Hotel Barone di Mare  

Perched on Puglia’s Ionian stretch in Melendugno, steps from Torre dell'Orso’s sand (about 2 km). Address: Litoranea, Via Otranto, Torre del Orso. Nearest airfields: Galatina Air Base ~35 km; the larger Papola Casale (BDS) is about 78 km away.

This family-friendly inn has 170 air-conditioned rooms with minibars, flat-screen digital TVs, safes and desks. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Expect a lively coastal vibe, easy beach access and a playroom for kids.

Soak in a seasonal outdoor pool, hit the fitness center or serve aces on the outdoor tennis court. Full-service spa offers massages and treatments (spa closed seasonally Jan–May). Complimentary beach shuttle, free Wi‑Fi, arcade/game room and on-site parking keep things smooth. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight for the sand.

Conference space (1,076 sq ft / 100 m²) and a meeting room for events. Free self-parking, 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry/dry-cleaning services available.

Dine at Cavaliere for local flavors, grab snacks at the coffee shop/café, or sip cocktails at the bar and poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.