With guaranteed sunshine and 500 miles of coastline, Puglia is one of Italy’s best playgrounds for families. Add to that the hobbit-like Trulli houses of Alberobello, the unbeatable gelato, and the endless opportunities to spend days playing on the beach or sailing a boat, and you'll find there's something for all ages here. Not surprisingly, this is a popular destination with a wide choice of accommodation. Our Hotel Gurus have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in Puglia chosen on their location, amenities, and service. Ranging from rural hideaways to coastal stays, there is something for most tastes and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next getaway?
For a Trulli
- Trulli e Puglia feels like a little village with a collection of individually styled Trulli. Some have beds in alcoves, others have spiral staircases, while the larger ones have kitchenettes. A fun base well suited to families who want a semi-independent stay.
- Close to Alberobello, B&B Fascino Antico has just four Trulli houses, three of which can sleep up to four people, so ideal for families. Expect private terraces, rustic-chic interiors and a large garden with a swimming pool perfect for hours of fun with kids.
For a rural hideaway
- Surrounded by gardens and with views over olive trees, Masseria Alchimia offers 10 modern studios converted from a former convent. Crisp and minimalist, all the studios come with kitchens and terraces. Ideal for budget-conscious families especially as the owner has negotiated special rates at local restaurants.
- Another good-value choice is Borgo San Marco, a colourful farmhouse on an olive-growing estate. Rooms are rustic with lots of wood, stone and earthy tones — plus there’s a pool, small spa, bikes to hire and shady terraces.
- In a converted 17th-century farmhouse, Masseria Salinola offers an authentic Puglian retreat. Family-run, its large rooms are full of rustic charm. The breakfast spread features home-produced food including olive oil. With a shady pool and bikes to borrow, this will suit families who want to mostly stay on-site.
- Furnirussi Tenuta is set in a fig orchard in sleepy Carpignano Salentino. Rooms are airy, chic and minimalist, and there’s a superb organic-shaped pool as well as a glass-walled gym. Bike hire and cookery classes can be arranged. A luxurious option for a family break.
- With its pool, tennis court, hot tub, bicycles, wine-tasting and cookery classes Masseria Le Mandorle will keep the whole family entertained. A former farmhouse it has been converted into 12 chic bedrooms – all understatedly luxurious – while the public areas show off wonderful original features. A real has-it-all stay.
- Masseria Montenapoleone is a simply gorgeous rural property set in picturesque countryside. Rustic chic throughout with uneven whitewashed walls and exposed beams, whimsical rooms are full of character with exposed stone, floating white linen curtains and antiques (a family suite sleeps up to six). Rural Italy at its best.
For a coastal stay
- If you want plenty of activities and to be sure your children will make new friends, take a look at Borgo Egnazia, one of Puglia’s biggest, and most luxurious, family hotels. This village-style resort, close to the beaches at Savelletri, offers fabulous bedrooms with marble bathrooms, a choice of restaurants, a spa, several pools, tennis courts and a beach club.
- More modestly priced, Masseria Li Foggi, outside Gallipoli, offers spacious, clean and simple whitewashed rooms – some with kitchenettes – plus a garden with a pool and children’s play area. There are bikes to hire plus boats to rent at the nearby marina.
- Palazzo Guglielmo, close to the Salentine coast, also offers a choice of rooms or self-catering apartments. With chic design, it also has a pool, children’s play area, bikes to borrow plus cookery classes can be arranged.
- Close to Otranto and the beaches, Masseria Mongio is a collection of rural buildings that have undergone a complete conversion to create contemporary rooms that retain their original features. There’s a garden with a large pool, bikes to borrow, and a small spa for the grown-ups.
- Similarly close to both town (Savelletri and Fasano) and the coast, Casale del Murgese is a farmhouse conversion with airy rooms. The location and the superb pool, large garden and handsome dining room make this a standout choice.
- La Riviera offers a waterfront location and historic setting. The beautiful townhouse with private balconies overlooks the seafront and small beach. Public spaces are decorated with beautiful murals, painted ceilings, chandeliers and antiques. With family suites, great rates, and easy beach access — this is ideal for families.
- Palazzo Calo is located in a historic building in the heart of Bari's Old Town, overlooking the coast. Studio B&B apartments are the height of contemporary cool. Minimalist yet maximizing space, each unit combines muted hues, modern furniture and exposed brick. A family studio has a fun mezzanine set up. A chic base for families.
For self-catering
- Bozzi 1910 is a collection of private apartments and a B&B located in a 19th-century building in Bari. Inspired by the Art Nouveau theatre around the corner, rooms have been decorated in a Parisian style with fun touches. The three apartments have extensive kitchens and living areas and are ideal for families looking for an independent stay.
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