde Beach.

Located in Galatina, Nohasi Palace is within a 5-minute drive of Tarantismo Museum and Lampada senza Luce. This luxury hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach and 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Baia Verde Beach.

Located 4 km from Gallipoli, Grand Hotel Costa Brada overlooks its own private beach on the Salento coast. It features an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and free parking. WiFi is free throughout the property.

Decorated in a classic Mediterranean style, rooms are air conditioned and offer a balcony. Some overlook the Ionian Sea, others the lush greenery. All units have free access the beach, which includes 1 sun umbrella and 2 sun loungers.

At Grand Hotel Costa Brada you can enjoy the SPA and all relevant services upon an extra fee.

The restaurants offer international cuisine as well as Mediterranean fish-based meals. They have views of the sea or the pool.

The Costa Brada is a 45-minute drive from Lecce historical centre. Santa Maria di Leuca is 40 km away.

Offering an à la carte restaurant, terrace and classic-style accommodation with a balcony, Hotel Falli is set on the seafront in Porto Cesareo, overlooking the Isola dei Conigli island. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Set in the main builiding or in an annex 10 metres from the main building, rooms at the Falli Hotel all come with air conditioning, a satellite flat-screen TV and minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries.

A sweet and savoury breakfast is provided daily. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, and serves typical Salento cuisine.

At Hotel Falli you will find a 24-hour front desk, a bar and shared lounge. Lecce is 30 km away.

When you stay at Conchiglia Azzurra Resort & Beach in Porto Cesareo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Lapillo Sea Tower. This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

When you stay at Hotel Zodiaco in Porto Cesareo, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Torre Lapillo Beach and 6 minutes from Lapillo Sea Tower. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Hermitage in Galatina, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tarantismo Museum and Santi Dimitri Azienda Agricola Winery. This family-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Basilica of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Church of Cutrofiano.

When you stay at Le Dune Suite Hotel in Porto Cesareo, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Lapillo Sea Tower. This beach hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 14.6 mi (23.4 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

With a stay at Vespucci Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Porto Cesareo, within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Lapillo Sea Tower. This family-friendly hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 13 mi (21 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.

Hotel Presidente is centrally located in Porto Cesareo – a 3-minute walk from Pietro Parenzan Museum of Marine Biology and 6 minutes by foot from Porto Cesareo Beach. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Torre Chianca Beach and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Spiaggia di Sant'Isidoro.

With a stay at Club Azzurro Hotel & Resort in Porto Cesareo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Torre Lapillo Beach and Lapillo Sea Tower. This beach hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Punta Prosciutto Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Santa Maria al Bagno Beach.