Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & SPA  

In the Sasso Caveoso quarter of Matera, tucked into the ancient tufa ridges of the UNESCO-listed Sassi. Minutes from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario and the Cathedral. Located on Via Conche 12 in the historic district — Matera was the 2019 European Capital of Culture.

A cave-luxe spa hotel with 35 individually decorated rooms and suites carved into the tufa ridge. Rooms are air-conditioned and include minibars, flat-screen TVs, safes, desks and private bathrooms with showers and bidets; some offer bathrobes and slippers. Expect modern cave-chic decor, a rock-carved pool and an outdoor courtyard that blends historic stone with contemporary touches.

Full-service spa with a rock-carved heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, massages and a tea corner — guests receive 60 minutes complimentary spa use. Spa open 10:00–20:00; access from age 14+. Bike hire and bicycles available, car hire and concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning, elevator and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Pets are allowed; there is no private parking, but off-site parking/garage and shuttle service are available for a fee.

Meeting hall for up to 50 people and banquet facilities, complimentary wireless internet, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning and concierge services.

On-site restaurant with an outdoor courtyard, a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge. Complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and limited-hour room service is available.