Grotta Palazzese Beach Hotel

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8.2
Very Good
From 104 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.6

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heloisa
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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I was extremely disappointed with my stay. The photos and the high price tag make it look like a luxury hotel, but that is far from reality. To start, the hotel doesn't even have a pool, and the bar area has nowhere to sit. The air conditioning in the room takes forever to turn on, making it incredibly uncomfortable every time we walked in. The shower stall is tiny and completely floods the bathroom floor. However, the biggest disappointment was the beach club. The beach is shared with a public club that rents out chairs, so it was completely packed. There was no way to relax, as we were stuck between crying kids throwing slippers at each other. The beach service was painfully slow; we had to constantly wave our hands hoping a waiter would eventually look at us. When the food finally arrived, it was immediately covered in ants, and we had to throw it away. We were so frustrated that we left the hotel less than 2 hours after checking in and only came back to sleep. To top it all off, they couldn't even manage to get us a dinner reservation at the restaurant before 9:30 PM. Save your money—this place is definitely not worth it.
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Susan L
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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The property was simply magical. It was incredibly private, absolutely beautiful, and the staff was amazing. I will be returning many times in the future.
daniel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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The location and staff are fantastic. The beach and suites are well worth the trip.
Maritza
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

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Excellent property. Staff extremely helpful, friendly and ready to help, almost immediately! Great variety for breakfast. Our thanks to Bianca, Carmen, Francesco, Kristina, Lorenzo, Salvo and Giovanna for their excellent service, assistance and suggestions! We appreciate you all!
Mary
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

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We were greeted promptly upon arrival! Beach was perfect! Staff, overall was very good. Cleaning staff were outstanding! Would have provided a 5 star rating, however shower was extremely small.
Girard
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 week(s) ago

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Enjoyed our stay very much and look forward to returning with our kids.
Robin
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

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It was an absolutely beautiful property. The owners have done an amazing job using marvel throughout the entire property. With minimalist touches of modern decoration, it exudes, richness royalty, and pampered attention. The beds were amazing and comfortable. However, this rating is lower than it would’ve been had the food and beverage amenities been up to standard that would be expected in a five star hotel. Many items were very limited, both room service and in the dining areas. The dinner service only allowed one menu, at an all inclusive price per person. The menu consisted of limited sushi, fish, and steak all prepared either sushi style or Teppanyaki. There were no à la carte options for dinner, except to order the limited room service menu. Additionally, there is no coffee self service in the room. Never before have I stayed in any class hotel that did not supply any coffee and tea for use in the rooms rather than calling room service. A positive was the minibar which all items except for alcohol were complementary. It was adequate and some of the selections very good. Without options for a gym, a spa or a pool if you are you senot a complete fan of the beach and the seawater there was very little to do around the Hotel facility. Once again, the staff was amazing, extremely efficient and prompt. They were very polite, and we enjoyed them. For a five star hotel, the amenities are somewhat lacking and limited. Fortunately, the nearby towns had amazing restaurants!
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Sabrina
2.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

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Not a 5 star hotel at all. A motel for a ridiculous price.
Michael
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

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This hotel claims it is five star, more like 3 Star. Great location and that's it. Staff need more training, when you ask for anything, their go to answer is "Sorry No" It started at check in, we had to carry our own suitcases from our car to the hotel, we were given the wrong WIFI password and thigs just deteriorated from her. Breakfast, is minimal, there is no bar so you cannot even get a pre-dinner cocktail! most of the staff were terse, they look like they are bored and when you ask for anything, it seems to be a chore. My wife and I stayed for five nights and were very disappointed
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Shelly
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

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The property is stunning. Somewhat far from poligiamo a mare, must drive to it, it was a busy weekend and we couldn't find parking in town. Our room was beautiful, the a/c didn't with, they have is another run, the outlets didn't work. I am thankful for their efforts.
Jenny
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago

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Pros: spacious room, modern bathroom, great terrace with hot tub, nice sandy beach, quiet, can reserve at the Grotta restaurant, helpful English speaking staff you can contact via WhatsApp. Cons: poor air conditioning strength - room never got below 26C, warm mini fridge, no beers in fridge, no coffee in room, small breakfast buffet, best order directly from kitchen. No shuttle to other hotel in town but those guests can get a shuttle to the beach and you can’t even sit in the empty leg back to town. Expensive taxis - €50 for a car to Monopoli, tuktuk slightly cheaper but still expensive, uncomfortable and unsafe. No hotel pool but there was a pool in the old hotel before they took over. No gym. The beach is nice but not private and exclusive to the hotel, shared with another hotel and beach club. Avoid Italian school holidays as very crowded with noisy children. Hotel room was high tech but in all the wrong areas - I don’t need an iPad to control lights, I want good air con, a cold fridge and a coffee maker. I like a nice spacious shower but no need for a huge rain shower with 5 settings - put a double sink in the bathroom and hooks for towels. Cleaning seem to miss small toiletries like I used cotton pads every day but they were never replenished every day after they had seen I had used them even after I asked for more the first day. It’s like they had ambitions for design but ran out of money. We might stay again for the right price, at the right time and hire a car.
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gennaro
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

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Excellent beach resort and location. Staff was very attentive both within the hotel and beach side. Easy to get downtown with 10 minute Tuk Tuk ride.
Allen
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Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

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Really nice property. If considering to be a 5 star property, feel that the staff need to be more warm and friendly.
Anzhelika
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago

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Friendly staff, upgraded tastefully decorated, beach is clean, staff is very attentive
Cathy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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Clean, beautiful and serene! Beach was also fantastic!!!
Jacqueline J
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago

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Resort was clean, access to the private beach with chair and towel availability. Upon check in we were informed that the hotel was not the same as advertised with a cliff side dining experience however it was at the sister hotel and reservations and rail seating was priority to us as hotel guests. The town of Polignano A Mare was easily accessible from the resort and transportation was arraigned by the front desk.
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Kristina
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 76 week(s) ago

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Wonderful and modern
Steve
10.0
/10
Reviewed 79 week(s) ago

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From the personalized greeting as we entered the property, to being welcomed as we parked. Every step of the reception process was exceptional and professional. Check-in was quick Rooms were outstanding The view is priceless The complementary shuttle between the hotel and downtown, whether you’re visiting the restaurant, or just spending time exploring.. the shuttle service was an unexpected bonus Every time we returned to our rooms, they had been reset cleaned and organized, as if we were arriving for the very first time Super professional staff, I am looking forward to the next visit already!
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Cathy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 104 week(s) ago

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Beautiful Views Great entertainment Good food Delicious Wine
Luisa
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 106 week(s) ago

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This is an absolutely beautiful property with a private beach. The rooms are newly renovated however they are basic and the shower was tiny.
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