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Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Suite
Private beach, beach bar
Private beach, beach bar
Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing | Living area
Water view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$543
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

Map
SS16, Km 832, Polignano a Mare, BA, 70044
  • San Vito Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lama Monachile Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Grotta Ardito Promenade
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 59 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Patio

Deluxe Double Room, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Double room with)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Double room with)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Patio

Suite, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
  • 43 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 53 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 69 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Memory foam bed
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Polignano a Mare

A luxury stay in Polignano a Mare awaits you at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel. You'll be 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Statue of Domenico Modugno and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Lama Monachile Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The restaurant, Beach Hotel restaurant, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class San Vito hotel include Grotta Ardito Promenade and Il Parco dei Dinosauri.

What's nearby

  • San Vito Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Porto Cavallo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Statue of Domenico Modugno - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Lama Monachile Beach - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Grotta Ardito Promenade - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Polignano a Mare Station - 13 min drive
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Villa degli Aranci - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Al Grottone - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Clipper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Martin Cafè - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Da Tuccino - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Polignano a Mare hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Terrace/patio

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 48 reviews
The price is AU$1,838
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Grotta Palazzese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Beach Hotel restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 10 June.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

Property Registration Number BA072035015S0021588, IT072035A100041665

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.
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Castellinaria Polignano a Mare
Castellinaria Polignano a Mare
Castellinaria
Hotel Castellinaria
Grotta Palazzese Beach
Castellinaria Beach Hotel
Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel Hotel
Castellinaria Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel
Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel Polignano a Mare
Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel Hotel Polignano a Mare

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

As of 2 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel on 4 May 2025 start from AU$531.92, 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.

Is parking available at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

Yep, Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

Yep, Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel is on Cala San Giovanni.

What makes Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a private beach, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel.

Does Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

No, Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 63 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tandeka

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Views Great entertainment Good food Delicious Wine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an absolutely beautiful property with a private beach. The rooms are newly renovated however they are basic and the shower was tiny.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The beach at this property is not private. They share this beach with the adjoining beach club and it was incredibly busy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the city the first night and then came to stay at the beach the next 2 nights. I called to arrive early since we had to check out of our city hotel. Alberto answered and said he would try to arrange this although checkin was at 3pm. Alberto called back shortly afterwards and said they could accommodate an early check in. When we arrived, Alberto greeted us, checked us in quickly and then showed us to our wonderful room. We had some concerns because some of the reviews mentioned air conditioning issues. Our room was very clean and the AC unit was fairly new. The air conditioning worked great. Giusepe from the restaurant was extremely helpful and accommodating. We had incredible breakfasts and really excellent dinners. One night we had dinner at the Grotto restaurant at the sister hotel in the city. The shuttle was free since we were staying at the sister property. The restaurant view and food at the Grotto in the city was expensive but well worth the visit. The food, atmosphere and service were impeccable. At the hotel, the service was perfect. Great beach, views and service. Free water was provided which is nice when you are at the beach and hotel in Europe. The sunrise and beach view were amazing. We extended another night. The morning we left, the staff put together a wonderful breakfast for us to eat on the train to Naples. We will remember the service, views, accommodation and atmosphere until the next time we come!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect beach! Comfortable bed. And great service!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We were traveling with 2 other families. One family had to cancel last minute because her cancer came back and she ended up in the hospital doing emergency radiation. The hotel was so unaccomodating and refused to refund them. All they offered was “Their policy”. I would never stay there or recommend it. Not to mention there’s no pool and the beach was full of kids. There was some sort of summer camp going on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Customer service was terrible. Didn’t clean our room. Paid for the most expensive suite and AC was broken. Hardly any accommodation was offered other than a fan in the room. The manager promised to call us to rectify the situation and never called, also ignored our call when I tried to reach him. Zero amenities. Claims their beach is private but it is definitely open to the public. Our private jacuzzi had green/yellow algae stains so it definitely was never cleaned or treated. Overall awful experience for how much we spent. Limited staff. Had to ask for service at the beach and remind them to bring us our complimentary waters. Honestly nothing good to say, so disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
tranquil beautiful relaxing right on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gennady

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We came to the hotel and the deluxe room are simply cheapest motel for $50 then we upgrade $1100 a night to the suite. Suites Recondition was not working in every room. There are moving us from one room to another, but still AC is not working. The manager is not in his place instead of helping and resolve the problem. He was clawless. Be careful outside on the steps to the beach because it’s slippery and people falling down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEHMET

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for families…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Humberto, Marathon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hi All, This is my first time sharing my reviews and it's for a good reason. I don't care to spend on excellent service and you always get what you pay for. I paid $1,800 a night for 6 nights and my AC broke on the 5th night. I reported it first thing In the morning. I was told around noon that it was fixed and it was still not cooling. Around 2pm I was told the technician was coming back and it was fixed again and still not cooling. It was finally 10pm and they brought me a fan. To be honest I don't feel they even tried to correct the situation if I was staying for more night what would they have done ? They offered a free beer which is not worth $1800 dollars for the night. I would reconsider this property !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Armen

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Miserable hotel. Far to be considered a high class hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and clean. The staff was very helpful and polite. The view was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. The beach club is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Conor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Misha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Check in was slow and manual and overall service slow. Also, the hotel beach area was covered in seaweed and we could not swim
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

alexia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First night room got completely flooded with rain water. Ac never worked dispute staff came to fix it. The whole room smell like drain water (poop). I told the staff 3 times. They did nothing. Extremely expensive for their service and accommodations. Will not recommend or stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Silke, Waxhaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The service was slow and not good. The hotel shares the private beach with a club that plays music all day. Nothing private here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Afsaneh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with this property. However, they charge. 200 euros for beach service, which came as a surprise since it’s a Beach Hotel. Otherwise 5 stars. Not really sure whose fault this is Expedia or the hotel for not being g more clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Gustavo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would only give 5 stars because of the cleaning staff! Those ladies are wonderful and work around the clock. As for everything else, very average.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, amazing grounds. Great staff, very hospitable, helpful and charming. Amazing private beach. Overall a gem of a hotel, definitely worth coming back and experiencing this amazing resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023