Palazzo Guglielmo

On Italy’s sun-soaked Salento coast, tucked onto the main square of Ortelle. This fortified 18th‑century palazzo—operating as an albergo diffuso and family-friendly bed & breakfast—is a short drive from Castro Marina, Zinzulusa Cave and Santa Cesarea Terme Beach.

Thirteen individually decorated guestrooms mix antique and modern pieces beneath high, vaulted Salento ceilings. Many rooms have private pools, private spa tubs, pillowtop beds and furnished balconies or patios. Behind massive doors lies an enclosed citrus garden, a rooftop tub and bold local artwork; one bathroom even hides a tub nestled in a fireplace. The property is closed November through February.

Two outdoor swimming pools, a rooftop tub, a health club and a spa offering massages, facials and body treatments set the tone. There’s a hair salon, babysitting (surcharge), a beach shuttle (surcharge) to nearby sands, and free self-parking. Expect citrus-scented mornings and poolside relax time.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning/laundry, complimentary lobby newspapers and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) available 24 hours.

An on-site restaurant, snack bar/deli, bar/lounge and poolside bar serve guests. A complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8:00–10:30 with local Salento flavors like Altamura bread, fig jam and steaming espresso.