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The 12 Best Hotels with a Spa in Puglia

The 12 Best Hotels with a Spa in Puglia

Puglia, in the heel of Italy, isn’t just about historical sites or a fabulous coastline – though it has both of those. It’s also a region where you can go for complete relaxation with a stay at a spa hotel. Some of Puglia’s spa hotels offer plenty of other activities, too, so the whole family will be entertained – several are on the coast close to beaches – while others are in historic towns so you can combine culture with relaxation. And several are rural hideaways where peace is guaranteed.

Luxury spa hotels

The village-style resort of Borgo Egnazia, close to the beaches of Savelletri, has a large and lavish spa where toga-clad therapists induce a sense of serenity. This luxury, family hotel has a beach club, several pools, tennis courts, and choice of restaurants, while rooms are huge affairs in soft shades; the best with private gardens and plunge-pools.
Two other Puglian spa hotels near Savelletri’s beaches are Masseria San Domenico and Masseria Torre Coccaro. The former is a sophisticated resort-style hotel with a spa specialising in thalassotherapy treatments. Rooms are elegant country-house plus there’s a golf course, private beach and salt-water pool. Masseria Torre Coccaro has an Aveda spa, outdoor pool plus a private beach. Rooms in the handsome restored farmhouse are styled with elegant rustic charm.
The vast spa at Borgo Bianco, a contemporary resort near the pebble-white beaches of Polignano a Mare, includes a vitality pool, Turkish bath and sauna as well as a tempting range of treatments. Rooms are airy, cool and white, many with balconies or terraces.
For something a little more boutiquey, take a look at Masseria Mongio, close to the beach near Otranto. This former farmhouse has been converted into contemporary rooms that retain original features of beams, exposed-stone walls and flagged floors, and all with garden or terrace. The spa includes a Turkish bath and sauna plus there’s a garden with large pool, bikes to borrow and a small spa.

Mid-range spa hotels

For a luxury spa hotel at an affordable price, the Palazzo del Corso on the Gallipoli peninsula ticks the box. There’s a top-class spa with sauna, hot tub and pool while bedrooms are quietly elegant in pale colours, some with stunning sea views. The rooftop bar, with plunge-pool, has terrific views.
Also exceptional value is Il Melograno, a 16th-century farmhouse with Moorish outbuildings. In contrast to the contemporary spa – with its huge indoor pool – rooms are furnished with antiques. There’s also an outdoor pool, flower-filled courtyards and private beach.
The charming country villa, Relais Villa San Martino, is also furnished with antiques and offers 21 elegant rooms in traditional country-house style. The comfortable spa specialises in regenerative treatments (as well as the full range of other therapies) plus there are beautiful grounds, a pool and a romantic dining room which all add up to a truly relaxing stay.
For a mix of traditional and contemporary, the Puglian spa hotel of Ottolire Resort would be our choice. The traditional stone farmhouse has been given a sympathetic modern makeover including a spa in a former trullo with hammam, hot tub and sensory shower. There’s a delightful pool in the terraced garden and a modern restaurant.

Good-value spa hotels

In Ostuni, one of Puglia’s iconic white towns, the well-named Ostuni Palace offers traditional Italian elegance with beautiful drapes, hardwood floors and pretty pastel shades. The spa includes a sauna and Turkish bath as well as a range of treatments, and there’s an elegant courtyard terrace.
Also in Ostuni, La Sommità Relais Culti is a good choice for foodies (Michelin-star restaurant) and those who like their room cool and minimalist: white-on-white décor, limestone floors, sleek wooden furniture and fat creamy candles. There’s a small spa with Turkish bath and sauna, plus glorious views from the terraces.
The bold, design-led Risorgimento, in a gracious building in Lecce, offers great value for money. Rooms mix bold colours and Baroque-style furnishings while the spa includes a hammam and Turkish bath. There’s a stunning rooftop restaurant, too.

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- Borgo Egnazia Savelletri (Fasano Brindisi) 164 rooms from $299
  
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  Families  -  Range of child friendly fun: complimentary kid's club, tennis, kite-surfing, swimming, beaches, games room, zoo safari nearby
  Romantic Break  -  Indulgent spa, architecture reminiscent of a Apulian village, pools, gardens, beaches and gourmet Italian cuisine
  Foodies  -  Foodies should not miss the Due Camini restaurant which has been awarded one Michelin Star
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor and Outdoor Pools, plus private pools with the Egnazia Suite and some of the Villas
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  A luxurious and stunning village-style resort in Puglia. Rooms and suites, the ultimate in opulence, have creams, marbles and chic accessories, all with enormous bathrooms. Gourmet Pugliese cuisine, pools, spa, beach club, tennis and gardens. Luxury, gourmet and romantic. See More
  
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- Masseria San Domenico Savelletri 47 rooms from $545
  
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  Honeymoons  -  A sophisticated honeymoon choice- ornate four-poster beds and panoramic views over Puglia, with fine dining and pampering spa.
  Active Holiday  -  Lovely grounds and beaches for walking, bikes for rent, tennis courts, golf course, and both indoor and outdoor pools.
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the nearby village of Alberobello with its fascinating domed trulli houses.
  Great walks  -  Wander the fragrant gardens or take a stroll down to the coast.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Kiwi Collection
  
  One of Puglia’s best hotels offering a luxurious spa and golf course. Rooms and fabulous suites decorated with romance - white washed walls and rich drapes, some have private gardens, hot tubs and balconies. Fantastic selection of restaurants and stunning salt water pool. A heavenly spot. See More
  
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- Masseria Torre Coccaro Savelletri 33 rooms from $253
  
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  Active Holiday  -  Explore the rugged countryside on the hotel mountain bikes, head down to the beach, or grab a round of golf.
  Sights nearby  -  Head to the nearby Mozzarella Palace for a cheese tasting then down to the local fishing village of Savelletri for seafood.
  Spa  -  Fabulous subterranean Aveda Spa with indoor pool, relaxation area and wide range of treatments on offer.
  Romantic  -  Good for couples.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Kiwi Collection
  
  An elegantly restored historic fortified farmhouse, minutes from the sea. Wonderful rooms and suites with rough white washed walls, fine linens and silks - one suite occupies a cave and has its own olive grove and pool. Fabulous regional cuisine, Aveda spa and its very own private beach club. See More
  
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- Masseria Mongio Otranto, Puglia 17 rooms from $182
  
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  Local exploring  -  A great base for exploring this beautiful corner of Puglia
  Spa  -  There is a spa with a large spa bath, Turkish bath, sauna, multi-sensory shower and herbal tea corner
  Restaurant  -  Serves typical cuisine of the Salento region using mainly local produce
  Sights nearby  -  The historic coastal town of Otranto is just a few minutes in the car
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  An elegant masseria conversion just north of Otranto. Seventeen individually designed suites offer chic minimalist accommodation, and all come with either a private terrace or garden. Large outdoor pool, excellent restaurant specialising in Salento cuisine, and just steps from the beach. See More
  
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- Hotel Palazzo del Corso Gallipoli Lecce, Puglia 16 rooms from $155
  
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  Spa breaks  -  Indulge in the wellness centre complete with a rooftop hydrotherapy pool and good range of massages and treatments
  Local exploring  -  Perfectly placed in the old town, just a few km from the historical sights and within easy reach of Lecce
  Foodies  -  Dine in the fabulous seafood restaurant La Dolce Vita
  Sights nearby  -  The Greek Fountain of Gallipoli, Gallipoli Port, Greek Fountain and Gallipoli Castle are all nearby
  
  A fabulous five-star hotel on Gallipoli's peninsula. Stunning sea views from the rooftop terrace, lively bar, excellent seafood restaurant, and a top of the range wellness centre. Rooms and suites filled with romance have four-poster beds, creamy furnishings, and balconies. Luxurious on all fronts. See More
  
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- Il Melograno Monopoli 38 rooms from $200
  
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  Beach Life  -  This chic hotel offers access to their own private beach with white sands and blue waters and a seafood restaurant and bar.
  Spa breaks  -  Refresh and revive with the spa's extensive therapy list, sauna, frigidarium, turkish bath and hammam.
  Tennis  -  Enjoy the hotels two floodlit tennis courts and catch a game when the sun cools off.
  Sights nearby  -  Make a trip to the UNESCO-protected Trulli of Alberobello.
  Recommended by  -  Relais & Chateaux
  
  A five star family-run hotel with a delightful down-to-earth atmosphere. Renovated 16th century farmhouse with sprawling Moorish outbuildings and flower-filled courtyards, terraces, big pool and tennis courts. Charming rooms in florals, tiled floors and fireplaces. Excellent spa and beach club too. See More
  
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- Relais Villa San Martino Martina Franca 23 rooms from $132
  
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  Local exploring  -  An elegant Villa, just outside Martina Franca and surrounded by protected areas, UNESCO sites and unique Baroque architecture.
  Total relaxation  -  Comfortable suites, with flower filled terraces, swimming pool, pampering spa and beautiful parklands.
  Great walks  -  Wander the expansive parklands that surround the villa, or head further afield and explore the olive groves.
  Spa  -  With an "Aqua Zone" for regenerative treatments, "Aria Zone" for massages and Spa lounge for relaxation.
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Relais & Chateaux
  
  Five star country villa with great location for touring cultural sights and beaches. A peach-hued building surrounded by lovely gardens. Beautiful suites in elegant pastels with antique furniture. Excellent restaurant, spa and pool. A spoiling spot to explore Puglia from. See More
  
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- Ottolire Resort Locorotondo (Ba), Puglia 14 rooms from $200
  
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  Country Escape  -  Set in picturesque countryside this traditional trulli has been given a modern touch making it a stylish rural escape
  Spa  -  The wellness trullo comes with hammam, hot tub, and sensory shower, plus treatments aplenty!
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the pretty town of Alberobello known for its traditional trulli houses
  Restaurant  -  Serving delicious Puglian dishes that have been given a fresh, modern twist.
  
  Once a traditional farmhouse this beautiful Trulli now offers guests a slice of contemporary Italy in a picturesque rural setting. Rooms see chic contemporary furniture perfectly set amongst the building's original features. The spa and excellent Mediterranean restaurant make this an alluring pick. See More
  
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- Ostuni Palace Hotel Ostuni, Puglia 34 rooms from $133
  
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  Romantic Break  -  A romantic boutique in the White City of Ostuni, boasting chic piano bar, spa, hot tub, Hammam and elegant Italian cuisine.
  Spa  -  Featuring sauna, Chromotherapy shower, Turkish bath, hot tub, wide range of massages and relaxation area.
  Great walks  -  A 15 minute drive brings you to the beautiful sandy beaches of Pugila.
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the nearby cathedral, built in late gothic style.
  
  A romantic, stylish and refined hotel that features modern comforts and excellent personal service. Beautiful airy bedrooms in whites and pastels with ethereal drapes. Wonderful restaurant, roof top terrace and private beach just a few kilometeres away. The perfect romantic getaway. See More
  
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- La Sommità Relais Ostuni 15 rooms from $215
  
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  Foodies  -  A fantastic little Michelin starred restaurant and great wine list.
  Spa  -  Massages, Turkish baths and excellent range of treatments using SPA Gerard's methods and products
  Sights nearby  -  Nearby towns of Cisternino and Martina Franca
  Restaurant  -  Cielo Restaurant holds one Michelin Star.
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet
  
  Minimalist luxury in an ancient white town. Stunning views from the terraces and a lovely restaurant serving fantastic food with immaculate presentation. Large comfortable beds in airy bedrooms. A small plunge pool perfect for cooling off. A gem of a hotel. See More
  
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- Risorgimento Resort Lecce 47 rooms from $173
  
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  City Style  -  A chic hotel with panoramic rooftop views of Lecce’s Baroque historic centre.
  Spa  -  Featuring a hammam calidarium with Turkish bath, multisensory showers plus beauty center for a range of body and face treatments
  Great walks  -  The Botanical Garden on Via Provinciale Lecce
  Local markets  -  Visit local craftsmen on Via Palmieri
  Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection
  
  High-tech luxury and stylish contemporary design in a lovely old building. The five-star hotel combines earthy hues and local materials with sleek modernism. Elegant roof top restaurant serves local dishes, and has great city views. Spa and meeting facilities. City style for the mainstream. See More
  
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