Quintessenza Luxury Domus

My wife and I stayed three nights; along with our daughter and her husband. We were greeted as family and treated as family throughout our stay. I am sure our affection for Polignano A Mare was secured from the amazing hospitality and accommodation, as much as the beautiful city and landscape. When it was time to leave, it felt like we were leaving our family behind. Every 5 star review you read is under selling. I want to ya back. I want to stay. I want to work there! - The Daniels

The enthusiastic reviews you are reading for this hotel are not a fluke. I highly recommend it not just for the perfect location - nestled into the historic, cobblestoned streets of Polignana a Mare and a short walk to the famous Lama Monachile beach– but for the owner’s devotion to helping guests get the absolute most out of their visit to this part of Puglia. From the moment we arrived, Carola made us feel at home, recommended activities and personally booked us reservations at two of the area’s top restaurants on a busy weekend while providing a list of other choices. At breakfast, Nunzio greeted us like family to a breakfast spread set by Maria showcasing home baked pastries and cakes, specialty cheeses and meats, and other delicacies as Nunzio said, “baked from the heart.” Truly remarkable was the service that Carola extended as we checked out and even when we moved to a villa with other friends for the rest of our stay in Puglia. When we bought a bunch of typical (traditional) Puglian food for the villa, just as we were checking out, Carola personally helped us carry those supplies and our luggage several blocks to the car service she had arranged for our transport. Later in the same week, she cheerfully arranged further restaurant reservations at the best restaurant in the city and arranged a very early morning airport transfer from our villa to the airport. During our week in Puglia we ran into both Carola and Nunzio in the street and it felt like we were seeing old friends. This is a great choice if you are coming to Polignana a Mare.

Our stay at Quintessenza Luxury Domus exceeded our expectations even though I had read all the wonderful 5 star reviews. I think it is how Carola goes above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and stress free as possible. Arranging parking and transfer. Meeting you at the drop off. Insisting on carrying your luggage. These are no small things for weary travellers who are not familiar with the limits to driving in old town centres. Her hotel is gorgeous with perfect amenities. The restoration which she and her father made to the hotel is top notch and lovely in details. The location is perfect for easy walking to all you want to see in Polignano a Mare. The breakfasts provide vast choice of the most excellent quality. Wonderful local food lovingly prepared on site. Overseen by Carola's father who is an Ambassador for his daughter's hotel. Don't think twice about staying here.