Relais Villa San Martino

The Relais Villa San Martino was an oasis of calm in very busy Puglia. It is located slightly out of the town of Martina Franca, which is central within Puglia, therefore allowing us to do day trips to Matera, Ostuni, Alberobello and other villages and yet be back at the hotel for relaxation around the beautiful pool later in the afternoon. Our room was large and well-appointed, and whilst we had asked for a twin room, we were given more a suite with a larger and a smaller bed. Upon arrival on our first night, we were greeted by Alessandro and his staff, all of whom were friendly, helpful and polite at all times. Nothing was too much for them all. Breakfast was next level - delicious fruits, breads, pastries and cakes - all beautifully laid out. A cooked breakfast was also an option. Samwell (Samual) was particularly lovely - efficient, friendly and he looked after us very well both at the pool bar and at breakfast time with fabulous coffees. We actually wish we’d stayed there the whole week and just done day trips from there. Thanks you Alessandro, Gabriel and all the staff for a fabulous stay.

Family owned and operated Masseria with beautiful grounds and buildings. Two restaurants id exceptional quality. About a half mile out of the town center on a large and private property. A highly professional young staff, They have a world class wine cellar and collection. A magnificent breakfast is included. Quite a value. Martina Franca is a hidden gem 20 minutes from everything. The historic inner city is one of the most incredibly elegant, clean and safe family friendly experiences of Southeastern Italy. And the prices are an incredible bargain. Puglia is called the new Amalfi. Maybe not quite the glitz but far advanced from our trips of 30 years ago. This little city is so easy to travel to every other site including Lecce and Gallipoli, both part of this incredibly revived area. After you have seen the big tourist cities, go south east for a real Italian experience. Bella, Bella, Bella.

It e was a most inviting and comfortable facility. The staff were amazing.alexandro and his staff made me feel like I was visiting my cousin Vincenzo in New Jersey. The food at the restaurant was excellent. The recommendations for other restaurants was Superior. The rooms were good sized quiet and the bed was comfortable. The bar and bartender were Superior. It was surprising to have my favorite cocktail, the last word, in such a location. The Villa was quite centrally located and allowed us to visit numerous locations in the area.

I would like to thank Alexander for understanding that we could not arrive at the hotel on the dates we booked because of the war in Israel and gave us the option to come whenever we wanted and kept the payment we paid in advance. It’s good that there are honest people in the world. Thank again

The hotel is so lovely with old world charm and set in breathtakingly beautiful grounds. But the staff just made our stay even more enjoyable. Friendly smiling faces and a wealth of information on the area. We loved every second we stayed there.