- Charming masseria with an array of facilities and views over the Adriatic
- A short drive from Ostuni and Alberobello
Occupying a wonderful location close to the Adriatic Sea, the Grand Hotel Masseria Santa Lucia is within easy reach of Ostuni and the 'trulli' of Alberobello. Built following the classical style and vaulted ceilings of Puglia's traditional farm houses, this charming masseria offers a relaxed atmosphere and comfortable guest rooms, located either in the original farm house or in single storey blocks throughout the gardens.
An array of facilities is on offer including sports activities, an impressive outdoor swimming pool, small gym, tennis courts and a beautiful, natural beach. A high standard of cuisine is served at the hotel's restaurant with a weekly Pugliese buffet dinner offering traditional regional dishes and drinks.
A limited shuttle service to Ostuni is also available from mid June to mid September.
The hotel has 129 rooms (official rating 4 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Restaurant
Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers during the evening.
The hotel's restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating and a variety of international and Mediterranean cuisine.
Open 7.30am - 10am, 1pm - 2pm and 7.30pm - 9pm.
Bar
The Piano Bar is open from 15 Apr - 31 Oct.
Beach & Pools
Swimming Pool
The pool is usually in use from mid April to mid October and a pool bar is open from 10am - 7pm from mid June to August. Complimentary pool towels are provided.
Two Beaches
Guests can choose between two beaches, one sandy and one rocky (both open between mid June and mid September).
Spa & Wellness
Spa
The spa centre has a sauna, hot pool, emotional shower and steam shower (€20 per person per hour.)
Activities & Entertainment
Tennis Court
The tennis court is free of charge for guests.
Parking
Parking
On-site parking is available free of charge.
About the location
Visible for miles around, Ostuni is a gleaming tumble of painted buildings and dramatic brick-built palaces, perched almost entirely on a steep hilltop. Ostuni’s whitewashed centro storico lends the town its second name as the ‘White City’ of Puglia, and there are few places as atmospheric found anywhere else in the region. Most visits begin with a walk through the old town, towards the mighty duomo towering high above the Puglian plains. It’s a steep ascent, but one that’ll take you through some of the most magical of Ostuni’s streets: think white-walled passages with uneven floors and pretty cafes tucked into sheltered courtyards. The views at the top are well worth the climb, and the beautiful 15th-century cathedral with its 24-pane rose window is quite a sight, too.
The town’s bar and restaurant scene is richly authentic, with quaint trattorie serving local favourites such as orecchiette – a small, ear-shaped pasta that’s generally eaten with vegetable-based sauces and often served alongside a handsome house red. For true wine connoisseurs, one of the local wine tours is a must-do, taking visitors into some of the region’s finest wineries.
Transfer time
Car hire is recommended for this hotel. Ostuni is 58 miles from Bari airport and 23 miles from Brindisi airport. Simply call us once you’ve completed your booking and we will talk you through the options.
Twin Room
Max 3 adults
Twin Rooms are comfortably furnished with garden views.
22m²
Interconnecting Rooms
Max 6 adults
Certain room categories can be connected to make a perfect space for large families.
Early Booking Discount
15% Early booking discount for stays of 3 nights or more completed between 01 March - 31 October 2021 booked by 31 May 2021.
Free Night Offer
1 Free night for stays of 7 nights or more completed between 01 March - 25 July 2021 and 21 August - 31 October 2021.
Based on 555 traveller reviews

71% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent

150
Very Good

184
Average

112
Poor

72
Terrible

37
Reviews
“ 4 n stay 10-14 September
PassengerLorraineAH1, London, United Kingdom

Sep 18 2020
Many of the reviews I read are unjust. Maybe because they were in busy season it was different. We had a fabulous time. Very covid secure . Welcoming reception at all times. Breakfast buffet well...
Many of the reviews I read are unjust. Maybe because they were in busy season it was different. We had a fabulous time. Very covid secure . Welcoming reception at all times. Breakfast buffet well organised as per covid safety & plentiful and fresh. You can ask for extras to be cooked eg omelettes etc. The gym is small but clean. Pool was immaculate & very peaceful. Pool bar and lunch food there was plentiful and varied for our needs. It is in a quiet location which we wanted but could walk to a few other rocky inlets and beaches (to the left across from hotels stony beach) there are couple of snack bars/ beach bar and a 5* hotel we ate at one evening. The hotels stony beach is lovely for swimming & has plenty of sail shades , beds and comfy cushions for the beds. Showers and toilets. The hotels beach is a short walk to the right from the stony one. The hotel can drop you there , just ask at reception, also if you let them know you are going to the beach they take beds and umbrella and it is all set up for you ! Taxis are expensive, it is 20??? to either Ostuni or Santa Marina one way. But both worth a trip for a evening meal , stroll and cocktails. I would definitely return with my hubby next time and maybe get a car if we can hire one for a good price.
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“ Middle of Nowhere
Beesands, Walton on Thames

Oct 21 2019
With the flight being delayed and issues with hire car, we arrived at 930 to be told the restaurant was closed, no food! The hotel is in the middle of nowhere so you will need a car, nice pool but no...
With the flight being delayed and issues with hire car, we arrived at 930 to be told the restaurant was closed, no food! The hotel is in the middle of nowhere so you will need a car, nice pool but no towels, lovey outside area for breakfast but selection is poor. OK for a 2 night stay but that's it really as food could be better. Clean and comfy rooms so not all bad
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“ Would not have been my first choice of hotel
rover33507, Stockport, United Kingdom

Oct 01 2019
I too stayed at the hotel as part of an Inghams Tour but as this was not the hotel I had originally been told Inghams were using, I was very apprehensive after having read the previous negative...
I too stayed at the hotel as part of an Inghams Tour but as this was not the hotel I had originally been told Inghams were using, I was very apprehensive after having read the previous negative reviews.
My room in the main part of the hotel was a good size, with an excellent shower. The lighting in the bedroom was very dim but the bathroom was very well lit with a magnifying mirror incorporating a light. The television was a good size with a Sky box. A list of television channels would have been a helpful addition.
The wifi in the bedroom was non existent, although the signal was strong around the reception area & on the small terrace outside. I would have expected a card with the wifi code to have been in the bedroom.
The food was marginally better than I had expected, although at times, it was quite disappointing both in the choice of dishes & their presentation. On our last evening, the main course was a choice of either mackerel or a platter of mixed cheese. Much as I love cheese, I did not consider it to be an acceptable main course. On our first evening, when we arrived late, it was irritating the menu for our meal was written in German. They were aware we were on the Inghams??? tour & were not part of a German one.
The drinks were expensive & the only snack available for lunch on our last day was an unappetizing looking cheese & ham sandwich. Again the presentation & quality was awful & I am glad I saw the standard before I ordered one.
The hotel is very isolated & without a car I would not recommend it or consider staying there again.
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“ Not a 4* hotel, poor service and food
lenandpam,

Jul 19 2019
Went on Inghams "Best of Puglia Tour".
The Room was good and no real complaints other than the floor could have been cleaned more regularly. With a small outside secluded patio area and at ground...
Went on Inghams "Best of Puglia Tour".
The Room was good and no real complaints other than the floor could have been cleaned more regularly. With a small outside secluded patio area and at ground level it is easy to walk dust and dirt into the bedroom. The hedging surrounding the patio needed to be trimmed as we ended up fighting though over-hanging thorns and other branches to get to the seating. Tea and coffee making facilities in the room would help in the morning and when returning from trips.
Hotel Catering & Bar
Very Poor and had to complain to the manager about the quality of the evening food and the positioning of the tables. The service was not good either, not helped by the positioning of the tables. The group had three tables, the chairs for 8 of the group were up against a back wall which meant the waiters could not serve from behind ( they had to pass and take away plates across the table!!). The food was tasteless and sometimes inedible. I could not understand why we were on a different menu to the rest of the restaurant; surely the cost difference was a small price to pay to protect the Inghams name. The lighting was also poor and when eating fish with bones, not ideal. Some flood lighting was installed after the complaint. We all sat down at 7:30, but didn???t finish until around 10:00. The rest of the restaurant were in and out in 90 minutes. The group were treated like second class citizens. One evening 8 of us took taxis to Ostuni (5 miles away) and had a good meal and wine, with a great atmosphere for 25 euros each. Not sure why the hotel could not have provided the same. The swimming pool bar also closed on a whim; I was chasing around to order a mid-day sandwich. The bar also ran of certain soft drinks (Sprite, Fanta etc.) and this on the first night and was not corrected throughout our stay which I???m told was down to a lack of ordering. Good food is part of the holiday; the lack of it sends the wrong message.
The hotel was isolated and walking to other places was not possible, something that is pleasing and part of the holiday evenings.
Definitely not a 4* hotel, but could be with better food and service.
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“ Not 5 star
996sarahc,

Jul 15 2019
I loved the faded decadence about it but rest assured this hotel is not luxury.
Linen, beds and rooms are clean but very basic. No tea/coffee making facilitis. Basic minibar. No extra toiletries...
I loved the faded decadence about it but rest assured this hotel is not luxury.
Linen, beds and rooms are clean but very basic. No tea/coffee making facilitis. Basic minibar. No extra toiletries just shower gel.
Food is thrown at you at dinner and similar to a big busy Butlins type fare. Breakfast is a fee for all with everyone stuffing extra food into their bags for later.
Whole hotel is t really geared for English speaking. Small tv in room. No comforts especially if it rains.
Pool is decent but I???d rate this as a 2/3 star.
Service is a bare minimum
Raw sewage (actual big fresh lumps of it) and nappies floating in sea area to right hand side of garden/rock/sea area
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