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Reviews of IL GELSO BIANCO Luxury apartments

54 Via Gelsomino, 70044 Polignano a Mare, Italy

#30 of 517 Holiday rentals in Polignano a Mare

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Review score

Based on 42 apartment reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    10.0

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    Excellent position and lovely apartment, well managed by the host who is very attentive and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs to the penthouse could be a challenge to some less agile travellers and travelers should be warned about them.

    Accessibility to town, beaches, sights Clean Spacious Rooftop Well appointed

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Highly recommend.wouldn’tchange a thing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing! It was perfect

    Excellent location! Easy walk to everything. The host Barbara is so helpful with recommendations and she also took care of making dinner reservations for us. We used the parking offsite which she also had prearranged for us. The apartment was spotless and very spacious.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Awesome apartment and Barbara was extremely helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of steps….but still great provided you can manage steps.

    Awesome location, large and family friendly. Pool deck was awesome!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Perfect honeymoon stay in the best location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the best and most unbelievable stay in Polignano a Mare. We couldn’t believe how amazing the apartment location was. It’s right in the middle of the town, with restaurants, cafes, bars, all at your doorstep. We travelled here for our honeymoon and we had the greatest time. The host - Barbara, was so helpful and she helped book beach days, tours, and even booked a last minute dinner reservation for us at one of the best restaurants in Polignano a Mare. We can’t wait to come back, it was magical!!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location, location, location!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    Great stay. Great Host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small steep stairs.

    Thanks Barbara, we had a great stay. Top position, right in the middle of the action.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No paper towels were provided

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    10
    A beautiful place to visit enhanced by our stay in beautiful apartment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was outstanding.

    The host, Barbara, met us upon arrival. She was very helpful and welcoming. She went out of her way to not only orient us to the apartment and its features, but also helped us the surrounding area. She quickly responded to any all matters that related to questions or needs that we had. She was excellent in every way.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2024

    10
    A fabulous place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Narrow staircase getting into the apartment

    We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment. It was spacious, modern and impeccably clean with the most efficient noise cancelling doors when closed. The apartment is located on one of the main tourist strips that has many restaurants and bars within easy walk. Great Wifi, A/C and even a welcome snack & bottle of wine on arrival. Barbara our host was extremely helpful and responsive with helpful advice & instructions. We would definitely rebook here when we return to this lovely place.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional Apartment/ Above Exceptional Host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything!

    We stayed in the 2 Bedroom. The apartment was spacious, modern and impeccably clean! Great Wifi, A/C and care package with your basic needs coffee, tea, cream & welcome snack with wine! This GEM is in the heart of Via Roma with plenty of restaurants and famous beach. What truly makes this place outstanding was our host Barbara! Well in advance she sent videos (about her place) and a list of recommendations from beaches to restaurants to car park and included was transfers (golf cart) rides to and from her apartment to car park. She made special reservations at a beach club for us (Le Palme) spectacular and even arranged special rates vs if I would have booked it myself (under $100) which included towels, parking, lounge cards and umbrella with bottle service 4th row to ocean .. just spectacular. Barbara takes it to another level and always responds immediately ❤️ if you can get a booking here skip the hotels… this is a true 5 Star Experience!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Lovely surroundings - Room is well located to Restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    10
    Amazing! Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were a bit tricky. Which made it a bit difficult to get luggage up and down.

    Location and pool!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    Loved Polignano
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and Barbara was wonderful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs to the apartment with a lot of luggage 😩 Just too much messaging prior to our trip from owner. We were travelling in numerous locations and were receiving constant messages requesting passport details etc. Did not receive this from any other of our Italian accommodations

    Great location, very comfortable

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    10
    We were very impressed so pretty we loved it highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The three balcony’s, the ceilings of the room, the location

    Perfect location right on main strip with all the restaurants

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    If you are looking for an apartment in a prime location with unmatched service, this is for you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our host, Barbara, is unlike any other. She went above and beyond and was our personal concierge throughout our stay which we didn't expect; restaurant suggestions and bookings, beach reservations, transportation and luggage service etc. The property is in a prime central location in Polignano a Mare. We stayed at the two level apartment (she also offers a ground floor separate apartment which I didn’t see). Our apartment had a roof-top pool, beautiful outdoor living space with plenty of seating, dining table and umbrella with ocean view. Albeit the pool is quite small it was perfect to cool off in the August heat. The indoor space had everything you need, clean, beautifully decorated and offered 4 balconies to enjoy. Parking is challenging however we were offered a parking lot off site that provided golfcart transportation which is about 5 minutes to the property. There is no elevator and the staircase to reach the apartment is steep and narrow with low ceilings and turns making it quite difficult to navigate especially with luggage. A porter service was offered and I highly recommend using it for a minimal cost.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Lovely property in a great location for walking out to the restaurants and beaches. Highly recommend. Host booked boat trip and great table at a stunning restaurant overlooking the sea. Lots of extras in apartment including beach towels.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    We had a magical stay - Barbara was so helpful and thought of everything to improve our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all fantastic

    It was stylish and extremely well equipped with everything you could need. Fantastic position in the centre of town

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    We loved staying here and can’t recommend it enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing not to like here

    A beautiful apartment in the perfect location with restaurants at our doorstep but still so quiet! Easy walk to everywhere. Can’t thank the owner enough for helping us with transfers, booking restaurants and boat tours for us, the service was exceptional and nothing too much trouble

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Beautiful place and unbelievably helpful host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location, beautiful,brand new, very clean apartment and unbelievably helpful host! We are so grateful to Barbara for making our stay in Polignano a Mare unbelievable experience. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    I would genuinely stay there again .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    Wonderful location. Well refurbished and clean .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    10
    Loved our stay. Barbara was very helpful with local info amd recommendations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All gd😄

    Great location and very comfortable and modern apartment

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    9.0
    A beautiful apartment with all the amenities right in the heart of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing to be aware of is that you have to get all your luggage up the winding stairs. But it was not in any way a deal breaker.

    This is a beautiful property right in the heart of town which is exactly where we wanted to be for our family of 5. We stayed in the penthouse apartment which was newly renovated. The bathrooms were beautifully done. The private rooftop was so nice to see the town views and also had the dipping pool and chairs to relax and enjoy the weather. Be prepared for stairs to get to the apartment and to get to the upstairs bedroom. If you have a car use the car park offered for €25 and they’ll bring you to the apartment as the streets there are narrow to drive. There’s a nice coffee bar called Bar Luna just around the corner to the apartment.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    It was a great stay, apartment was very modern, central & clean & the host was very helpful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was all great!

    The whole apartment, the location & the helpful host.

    Stayed in June 2023

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