Grotta Palazzese

Luxury hotel with free valet parking and 24-hour front desk

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July 2025

August 2025

Relax in style with a hot tub on the balcony, taking in the breathtaking views of the sea and charming coastal town.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean from this building's balcony, overlooking the calm sea and rugged coastline.

Cozy seating area with tables and chairs for dining or socializing amidst natural rock formations.

Enjoy a serene sea view from the large window, featuring a comfortable bed with crisp linens and a stylish artwork.

Dine in a unique underground setting with tables arranged along the cave's natural contours.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Room service
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Suite, Jetted Tub (354)

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Private rooftop hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

398 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (252)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

581 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite depandance 355

Highlights

Furnished balcony

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

409 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (151)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

603 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite Depandance 156, Jacuzzi

Highlights

Deck/patio

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private rooftop hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

538 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (152)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

517 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Depandance 356

Highlights

Terrace

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

409 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

323 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Terrace (251)

Exceptional

Highlights

Terrace

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

517 sq ft
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Connecting rooms available

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

269 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Via Narciso 59, Polignano a Mare, BA, 70044

What's nearby

Lama Monachile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Grotta Ardito Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Cala Paura Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Porto Cavallo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
San Vito Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

Polignano a Mare Station - 8 min walk
Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Grotta Ardito - ‬3 min walk
‪La Balconata - ‬2 min walk
‪Bar Turismo - ‬2 min walk
‪Ristorante Antiche Mura - ‬4 min walk
‪Luna - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Grotta Palazzese

Luxury hotel near Grotta Ardito Promenade

Located close to Lama Monachile Beach and Pino Pascali Museum, Grotta Palazzese provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Free self-parking and valet parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and a TV in reception
Luggage storage, a lift and a porter/bellboy

Room features

All guest rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
Rainfall showers, bidets and free toiletries
Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Similar properties

Enjoy a serene ocean view from the comfort of this stylish room, featuring a plush bed and a window with a picturesque view of the sea.

On private beach
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Free secured valet parking on site

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 50 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

Grotta Palazzese

Things to do

Hot tub
TV in common areas

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

2 buildings
2 floors
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

77-inch smart TV
Pay films

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
Phone
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during October, November, December, January, February and March:

Beach

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property Registration Number IT072035A100031991, BA072035015S0020501

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grotta Palazzese

Grotta Palazzese Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Hotel Polignano a Mare

Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare

Palazzese

Ristorante Grotta Palazzese Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare

Grotta Palazzese Hotel Polignano a Mare

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotta Palazzese pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grotta Palazzese?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grotta Palazzese?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grotta Palazzese?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grotta Palazzese located?

Located in Pozziglioni, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grotta Ardito Promenade, Lama Monachile Beach and Pino Pascali Museum. Cala Paura Beach and Porto Cavallo Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Polignano a Mare Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Grotta Palazzese Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Amazing hotel, location. Staff went above and beyond to please us. Breakfast was superb. Truly 5 star hotel!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Location and transit shuttle to beach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The hotel gave us an amazing welcome and had a fruit platter waiting in our room for our honeymoon, as well as rose petals on our bed forming a heart. The staff is extremely helpful and kind!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Amazing hotel. Staff were incredible. Nicest town we have ever been in.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

The best hotel we have ever stayed at, staff were amazing, dinner was amazing, the view from the room was spectacular. Cant wait to stay again one day.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Staff was very accommodating to our requests

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Views are amazing. Location is excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

I would like to thank the manager and entire staff that delivering outstanding service at every moment of my stay. I definitely would return and highly recommend this phenomenal hotel and enjoyed the cuisine at the Restaurant as well, and entire staff at restaurant was exquisite. Thank you Grotta Palezesse and shall definitely visit again Miss Joycie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Absolutely elegant and well done in every way.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The Staff is amazing

10/10

Parking is an issue

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The hotel is built for royalty and you are treated as such by the staff. There is nothing that the hotel staff does not take care of.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10

The hotel room was nice. The hotel stall nice. The restaurant was terrible. One of the worst meals I have ever had in 30years traveling to Italy. The waitstaff was the absolute worst I have ever experienced!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This place is breathtaking. I had the suite with the jacuzzi and dinner reservations at the restaurant but arrived on a very windy day. Not only did they warn me ahead of time, they were super accommodating once I got there and gave me options as I would not have been able to use the jacuzzi that day. The restaurant was closed but they went out of their way to give me a private tour so I could take photos and videos. Everyone was super sweet, and I will definitely come back! Do yourself a favor and stay here; you will NOT regret it one bit. One of the best experiences of my life to date, even with the wind.

6/10

The place is beautiful. The staff is the best. The property itself is very well located but other than the views which are amazing, the hotel doesn't have any amenities that justify how much they charge a night. The other thing that didn't make sense to me is that there is no pool or beach access. If you want, you can pay $50 per person and they will take you to their other hotel 3km away. Do they really need to charge for that, just included in the price per night, that would have made more sense to me. Lastly eating in the restaurant, which is expensive as well, it was a magical experience. In summary, I will go back to the restaurant but not the hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10

Price of rooms reflect an unmatched view and location. But the quality of breakfast and dinner were disappointing. If you like a stale croissant with the most amazing view for 50 euros- this is the hotel. Importantly, the worst part of the hotel was the staff. No one went beyond greeting to do anything. The parking is an absolute nightmare to figure out and the hotel never emailed or made us aware of the circumstances. So all around, not the best value for the incredibly expensive price- other than the view. Our daughter wanted to come join us for one night, and not only was the hotel completely reluctant to provide a cot, they would not even allow her to come with us in the shuttle to the beach. All five of our family members took a van, while our daughter had to take a TukTuk motorcycle to the beach, where she was also prohibited from entering due to “full capacity”, but there were at least 50% open chairs and umbrellas. The hotel staff was so unwilling to help us find a solution to our daughter having no where to sleep for the night to the point where we felt genuinely uncomfortable with her even entering the hotel with us. We offered to pay extra money for her to enter the beach, or shuttle, or even another cot, but they were unmovable. It was not so much that the policy was so severe, but that the service was so unwilling to assist us in alternative solutions. Our stay was fine until this stain of an experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10

For anyone reading this, just know that if you want to book here, you are paying a LOT of money for the setting NOT the food, drink or service. The food was good but not €200 for three courses(!!!) good. Both the starter and main came out lukewarm and bland. The dessert took 1h to come after the main course even with me asking numerous times for it. The drinks were ridiculous with a €6-8 beer charged at €45 and a bottle of water for €10. The service however was the worst element of the whole experience. No greeting as you arrived or left, staff wearing face masks on their chins, they were ultimately slow and inattentive. The whole meal took us three hours with lots of waiting and the disappointment in the service ruined the overall experience. The views were great but they could only compensate so much for purely bad service and in the end, it really wasn’t worth it. I also stayed at the hotel. The room was clean and spacious but overpriced and there were many other hotels nearby that were much better value, with more character and I’d have gotten much more for my money. Again, the staff were poor. Mediocre reception to our arrival, no hotel tour of where to find the amenities - we were bluntly told there is no bar when we asked but no friendly recommendation of something in the vicinity. If I could redo the whole thing, I wouldn’t stay at the hotel because really it’s a restaurant with a hotel - not a hotel with a restaurant (if that makes sense).

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Beautiful view from our room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Made our visit to Poligliano a Mare special.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

I normally don't post reviews, but had to make an exception for this hotel. It is amazing! Yes, expensive, but the property is unique, and worth it! An unforgetable experience. The staff bends over backwards to take care of your every need. The rooms have views looking right down to the grotto and out to the Adriatic Sea. Like being on a cruise ship. Our room was one of the most modern I've ever stayed in with remote controlled lighting, curtains, music and climate control. The amenities are all top-notch. The town of Polignano a Mare is beautiful. About 35 minutes south of Bari. The people are so friendly. We ate at the restaurant in the cave below the hotel and had a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. I was a little concerned based on some online reviews about the restaurant, but don't let those scare you away, definitely check it out. The restaurant staff was 10/10, with multiple people tending to us through the amazing meal. If you are coming to Italy this place should be on your list of stops.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Views that take your breath away! Beautifuo marble floors, soft sheets and just the right pillows. Staff was delightful and the breakfast was enough to take you to dinner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Beautiful hotel with gorgeous sea view. Driver to go to private beach which is crystal clear water calm Loved my stay here

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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Entertainment

Food and drink

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