Ratings based on 131 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
For a fabulous experience.
Posted 19 Jun 2024 on HotelsA wonderful stay in this beautiful spot. It is very quaint and unique. Mariella and her son Flavio were friendly, attentive, and took great care of us. Flavio speaks perfect English and it was very nice talking to him. The breakfast was served to us on the terrace. It was spectacular with all very fresh and local ingredients. Mariella made a special breakfast of all gluten-free items which was so appreciated.
This one of a kind hotel is only a few minutes outside of the beautiful town of Polignano del Mare. The very large yard has plenty of parking.
When we return to Puglia we will definitely stay here again
Thank you for the delightful stay.
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Jun 2024 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 8 Mar 2024
Mariella was a superb host that went above and beyond our expectations. She made amazing breakfasts and adapted skillfully for our dairy allergy so we didn’t even notice that a huge component of the normal breakfast menu was off limits. The breakfasts were a beautiful taste of the foods of the area and Puglia, and varied daily. She even had vegan croissants available for us every morning!! The food was so fresh, local, and tasty and lovingly prepared for us. It was actually some of the best food we had during our whole stay in Italy, and the fact it was included in our stay was an amazing value! The room and facilities were extremely clean and the bed comfortable. She gave recommendations on the best dining and destinations in the area. We HIGHLY recommend this property as long as you have a car, because it is outside town. It is a quick 5-10 minute drive to Polignano and within 30-60 minutes of numerous destinations, we couldn’t have picked a better base for exploring Puglia. It was nice that it’s outside the hustle and bustle of the town, it was quiet and peaceful, surrounded by countryside and ancient olive trees. We really can’t wait to go back to stay at the Casale Porta Contessa! It was one of the best experiences of our whole trip!
by A verified traveler
Good place outside Polignano a Mare
Posted 16 Oct 2023 on HotelsWhen we planned our 1st time trip to Puglia, we wanted a place that could serve as basecamp for driving to other cities & towns in the region, so we chose Polignano a Mare to be that place. This is rustic-style property, not centric, but located about 2 miles from the hearth of Polignano a Mare. When we checked-in we realized that the standard unit we have booked would be very tight for 4 adults, so we asked about the possibility of upgrading & paying for the difference to a larger unit, which the hosts nicely managed to accommodate, based on availability for the following day. The apartment was clean, functional & quiet, with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 small kitchen area, and a bunk bed for 2 people. The location is not ideal as it is outside the center of the city, which has a lot to offer in terms of cafes, dining, shops & sightseeing. The mini-split A/C unit is installed on one wall of the bedroom, but the airflow doesn't reach the kitchen area where the bunk bed is, so there is one part of the apartment that doesn't cool down at all. There were also issues with Wi-Fi & Internet access, which we reported, but overall, we couldn't get a good connectivity. Now, the hosts, Emilio & Mariella are wonderful, warm & attentive people, very accommodating to our needs. The daily local cuisine-style breakfast is very good & certainly a plus when staying here (the best fresh mozzarella ever!). This is a place for a short stay.
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 Oct 2023
We had a wonderful stay here and the service was excellent, The owners Emiliano and Maria made us breakfast every morning and it was wonderful. Each morning the breakfasts were different.
by A verified traveler
Posted 13 Sep 2023
Our host, Emilio, was incredibly helpful. We arrived late into the Bari airport and he actually met us at the Polignano Nord exit to ensure that we wouldn’t get lost. He and his staff were very warm and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
by A verified traveler
SUPERB!!
Posted 2 Sep 2023 on HotelsThe best hosts!!!! Emilio@Mariella!!!
Best location
Super!!
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Jun 2023
Beautiful place.
Comment from Hotel Management
28 Jun 2023 by Mariella, Hotel Management
Gentilissino Rima, ti ringraziamo per aver apprezzato i nostri servizi e la nostra struttura. Ci auguriamo di ospitarvi nuovamente. Un cordiale saluto.Emilio, Mariella e Flavio
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 May 2023 on Hotels
It is an amazing place, we recommend it 100% it is clean, comfortable, quiet and excellent location, we would love to stay more but was all booked, the staff very helpful, friendly and always with one big smile.
Comment from Hotel Management
27 May 2023 by Mariella, Hotel Management
Good morning Victor, thank you so much for appreciating our structure and our services but above all for appreciating our desire to provide well-being to our guests. We look forward to welcoming you again and we wish you a good life. See you soon Mariella, Emilio, Flavio and Ale
by A verified traveler
Posted 25 May 2023 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
12 Jun 2023 by Mariella, Hotel Management
Gentilissima Maria Cristina, ti ringraziamo per aver apprezzatoa i nostri servizi e la nostra ospitalità. Ci auguriamo di potervi ospitare nuovamente. A presto.
