Il Melograno

Visited for three nights with my partner. We wanted somewhere quieter and more relaxed - this was it. It's a gorgeous 17th century former farm spread across lots of land, and has many quiet nooks and peaceful spots. It's retained original features and furniture and feels authentic, but not dated. There aren't loads of rooms and other guests so it never felt crowded or busy. The facilities are good and there are plenty of things to do on site (gym, massages, tennis, cooking classes etc). The private beach was also very nice and peaceful, although the sea itself is quite rocky there. If you want to venture further afield, you will most likely need your own car, as taxis are expensive and not easy to get hold of. It's a short drive to Monopoli from here but a car is the only way. I'm vegan but had a few dinner options, and the staff at breakfast brought me a croissant and cake without me even asking. The service was very good and the staff go out of their way to help give you a good experience. All in all a fantastic experience. For a couple or small group looking for a picturesque break or tranquil escape from Puglia's bustling old towns and attractions, this is the perfect spot. Peaceful, beautiful and memorable.

Overall it was a mixed experience for us. Hotel is in the outskirts of the city so you need a car. Our room which has a living and sleeping area was adequate but dated. The tiles and steps between the two rooms made it a bit tricky with kids. We thought the breakfast was good however there are no lunch options and for dinner there’s only one restaurant which doesn’t have any kid friendly options. As a result we weren’t able to dine in. The amenities were adequate with the 2 pools. Service however was lacking with service staff being unresponsive and looked unhappy. The cleaning was inadequate, one afternoon after the room was turned over we found shards of broken glass that the front desk refused to believe was there, they did finally send someone but cleaning with a broom doesn’t suffice in a hotel you need vacuums. I also found a spider in the room another day. The beach club they claim you have access to will try to fleece you which was an unpleasant experience and so we didn’t return to it, not to mention the beach is very rocky and not swimmable. For what we paid per night we expected much more from this hotel.

We were in the area and had dinner in their very sterile dining room, no Italians besides the staff. my 30€ ciroc vodka tonic was sold to me as an exotic special vodka (hello? It’s French, the country next door) we had a skimpy portioned dinner. The premises felt like a 3 star hotel in Mexico. Nothing special. BTW, I’ve been living in italy full time for 10 years.

A beautiful hotel set in peaceful surroundings. Spacious , well furnished rooms with coffee and tea making facilities. Delicious breakfast served by the pool . Dinner is a gourmet experience, 200 euros for two without wine . Every small detail is taken care of , we hope to return. No rooms have a balcony or terrace .

I highly recommend this gorgeous resort. The staff is phenomenal and the restaurant is sensational. My wife and I rate their restaurant as #1 during our two week vacation. Our concierge, Alexandra was exceptional. This is a must stay if you’re in Puglia near the coast. Close to the Trulli and other special spots