Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 25 for adults and children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for an additional charge. Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Polignano a Mare, just steps from Lama Monachile Beach and a short 4-minute drive from San Vito Beach. It is 0.1 mi from the Statue of Domenico Modugno and 0.5 mi from Cala Paura Beach.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are allowed, and one child aged 2 years or younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of EUR 20 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required.

Covo dei Saraceni Hotel in Polignano a Mare

Average nightly price at Covo dei Saraceni by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	US$190
April	US$264
May	US$276
June	US$273
July	US$265
August	US$311
September	US$263
October	US$250
November	US$205
December	US$190

What guests think

Covo dei Saraceni draws praise for its dramatic cliffside location by Lama Monachile, sweeping sea views, and generous breakfasts, with many enjoying the convenient free off-site parking and shuttle, plus scenic terraces and a well-regarded on-site restaurant.

Rooms with balconies and sea views are a highlight, but some accommodations are dated or small, and not all offer the same outlook. Service is often warm and helpful, though a few guests experienced brusque front-desk interactions or slow bar service. Reviews also mention intermittent maintenance or comfort issues, including faulty air conditioning, showers, noise, and occasional housekeeping lapses, and there is no pool or private beach. Overall, expect spectacular scenery and strong basics, with occasional trade-offs.

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Facilities

Free off-site parking with shuttle/tuk-tuk support is a strong perk, alongside scenic terraces and a well-regarded on-site restaurant; some mention a small spa. There is no pool or private beach, and bar service was slow at times.

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Gabby

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location and the use of the terrace with spa was amazing. Staff were ok but they seem to find tourists bothersome. Great views over the sea.

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Kathryn

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

If you want to stay in Polignano, this is the place. Set on the end near the beautiful beach, it’s less crowded than the center of town. Dining is right on the ocean, which makes for a beautiful view. Staff is super accommodating and nice. Parking is definitely a plus in this crowed city.

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Emily

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located directly next to Llama Monachile (main cove beach) & major city sites in Polignano a Mare. Ocean cliff side views throughout the facility, but not every room. Pretty hotel lobby and restaurant, very dreamy and well manicured. The standard room with a balcony is well sized & fairly priced. No pool or private beach access as located next to main public beach in Polignano a Mare. When booking note that Positano photos are mixed in with Polignano a Mare Location. Mixed experience checking as we arrived 3ish hours before 3pm check-in. We were not met with warmest welcome, more so

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Elyse

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved our stay at Covo dei Saraceni, the location and views from the hotel are unmatched in the area. Parking was free, easy and a short walk from the hotel. The breakfast buffed was incredible with a huge variety of foods and amazing views from the breakfast room. The room was well kept and clean but slightly older. We booked dinner on the balcony which was the greatest dining experience we’ve ever had!

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Biagio

21 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Personale cortese e preparato, struttura situata in un posto incantevole ma un po' datata, a mio parere la stanza valeva meno di quanto abbiamo pagato, ricca la colazione, carina la Spa.. In generale un esperienza positiva

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christian

27 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

hotel super bien placé, mais le service bar laisse beaucoup à désirer pour la qualité vendue et les étoiles ... Attente de 25 minutes pour avoir un serveur qui ne pense meme pas à amener la carte des cocktails ... en possession de la carte attente de 20 minutes supplémentaires avant de regagner notre chambre sans avoir réussi à être servis !!!! Précision importante ... nous étions seuls au bar 😡

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zabkova

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

geniale lage. superreicher frühstück. das zimmer auf die strasse etwas laut in der früh ( stadt leben). das hotel hat eigenes parkplatz cca 400m entfernt bietet aber trasnfer an. die leute an der rezeption waren unglaublich nett :)

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David

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Excellent location by the sea. Wonderful breakfast. Outstanding restaurant. Service was very friendly and helpful. Many shops and restaurants were within walking distance.

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Shuya

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free shuttle from free car park to the hotel. Views from the balcony were amazing!

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Edward

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Central location, free parking (5min walk away), good sized rooms serviced daily with a decent choice for breakfast, although cappuccino coffee could be better.

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Cleanliness

Guests generally find rooms and common areas clean and well kept. A few reported lapses or maintenance issues, such as a bathroom cleanliness miss and malfunctioning showers or blinds.

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molly

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well-kept, rather modern hotel in Polignano a Mare. Great location, near the town and quite walkable. We had a lovely room with a balcony. The staff was helpful with some technology issues and always ready to help! Very clean and updated facility. Plenty of restaurants near by. The breakfast at the hotel was suburb. I highly recommend the hotel.

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Elyse

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved our stay at Covo dei Saraceni, the location and views from the hotel are unmatched in the area. Parking was free, easy and a short walk from the hotel. The breakfast buffed was incredible with a huge variety of foods and amazing views from the breakfast room. The room was well kept and clean but slightly older. We booked dinner on the balcony which was the greatest dining experience we’ve ever had!

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dilma

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A limpeza do banheiro ficou a desejar. Ademais, tudo excelente.

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Chris

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We received an upgrade which was incredible. Unfortunately the electric blind in the main bedroom was faulty and woke us up multiple times for 2 nights.

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claudia

6 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inicialmente o atendimento foi perfeito, mas na hora do banho o chuveiro nao funcionava. Eu precisei ligar 3 vezes na recepcao ate que me mandassem uma camareira que tambem nao soube o que fazer. Como eu possuia um compromisso inadiavel, pedi a ela que abrisse outro quarto para que eu tomasse banho. Ninguem na recepcao se prontificou a me ajudar!

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Alexandra

5 Oct 2023

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The property was lovely and right next to the sea. We stayed in the annex which was easy to access and comfortable/clean. The breakfast was night and the views are incredible.

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Sara

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had a wonderful stay. Rooms were clean and spacious. Included breakfast was wonderful and very convenient location right in the main town. And free parking was a bonus. Would come back again.

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Jyri

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really Nice and warmly welcoming hotel in the heart of Polignano a Mare. The hotel is well maintained and clean. Breakfast buffet is amazing with vast delicious options. Looking forwards to return.

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LIEN

8 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is absolutely under-rated, it was excellent. The room we had on the 3rd floor with balcony overlooked the ocean (classic room balcony). Room was clean and comfortable. We booked parking which was FREE at a secure lot about 350m away. However the hotel has good access by car so you can stop right in front to drop off or load luggage. From the hotel we could walk to the beach (take stairs on the far side of the bridge not the rocky ramp closest to the Hotel for easier walking) . The old town was a short stroll away from there, Panorama from the bridge and the balcony of the hotel restaurant are postcard level wonderful. Breakfast in the Hotel was great in grotto style function area with magnificent views. No extra charge for fried or scrambled eggs and coffee, plus the beautiful waitress "Mela" was so sweet and accommodating. Thanks to her and all the hotel staff for a wonderful stay. We would DEFINATELY recommend the hotel and will surely stay there again if the chance comes. Perfect location, facilities and warmth.

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Gina

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this hotel is amazing! All the staff (front desk, breakfast service, housekeeping etc) are exceptional in assistance and kindness. The room and bathroom have adequate space and are clean and comfortable. Breakfast in more than adequate with lots of fresh choices and windows that overlook the Adriatic Sea. Would most definitely return!

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Rooms

Many rooms feature balconies with superb sea views and are comfortable, with some spacious suites. However, quality varies: some are dated or small, views are not guaranteed, and a few guests noted noise or mismatched room assignments.

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Danielle

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Book this hotel if you don’t want the room you requested, dismissive and rude reception staff that show no empathy. Requested Superior Room in Annex building with balcony and sea view. Got given, ground floor with window that was essentially unusable because it was on a busy public walkway, completely comprising our privacy making the premium price you pay for these extras $1600 AUD (900 euros) wasteful. When questioning the staff, their reasoning was “rooms are picked at random, we have balcony and windows”. The best they could do was offer us an inferior room 2 days later at a lesser value with no partial refund, or an upgrade at an absorbent cost. Would have preferred an apology for their misleading advertising and perhaps a drink at their hotel bar. We checked out early due to a flight, and I’m still waiting on the breakfast to go box that was assured at check-in. I will though commend the location, free parking and tuk-tuk service of this hotel.

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Emily

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located directly next to Llama Monachile (main cove beach) & major city sites in Polignano a Mare. Ocean cliff side views throughout the facility, but not every room. Pretty hotel lobby and restaurant, very dreamy and well manicured. The standard room with a balcony is well sized & fairly priced. No pool or private beach access as located next to main public beach in Polignano a Mare. When booking note that Positano photos are mixed in with Polignano a Mare Location. Mixed experience checking as we arrived 3ish hours before 3pm check-in. We were not met with warmest welcome, more so

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Annie

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an amazing beautiful hotel. The room was large. The bed so comfy nice bathroom. Our balcony was the main attraction. Sea front and huge. Gorgeous views. Well equipped with conversation set and lounging beds. This was one of the greatest places we stayed!!

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Elyse

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved our stay at Covo dei Saraceni, the location and views from the hotel are unmatched in the area. Parking was free, easy and a short walk from the hotel. The breakfast buffed was incredible with a huge variety of foods and amazing views from the breakfast room. The room was well kept and clean but slightly older. We booked dinner on the balcony which was the greatest dining experience we’ve ever had!

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Gisella

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is in a fantastic location. We were unfortunately not happy with our room the first two nights upon arrival. This hotel has different categories of rooms and very very dated. The hotel needs improvement. Monica was able to accommodate our request to change rooms our last few nights. Hotel isn’t the nicest, breakfast buffet wasn’t great. Parking included and location is the best perk.

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CARLO

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ho prenotato 2 camere e ho chiesto di cambiare la mia perché c’era un rumore di acqua che scorreva (forse il riscaldamento?) : mi è stata cambiata e tutto è stato ok ma i miei ospiti nell’altra stanza non hanno chiuso occhio tutta la notte per li stesso problema.

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Alfredo

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay at this hotel. I was a bit disappointed with the room view. When I booked the room, the picture showed a room with a sea view. Based on the picture, I was under the impression that I would have a sea view. It was a bit misleading. Overall, it was a good stay at this hotel. Breakfast was of high quality. Great selection. Staff were super friendly, specially Onik (sp?) and Nikola. They took care of our luggage and drove us to the parking lot (300 meters from the hotel). Location was superb. I was able to go swimming at the Beach Monachile daily.

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Luciana

13 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room 309 was a beautiful room modern spacious well decorated with the most stunning balcony with an amazing view. I high recommend this particular room. I did spend another night in another room and it was just okay.

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Barbara

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room in the annex (actually just across a small street from the main hotel) with two balconies. One looked out to the sea with a table and two chairs. Delightful.

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Luciana

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I am staying in a suite it’s a perfect 10. Large modern well decorated the most amazing balcony with perilous views

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, with smooth parking and luggage assistance. Some guests, however, reported curt or unresponsive front-desk interactions.

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Barbara

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location with great views of the water. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place.

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Danielle

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Book this hotel if you don’t want the room you requested, dismissive and rude reception staff that show no empathy. Requested Superior Room in Annex building with balcony and sea view. Got given, ground floor with window that was essentially unusable because it was on a busy public walkway, completely comprising our privacy making the premium price you pay for these extras $1600 AUD (900 euros) wasteful. When questioning the staff, their reasoning was “rooms are picked at random, we have balcony and windows”. The best they could do was offer us an inferior room 2 days later at a lesser value with no partial refund, or an upgrade at an absorbent cost. Would have preferred an apology for their misleading advertising and perhaps a drink at their hotel bar. We checked out early due to a flight, and I’m still waiting on the breakfast to go box that was assured at check-in. I will though commend the location, free parking and tuk-tuk service of this hotel.

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molly

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Well-kept, rather modern hotel in Polignano a Mare. Great location, near the town and quite walkable. We had a lovely room with a balcony. The staff was helpful with some technology issues and always ready to help! Very clean and updated facility. Plenty of restaurants near by. The breakfast at the hotel was suburb. I highly recommend the hotel.

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Antonio Jose Eloy Goes de

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Localização extraordinária. Quarto bom e equipe muito atenciosa e prestativa.

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RASHEL

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk gave us so much attitude

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James

29 Oct 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

This is a top notch hotel with great, personal service. Everyone was attentive, made phone calls for us to find a tailor, arrange restaurant reservations, etc. The hotel is right on the water, if you like hearing the gentle waves breaking against the grotta, if you like to take a coffee on your terrace, and if you don;t mind the less than five minute walk to the center of town, then you will love this place.

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Alfredo

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay at this hotel. I was a bit disappointed with the room view. When I booked the room, the picture showed a room with a sea view. Based on the picture, I was under the impression that I would have a sea view. It was a bit misleading. Overall, it was a good stay at this hotel. Breakfast was of high quality. Great selection. Staff were super friendly, specially Onik (sp?) and Nikola. They took care of our luggage and drove us to the parking lot (300 meters from the hotel). Location was superb. I was able to go swimming at the Beach Monachile daily.

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George

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This was a wonderful stop on a 4 week road trip through Sicily and southern Italy. It started at the parking area, which is a 300 meter walk from the hotel. As soon as we unloaded our luggage a van appeared ready to take us to the hotel. We had a superior room in the other building. It was a bit small but everything else was excellent. The breakfast area has some beautiful views. The staff was very helpful for the most part. Only ran into an older woman at check out who wasn't helpful, everyone else was great. i recommend this hotel and hope to stay again.

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zabkova

29 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

geniale lage. superreicher frühstück. das zimmer auf die strasse etwas laut in der früh ( stadt leben). das hotel hat eigenes parkplatz cca 400m entfernt bietet aber trasnfer an. die leute an der rezeption waren unglaublich nett :)

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David

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Excellent location by the sea. Wonderful breakfast. Outstanding restaurant. Service was very friendly and helpful. Many shops and restaurants were within walking distance.

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Location

Prime seafront position beside Lama Monachile and a short walk to the old town; easy to explore on foot. The area can be busy or noisy at times, but free off-site parking with shuttle eases access.

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Keith

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful time, the location was excellent. Very walkable. Would go back again.

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Elizabeth

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent welcome with tuk tul trip with luggage to parking lot. We had lovely but expensive meal in attached restaurant. Lovely location once located was perfect and lovely sea views from the balcony. Was disappointed as to how very busy and noisy it is

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Emily

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Located directly next to Llama Monachile (main cove beach) & major city sites in Polignano a Mare. Ocean cliff side views throughout the facility, but not every room. Pretty hotel lobby and restaurant, very dreamy and well manicured. The standard room with a balcony is well sized & fairly priced. No pool or private beach access as located next to main public beach in Polignano a Mare. When booking note that Positano photos are mixed in with Polignano a Mare Location. Mixed experience checking as we arrived 3ish hours before 3pm check-in. We were not met with warmest welcome, more so

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Antonio Jose Eloy Goes de

19 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Localização extraordinária. Quarto bom e equipe muito atenciosa e prestativa.

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Brian

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful seafront location adjacent to the old town and near excellent restaurant options

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Ron

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Central with parking. Nice room and service. We booked a suite and had an amazing ocean view.

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Jeanne

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect cliff location overlooking the turquoise water and caves

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Shuya

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free shuttle from free car park to the hotel. Views from the balcony were amazing!

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Alexander

8 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stunning views, perfect location, classic Pugliese style.

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Thomas

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location overlooking the Adriatic Sea was remarkable along with the ancient feeling stone architecture.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality, variety, and sea-view settings, and the on-site restaurant earns strong reviews. A few guests found breakfast average or tasteless, and bar service or coffee quality drew occasional criticism.

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Mandela

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overpriced for such an average Hotel, tasteless breakfast! What I didn’t like about this hotel that they ask a 20 euro fee for a baby cot!

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Elyse

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We loved our stay at Covo dei Saraceni, the location and views from the hotel are unmatched in the area. Parking was free, easy and a short walk from the hotel. The breakfast buffed was incredible with a huge variety of foods and amazing views from the breakfast room. The room was well kept and clean but slightly older. We booked dinner on the balcony which was the greatest dining experience we’ve ever had!

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Josina

29 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place. Parking couple blocks away but after luggage drop a tuk tuk to take you to car. Lovely location 2 min walk to old town with cut shops and cafes. Very reminiscent of Greece. Food everywhere was delicious and well presented. Hotel dining excellent. Breakfast room is beautifully

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Gisella

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is in a fantastic location. We were unfortunately not happy with our room the first two nights upon arrival. This hotel has different categories of rooms and very very dated. The hotel needs improvement. Monica was able to accommodate our request to change rooms our last few nights. Hotel isn’t the nicest, breakfast buffet wasn’t great. Parking included and location is the best perk.

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David

2 Apr 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Excellent location by the sea. Wonderful breakfast. Outstanding restaurant. Service was very friendly and helpful. Many shops and restaurants were within walking distance.

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Jyri

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really Nice and warmly welcoming hotel in the heart of Polignano a Mare. The hotel is well maintained and clean. Breakfast buffet is amazing with vast delicious options. Looking forwards to return.

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Gregory

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was delicious and well presented in a gorgeous room. The staff was very pleasant. The offerings were abundant and high quality. Lovely experience. Thank you!

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Maxwell V

11 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

O hotel é muito confortável;atendimento primoroso e a localização espetacular! O café da manhã muito bom e o restaurante também superou nossas expectativas. Recomendo!

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Gina

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location of this hotel is amazing! All the staff (front desk, breakfast service, housekeeping etc) are exceptional in assistance and kindness. The room and bathroom have adequate space and are clean and comfortable. Breakfast in more than adequate with lots of fresh choices and windows that overlook the Adriatic Sea. Would most definitely return!

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Edward

26 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Central location, free parking (5min walk away), good sized rooms serviced daily with a decent choice for breakfast, although cappuccino coffee could be better.

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