Located on the waterfront, Covo dei Saraceni is in Gelso, a neighbourhood in Polignano a Mare. Lama Monachile Beach and Cala Paura Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Astronomical Observatory Sirio and Carnival of Putignano. Kartodromo 90 and Acquapark Egnazia are also worth visiting. Visit our Polignano a Mare travel guide
Via Conversano 1/A, Polignano a Mare, BA, 70044
What's nearby
Statue of Domenico Modugno
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Lama Monachile Beach
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Grotta Ardito Promenade
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cala Paura Beach
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Lungomare di Polignano a Mare
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Polignano a Mare Station
10 min walk
Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)
41 min drive
Restaurants
Mario Campanella il Super Mago del Gelo
3 min walk
Lime
6 min walk
La Rotellina
2 min walk
Al Buco Preferito
3 min walk
Aquamarea
6 min walk
About this property
Covo dei Saraceni
Upscale hotel near Lama Monachile Beach
Take advantage of a bar, a business centre and a restaurant at Covo dei Saraceni. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and free newspapers
A computer station, wedding services and luggage storage
A banquet hall, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Covo dei Saraceni have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
How much does it cost to stay at Covo dei Saraceni?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Covo dei Saraceni on 29 Oct 2026 start from £199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Covo dei Saraceni?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Covo dei Saraceni?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Covo dei Saraceni?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Does Covo dei Saraceni provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Covo dei Saraceni located?
Located in Gelso, this hotel is steps away from Statue of Domenico Modugno and Lama Monachile Beach. Grotta Palazzese and Cala Paura Beach are also within 10 minutes. Polignano a Mare Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Covo dei Saraceni Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Friendly staff , very helpful .
Room was clean and well maintained .
Breakfast nice , only hot items on the English side scrambled eggs and bacon , but that is not a criticism , just for people to know , lovely other choices .
Really enjoyed our stay and do intend to come to stay here again .
Great position for the old town and famous beach Lama Monachile .
Great position for the famous beach Lama monachile and the old town .
Only 40 mins on in a good run from the airport .
Friendly staff , nothing too much trouble .
Breakfast was nice , only hot part like an English breakfast was scrabbled eggs and bacon , but that is no way a criticism as all the other choices
Were nice .
Main restaurant lovely as well .
Lively views from the restaurant of the water of the famous beach and lovely old buildings from the side if the old town .
Would highly recommend and will definitely stay there again .
Great hotel with the best views! Room with balcony had fantastic views. Delicious breakfast! Easy access to the beach and restaurants. Hotel offered tours too!
Reviewing room 205. This specific room had good air conditioning, a cute balcony, and good space for 2. The other positives were the location, breakfast included, and the very helpful staff they were responsive and nice. The not so great was the mattress was very hard and the standup shower space was tiny.
Hotel is beautiful with amazing views right in the center of everything. The hotel restaurant was amazing right on the cliffs. The staff is beyond amazing one of our bags got lost by the airlines and we got in late. The blonde lady at the front desk called around to local stores to help us find some items that we would need for the next few days. Highly recommend
Great hotel location perfect for walking the town and the outdoor space/patio are great. Great breakfast and breakfast area.. Small walk to parking area but easy for us.
The resort was in a very central location. The staff were amazing from the time we turned up at the car park right through the 6 days we stayed. They were always happy to answer all questions and went out of their way to show us where things were. The breakfast was a great start to the day. Plenty of options and a really beautiful outlook to start the day. The car park was free and only 200metres away. In most parts of Italy parking is such a problem so this arrangement was amazing. We will be back and we wouldn't stay anywhere else in Puglia.
Excellent hotel and a wonderful experience! Friendly and welcoming staff that made parking easy and our stay memorable! Wonderful breakfast, excellent location, beautiful views and a lovely,clean room! We would highly recommend this hotel in Polignano a Mare!
The location was the best!!!!Room very clean, the one we were was on the small side with side ocean view. The problem was the internet, did not work and the shower extremely small and water flow was small and fluctuatated constantly so you will have cold water and hot water in a second. Breakfast was very good
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.
Central location, free parking (5min walk away), good sized rooms serviced daily with a decent choice for breakfast, although cappuccino coffee could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Tania
11 Apr 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location! I got a sea facing room which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Irida
2 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is very nicely located with the most beautiful views. Rooms are a bit dated but the location and the views make up for it.