Relais Valle dell'Idro  

Perched on a plateau above the Valle dell'Idro, this 4-star hotel sits a short walk from Otranto's old town and the Adriatic. It's about a 5-minute stroll to local beaches and roughly 1 km from the city center and Port of Otranto. Expect sweeping views over the valley, the old town and the sea.

Design-forward rooms are elegant and sober, flooded with a warm golden light. The hotel has 27 guestrooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms (showers and bidets), safes and desks. Small luxuries stand out: lampanaki headboards, crystal glass doors, handmade stitched linens and San Leucio–style embroidered curtains. Terraces, a rooftop solarium with hot tub and a relaxed ground-floor lounge round out the vibe.

Recharge in the spa center, massage room and solarium. Stay fit in the 24-hour gym, dive with the on-site diving club or rent a bike to explore the coast. Indoor and outdoor breakfast areas serve the hotel's 'Dolce Risveglio'. The property also offers a bar, snack point, parking and a beach shuttle (surcharge).

Complimentary Wi-Fi across the property and a multilingual concierge. Express check-in/out, elevator access and parking are available. Airport and train shuttle services can be arranged for a fee.

On-site restaurant and a bar/lounge for after-dinner drinks. Breakfast is served indoors or on the terrace, and a snack bar/deli handles light bites. Rooftop and terrace spaces set the scene for sunset happy hour.