- Fantastic setting within easy walking distance of Ostuni's historic centre
- Fresh decor and modern amenities
Hotel Monte Sarago has an enviable position just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Ostuni. This four-star hotel has been decorated in a modern style, with a welcoming bar in the lobby and a restaurant serving contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, with an extensive wine list. Spacious guestrooms are stylish and well-equipped, providing a comfortable place to relax after a day exploring the nearby sights of Puglia. For those wanting to relax, there is an excellent SPA which offers many different beauty treatments and it's equipped with a heated indoor pool.
The hotel has 67 rooms (official rating 4 star). Minimum stay 3 nights during August.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Restaurant L'Opificio
Furnished in a fresh and modern style, the L'Opificio restaurant offers guests a wide selection for breakfast.
Attico Rooftop 225
The "Attico Rooftop 225", with a panoramic view of the historic centre of Ostuni and sea skyline, the restaurant boasts a relaxing atmosphere and hones in on its Mediterranean cuisine background, offering guests a delicious array of fresh fish dishes and complimenting these with a selection of local Apulian red wines.
Spa & Wellness
Lacus Wellness & Spa
Newly built Spa faclities which include Turkish bath, emotional tunnel, sauna, Swedish bucket, frigidarium, swimming pool with cervical waterfall, hydromassage seat and chaise longue, relax area.
Body and face treatments, hands and feet Spa as well as massages are available.
Please note the SPA is managed by an external company and the cost is about €45 per person for 70 minutes. Payable locally.
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
Ostuni is 58 miles from Bari airport and 23 miles from Brindisi airport. We recommend hiring a car in your destination. Simply call us once you’ve completed your booking and we will talk you through the options.
Double Standard
Max 2 adults, 1 child
Clean and contemporary, this room is an excellent substitute after a busy day wandering the streets of Ostuni.
Comfort Room
Max 3 adults
Comfort rooms are modern and bright and are generous in space.
Panoramic View Room
Max 2 adults, 1 child
The Panoramic View room takes full advantage of its positioning, allowing maximum amount sunshine to fill the room and complimenting the bright furnishings that adorn the interior. Guests also benefit from having a beautiful view across to the town.
Superior Panoramic View Room
Max 3 adults, 1 child
The Superior rooms has been methodically designed with the prime objective of creating a spacious area. The subtle modern details lining the room accommodate the guests every need, with a small desk and seating area made available for moments of relaxation. Customers can also enjoy gazing out over the 'White City" from the balcony.
Early Booking Discount
10% Early booking discount for stays up to 4 nights completed between 26 March - 19 July 2026 and 20 October - 31 October 2026.
10% Early booking discount for stays of 6 nights or more completed between 20 July - 09 August 2026 and 25 August - 19 October 2026.
10% Early booking discount for stays completed between 10 - 24 August 2026.
Booked by 31 March 2026.
Free Night Offer
1 Free night for stays of 5 nights or more completed between 26 March - 19 July 2025 & 20 October - 31 October 2025.
1 Free night for stays of 7 nights or more completed between the 20 July - 09 August 2025 & 25 August - 19 October 2025.
Based on 1249 traveller reviews
90% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
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Very Good
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Average
86
Poor
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Terrible
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Reviews
Sep 11 2025
We were four couples of friends who decided on a British Airways holiday to Ostuni and chose the Monte Sarago as our hotel - we picked basic rooms on a b&b basis as we all wanted to explore the area...
We were four couples of friends who decided on a British Airways holiday to Ostuni and chose the Monte Sarago as our hotel - we picked basic rooms on a b&b basis as we all wanted to explore the area. None of us realised that the pool (shown in 3/9 pictures on the 'partners' website) was out of bounds for us after our hot sightseeing days and we had to pay for pool/beach days at VIAR to compensate and keep driving to the coast for 'quick dips' - most annoying ! The bar attached to the rooftop restaurant was like the moon (little atmosphere) and the downstairs bar was never open during our one week stay. Rooms were fine and the breakfasts catered for all tastes. The overall feeling was somewhat muted compared to our expectations.
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Nick1096, Addlestone, United Kingdom
Sep 07 2025
I want to start with the positives, the hotel is fine, rooms are fine, location is great and the staff are excellent and really friendly.
So why only 2 stars?
I feel the marketing team have been...
I want to start with the positives, the hotel is fine, rooms are fine, location is great and the staff are excellent and really friendly.
So why only 2 stars?
I feel the marketing team have been disingenuous. I???m sure it???s all there in the small print but, when you search for hotels and look at the images they use to promote their hotel, you are under the impression that???s what you are booking. In this hotel that???s not the case.
Their images show a lovely swimming pool on the roof with Ostuni in the background. That pool exists but it???s not for hotel guests!!! They also show an indoor pool. That pool exits but it???s ???45 to use it within the spa.
Very disappointing when your ???search??? criteria included a pool!! And we chose this one on that criteria!
I travel a lot and this is the first hotel that I have stayed in that charges for the water in your room. ??????
So, with choices of hotels to stay in, you can???t help but feel conned when their chosen images do not match reality.
Again to end on a positive, location is only a stroll from the historical old town with all it has to offer. Plenty of convenient parking, friendly helpful staff and decent size rooms.
But, it???s not what it says on the tin. 🤨??????
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Worth it for the view if you can handle the steps.
brnz99, Belfast, United Kingdom
Jul 08 2025
We stayed for 4 nights in the villas that sit behind the hotel, atop the hill. They are self catering and exactly what we needed after staying in the masseria acella for a wedding. Exactly what we...
We stayed for 4 nights in the villas that sit behind the hotel, atop the hill. They are self catering and exactly what we needed after staying in the masseria acella for a wedding. Exactly what we needed, a bit of family time. The pool was quiet and right at our door. Lots of space, nice and clean. We would have liked a few more amenities. There was no toaster, kettle or microwave. And the WiFi was a bit patchy, but outside that it was great. What I would mention, and so do the hotel in fairness, is access to the villas. You can drive or take the 140 steps. These are to be factored in when booking as they are a tough walk as we didn't have a car. Luckily, the hotel had a courtesy car for the luggage. But for us it was worth the view looking over oustuni, which was stunning. The staff as well were all lovely and very helpful.
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Great staff let down by a couple of odd commercial policies.
Seaside28801824323, Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Jul 02 2025
Firstly let me praise the staff of the property. They are fantastic. Do friendly and helpful. Any negative comments relate to the hotel policies. We stayed in one of the apartments. They are nice...
Firstly let me praise the staff of the property. They are fantastic. Do friendly and helpful. Any negative comments relate to the hotel policies. We stayed in one of the apartments. They are nice enough but the main benefit is access to the pool which guests in the main hotel do not get access to. The pool has lovely views. The only sticking point was the 130 steps up to it every day.
Breakfast is in a soulless corporate style room and mediocre.
What we found strange was additional charges for things. If we wanted pool towels we had to pay ??5 per towel for them. You were allowed two toilet rolls and if you wanted more you had to pay. If you wanted a cleaning/maid service daily they wanted to charge you 35 euros a day. I just think a 4 star hotel shouldn???t be looking to make extra on these incidentals.
Overall the hotel is good value and just a pleasant 10 minute walk into the city???s historic centre.
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Jun 28 2025
We had a fantastic stay at this excellent hotel, which offers all modern facilities and comforts. We stayed in a superior room with a stunning view of the old town and the Adriatic Sea on the...
We had a fantastic stay at this excellent hotel, which offers all modern facilities and comforts. We stayed in a superior room with a stunning view of the old town and the Adriatic Sea on the horizon???truly magnificent!
A big thank you to the staff at the reception for their warm hospitality, and a special thank you to Sonya from the kitchen staff. She went above and beyond to take care of our dietary requirements throughout our six-day stay. Her attention to detail and kindness made a real difference.
Highly recommended ??? AAA experience!
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