Hotel Grotta Palazzese - Polignano a Mare

$$$$||View on mapPolignano a Mare, ItalyVia Narciso, Polignano a Mare, Italy, 70044|
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Hotel Grotta Palazzese - Polignano a Mare
Via Narciso, Polignano a Mare, Italy, 70044·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.0Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.8
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.3
Staff9.3
Lowest Rated
Breakfast7.5
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Couples67%
Families15%
Groups12%
Solo5%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.0Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.8
Comfort9.7
Cleanliness9.3
Staff9.3
Lowest Rated
Breakfast7.5
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Couples67%
Families15%
Groups12%
Solo5%

5-star cliffside hotel in Polignano a Mare with a restaurant inside a sea cave

Dining

Hotel Grotta Palazzese houses the Grotta Palazzese restaurant, set directly inside a natural cave overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The restaurant operates as a venue for exclusive events since the 1700s and offers tasting menus curated by a Michelin chef. An outdoor terrace accommodates up to 150 guests for private functions.

Rooms

All suites at the grotta palazzese hotel provide panoramic sea views and feature marble bathrooms with Turkish baths and lapis lazuli taps. Guest rooms come with advanced home automation controlled via an iPad and soundproofing for privacy. Additional comforts include complimentary fruits and access to a private gated entrance from the street.

Beach & Location

The hotel has a private beach area directly accessible from the property, certified by Blue Flag for high-quality seawater. Guests can walk to Lama Monachile Beach and explore the medieval town of Polignano a Mare, known for white houses and cliffs. Nearby San Nicola Mountain Park offers hiking opportunities.

Services

Hotel Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and valet parking. The hotel offers shuttle services to Bari and Brindisi airports for guest convenience. Free private parking is available on-site, along with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.

History & Setting

The property has been a venue for events since the 1700s, rooted in the region's culinary tradition. Grotta Palazzese Puglia is built into cliffs surrounded by spontaneous vegetation overlooking the Adriatic. The hotel is located 22 miles from Bari and 19 miles from Alberobello.

  • Dining: Michelin-starred tasting menu in a natural sea cave
  • Beach: Private Blue Flag-certified beach accessible from the hotel
  • Rooms: Suites with Turkish baths and lapis lazuli bathroom fittings
  • History: Event venue since the 18th century
  • Location: Cliffside setting above the Adriatic Sea, near medieval Polignano a Mare

License number: 072035A100031991,IT072035A100031991

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible at a location nearby for free.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian
Former name
hotel grotta palazzase
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Sea view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPad
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Grotta Palazzese

💵 Lowest room price 1215 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 30.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Karol Wojtyla, BRI

Location

Via Narciso, Polignano a Mare, Italy, 70044
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Via Narciso, Polignano a Mare, Italy, 70044
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Via Narciso, Polignano a Mare, Italy, 70044
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Lungomare Domenico Modugno 9
Monumento a Domenico Modugno
100 yd
Centro Storico di Polignano a Mare
100 yd
Bridges
Lama Monachile Beach
100 yd
Largo Grotta Ardito
Punto panoramico Largo Ardito
100 yd
Square
Piazza Dell'orologio
100 yd
Church
Church of Saint Mary of the Assumption
100 yd
Church
Chiesa del Purgatorio
100 yd
Via Porto
Chiesetta di Santo Stefano
100 yd
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
Arco Marchesale o Porta Grande
100 yd
Church
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio
100 yd
Beach
Via Cala Paura
100 yd
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
100 yd
Sugli Spalti Rocciosi Della Lama
Grotta Piana
100 yd
Piazza Giuseppe Verdi
Ponte di Polignano
100 yd
Tra Cala Paura e Lama Monachile
Grotta Azzurra
100 yd
Via Rocco Giuliani
Lungomare Colombo
100 yd
Restaurant
La Locanda Porta Picc
100 yd
Restaurant
Antiche Mura
100 yd
Restaurant
La Cueva Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Infermento
100 yd
Restaurant
Moonshine
100 yd
Restaurant
Il Pescato Dispensa Di Mare
100 yd
Restaurant
Le Focacce Ignoranti
100 yd
Restaurant
Le Muse e Il Mare
100 yd

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