Location
This hotel is in a central position in Apulia, halfway between Bari and Brindisi, and a few kilometres from the Adriatic Sea in the middle of the local countryside. It is close to the Trulli of Alberobello, Martina Franca and Lecce. The beach is some 4.5 km away. Bari Airport is situated at a distance of approximately 60 km and Brindisi Airport is roughly 50 km away.
Facilities
Guests have a choice of 6 junior suites, 3 suites and 39 double rooms. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk provides a smooth check-in/check-out service. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A fireplace creates a cosy atmosphere. There are a number of shops as well. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service (for a fee), a childcare service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. Separate bedrooms are available. For a fee, extra beds or children's beds can be provided for little travellers. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Extra comforts include a mini fridge. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a whirlpool bath. A hairdryer is also provided. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, 40 non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex includes indoor and outdoor pools, which are in part heated, as well as a children's swimming area. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of activities are available at the hotel, for example cycling/mountain biking and beach volleyball or, for a fee, tennis, golf and horse riding. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and callisthenics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam, a beauty salon, hydrotherapy treatments, anti-ageing treatments, Ayurveda treatments and a solarium and, for an additional fee, a steam bath and massage treatments. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner. Diet meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.