Palazzo Donna Elisabetta

Hotels
9.5 (44 reviews)
37 Via Schiavoni Carissimo , Manduria , IT

Free

Facilities

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

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Home-like atmosphere

Categories

Cleanliness
9.23
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Very nice welcome from Donna Elisabetta and her team.
Location
9.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.74
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.19
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.22
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.73
A very enjoyable stay, felt like home.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-01 23:08

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Palazzo Donna Elisabetta, a 5-star hotel in Manduria, offers a luxurious stay with an outdoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and hot tub. Each room features a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private bathroom, with some rooms boasting a balcony for stunning views.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and concierge service during your stay at Palazzo Donna Elisabetta. The hotel also provides free private parking and a garden for guests to relax in.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby National Archaeological Museum of Taranto Marta and Castello Aragonese, both just a short distance away. With Brindisi - Salento Airport only 46 km away, Palazzo Donna Elisabetta offers both luxury and convenience for your stay.

Book your stay at Palazzo Donna Elisabetta now for a truly unforgettable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 44 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.23
Service: 10
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.74
Amenities: 9.19
Value for Money: 9.22
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 9.73
C
Claire • couple • gb
2
Disappointing and not what we expected
Pros:

The historic building has some architectural charm, and we appreciated being moved to a larger room after raising our initial concerns. I enjoyed using the swimming pool, although it appeared poorly maintained and not particularly clean. Unfortunately, these were the only positives in an otherwise very disappointing stay.

Cons:

Our four nights at Palazzo Donna Elisabetta were the only disappointing aspect of an otherwise wonderful holiday travelling around Puglia.

We travel extensively and are familiar with genuinely excellent five-star hotels. In our opinion, this property fell nowhere near that standard. It felt more like a guesthouse than a luxury hotel.

We specifically booked accommodation advertised as having a terrace, which was an important reason for choosing the property. On arrival, we were allocated a cramped room with no terrace and only one small wooden chair. We were “upgraded “to a larger room the following day, but this also had no terrace.

The replacement room had an unpleasant musty, damp smell, and the air conditioning was completely ineffective, leaving the accommodation uncomfortably hot. The bathroom was internal, without a window.

Most frustratingly, we never received the accommodation we had specifically booked. We subsequently discovered that the reference to the terrace had disappeared from the property’s listing, although we retained evidence of the original description.

When we complained, management dismissed our concerns as unfounded, referring to the property’s high guest rating rather than addressing the individual problems. We found this response particularly disappointing and unprofessional.

Having subsequently read other reviews, I discovered that previous guests had raised similar concerns about damp smells, air conditioning, maintenance and the standard of accommodation.

The attractive historic building does not compensate for inadequate facilities, poor maintenance and accommodation that does not match its advertised description.

We stayed in several lovely properties during our holiday and experienced wonderful hospitality throughout Puglia. Sadly, Palazzo Donna Elisabetta was the one exception.

We certainly would not return and cannot recommend it to anyone expecting a genuine five-star experience.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
J
Jan • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Heerlijk rustig

Cons:

Eigenaresse was te overdreven vriendelijk.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
T
Tomasz • couple • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
A
Anna Sophia • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Innenhof und Privatsphäre

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
F
Flavio • couple • it
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle • couple • gb
10
Charming hidden gem and lovely stay
Pros:

Great location. Pool was a tranquil peaceful place. Easy to find, private parking was ideal. The main building a room had all the Italian classic charms you would ever want. Fabrizio and the team were always there to help or advise.

Cons:

Nothing negative about the property or stay, just would advise getting a food table in the town early or booking ahead if possible as there are only a handful of restaurants to dine at.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
L
Leonardo • couple • it
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth • couple • ca
9
Serene and friendly.
Pros:

The property was beautiful, authentic and a little escape from the hustle and bustle of travelling. The rooms are gorgeous and the staff was so kind and thoughtful.

Cons:

The AC was alright but we were still comfortable (and I hate being warm), that’s truly all I can say.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
N
Nicola • extended_group • it
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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ESTELLE • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Philipp2626 • couple • fr
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
D
Darryl • couple • gb
10
A wonderful hotel to stay in the heart of Manduria that feels like a country escape.
Pros:

Beautiful, peaceful garden with a lovely pool in an oasis setting. The team were very helpful and lovely.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
D
Doina • solo_traveller • it
10
We will come back for sure!
Pros:

This place is an absolute gem! Lovely palazzo with great design, fantastic vibes and a lovely host. We had a lovely stay, chilled by the pool, enjoyed a quiet morning breakfast, had a good rest. 10/10 place in the heart of Manduria, the best hotel in the area by far

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
W
Witzak • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliches & zuvorkommendes Personal
Sehr viel Liebe zum Detail
Sehr schöner Garten & ein sehr leckeres Frühstück
Ingesamt einfach toll - bereite privat weiterempfohlen :)

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
A
antenor • couple • br
10
Ótimo
Pros:

Atendimento, conforto, limpeza.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
G
Giovanni • couple • it
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
M
MARTINE • couple • fr
10
C'est un endroit formidable !
Pros:

Nous avons passé 4 jours hors du temps chez Donna Elisabetta. Le palazzo est situé au centre de la jolie ville de Manduria, mais ses murs épais protègent efficacement du bruit ! Les chambres sont confortables et climatisées, la déco est raffinée. Le jardin et sa piscine sont un havre de paix. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la gentillesse et l'accueil d'une équipe aux petits soins. Le petit déjeuner, sur la terrasse ou en intérieur, est très bon.
A voir dans les environs : La belle Lecce, les trulli d'Alberobello, la troglodytique Matera et... les plages.
A noter : Donna Elisabetta, qui a longtemps tenu une école de cuisine, peut dispenser un cours de cuisine italienne.

Cons:

Vraiment pas de points négatifs.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
V
Vahagn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

I was amazed with this place and with these people! My stay was absolutely fantastic, I have experienced best service and best human attitude in every detail. Donna Elisabetta and Fabrizio were making sure I am getting the best from every minute of my stay! Huge Human thanks - I am definitely coming back. Everything was super clean and super tidy making you feel in real palace. And the food was very special, organic, all grown locally. Fabulous

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
B
Bembekoff • couple • hk
10
Pros:

Very nice welcome from Donna Elisabetta and her team.
We feel like home .

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
H
Harry • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee