46 Via Pioppi, 73028 Otranto, Italy
#21 of 42 hotels in Otranto
Guests' ChoiceBased on 44 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Nicola
DenmarkDifficult to park
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Luciano
BrazilEverything great!
Nice and convenient hotel. Super clean. Host super helpful!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Simon
United KingdomAll excellent. Very friendly. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Viktor
North MacedoniaPerfectly clean, very polite hosts, perfect breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Sergio
BrazilNot recommended for people with motor disability.
The location not far from the historical center, with street parking, friendly reception by Marco, always available for answering our needs. The stile is a bit “retro” but very clean. Nice 2 bedroom rooms with a large balcony, that fit us 3 very well. Good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Ali
United KingdomNothing
Nice friendly staff very helpful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Mary
IrelandThere was nothing I didn't like
The staff were helpful, warm & friendly. The room was spotlessly clean, comfortable & quiet. And a lovely seating area/terrace for breakfast & also with easy chairs to relax in the evening under big sunshades.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Marie
IrelandNothing
We were so happy we chose hotel Minerva for our day in Otranto which is a beautiful place to visit. The location was excellent close to restaurants and shops. Marco and his staff were very nice and helpful. Really enjoyed the breakfast which included delicious fresh fruit and gorgeous cakes baked by Marco. Would highly recommend hotel Minerva.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Graham
United KingdomAll good
Excellent fresh cooked breakfast and comfortable room. Temporary parking directly outside hotel or on opposite side of road if spaces. Friendly staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 21 May 2025
Patsy
AustraliaNothing
Great location to central city and sightseeing. All walking distances. Parking was luckily available on street outside hotel but assistance given where to park. Maria and Marco very friendly and helpful. The best variety of breakfast options we have had in Italy. Definitely recommend staying here. Rooms basic but clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Rita
United KingdomVery quiet, spacious room. Good shower with immediate hot water. Friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Ruth
CanadaThe breakfast was fabulous. Smelled so good coming out of our room. Host was especially helpful and kind. He was a pleasure to meet.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Lynda
United StatesWe loved everything!
We had a lovely stay at Hotel Minerva in Otranto. Even though it was winter, the room was very warm. We had asked for a ground floor and Hotel Minerva accommodated our request. The room was very large and the bed very comfortable. The room and bathroom were extremely clean. The breakfast was fabulous with an array of sweet and savory dishes. Our host was very pleasant and very helpful with parking our car and our two miniature schnauzers were very welcome. Otranto is very interesting with a castle and a magnificent cathedral and this hotel is within a five minute walk to centro storico. We would highly recommend this hotel for your next stay in Otranto.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Joan
IrelandHotel brilliantly situated , very short walk from the town . Staff wonderful and helpful. Great breakfast. Marco charming and a perfect host . Thanks to all.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Lynn
United KingdomNothing- we would stay again!
We were greeted so warmly and kindly offered an earlier check in and good advice on local restaurants and a boat trip - breakfast was beautiful and varied.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Bertha
United StatesThe owner/Manager allowed us to check in earlier. We had a hard time parking in a small spot (normal in Italy) and he was kind enough to park the car for us. Gave us a map and some recommendations for restaurants.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Valerian
RomaniaThe size of the room and the size of the beds.
The location is near the old town known as "Centro Storico". The staff is very nice. The breakfast is good with many delicious local home made dishes. Nearby there is a parking lot "Castello Otranto Parcheggio" and the cost is 4 Euro for the stay, even it will be couples of days.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2024
Linda
United KingdomPerfect location for old town and beach just minutes away. On street free parking possible. Owners are the best who really care for guests. Home baked goodies for breakfast which is plentiful and tasty. Spotlessly clean everywhere. Highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Michael
IrelandNo complaints at all.
Comfortable and clean hotel in close proximity ( 250m ) to the centre and with a very helpful host who provided us with excellent local info and good recommendations, very happy with our stay.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 11 July 2024
Carrassi
ItalyCleanliness was amazing simply Decor comfortable beds couldn't ask for anything else location to town was great if your looking a truly Italian experience then this is the place for you. Also don't forget Mr Marco with the host was great and very hospitable would highly recommend. The simple things in life are some the best.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Gilroy
United KingdomWiFi almost nil in room but good in Reception and front terrace
Well located close to town. Very clean room, comfortable pillow and mattresses. Really superb breakfast, fabulous cakes cooked by the owner, Marco. He is super helpful and pleasant. Really lovely staff. Nice front terrace
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Stephanie
United KingdomHappy with everything
Highly recommended. Ideally located, 5 -10 mins walk from historical centre. Room was very clean and comfortable as was the rest of the hotel. Breakfast was excellent, a good selection of home made cakes/pastries along with cereal and fruits/ham/cheese etc, all served in a lovely little dining area. There was also a nice little front garden area with further dining tables and comfortable seating. Communication was excellent. Marco was very friendly, the perfect host providing a personal service by helping with transfers to and from the airport and making recommendations for things to do/places to eat. Also, he kindly provided early check-in/late check-out to tie in with our flights. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing to say.
Marco the owner was extremely friendly & helpful from start to finish The hotel is in an excellent location only 5 mins walk from Ontrano castle and the harbourfront Breakfast was simple but really nice with fresh coffee and home baked goods each day
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Judith
United KingdomAll good
Marco was very welcoming and helpful....and he makes delicious cakes! Great breakfast. Good location a short walk to the castle and old townof Otranto.
Stayed in March 2024
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