Orsa Maggiore  

Perched in Castro Marina on Salento’s east coast, this seaside hotel is a short walk from Zinzulusa Cave and close to Santa Cesarea Terme and Porto Badisco. Otranto is about 20 km away. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it sits in Castro’s city-center pocket with panoramic coastal views.

Set among olive groves with a terrace and garden, the hotel serves simple coastal vibes. The 29 air‑conditioned rooms include minibars, safes, desks and private bathrooms; some rooms have sea-view balconies. Décor is warm and unpretentious — ideal for sea-breeze mornings.

Take in the coast from the terrace, relax in the bar/lounge or grab a coffee at the café. There’s a picnic area, a small library and a diving club nearby, and staff organize summer tours and excursions around Salento. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, transfers to the airport/station (shuttle for a surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and laundry/dry cleaning are all available.

A 24‑hour business center and express check‑in help keep things efficient, and complimentary wireless internet is provided throughout the property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00–10:00. The on-site restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with the option to dine outside among the olive trees; there’s also a café and limited-hours room service.