Nicolaus Club Il Gabbiano  

Seafront beach hotel in Marina di Pulsano on Italy’s Ionian coast. It’s about a 5-minute walk to the Ionian Sea and 12 minutes on foot to Spiaggia di Montedarena, with Saturo Archaeological Park and Porto Pirrone Beach a few miles away.

Recently renovated rooms (about 90–92 total) keep things fresh and functional. Many rooms have balconies, air conditioning, LED TVs, minibars and safes. Deluxe rooms add robes, slippers, a coffee machine, daily minibar and beach-towel service; family suites and accessible rooms are available on request.

Private beach and an outdoor pool sit right by the shore—wake up to sea-breeze mornings. Play tennis on the outdoor court or join the on-site diving club and yoga area. Relax in the massage room or solarium, hit the library and ping-pong, or grab a drink at the poolside and beach bars. Free self-parking and an airport shuttle are offered (shuttle for a surcharge).

Equipped for meetings and events with a business center, conference hall and event facilities. Complimentary wireless internet and a 24-hour front desk keep work on track.

Two on-site restaurants serve local cuisine and a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning. There’s a bar/lounge plus a beach and pool bar, and room service is available for relaxed evenings in.