Masseria Relais Santa Teresa

“Superb quiet and relaxing hotel”

We liked this Hotel so much we have decided to book our wedding there for next year ! the Hotel is quite remote so is nice and quiet with no noise other than nature, if you want to go anywhere you will need a hire car as it's very remote, but that's one of its selling points in my view, but still… more

We liked this Hotel so much we have decided to book our wedding there for next year ! the Hotel is quite remote so is nice and quiet with no noise other than nature, if you want to go anywhere you will need a hire car as it's very remote, but that's one of its selling points in my view, but still easy to get from the main roads. We have looked at all the rooms and even the standard ones are all very good quality, they are all big with modern bathrooms, and lots of space for clothes and luggage, including a stocked mini bar, with space for your own items if required. Most have outside terraces or seats to sit in, the pool is open from 9AM till 19:30 and is very clean and warm (and no longer closes like previous posters have said) and has a pool bar, you do have to sometimes go up to the main bar for a drink as the pool bar can be quite quiet sometimes. There is so much space to sit in, with lots of different areas to relax and even when it's full (like it was when we went) it never seems at all too busy. The restaurant does very good food and is reasonably priced, especially when considering guests get 20% off, and they have several staff who can speak fluent English if you struggle with the menu or anything else whilst there. At night many locals come to the restaurant for dinner, which is testament to the quality of it. Breakfast was good but is mainly of the continental variety which is fairly common in Italy. They do sometimes have events, but they never interfered with anything we needed or wanted to use during our stay. The Hotel and surrounding environment is so beautiful and is great to just relax in. If you do want to get out Gallipoli is only 10 min drive away and is very beautiful too. I would highly recommend this hotel for a lovely quiet break in stunning surroundings, excellent food, excellent staff and very nice clean rooms.

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“Rustig”

Nice place to stay, very quit and relaxing, good service, surrounded by olive trees. The only negative point is the breakfast, bit monotone if you stay there for a longer period, no fresh bread, no fresh juice, but good cappuccinos, too mush pastry for me

“Nice hotel but with room for improvement”

The hotel is beautifully located in a beautiful place surrounded by olive trees and lovely plants. The rooms are lovely but be warned the restaurant is very expensive and the pool can be noisy with naff music. However on balance it was an enjoyable experience and great if you want to get away from … more

The hotel is beautifully located in a beautiful place surrounded by olive trees and lovely plants. The rooms are lovely but be warned the restaurant is very expensive and the pool can be noisy with naff music. However on balance it was an enjoyable experience and great if you want to get away from it all. Be warned it is hard to find on google maps and it helps alot if you speak Italian. Very few Brits there.

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“Magnificent setting, nice rooms, fantastic pool, but…”

The Masseria is a fine historical setting. Rooms are clean, cosy with terrace. But the nice original buildings have lost their charm and authenticity by the plastic fishbowl restaurant building. Everything has been carefully restored with nice gardens, and then arises the ‘aquarium’…awful. Quality … more

The Masseria is a fine historical setting. Rooms are clean, cosy with terrace. But the nice original buildings have lost their charm and authenticity by the plastic fishbowl restaurant building. Everything has been carefully restored with nice gardens, and then arises the ‘aquarium’…awful. Quality of the food and chefs are very poor to Italian standards. Apart from the receptionist, other languages are a problem and causes issues with guests, who try to make something clear. Owners should tear down the glass construction, offer fine, good quality and a limited number of high quality dishes in the available, existing restaurant space inside. Since every room has a terrace, they could consider room service when restaurant would be fully occupied. Anyway they should first buy high quality ingredients and then have a professional chef prepare it. Masseria Sant Teresa has everything, it needs to be recognized by the owners, managers

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