Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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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:

Si prega di notare :

- La colazione inclusa comprende caffè, cappuccino e brioche, Qualora l'ospite desideri usufruire della colazione a buffet, sarà previsto un costo aggiuntivo di 15 € a persona.

Please Note :

- The complimentary breakfast includes coffee, cappuccino, and a croissant, If guests wish to enjoy the breakfast buffet, an additional charge of €15 per person will apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.9
Based on 29 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
C
Carmine Passarelli • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La grandezza della camera, il silenzio.
Il cortile interno, la gentilezza super della proprietà.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
10
Loved. Our palace stay. The host as super accommodating and nice. Let us check in late if we needed. Brought ice to our
Pros:

Palace was very unique and historic

Cons:

The room was a bit warm. The AC unit is high up and small for the space

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Massimo • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Gli infaticabili Sonia ed Emanuele sanno sempre dedicare tempo e cortesia per i loro ospiti in un contesto affascinante e familiare.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Micaela • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Bellissima dimora storica accogliente pulita e ben arredata. Colazione ottima e abbondante. Consiglio anche il ristorante della struttura, la Cantina, in cui i titolari ti delizieranno con specialità del territorio in una suggestiva location.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Michele • extended_group • it
9
Piacevole esperienza
Pros:

Palazzo storico veramente bello, proprietari sempre attenti alle esigenze della clientela. Posizione tranquilla e comoda per spostarsi da un lato all'altro del Salento

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
R
Rezarta • family_with_children • it
10
Una Favola. Sonia Manuele e Sofia Speciali 🥰
Pros:

Siamo arrivati alle 02:00 di domenica 9 /08/26
Sonia e Emanuele persone splendide,disponibili ad aspettarci .
4 giorni Bellissimi. Sonia disponibile su tutto. Gente Brava e alla Buona.

Cons:

non mi è piaciuto andare via.
ci siamo innamorati del palazzo. nessuna era in comunicazione con gli altri ospiti.tutto ben diviso.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Graziana • solo_traveller • it
8
Relax assoluto
Pros:

La signora Sonia super gentile e disponibile, la struttura ben curata nei minimi dettagli e regna un silenzio e una tranquillità assoluta.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
S
Solito • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Struttura molto bella e pulita, personale fantastico

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • nl
10
Prachtig pallazo
Pros:

Sonia en Emmanuel zijn zeer gast
vrij en behulpzaam bij alles wat je vraagt. zeer mooi opgeknapt Palazzo uit 1720 en van alle gemakken voorzien .

Cons:

niks

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
V
Vincent • solo_traveller • fr
9
A small Palace in Puglia
Pros:

Lovely accommodation, with friendly and helpful staff. The room is spacious and well equipped. The hotel alos offers a lot of services from massages to bike rentals.
The Italian breakfast was simple with everything you need to start your day! Sonia made a good cappuccino.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
Felt like family staying here!
Pros:

Not sure why this beautiful place is only 3 stars as the hospitality we got from Sonia & Emmanuel made us feel like family rather than paying guests and was 5 star service. The 17th Century building is such an amazing place with unique features and comfort. You simply must also dine at the Restaurant also run by the hosts as the food was exceptional. We highly recommend a stay with Sonia & Emmanuel.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike, Beautiful building and very well laid out. Eating breakfast each morning in the courtyard was so lovely too.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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Lulu • couple • fr
10
Pros:

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

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee