The 10 best hotels in Nardo, Italy

The Grand Hotel Riviera, historic hotel in Salento, has been returned to its original splendour after a careful and accurate refurbishing, adding to the chain of CDSHotels. The hotel, which is situated along the coast of the Gulf of Gallipoli, offers you a unique stay in the charming and picturesque village of Santa Maria al Bagno. The deep blue of the Ionian Sea, the green of the pine forests and the lush Mediterranean vegetation, the quaint white houses and the nearby beach of fine white sand are the colours, highlighted by the warm sun of Salento which surround the hotel.

Situated in the historic center of Nardò, in Puglia' Salento area famous for its Baroque architecture, the B&B Palazzo Volta originally served as elegant residence for one of the small coastal town's wealthiest families. The interiors of today's bed & breakfast still conserve much of their original 18th century elegance. Beneath the star vaulted ceilings, a typical feature found in the aristocratic homes of Puglia's Salento region, the rooms are spacious, welcoming, discreetly luxurious.

If you’re looking for a romantic hotel in Santa Maria al Bagno, look no further than Hotel Corallo. Rooms at Hotel Corallo offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A 24 hour front desk, room service, and newspaper are some of the conveniences offered at this hotel. Free breakfast will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Hotel Corallo, there is free public parking available nearby. Travelers looking for Italian restaurants can head to Ristorante La Pergola, Ristorante Corallo, or Ristorante Art Nouveau. If you’re looking for something to do, Torre Del Fiume Di Galatena (0.8 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Hotel Corallo. The staff at Hotel Corallo looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

« Relais Il Mignano » is a luxurious medieval palazzo located in the old town centre of Nardò. Its name comes from the magnificent balcony (mignano) situated above the principal sculpted portal. The mignano allowed the women living in the palazzo to attend the processions without being seen. In the Middle Age, noble families also used it to exhibit their beautiful fabrics showing their richness and power. Located next to the Acquaviva’s Aragonese Castle (XV century) and to the botanical garden , at only 3 kms from the sea, the nice resorts and to Porto Selvaggio National Park, on a territory full of history (old villas in Moorish style, masserias, Norman towers), Relais Il Mignano is a good compromise for holidays made of culture, nature and relax. Recently restored, it welcomes you in a refined and elegant setting, with high comfort. Its terraces make you enjoy a unique panorama of the roofs of the town and baroque churches, while tasting a glass of local wine.

The Relais Monastero Santa Teresa, a historical monument, is a Baronial Palace of the 13th century, which was converted into a cloistered Monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in 1600 following the donation of Baron Sambiasi to the church. Today, the Relais is part of an "Albergo Diffuso" composed of three noble palaces in the old town centre of Nardò, offering several services such as a gourmet resturant with panoramic terraces and an outdoor pool reserved to two special Suites. The Monastero offers itself as an ideal place to spend a relaxing holiday in an ancient and prestigious building, near the most beautiful beaches of Salento, the National Park of Porto Selvaggio and the most important baroque towns. The spacious bright rooms with antique floors and frescoed ceilings recall the charm of the nobility from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The balconies and terraces of the Palazzo offer breathtaking views onto baroque churches and the garden. The ground floor with its impressive high vaults sculptured by Tarantino and the medieval church, identifies itself as the perfect place for any type of ceremony and event.

Located in the historic center of Nardo, this bed & breakfast is newly renovated with elegant air-conditioned rooms, garden furnished with chairs, tables and umbrellas and free private parking. Inside the courtyard there is a common room with a bar area where breakfast is served sweet Italian. Rooms at B & B Corte Carafa have a bathroom with shower, LCD TV and fridge. Some rooms have vaulted ceilings. This B & B offers assistance with shuttles to / from Brindisi Airport. Corte Carafa is 25 km from Lecce center and 10 minutes drive from Gallipoli and Porto Cesareo.

This holiday-farm-house has comfortable bedrooms, and has also an accommodation for disabled people and flat with a kitchenette for larger families. Every accommodation is equipped with has a separate entrance, private verandah, toilet, air conditioning, heating plant, mini-bar, tv, safety deposit box, hair-dryer. During summer, breakfast, based on local delicacies, is served in the garden.

Casina Colosso, recently restored, is an 18th century rural residence in the heart of Nardo's new expansion towards the sea. The premises that were once used for the transformation and conservation of countryside products now house: - a breakfast room, with an ancient cistern used as a cellar, where you can taste delicious delicacies typical of the area; - a vintage-style cocktail salon equipped with an antique fireplace, wi-fi zone, smart-TV and a corner bar where you can sip a drink with a good book. These rooms directly overlook a Mediterranean garden, equipped with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, solarium and playground. The ground floor is completed by the small eighteenth-century church full of frescoes and suitable for hosting small events and anniversaries. The suites are characterized by various typical roofs, accompanied by exclusive terraces, original floors, furniture of the time mixed with modern ones. The structure is available to host events, parties with catering or home-chef service. Casina Colosso is 1.5 km from the center, 6 km from the marine of Nardo and 30 km from Lecce. The staff offers free bike-sharing and a paid shuttle service.