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We loved everything, the style, the ambience, the staff. A great location with great restaurants and bar all on the doorstep. An easy drive to beautiful towns and beaches - Castro within 5 mins drive restaurants and historic old town not touristy. The palazzo itself is a peaceful oasis, with a beautiful garden, places to sit and relax with a glass of wine before heading out for dinner. The pool area is also very nice and there is a small underground spa which was totally unique. Breakfast is taken outside under a lovely loggia by the pool. A selection for breakfast with home baked bread eggs cheese and meats plus cereals, fruit yogurt and amazing home made cakes. The staff were wonderful, helpful but never intrusive. Its was our first time visiting Pulia and we were blown away but the hospitality and kindness of the people here.

Stayed in July 2025

The appartement and breakfast

Stayed in July 2025

You have to have a car here (but you need one to get the most of a visit to Puglia anyway)

Delicious homemade breakfasts, beautiful gardens, friendly and helpful staff, lovely swimming pool and free bike hire

Stayed in July 2025

It was a bit far from Otranto and Lecce

This hotel was so awesome. Located in a really cute town close to the water (30 minutes from Otranto and 40 minutes from Lecce). The grounds are genuinely stunning and the room was really nice. Great amenities too - be sure to do the free spa experience! The staff are fantastic and they plan themed dinners a few nights/week. We wish we’d had more time here!

Stayed in July 2025

Wish I could have spent a couple more nights! Absolutely loved Palazzo Guglielmo, the staff are amazing so attentive and kind, Roberta went above and beyond to make my stay magical. I travelled via public transport - which is definitely possible so don’t let the ‘remote-ness’ put any travellers off - but I had a couple of issues so Roberta helped me get a taxi and even helped me get a bus ticket at the end of my stay! The breakfast is fab, the pool, spa, bikes are all great. It’s only a 15min cycle down to Cala dell'Acquaviva. I absolutely loved the pasta making class!

Stayed in May 2025

You need a car really to explore but goes with the location.

Lovely property full of character and great for a relaxing stay. This is not a posh 5 star resort but a memorable property steeped in history.

Stayed in May 2025

Hotel was more rustic than I expected a palazzo to be. Typical Italian which we liked but not the sort of luxury we hoped for. No decent restaurant within walking distance. (We tried the Ulivi but would NOT go again)

All the staff were great. Breakfast excellent. Quiet and relaxing. Excellent take away pizzas just down the road.

Stayed in May 2025

This place is fabulous. Beautiful setting with spacious garden rooms, a wonderful green space and a rooftop jacuzzi. Rosa's breakfast is the best. Freshly cooked and locally sourced ingredients. Also recommend the onsite restaurant. Want to unwind for a few days then this is the perfect place with the most helpful staff.

Stayed in October 2024

The bed was too hard. I said something and they lent me a topper but it wasn’t the best bed even so. Maybe need to modernise those but keep everything else as it is.

It was original and unusual with great facilities and such friendly staff. It felt like a tranquil little haven. Loved this place. They have a pool and if you had kids there was a trampoline and table tennis hut all felt very family like and not like a hotel including all the wonderful old mis matching crockery at breakfast which appealed to me. The rooms were old fashioned and felt like we weren’t in a hotel. Also a spa and gym which we didn’t use.

Stayed in October 2024

Outdoor poolbeds, jacuzzi and interior of the rooms require some more maintenance

Really friendly staff. Breakfast was really good, especially the pastry. Nice Italian pasta cooking class! We enjoyed the available spa. Garden well kept.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing. Villager quiet so car advisable.

Everything. Fabulous place. Beautiful building, tranquil pool, great food and lovely staff.

Stayed in August 2024

Slightly remote but sometimes that's what you need.

Unfortunatley I had a car crash on the way from the airport to the property and ended up in hospital on the first night. When I spoke to the Hotel they said ring us when they let you out and we will pick you up, which they did. I arrived at the property and it was such a beautiful place to rest and recupperate for a few days!! The rooms are exceptionaly clean and spacious, the gardens are beautiful and so lovely to just find a spot to sit and relax in the shade. The Spa is a great bonus with stean rooms and thermal pools. As far as the staff goes they were exceptional! So friendly and helful, I felt completley taken care of!! I've told all my friends about this place and can't wait to go back!!

Stayed in July 2024

A little piece of paradise. What a beautiful hotel, from the minute you arrive you can tell how much the staff and owners love the hotel and take such pride in it. You will need a car. We stayed with 3 kids maybe our kids were a little too young but the hotel made us feel very welcome. All of the staff are amazing and the breakfast is unreal !

Stayed in July 2024

The only slight annoyance was that there was about a group of about 4 families booked in at the same time and they weren’t very considerate towards other guests at the property. Obviously not the hotels fault but meant breakfast time and sitting around the pool wasn’t as relaxing as it could have been.

A hidden gem. Staff couldn’t be more helpful and the breakfast was plentiful.

Stayed in June 2024

Bad service in the restaurant

Very good

Stayed in June 2024

We loved everything!

Our room was fabulous - clean spacious and comfortable. The facilities were amazing - lots of places to sit and relax with lots of shade. We loved the table tennis! Breakfast was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back!

Stayed in October 2023

Communication from the hotel in advance was excellent, which was a good sign. The staff are charming and helpful. This is such a tranquil spot with good facilities , pool, hot tub , extensive gardens , car parking, on site bar and restaurant There's even a small spa. A really well run hotel.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to dislike, just to let you know that it is a small village that is very quiet and a car would in my opinion be essential to visit local towns and beaches.

All of the staff were exceptional! Especially Francesca and Elizabeth who went out of their way to help with our stay, suggesting places to visit with best places to park, best beaches to visit and even organised a venue for us to watch a rugby World Cup match which was a great bonus. The place itself was like an oasis behind the tall wooden doors on the quiet village square. A beautiful building with so many facilities onsite, including a pool, bar, restaurant, solarium on the roof with a jacuzzi. A lower level spa room and gym facilities available. We got to make our own pasta then eat it in the restaurant later on in the evening which was great fun. A relaxing experience in a beautiful environment!

Stayed in September 2023

Luxury property in a rustic, small town setting. Perfect location to take in southern Puglia and its magnificent beaches. Incredible lounge areas and places to feel tucked away. Wish we had booked a few more days here as it is such an exquisite setting to really relax and unwind.

Stayed in September 2023

The staff are wonderful It’s a perfect spot for rest and relaxation - very peaceful The palazzo has everything on site, including a well equipped gym, bar and popular restaurant

Stayed in September 2023

Bed was very hard but we did surprisingly sleep well

Everywhere we have visited on our trip has been great but this was a little bit special.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing!

The quiet luxury and the wonderful staff

Stayed in September 2023

Depending on wind, noise carried from nearby towns; market on Fridays was small and not very interesting. Need to drive outside town for things to see.

Beautiful palazzo complete with gym, restaurant, massages. Freshly made cakes every morning and espresso/wine honesty bar. Hotel able to organise boat trips and taxi at short notice.

Stayed in August 2023

Mattress was a bit soft for hubby.

Entrance magical with the beautiful trees. Trees and plants around pool lovely; fresh cakes every morning and honesty wine and espresso bar very welcome! Gym looked well equipped although we didn’t use it!

Stayed in August 2023