Meta Hotel  

On Italy’s Ionian coast in Metaponto/Bernalda, a seaside resort in the province of Matera. A short drive (about 2 minutes) from Metaponto Beach and minutes from the Metaponto Archaeological Site. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, with easy access to the nature reserve and a 30-minute drive to Matera.

A semicircular resort with three floors of rooms and apartment-style units. Choose from 119 air-conditioned rooms and club rooms with furnished terraces, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms (bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries and bidets). The property sports a circular pool split into an adults and kids area, plus garden views and a sheltered layout designed for family comfort and group stays.

Seasonal outdoor pool with a kids section, garden and a free equipped beach about 900 m away (or 1,500 m via the free shuttle through the pine forest). On-site bar and restaurant, reception on select days, tour/ticket assistance, laundromat, entertainment/animation and parking (outdoor and paid undercover garage options). Complimentary wireless internet and pet-friendly rooms. Expect sea-breeze mornings and easy beach days.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property and in-room desks for basic work needs.

An on-site restaurant and bar serve regional flavors of Basilicata. Local-cuisine breakfasts are available daily (7:30–9:30) for a fee, and many stays offer full-board options with breakfast, lunch and dinner—water and wine often included.