Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Clean and spacious rooms
Unique room individuality
Beautiful dining area
Cons:
Slightly oversalted food
Some navigation issues for location

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The rooms were clean and spacious, which was positively noted.
Service
10
Host service was described as excellent and very attentive.
Location
9.94
The location is central with good access, but there were some navigation issues.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were unique and beautifully maintained, creating a special atmosphere.
Amenities
9.91
Amenities included a beautiful dining area and a restaurant with good food.
Value for Money
9.95
Price was noted as a bit high, though the quality justified it to many guests.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Food was generally praised; however, one review mentioned oversalted dinner.
Overall Experience
10
Guests expressed a highly positive overall experience with minor suggestions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 06:08

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodations
The Palazzo Mellacqua offers beautifully decorated rooms in a restored 18th-century building. Each room is equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, plasma-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, while still retaining antique furniture for a touch of historic charm.

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Salento, guests can easily explore the historic center of Castiglione and nearby attractions like the medieval village of Specchia and the beaches of Marina di Andrano. With popular seaside towns like Otranto just a short drive away, the hotel's location offers the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Delicious Breakfast
Start your day off right with a daily breakfast buffet at Palazzo Mellacqua. Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared options to fuel up before heading out to discover the beauty of Salento.

Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Palazzo Mellacqua. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BDS

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 16 years old and over stay for € 40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 18 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 9.91
Value for Money: 9.95
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 10
L
Luigi • family_with_children • it
10
Fantastico!
Pros:

Tutto perfetto dal pernottamento alla colazione. I gestori sono gentilissimi e disponibilissimi!

Cons:

L'unica cosa che posso consigliare è di indicare con maggiore precisione la posizione del luogo poiché con google maps abbiamo avuto qualche problema.

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
P
Peter • extended_group • gb
9
Great overnight stop in an amazing building with friendly hosts.
Pros:

We loved the individuality of the rooms. Emmanuelle and Sonia were extremely helpful and friendly. The dining room was beautiful

Cons:

The dinner was wonderful but a little oversalted.

2025-11-08 • via Nuitee
P
Piombini • family_with_children • it
9
2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
F
francesco • extended_group • it
7
2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
R
Roelof • couple • nl
9
Prima locatie
Pros:

Je verblijft in een oud gerenoveerd "Palazzio". Er is ook een restaurant, niet het goedkoopste, maar wel heel goed. Persoonlijk vind ik de kamer wel aan de prijs dan wisten we van tevoren.

Cons:

De douche is krap.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
M
MARTA • extended_group • es
10
Impecable
Pros:

El establecimiento es perfecto. Las habitaciones limpias y muy amplias. El desayuno muy agradable en el patio y el servicio excelente. Sonia, nos ayudó en todo, y se preocupó por hacernos un café especial a la española. Es un edificio singular que se ha restaurado. Está en el centro de la localidad, Castiglioni de Otranto, un pueblecito pequeño pero con mucha vida en verano. Fue nuestra base para conocer la zona del sur de Puglia. Un acierto

Cons:

Ninguna observación negativa

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
L
Lucio • couple • it
10
2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
L
Lulu • couple • fr
10
Pros:

L’accueil et la sympathie de Sonia, la propriétaire.

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
L
Lewandowski • couple • pl
10
Super klimat ZAMEK
Pros:

Uwaga śpi się na zamku więc jest super.
Obsługa bardzo serdeczna i pomocna.
Polecam!!!

Miejsce wybrane przypadkowo ale chętnie byśmy spędzili w nimi kilka nocy więcej.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
S
Sampaolesi • solo_traveller • it
10
2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
E
Engin • family_with_children • tr
10
Fantastik bir konaklama
Pros:

Mükemmel bir konaklama, odamız çok temizdi. Ayrıca sanki bir şato da kalıyormuş hissi yarattı bizde. Herkese tavsiye ediyorum. Özellikler Sonya hanımefendinin nezaketi ve yardımları için çok teşekkür ediyorum.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
C
Carlo • extended_group • it
10
2025-08-09 • via Nuitee
B
Blerina • young couple • cn
10
Excellent
Pros:

Everything was perfect

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
L
Luka • family with young children • si
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The hosts were very nice and warm. The dinner in their restaurant was awesome.

2025-05-03 • via Nuitee
M
Maire • with friends • ie
10
Exceptional
2024-06-18 • via Nuitee
A
Alon • young couple • il
10
Beautiful renovated palace with super excellent hospitality
Pros:

A beautifuly renovated old palace.
Super fantastic hospitality by Sonia, Emanuel and Sofia with her cat Luna.
Room: Wide, beautiful, equipped perfectly
Excellent and rich buffet breakfast.
High quality dinner, though pricy.

Cons:

Everything was super perfect. We loved everything

2024-05-15 • via Nuitee
Y
Yotam • group • il
10
Exceptionally great!
Pros:

We had an incredible stay at this beautiful and welcoming place. The apartment was historic and beautiful, Sonia, the host, was lovely and gave us exceptionally great recommendations for the area.
DO NOT SKIP THE BREAKFAST. So much care is put into this lovely spot, cannot recommend enough.

2023-08-21 • via Nuitee
V
Vito • solo traveller • it
10
Exceptional
2022-09-04 • via Nuitee