Masseria Auraterrae

LikedAmazing property beautifully restored from a 17th century farm. The views from the property and surrounding the property are breathtaking. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious! Staff was always very helpful.

DislikedWe loved everything!

LikedAbsolutely loved the property, the restaurant was superb for dinners & Breakfast. Peaceful rural location. Friendly staff, amazing grounds and landscape, distant sea views, everything brand new.

DislikedPools were not heated, both personal and resort, not good as weather cooled. Charges to use sauna. Rooms and bathrooms small especially the suites.

LikedThe room, hotel, and surroundings were incredible but what we will be talking about for years is the service. Not sure if I can say names on here but the very personable lady who checked us in (the one that had formerly worked at Disney) was so incredibly helpful, giving us a tour of the whole property upon our arrival which is quite large and giving us many recommendations for our few days in Puglia. The head of the bar program (the one who had previously worked in London) was so passionate about his craft, making very unique cocktail made almost exclusively with ingredients of Puglia or even the property. Some of the best cocktails we have had and great company too. This hotel is first rate and the best hotel we have ever had the pleasure of staying in, it doesn't get any better! We were quite sad to leave and say goodbye to the staff, thanks again for the great experience.

LikedBeautiful location, friendly staff, great food. Loved it!!

LikedMasseria Auraterrae was one of the most exceptionally beautiful places I’ve ever been. From the moment I was greeted in the driveway by the manager Franco to the moment we left it was a dream. No detail was spared in the reimagination of the property - the incredible grounds and buildings, the room design and furnishings, the menu and food, the service. All of this and more made for an incredible experience. We can’t wait to come back next year.

LikedAmazing location with a wonderful view from our room. Beautiful grounds to walk around. Excellent breakfast and very good dinner in the restaurant. The plunge pool with the hydrotherapy massage was good but in September felt a little cold to be sitting in for long. In the autumn / winter, a hot tub would be preferable.

DislikedDefinitely expensive for the size of room, which was strangely divided (small bedroom but large bathroom). Could certainly have had more hooks / surfaces to put things. The bathroom sink tap had no temperature control in our room. We were not sure if that was intentional or not. The automatic tap was not particularly convenient - sometimes giving more water than needed, sometimes less. While none of these are serious issues and we did enjoy our stay very much, we felt that the Masseria did not quite live up to other Relais & Chateaux hotels we have visited in other countries at a similar price point.

LikedThis place is unbelievable - the setting is absolutely stunning, between the farmhouse, the pools, and surrounding vineyard and olive trees. The staff were absolutely amazing and did everything to make our stay as comfortable and easy as possible. We ate at the restaurant twice for dinner and the setting and food were superb.

LikedBeautiful gardens and pool areas. The quality of the food in the restaurant was exceptional.

DislikedThe location of our room was not ideal as not very private