Hotel Don Ferrante

Very good hotel with loads of charm. The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s in the old town overlooking the sea and you are right in the thick of it, without it feeling too busy. The hotel has its own golf cart that will pick you up outside of the old down and take you in with your cases. The pool is small but so is the hotel, so it’s never busy and sometimes it was only us in there. The rooftop area is a real feature of the hotel and you can chose to sunbathe, sit and have a drink or eat at the restaurant which is very good. Strong seafood bias as you would expect and done to a high standard. Breakfast was average.

First off, the location was great. We loved being on the water but with access to the historic center (everything was walkable). The hotel office staff were very communicative and helped us figure out the free parking situation. They have a golf cart they use to shuttle guests and luggage to and from nearby parking spots located just outside the old town center. The size, cleanliness, and comfort of the bedroom and bathroom scored high for us. The bed (a true king) was very comfortable, and the double sinks in the bathroom were a big bonus. The amenities in the room, like water, slippers, bathrobes, and even scale were also really appreciated. The breakfast was perhaps the most special, with warm/friendly restaurant staff and homemade cakes, savory dishes, and delicious coffee. We were lucky to get the window seat that looked out onto the ocean all the mornings of our visit. I should note that, due to the time of year, their rooftop restaurant was closed and the outdoor pool, while filled, didn't appeal for obvious reasons. However, I can imagine these facilities being a special part of a visit at another time.

The Don Ferrante is a truly unique property, inhabiting 3 or 4 small buildings in the Centro Storico of Monopoli. We stayed in the Madia Suite, which to our surprise was a 3-story townhouse off one of the winding streets, about 2 blocks from the main hotel. Initially, we were put off by this. But we soon came to love our location, privacy and the sense of living in a neighborhood among the local Italians. An extensive complimentary breakfast was available every day in a charming cantina in the hotel. We also had 2 amazing dinners at the hotel's beautiful rooftop terrace restaurant--something not to be missed. The food and service were incredible!

We loved our stay at Don Ferrante. It was exceptionally clean, so many amenities like towels, gowns, slippers, beach towels.. the list goes on. Every day our place was cleaned and we loved how nice and accomodating the staff were. The suite was beautiful and we loved it. We had a private transfer to and from the station, where they met us with umbrellas and helped with our luggage. The receptionist walked us to our room and explained everything.. showed us how everything worked and offered to help with reservations and tours. They gave us a map of Monopoli as it was our first time visiting, and circled restaurants, landmarks and places to go, such as beaches. Our breakfast buffet was beautiful and always greeted and enjoyed every moment. I recommend this hotel to everyone and will definitely be back again. Thank you for an enjoyable and unforgettable stay. Santino & Olivia

We loved our stay at this hotel. All of the rooms are different and we enjoyed ours which had a front room to it with the bed in an attached room. The whole room was very charming. From the moment we arrived the staff were so helpful and they continued to be helpful with restaurant suggestions and places to visit. Breakfast was very good too.