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Grotta Palazzese

An underground restaurant with tables and chairs arranged on a wooden floor, surrounded by rock walls and illuminated by hanging lights.

A coastal view from a balcony overlooking the sea, with boats and buildings in the background.

A modern bedroom with a large window overlooking the sea, a bed with white linens, and a blue artwork on the wall.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent building featuring multiple balconies and a waterfront area.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a cliff and the sea.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Bar

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Explore the area

Via Narciso 59, Polignano a Mare, BA, 70044

Place, Grotta Ardito Promenade
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Lama Monachile Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Cala Paura Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Airport, Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)
‪67 min drive‬

Room options

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a blue artwork, and a bathroom with shelves.

Deluxe Depandance 356

Sea view
38 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a large window overlooking a historic building and a rocky coastline.

Suite (151)

Exceptional

Sea view
56 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Suite (252)

Exceptional

Sea view
54 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Polignano a Mare

A luxury stay in the heart of Polignano a Mare awaits you at Grotta Palazzese. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Grotta Ardito Promenade and Lama Monachile Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Grotta Palazzese, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 5-property class Pozziglioni hotel include Pino Pascali Museum and Cala Paura Beach.

What's nearby

Grotta Ardito Promenade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Lama Monachile Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Statue of Domenico Modugno - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Pino Pascali Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cala Paura Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

Polignano a Mare Station - 8 min walk
Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Grotta Palazzese - ‬1 min walk
‪Lime - ‬4 min walk
‪La Rotellina - ‬6 min walk
‪Al Buco Preferito - ‬4 min walk
‪Caffe Italia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grotta Palazzese

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Grotta Palazzese. Self parking and valet parking are free.

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

15 guestrooms or units

2 levels

2 buildings

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Front desk (24 hours)

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Lift

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Grotta Palazzese offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 77-inch Smart televisions come with pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

This Polignano a Mare hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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A person in a white robe standing on a balcony with a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Free secured valet parking on site
Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 50 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

Grotta Palazzese

Things to do

Hot tub
TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

2 buildings
2 floors
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

77-inch smart TV
Pay films

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Individual decor
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
Phone
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during October, November, December, January, February and March:

Beach

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

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.

Optional extras

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

Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 50 per person

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

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number IT072035A100031991, BA072035015S0020501

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.
Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Grotta Palazzese

Grotta Palazzese Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Hotel Polignano a Mare

Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare

Palazzese

Ristorante Grotta Palazzese Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Hotel

Grotta Palazzese Polignano a Mare

Grotta Palazzese Hotel Polignano a Mare

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Grotta Palazzese?

Grotta Palazzese 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?

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grotta Palazzese on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,173, 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?

Yep, Grotta Palazzese has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Grotta Palazzese?

Yep, Grotta Palazzese is a short 6-minute walk from Lama Monachile Beach.

What makes Grotta Palazzese a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Grotta Palazzese.

Does Grotta Palazzese serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Grotta Palazzese?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Grotta Palazzese?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Grotta Palazzese?

No, pets are not allowed.

Grotta Palazzese Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel gave us an amazing welcome and had a fruit platter waiting in our room for our honeymoon, as well as rose petals on our bed forming a heart. The staff is extremely helpful and kind!

Short and very sweet stay at a luxurious property.

An amazing but unfortunately brief stay at a stunning hotel. The proximity to the cave restaurant below and its location in the old town centre was an added benefit.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

Views that take your breath away! Beautifuo marble floors, soft sheets and just the right pillows. Staff was delightful and the breakfast was enough to take you to dinner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

Verified review

Nicola

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Parking is an issue

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pratiti

22 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place is breathtaking. I had the suite with the jacuzzi and dinner reservations at the restaurant but arrived on a very windy day. Not only did they warn me ahead of time, they were super accommodating once I got there and gave me options as I would not have been able to use the jacuzzi that day. The restaurant was closed but they went out of their way to give me a private tour so I could take photos and videos. Everyone was super sweet, and I will definitely come back! Do yourself a favor and stay here; you will NOT regret it one bit. One of the best experiences of my life to date, even with the wind.

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Suren

26 July 2022

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

Disliked: Amenities

The place is beautiful. The staff is the best. The property itself is very well located but other than the views which are amazing, the hotel doesn't have any amenities that justify how much they charge a night. The other thing that didn't make sense to me is that there is no pool or beach access. If you want, you can pay $50 per person and they will take you to their other hotel 3km away. Do they really need to charge for that, just included in the price per night, that would have made more sense to me. Lastly eating in the restaurant, which is expensive as well, it was a magical experience. In summary, I will go back to the restaurant but not the hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

10 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I normally don't post reviews, but had to make an exception for this hotel. It is amazing! Yes, expensive, but the property is unique, and worth it! An unforgetable experience. The staff bends over backwards to take care of your every need. The rooms have views looking right down to the grotto and out to the Adriatic Sea. Like being on a cruise ship. Our room was one of the most modern I've ever stayed in with remote controlled lighting, curtains, music and climate control. The amenities are all top-notch. The town of Polignano a Mare is beautiful. About 35 minutes south of Bari. The people are so friendly. We ate at the restaurant in the cave below the hotel and had a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. I was a little concerned based on some online reviews about the restaurant, but don't let those scare you away, definitely check it out. The restaurant staff was 10/10, with multiple people tending to us through the amazing meal. If you are coming to Italy this place should be on your list of stops.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marjan

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stunning view/ mediocre service

Price of rooms reflect an unmatched view and location. But the quality of breakfast and dinner were disappointing. If you like a stale croissant with the most amazing view for 50 euros- this is the hotel. Importantly, the worst part of the hotel was the staff. No one went beyond greeting to do anything. The parking is an absolute nightmare to figure out and the hotel never emailed or made us aware of the circumstances. So all around, not the best value for the incredibly expensive price- other than the view. Our daughter wanted to come join us for one night, and not only was the hotel completely reluctant to provide a cot, they would not even allow her to come with us in the shuttle to the beach. All five of our family members took a van, while our daughter had to take a TukTuk motorcycle to the beach, where she was also prohibited from entering due to “full capacity”, but there were at least 50% open chairs and umbrellas. The hotel staff was so unwilling to help us find a solution to our daughter having no where to sleep for the night to the point where we felt genuinely uncomfortable with her even entering the hotel with us. We offered to pay extra money for her to enter the beach, or shuttle, or even another cot, but they were unmovable. It was not so much that the policy was so severe, but that the service was so unwilling to assist us in alternative solutions. Our stay was fine until this stain of an experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Rukia

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

For anyone reading this, just know that if you want to book here, you are paying a LOT of money for the setting NOT the food, drink or service. The food was good but not €200 for three courses(!!!) good. Both the starter and main came out lukewarm and bland. The dessert took 1h to come after the main course even with me asking numerous times for it. The drinks were ridiculous with a €6-8 beer charged at €45 and a bottle of water for €10. The service however was the worst element of the whole experience. No greeting as you arrived or left, staff wearing face masks on their chins, they were ultimately slow and inattentive. The whole meal took us three hours with lots of waiting and the disappointment in the service ruined the overall experience. The views were great but they could only compensate so much for purely bad service and in the end, it really wasn’t worth it. I also stayed at the hotel. The room was clean and spacious but overpriced and there were many other hotels nearby that were much better value, with more character and I’d have gotten much more for my money. Again, the staff were poor. Mediocre reception to our arrival, no hotel tour of where to find the amenities - we were bluntly told there is no bar when we asked but no friendly recommendation of something in the vicinity. If I could redo the whole thing, I wouldn’t stay at the hotel because really it’s a restaurant with a hotel - not a hotel with a restaurant (if that makes sense).

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eduardo a

22 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Maravilhoso o hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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Room amenities

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Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Grotta Palazzese Reviews

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9.8/10

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