Le Capase Resort Salento

“Paradise”

We had an amazing experience at a wonderful hotel. It is small and the staff are extremely friendly. We loved Lilly and Rafaela. You will not regret visiting the Capase. Also we found the further south in Puglia the less touristy and the more interesting places to visit.

“A show-stopping hotel, you will never want to leave!”

This hotel is an absolute show-stopper. I brought a group of American tourists to the area for a fitness-based vacation, and the staff at Le Capase were unbelievable partners. Lilli met our every need with the utmost graciousness, treating each and every one of us like VIPs. The hotel itself is st… more

This hotel is an absolute show-stopper. I brought a group of American tourists to the area for a fitness-based vacation, and the staff at Le Capase were unbelievable partners. Lilli met our every need with the utmost graciousness, treating each and every one of us like VIPs. The hotel itself is stunning. The sea-view rooms are divine, with comfortable beds, panoramic terraces, and plenty of thoughtful amenities. The infinity pool will take your breath away. Truly, words don’t do it justice. Our guests couldn’t get enough—in fact, it was hard to persuade them to leave the hotel to explore the surrounding area! The area is rich in charming towns, seaside activities, hiking, and biking opportunities. But honestly, you could come here and never leave the property, and still feel as though you’d been transported to a place where time stands still. Do not miss the chance to stay at Le Capase.

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“Hidden gem of paradise with best restaurant in Puglia!”

During our travels in Southern Italy Le Capase did by far the best job of all the resorts of helping us celebrate our milestone anniversary. We were supposed to renew our vows here 5 years ago but COVID had other plans. It was nice to finally make it to paradise with stunning unobstructed views of … more

During our travels in Southern Italy Le Capase did by far the best job of all the resorts of helping us celebrate our milestone anniversary. We were supposed to renew our vows here 5 years ago but COVID had other plans. It was nice to finally make it to paradise with stunning unobstructed views of the sea and a pristine infinity edge pool. It looked exactly like the photos on the internet but was even better in person! This area was also our favorite in Puglia - more laid back and less populated than areas like Lecce, Otranto, and Monopoli. The clientele was respectful and it was a truly peaceful stay. Our room had a view of the sea with a patio (2 comfortable loungers). There was plenty of tea in the room (and again in the lobby after dinner - loose leaf provided). The Culti bath products/toiletries were divine and all of the extra touches were noticed and appreciated. The beds were comfortable. But the truly what set Le Capase apart from the rest is the exceptional service. From the reception attendant to servers at the restaurant everyone was friendly, kind, and helpful. One of the biggest surprises was the quality of food at the restaurant. The reviews had been mediocre so I managed expectations but was completely blown away. "Catch of the Day" here means the server brings around a cookie sheet with literally the fish that was reeled in that very day. We had aragosta (lobster), sea bass, and prawns! They prepared these with fresh pastas. Breakfast was a wonderful experience. I immediately bonded with the female hostess who had stylish glasses. She was our server and ensured that we had fresh orange juice, formaggio, and of course cappucino. Everything was fresh and of the highest quality. This was the best breakfast in Italy and included the opportunity to order eggs cooked to order. I'd go back just for the breakfast (and the views)! Another unexpected perk of this resort was the outdoor gym with exercise equipment. This is not even advertised on the website but was unusual and something extremely helpful. We did not see any yoga classes during our stay but could have borrowed bikes for free. I was wondering about the area. You are close to the 1867 Punta Palascia lighthouse (to the North) and the cute town of Santa Cesarea Terme to the South. It is an easy drive all the way to the tip of the boot. An update is that the resort has decided not to rebuild the path to directly access the sea. This did not take away from our visit as there are plenty of beaches nearby. The motorcycle noise cited in previous reviews is noticeable at the pool but I did not hear in the room or in the restaurant; it occurred during daylight hours as the road is popular with motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are willing to overlook these details, I'd highly encourage a less touristy and relaxing stay at this resort.

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“A Salento oasis”

As so many guests have reported, il capase is a wonderful little boutique hotel in the most beautiful coastal position and with quite exceptional service in all departments. Sadly, a recent storm had rendered access to the sea swimming platform unusable, so we were not able to swim in the sea. How… more

As so many guests have reported, il capase is a wonderful little boutique hotel in the most beautiful coastal position and with quite exceptional service in all departments. Sadly, a recent storm had rendered access to the sea swimming platform unusable, so we were not able to swim in the sea. However, the swimming pool and its surroundings are beautiful. Breakfast is excellent and served in a pretty dining room. Rooms are comfortable, though small and functional, and visitors advise to request a room with sea view; it should be noted that, with two exceptions, the verandas are cheek by jowl so you do hear every conversation from the next door occupants.

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