Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante

Hotels
9.6 (141 reviews)
Baia dei Turchi , Otranto , IT

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent room quality
Cons:
Overpriced
Food issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.74
Guests frequently praised the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities.
Service
10
The staff is described as very friendly and attentive, greatly enhancing the stay.
Location
10
The property is conveniently located near beautiful areas and attractions.
Room Quality
9.94
Rooms are described as cozy, elegant, and well-equipped.
Amenities
9.54
Facilities include a large pool, wellness options, and available bikes.
Value for Money
8.54
Some guests felt it was overpriced compared to other options.
Food and Beverage
9.04
The breakfast and dinner offerings received mixed reviews, with some noting issues.
Overall Experience
10
The overall sentiment was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 07:51

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the comfort of air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. Relax in style with free toiletries and a hairdryer provided for your convenience.

Relaxing Outdoor Amenities
Unwind by the seasonal outdoor pool or take a leisurely stroll through the terrace overlooking the beautiful garden. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the on-site bar while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere.

Convenient Services
Benefit from complimentary WiFi throughout the property and make use of free private parking. Explore the area with free bicycle rentals and discover popular attractions like Torre Santo Stefano and Otranto Port just a short distance away.

Ready to experience a perfect blend of luxury and relaxation? Book your stay at Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante now!

Important information:

Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Tue, Apr 13, 2027
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

9.6
Based on 141 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.74
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.94
Amenities: 9.54
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 10
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Inken • family_with_children • de
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • family_with_children • us
10
Wonderful few days at the end of the season, peaceful and relaxing. amenities exceeded expectations
Pros:

The location is great for the Otranto/Lecce area of Puglia. It has a pool, its own beach, breakfast every day with made to order or a full table of selections. Dinner is so good we wished we chose to eat there more throughout the stay. All of the staff was warm, kind and a pleasure to engage with.

Cons:

the bumpy last few meters of the road :)

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Erich • couple • at
9
Super Lage, sehr freundliches Personal!
Pros:

Großartige, sehr ruhige Lage fast direkt am Meer. Frühstück und Abendessen waren ausgezeichnet!

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Maryam • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Having used the booking.com for many years, I rarely give 10/10 in my reviews. But this place exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Everything was a highlight - Delicious breakfast and dinners, a beautiful beach just a stone throw away, the hotel’s immaculate landscape and ambience, the spa and the most comfortable room. But what made our week long stay so special was the kind and professional staff who were going above and beyond to make our time as enjoyable as possible. A shoutout to Valentina and Ivan specially!! Thank you very much for everything and I am sure we will see you again!!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • au
9
A beaut place with a lovely pool and spacious rooms
Pros:

Brilliant breakfasts - what is it with Italians and cake for breakfast? I told myself to ignore the offerings but you can't keep it up. Great evening meals as well. Gee - do we really have to have 4 courses? Yeah I know - the portions are well crafted .. and the food is delicious. Home grown and home cooked food. Great wines too.

Cons:

Hate to complain because we used to eat late when younger - but 7.30pm is late for us now for eating. Flexible restaurant hours might suit a lot of people - seniors and young families.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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CELINE • family_with_children • fr
9
Superbe masseria, dans un lieu enchanteur avec jardin luxuriant!
Pros:

Endroit magique! A 5’ à pied de la superbe plage baia de trucchi ! Le jardin, les vélos à disposition, la piscine en font un lieu enchanteur! Nous n’avons pas eu le temps de tester le spa! C’est dommage. Essayer d’y rester 2 nuits pour profiter de la magie du lieu…. C’est très proche de orante en voiture 5/10’.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • couple • ch
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Mirjam • family_with_children • ch
9
Perfekte Oase in Strandnähe
Pros:

Sehr schöne Anlage mit grosszügigen Zimmern, Pinienbäumen und grossem Pool und Private Spa (auf Reservation). Reichhaltiges und feines Frühstücksbuffet, optional auch sehr empfehlenswertes Abendessen. Der schöne Naturstrand ist in ca. 10 Gehminuten zu erreichen, Anfang Oktober war die Badetemparatur noch knapp erträglich. Fahrräder können gratis ausgeliehen werden, um z.B. in ca. 20 Minuten auf einer Nebenstrasse nach Otranto zu fahren. Sehr freundliches Personal!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • ch
9
Séjour dans une structure intimiste à proximité d’une magnifique plage
Pros:

La situation à proximité d’une plage paradisiaque. Piscine magnifique. Personnel à l’écoute, soucieux de bien recevoir et de satisfaire.

Cons:

L’accès se fait par une route caillouteuse et étroite.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • co
10
2 noches en las afueras de Otranto
Pros:

Hermoso el hotel, la comida de las mejores de nuestro viaje por puglia, silencioso, cómodo, tranquilo.

Cons:

A veces la habitación tenía un olor a cañería

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Ruhig gelegen und nur 300 m vom schönen Strand entfernt.
Fahrräder stehen zur Verfügung.
Sehr gutes Frühstück und Abendessen
Stilvoll renovierte Masseria.
Grosses modernes Bad
Herzliche Begrüssung
Wunderschöner Pool mit vielen Liegen

Cons:

Abendessen und Frühstück werden draussen eingenommen. Trotz Wärmelampen im Oktober teilweise etwas kühl.
Frühstücksbüffet ist im Untergeschoss (man muss vom Frühstücksbereich jeweils einen Stock runterlaufen.
Unser Terrassenboden war mit Beeren übersät

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Lage sehr gut
Personal äusserst freundlich und hilfsbereit
Möglichkeit ein Velo auszuleihen

Cons:

Einzige Zufahrtsstrasse zur Masseria ist abenteuerlich zu fahren, da so kaputt
Unser Zimmer war eher alt, offenbar modernere Zimmer erhältlich
Abendessen sehr fischlastig

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
F
Federico • extended_group • gb
10
The perfect holiday
Pros:

We had a great, great time at Masseria Mongiò. We booked one of the larger rooms, which featured two separate rooms with en suites and a small kitchen. We were travelling with my parents and this allowed us to be independent and have some privacy. The location is excellent: immersed in the countryside and literally just a few minutes from the beautiful beach of Baia dei Turchi.

Everything during our stay was perfect. The room is very practical, beautifully thought out and spotlessly clean. The breakfast is glorious, with a wide range of food that changes every day. And the pool is fabulous.

I want to single out two things. Food is exceptionally good: we stayed at the masseria for two dinners and the food was truly fantastic and very good value. But what really made our time at the masseria feel extra special was the staff: from the moment we arrived, everyone worked extra hard to make us feel welcome. They are very hard working, kind and welcoming, and very attuned to a guest’s needs - they do it all with great care and passion.

We couldn’t recommend this place enough and we are already thinking about going back.

Cons:

Nothing: 10/10!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
M
Marcus • family_with_children • de
10
Ein wunderschöner Urlaub. Aber: Der Weg zum Strand ist leider sehr vermüllt. (Toilettenpapier, Kot,ect.)
Pros:

Sehr sehr gut !!!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
K
katharina • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

È stata una vacanza meravigliosa e il servizio è stato eccellente.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
F
Francesca • couple • ch
8
Perfekte Lage für Strandtage am Baia dei Turchi
Pros:

Die Masseria liegt etwas abseits, was wir geschätzt haben, da es dort ruhiger war. Dennoch erreicht man Otranto in wenigen Minuten. Die Anlage ist schön eingerichtet, insbesondere die Poolanlage ist sehr gepflegt. Die Zimmer waren sauber und grosszügig gestaltet. Zu Fuss erreicht man die Baia dei Turchi, einen wunderschönen Strand, in nur 10 Minuten. Das Frühstück war gut und bot eine grosse Auswahl an frischen Produkten.

Cons:

Im Vergleich zu anderen Masserias vermittelt die Unterkunft eher ein Hotel- als ein klassisches Masseria-Gefühl. Das Preisniveau ist zudem etwas höher, was aufgrund der hervorragenden Lage jedoch nachvollziehbar ist. Insgesamt haben wir unseren Aufenthalt jedoch genossen und würden auch wieder kommen.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • couple • il
10
Tres belle masseria a 10 mn a pied d une superbe plage
Pros:

Masseria tres belle a 400 m de la plage bahia dei turqui sable blanc et eau transparente
Notre suite « Maje » etait une petite villa insdependante avec jardin proche piscine
Personnel tres gentil et professionnel
La piscine est superbe
Bon petit dejeuner
On nous a offert un diner
Rien a dire

Cons:

Rien
Tout etait parfait

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
R
rupert • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • fr
10
Une masseria à visiter, excellente situation près des plages et de Otranto
Pros:

Qualité du service, le calme, la situation géographique, la politesse du personnel

Cons:

Rien à redire

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
B
BackPacker767130 • Couples
10
Perfect
Pros:

We could not fault our stay at Masseria Mongio. We got a lovely welcome from Ivan who gave lots of useful information. The beach is a short walk and beautiful though of course busy in August. The pool is gorgeous, large and spotless.
The whole hotel and room were also spotlessly clean and air con worked well when
Needed. All the staff were so friendly and genuine which really made the stay. The breakfast buffet had lots of choice and dinner was great but lots of options if you want in Otranto or on the way to Otranto by bikes which were plentiful and loaned by the hotel.

2026-08-09 • via Tripadvisor