Hotel Grotta Palazzese
A five-star hotel carved into the cliffs above the Adriatic
A place to stay in Polignano a Mare
Hotel Grotta Palazzese sits on the limestone cliffs of Polignano a Mare, a small town on Puglia's Adriatic coast. The hotel holds a 8.9/10 guest rating across 125 reviews, with location, comfort, and staff consistently noted as strengths. The property has two on-site restaurants, a bar, room service, and a private beach area. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are included. Rooms start from €1,307.
Who this stay suits
A formal, clifftop five-star in a dramatic coastal setting with sea-view rooms, two restaurants, and attentive staff — at prices to match.
Best for
- Couples on a special-occasion trip
- Travellers who want dining on-site
- Guests prioritising sea views and comfort
- Those arriving by car
Less suited to
- Budget-conscious travellers
- Guests wanting multiple room-type options
Clifftop position above the sea
The hotel sits directly on the rocky cliffs of Polignano a Mare, with views over the Adriatic. The private beach area gives guests direct access to the water, though an additional charge applies for that facility.
Two restaurants and a bar
Dining stays entirely on-site if you choose. Two restaurants serve guests, backed by a bar and full room service. Wine and Champagne are available at an additional charge, along with fruit placed in rooms. The property's own Ristorante Grotta Palazzese is on site.
Suite 251 — room with a view
The 48 m² Suite 251 has a king bed, a private terrace and balcony facing the sea, a sauna, soundproofing, and an iPad and iPod dock among its in-room technology. It is the sole listed room category.
Rooms & rates
Suite 251 with Sea View
48.0 m² · 1 king bed
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Standout features
Inside Hotel Grotta Palazzese
Amenities at Hotel Grotta Palazzese
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Room service
- Bar
- Private beach area
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- 2 restaurants
- Air conditioning
- View
- Free Wifi
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Sea view
- View
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Arriving in Polignano a Mare
Hotel Grotta Palazzese is 41.8 km from Bari Airport (BRI), where the Ferrovie del Nord Barese line runs to Bari Centrale. Polignano a Mare station is about 0.4 km away, roughly a 5-minute walk. Italian cities charge a tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno) per person per night, collected by the property rather than included in the booking total; the rate depends on the city and the property's star rating, and many properties still take it in cash.
On the map
5 sights nearby, the closest being Loggia del Buontempo at 60 m; the nearest station, Polignano a Mare, is 580 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Loggia del Buontempoviewpoint60 m
- Balconata Vico Gualdellaviewpoint160 m
- Galleria Santo Stefano (ex chiesetta)museum220 m
- Lama Monachilebeach250 m
- Monumento a Domenico Modugnohistoric site370 m
Direct-line distances, measured from the property; data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 125 reviews, guests give the hotel 8.9/10. The three themes that come up most consistently are the location on the Polignano a Mare cliffs, the standard of comfort in the rooms, and the quality of staff interactions.
- Staff9.6
- Facilities9.1
- Cleanliness9.3
- Comfort9.9
- Value For Money7.5
- Location10
- Free Wifi8.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 16 · average 9.8
They wrote about: location, room, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 4 · average 8
They wrote about: location, value, bathroom
No reviews fall within this score range.
Based on guest reviews published on sites that partner with Booking.
Before you book
House rules
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Questions & answers
Where exactly is Hotel Grotta Palazzese?
The hotel is in Polignano a Mare, a coastal town in Puglia, southern Italy. It sits on the limestone cliffs above the Adriatic Sea.
Is parking available, and is there a charge?
Yes, the hotel has free parking on-site. No additional charge applies.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
What room types are available?
The hotel lists one room category: Suite 251 with Sea View, a 48 m² suite with a king bed, private terrace, balcony, and sauna. Rates start from €1,307.
Are there restaurants on-site?
Yes, there are two restaurants at the hotel, plus a bar and room service for guests who prefer to eat in their room.
Is there a beach?
The hotel has a private beach area. Access carries an additional charge beyond the room rate.
What is the guest rating?
Hotel Grotta Palazzese holds a 8.9/10 guest rating based on 125 reviews. Location, comfort, and staff are the most frequently highlighted strengths.
Does the suite have a sea view?
Yes. Suite 251 has both a balcony and a terrace facing the sea, along with soundproofing and a private sauna.
What is included in the room?
The suite includes air conditioning, flat-screen TV, cable and satellite channels, an iPad, iPod dock, telephone, free toiletries, bathrobe, slippers, linens, and fruit. Wine and Champagne are available at an additional charge.
How do I book?
You can book directly with Hotel Grotta Palazzese through their official website or by contacting the hotel. Room rates start from €1,307.