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Monopoli

Hotel Don Ferrante

Via S Vito 27, Monopoli, 70043

9.2 Wonderful715 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxury Accommodation on Cliffs of Monopoli

    Don Ferrante - Dimore di Charme offers a unique stay in a former fortress with stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Charming Rooms and Amenities

    Each room at Don Ferrante features a distinctive design blending historic stone walls with modern elegant furnishings. Enjoy amenities like air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a laptop safe.

  • Delightful Dining and Relaxation

    Start your day with a buffet breakfast and savor Puglia specialties at the outdoor restaurant with sea views. Unwind by the small pool with hydromassage jets or on the sunbathing area overlooking the sea.

Experience luxury and history at Don Ferrante - Dimore di Charme. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Monopoli!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location and sea views

  • Very friendly, helpful and professional staff

  • High-quality breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

83 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Allergy-free room
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
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Pools & wellness

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Infinity pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Beach
  • Bike tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Private beach area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Key card access
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Snorkelling
  • Solarium
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

715 reviews
10/ 10
Right on the water and in old town
Nigel · couple · 2026-10-23

The guest experience

9.2out of 10
715 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location and sea views
  • Very friendly, helpful and professional staff
  • High-quality breakfast
  • Beautiful rooms and suites
  • Rooftop restaurant and spa-like bathrooms
  • Assistance with parking / navigating narrow streets

Worth knowing — Maintenance issues in some rooms (shower leak, paint flaking, cracked glass) · Pool sometimes underwhelming / suite separate from main hotel for some · Noise disturbances reported (guests on loudspeaker, alarm at night) · Limited hours for golf-cart/transport and occasional bar/restaurant closure (Wednesdays) · Access/driving can be difficult

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.6

    Repeatedly highlighted as excellent — seaside/Old Town location, exceptional views and very convenient for restaurants/shops/piazzas.

  • Service9.5

    Consistently praised: staff described as very helpful, accommodating and professional (Sonia at reception mentioned), assisted with parking and narrow streets.

  • Overall Experience9.5

    Overall sentiment is very positive — many guests call the stay dream-like, express desire to return and recommend the hotel.

  • Cleanliness9.2

    Not specifically discussed in reviews — standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Value for Money9.2

    Not directly commented on in reviews — standard quality for this hotel tier.

  • Food and Beverage9.2

    Breakfast receives frequent high praise (several 'next level' comments), though some note limited choices/service and occasional restaurant closure (e.g., Wednesdays).

  • Amenities8.9

    Rooftop restaurant, spa-like bathrooms in suites and parking assistance praised; pool and some facilities described as underwhelming or separated from main hotel, and transport/golf-cart hours are limited.

  • Room Quality8.5

    Rooms and suites often described as beautiful, luxurious and with incredible views, but several guests reported maintenance issues (shower leak, paint flaking, cracked glass, alarm disturbances).

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

87% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

9.2715 reviews

  • Very luxurious. Excellent breakfast . Great friendly staff

    10/10

    Nigel · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Right on the water and in old town”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Shelie · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Love this hotel, it’s the only place you should stay in Monopoli if you manage to get a room. It’s a great base. Whilst I love it and would stay again, it’s very expensive for what it is, when compared to other 5stars especially. It’s not really 5*. You’re paying for the quirkiness of it but I’d still stay again. Breakfast is poor, budget. No fresh granola or fruit juices compared to what you’d get at a proper 5*but still does the job. The restaurant is gorgeous and staff were great.”

  • Wonderful

    10/10

    Rochelle · couple · 2026-10-22

    “Breakfast amazing and so was location”

  • Fue una maravillosa experiencia! De las mejores en nuestro recorido por la Apuglia

    10/10

    Juan gonzalo · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “Absolutamente TODO! Y Brenda es excelente Host!”

  • Magnificent enjoyable stay

    10/10

    Caroline · couple · 2026-10-10

    “Elegant & charming - delicious bfast & lunch spectacular”

  • Horrendous!!!

    1/10

    Darlene · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “It was a 15sm room with a full size bed pushed against the wall, for $275/nt and if my husband was going to stay with me it would be another $65/ nt. SHAMEFUL! I wouldn’t stay and they charged my card for $550 and I never stayed there.”

  • Magical

    10/10

    Janet · couple · 2026-09-18

    “This place was central to everything”

  • Incredible hotel in the heart of old town. Fantastic stay.

    10/10

    Luke · couple · 2026-09-17

    “Our room was set aside from the main hotel but was perfect, quite and charming. We loved how comfortable the bed was and how nice the bathroom and shower was. Its right in the heart of old town which was really nice, but also set back a bit from the busy loud areas. The hotel staff was really sweet, from helping with parking and picking us up in the golf cart to giving us great food, drink and activity recommendations. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone staying in monopoli!”

  • Guest review

    3/10

    Jessica · solo traveller · 2026-09-15

    “+ Upon arrival, the front desk sent me a golf cart to pick me up at the train station and when my guest arrived and I had to ask for the same service, they mentioned it was a paid service charge of 15€ every time. So I asked them if I was charged for my pick up which I never asked for and they said yes, again tacking on charges left and right speaking to me in euros and not in customer service. When I booked the room, I booked at a double occupancy, but when I arrived,it showed that I had only paid for single and even at the rate of the room that I was paying, they charged me days before the second guest arrived. That is fine… rules. But then, they kept referring to my room (which had a seaside view) as staying in the “little room” so to say, I didn’t matter as much. These are NOT five star hotel qualities! the worst of them all which makes me so upset, is the fact that in the middle of the month of August, the Hotel decides to trim all of their trees and bushes and plants at the pool area so every time I walked to my room, I scratched my leg with a thorn bush, and couldn’t even enjoy the pool without workers cutting down during my vacation time. Would not recommend.”

  • Great experience, will definitely come back

    10/10

    Robert · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Lovely and luxurious accommodation, great service and staff are super nice.”

  • We really enjoyed our stay here

    9/10

    Helen · couple · 2026-09-11

    “Great location. Lovely staff with excellent breakfast.”

  • Beautiful hotel in the heart of Monopoli with great service and very friendly atmosphere!

    10/10

    Glenn · couple · 2026-09-11

    “Small but beautiful, overlooking the sea right in the centre of Monopoli!”

  • Luxury and worth every penny

    10/10

    Shauna · couple · 2026-09-09

    “5 stars for a reason, loved the room, the location and the service from all staff members.”

  • Beautiful! Would come back again

    10/10

    Claire · couple · 2026-09-04

    “Fabulous hotel, Carlo V suite has a roof deck overlooking the harbour and place of space”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Andrew · solo traveller · 2026-09-03

    “Beautiful location and very friendly and helpful staff”

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