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Hotel Piccolo Mondo

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for Hotel Piccolo Mondo

A balcony with wicker chairs, a small round table, and a view of the sea.
A stone wall with a vase on top and agave plants in the foreground.
A poolside table with drinks, a bottle, and a basket, overlooking a pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
A spacious living room with a large view of the sea, white furniture, and a tiled floor.
A room with a view of the sea, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a headboard.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Explore the area

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Via Litoranea, per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro, LE, 73030
  • Place, Delizie in Contea
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Zinzulusa Cave
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Castro Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a green wardrobe, a chandelier, and two bedside tables with lamps and decorative items.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, two white pillows, a striped blanket, two lamps, and two framed artworks on the wall.

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a vanity with a mirror, and a chandelier.

Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a dresser, and a view of the sea through a balcony door.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Sea View

A room with a view of the sea, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a headboard.

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Castro Marina

At Hotel Piccolo Mondo you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Delizie in Contea and Zinzulusa Cave. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a poolside bar. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Castro hotel you'll find Otranto Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • Delizie in Contea - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Artefatto - L'idea in Terracotta - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Diocesi di Castro di Puglia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zinzulusa Cave - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castro Marina - 13 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sanarica Station - 14 min drive
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bar Portici - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar Fonte dei Messapi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isola del Sole 365 - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ilios Cafè - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Hotel Piccolo Mondo

Hotel Piccolo Mondo offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Piccolo Mondo. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee.

This 4-star Castro hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Piccolo Mondo offers 33 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the winter:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Laundry facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 13.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 50 (return), (up to 3 years old)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 13.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Castro

Piccolo Mondo Castro

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Hotel

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Castro

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Hotel Castro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

Hotel Piccolo Mondo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Piccolo Mondo on 28 Sept 2026 start from AU$239, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

The closest beach to Hotel Piccolo Mondo is Cala dell'Acquaviva (2.3 km).

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo have a pool?

Hotel Piccolo Mondo has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from May to September.

What makes Hotel Piccolo Mondo a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Piccolo Mondo.

Does Hotel Piccolo Mondo serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed during the winter.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Piccolo Mondo?

Check-in begins at 5 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Hotel Piccolo Mondo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 106 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and views with lovely and accommodating hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overlooks the Adriatic Sea .. very comfortable but requires a lot of stair climbing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Amalfi of Puglia

Amazing gem on a hillside overlooking the sea. Very Italian. Room selection is key to getting the best experience. Simple decor, yet works well. A bit of Amalfi in Puglia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jonah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful, rude and rufused a refund

It's such a shame that awful management and upkeep spoiled what could be a lovely hotel. We checked out early because of all the problems we had and were told we would get a refund. Since then the manager has refused to process a refund and respond to messages. I have never felt so ripped off by a hotel This is in NO way a 4-star hotel, the facilities and condition are barely 3 stars. We booked for a week in September to find that our room, a bungalow suite, was shabby, dirty and needed repair. There was no wifi at all in the room and no mobile reception, so we had to ask especially for a coffee machine which seemed to be a problem. The shower didn't work! What was worse was the staff and management. Staff were having audible arguments over breakfast service, we were made to feel like a nuisance for asking for foods which had run out. The cleaning staff just left bags of dirty laundry from other rooms on our porch. A change of management and a refurb is seriously needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

muriel

très grande piscine.Chambre avec aménagement pas compatible avec 4 étoiles.Personnel très froid .Le 4 étoiles ne vaut que pour la vue et hotel neuf avec grande piscine
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

GERALD GILLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personnel de la piscine peu aimable et obligé de nager avec le robot nettoyeur ! Carte du restaurant minimaliste pour un long séjour
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hôtel magique

Un séjour juste génial , un endroit magique sur une crique face à la mer . La chambre est très spacieuse un Pt peu ancien mais sa passe . L’airco juste dans la chambre des parents et pas dans la chambre des enfants il cédais 25 degree donc ça allais . Si vous avez peur des bêtes ce n est pas un hôtel pour vous ! Le lit pas hyper confortables dommage et il manque vraiment du café sans les chambres .la piscine très jolie , nous n avons pas bcp profitez de la piscine . En général un bon séjour
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Petunia82

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location e struttura molto bella, ma la nostra camera purtroppo non valeva il prezzo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

panoramico con problemi di accesso al mare

Hotel in posizione panoramica eccellente, dotato di piscina ed accesso al mare .il problema è L accesso al mare , non è specificato che bisogna scalare 192 gradini . La maggior parte dei clienti infatti resta in piscina o va in altri lidi
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Staff & service
Sehr schöne aussicht! Kein speziellen Service. Anlage braucht eine Auffrischung. Zimmer haben nichts gegen Moskitos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beliggenhet og uteområdet som var unikt. God service og hyggelig betjening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hôtel avec vue fantastique

Très bel établissement avec jolie piscine d'eau de mer et un beau restaurant avec vue fantastique sur la mer . Concernant le couchage le site propose plusieurs petits bungalows éparpillés sur le domaine et il y donc beaucoup de montées et descentes et par conséquence d'escaliers, ceci serait très difficile pour une personne a mobilité réduite. Pas de plage avec sable à moins de 20 kms mais l'hôtel à un accès à la mer dans une petite crique après... une descente avec 185 marches ! Mais globalement très bel hôtel calme avec une très bel situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
die Location ist atemberaubend, das Hotel ist sehr ruhig, das Personal und der Service sehr freundlich
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A stunning place

We had a very enjoyable stay, the hotel is very elegant and the location breathtaking, The (salt water) pool area is particularly nice. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were spacious and simply decorated, the only downside was that we had a memory foam mattress which we personally don't get on with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Abbiamo passato 5 giorni in tranquillità... PRO: location fenomenale bellissima a picco sul mare con piscina. Condizionatore in camera. Tranquillità assoluta. Ottima cena. Personale sempre cortese e dispinibile. Vicinanza a tutti i punti di interesse della zona. 200 mt dalla grotta della zinzulusa. 5 mt dalla grotta azzurra. Pochi minuti di macchina da s. Cesaria Terme e 20 minuti circa da s. Maria di leuca e otranto. CONTRO: forse 4 stelle sono troppo... Cambio lenzuola dopo 4 gg, menù del ristorante sempre uguale e poco vario, bagno in camera piccolino con un phon senza adattatore, scrivania traballante. Noi abbiamo scelto una standard magari scegliendo una camera superiore la situazione cambia. Comunque un buon posto dove trascorrere qualche giorno di vacanza.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Good views but too many steps and you need a car as a little out of the way
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dont like it when websites are forcing me to write reviews
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

ANDRE

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Attention a certaines chambres!!!

Hotel tres bien situe mais avons eu une chambre affreuse (6)sous les escaliers avec une salle de douche en dehors de la chambre en passant par un sas vitre a la vue de tous Clim en panne frigo qu il a fallu debranche a cause du bruit .calcaire partout dans la salle d eau .porte de chambre qui fermait mal bref pas une reussite pour une chambre a presque 200 euros
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anders

Disliked: Room comfort

A very run down hotel

What a shame with a Nice location. The entire hotel was very run down and it was very clear no one had Done anything for many years. The pool area was very dissapointing with the pool not cleaned and the bar looked 30 years old. Rotten Wood and Filthy sunbed linnen. The rooms are really old and beds in poor standard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Forse 4 stelle è troppo

Ci vorrebbe una rinfrescata ,la vista panoramica ti fa dimenticare le mancanze.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sospesi tra mare e cielo

Hotel situato a picco sulla scogliera di Castro con una vista mozzafiato! Le camere sono dislocate sulla scogliera seguendo le linee di livello del terreno e sono tutte con terazzino o piccolo "giardinetto" privato vista mare. Abbiamo soggiornato in una camera family con due ampie stanze separate (entrambe con letto matrimoniale e armadi), e il bagno in comune situato nel disimpegno di collegamento. Il bagno è grande con doccia chiusa da una tenda. Pulizia complessiva buona. La struttura è dotata di piscina con acqua di mare, dipinta di blu notte, poco invitante e un tantino sporchetta. Da segnalare che in luglio già alle ore 18:00 la zona è in ombra. Una scalinata di 192 scalini collega l'area con il mare sottostante, dove si trova una piccola piattaforma. Favolosa la sala colazione, dove ti sembra di essere sospeso tra mare e cielo. Buona la colazione con dolce, salato e frutta.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cliff top setting is magical, and the view from the restaurant and public room absolutely stunning. Our stay was made so much better with the help of the very helpful owners who helped book restaurants and trips to places we would not have otherwise found. The Castro Wine festival was a final bonus that made our stay very memorable. Lovely saltwater pool and the best morning swim down a set of steep steps to the sea. Thank you. It will be very hard not to come again. The hotel is spread out and requires some walking, but h LP is there for baggage and The payoff is a healthy appetite and and privacy with individual views of the sea through or over the pines and Cypresses
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect choice - Outstanding hotel

This is a family run hotel (for 40 years!) with a beautiful chic 60s vintage feel, incredible pool, lovely staff, the most beautiful balcony overlooking the sea (room 81). We loved everything about it, especially climbing down the stone steps to swim in the grotta under the hotel every morning. It’s 10 minutes to Castro harbour and a short walk to Castro square. We loved everything about this hotel and the area, and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent 3 amazing nights in this “small world”. The staff were welcoming & helpful. We love that it’s still run by the family and made us feel like guests in someone’s home. We had great dinner service. It’s a good place to just relax and enjoy the tranquility of the place. You even get to enjoy private access to the sea with some climbing. The Castro marina is a short drive & you can spend a day there with the locals swimming, sun bathing & enjoying local seafood. We stayed in room 81 with our own balcony with sea view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019