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The 16 Best Family Hotels in Puglia

The 16 Best Family Hotels in Puglia

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.

Still not sure where to book?

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, take a look at our full range of hotels in Puglia.
Or you could check our list of the best B&Bs in Puglia or Puglia's best beach hotels.
Alternatively, you can contact one of our friendly gurus for advice.
- Trulli e Puglia Alberobello 12 rooms from $106
  
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  Families - Flexible accommodation means that rooms can be configured to sleep up to eight, perfect for families
  Sights nearby - There's a number of stunning beaches nearby
  Full of character
  Traditional
  
  Trulli e Puglia offers enchantingly unique accommodation, with suites and bedrooms set in charming conical stone houses (all UNESCO protected.) A cafe and wine bar are open to guests, as well as a small shop selling Puglia products. Traditional Italian charm. See More
  
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- B&B Fascino Antico Alberobello (Martina Franca) 4 rooms from $105
  
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  Families  -  Three of the rooms sleep up to four people, ideal for parents travelling with young children
  Local exploring  -  Half a mile from the famous town of Alberobello
  Sights nearby  -  The Egnatia ruins are an interesting archaeological site
  Kayaking  -  Kayak through the sea caves of Zinzulusa
  Recommended by  -  Michelin Travel
  
  A glorious little Trulli B&B with rock bottom prices and rooms that sleep four. Picturesque white domed rooms, originally peasants' houses, have rustic chic interiors. Lovely gardens and pool, and close to many attractions in Puglia. Perfect for families or groups of friends exploring on a budget. See More
  
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- Masseria Alchimia Fasano Brindisi, Puglia 10 rooms from $128
  
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  Value chic  -  The rates themselves are appealing and the owner has also negotiated excellent prices at local restaurants and shops for guests
  Country Escape  -  The interiors are nothing less than minamilist urban chic yet the surrounding is idyllic countryside - a hip rural getaway
  Families  -  The self-catering studios (sleeping up to 5) make this an ideal choice for families
  Sights nearby  -  The Trulli of Alberobello, a UNESCO Heritage site, is well worth a trip
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays
  
  Ultra modern collection of ten studios in rural Puglia. White washed studios sleep between 3 and 5, all with kitchens and private terraces. A surprising collection in a former convent, ideal for families, groups and couples. See More
  
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- Borgo San Marco Fasano 16 rooms from $167
  
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  Families  -  A fantastic spot for families with interconnecting rooms, self catering, pool, playground, high chairs and babysitting.
  Value chic  -  A chic and unpretentious masseria, with elegant rooms, glorious pool, citrus garden and bourainvillea gardens.
  Local markets  -  Head into Fasano for their buzzy Wednesday market and pick up some great local produce.
  Cooking classes  -  The hotel organises cookery classes, learn to whip up your favourite regional dishes.
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  Simple yet stylish masseria on historic olive-growing estate. An ochre painted farmhouse with delightfully rustic rooms - bare stone, wood, wrought iron and earthy tones. The restaurant serves local produce and within the walled gardens sit citrus groves, a pool, hot tub and shady terraces. See More
  
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- Masseria Salinola Ostuni 10 rooms from $245
  
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  Cooking classes  -  A day with a chef can be organised.
  Full of character  -  Due to its age (dating back to the 1700s), the rooms here come in all shapes and sizes
  Restaurant  -  The restaurant serves delicious Puglian cuisine
  Swimming Pool  -  Large outdoor pool surrounded by loungers
  
  This boutique hotel is set in a refurbished seventeenth-century farmhouse in beautiful Apulian countryside. Antique furnishings in simple but luxurious rooms add even more charm, and it has its own olive groves producing extra virgin oil. The perfect place to unwind. See More
  
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- Furnirussi Tenuta Carpignano Salentino, Puglia 29 rooms from $350
  
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  Foodies  -  Fantastic food- with a most of the veggies coming straight from the farm and a focus on fresh and seasonal produce.
  Total relaxation  -  A spa, gorgeous cuisine and beautiful countryside; the perfect mix for completely unwinding.
  Families  -  With plenty of space for the kids to run around, and a pampering spa for mum and dad!
  Great walks  -  Wander through the picturesque fig farm admiring the views and sampling the produce!
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Tablet
  
  The stunning Furnirussi Tenuta is set in an organic fig orchard in sleepy Carpignano Salentino. Expect chic, contemporary rooms and suites as well as a superb outdoor pool-perfect for a refreshing dip! Great cocktails and fab food at 'Il Ficheto' restaurant. A luxury country retreat. See More
  
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- Borgo Egnazia Savelletri (Fasano Brindisi) 164 rooms from $299
  
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  Families  -  Range of child friendly fun: complimentary kid's club, tennis, kite-surfing, swimming, beaches, games room, zoo safari nearby
  Romantic Break  -  Indulgent spa, architecture reminiscent of a Apulian village, pools, gardens, beaches and gourmet Italian cuisine
  Foodies  -  Foodies should not miss the Due Camini restaurant which has been awarded one Michelin Star
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor and Outdoor Pools, plus private pools with the Egnazia Suite and some of the Villas
  Recommended by  -  I Escape, Mr & Mrs Smith
  
  A luxurious and stunning village-style resort in Puglia. Rooms and suites, the ultimate in opulence, have creams, marbles and chic accessories, all with enormous bathrooms. Gourmet Pugliese cuisine, pools, spa, beach club, tennis and gardens. Luxury, gourmet and romantic. See More
  
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- Masseria Li Foggi Gallipoli Lecce, Puglia from $145
  
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  Beach Life  -  There's the beautiful Ionian coast of Salento to explore
  Value chic  -  Chic simple design offered at very reasonable rates
  Families  -  Beautiful self-catering apartments sleep four each
  Sailing  -  Can be booked nearby.
  
  A rustic chic country house just outside Gallipoli. Fabulous rooms and apartments have whitewashed walls, private shady terraces, and kitchens. Featuring a pool, a lovely garden strewn with olive trees, bikes to rent and boats to borrow from the marina. Ideal for a family break. See More
  
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- Palazzo Guglielmo Vignacastrisi di Ortelle Lecce, Puglia 8 rooms from $117
  
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  Families  -  Families and kids of all ages are welcome. Suites and self catering apartments are ideal accommodation options
  Foodies  -  Regular cooking classes, poolside BBQs and wine tastings are held
  Restaurant  -  Open six days a week. Closed on Sundays. Specialises in Puglian cuisine using fresh, local produce.
  Great walks  -  Wander through the picturesque town of Vignacastrisi
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  Seamlessly chic hotel in a small town near the Salentine Coast. Lush gardens surround a pool, a relaxing roof terrace looks out over sandstone rooftops, all-cream rooms and suites have private terraces and hot tubs. Perfect for families, couples, or groups. See More
  
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- Masseria Mongio Otranto, Puglia 17 rooms from $182
  
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  Local exploring  -  A great base for exploring this beautiful corner of Puglia
  Spa  -  There is a spa with a large spa bath, Turkish bath, sauna, multi-sensory shower and herbal tea corner
  Restaurant  -  Serves typical cuisine of the Salento region using mainly local produce
  Sights nearby  -  The historic coastal town of Otranto is just a few minutes in the car
  Recommended by  -  I Escape
  
  An elegant masseria conversion just north of Otranto. Seventeen individually designed suites offer chic minimalist accommodation, and all come with either a private terrace or garden. Large outdoor pool, excellent restaurant specialising in Salento cuisine, and just steps from the beach. See More
  
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- Casale del Murgese Savelletri 33 rooms from $211
  
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  Families  -  Large triple rooms available to accommodate families, plus the kids will love the pool and garden.
  Country Escape  -  Set in a quiet and peaceful location, a perfect escape from the city for a few days.
  Active Holiday  -  Offers several activities around the countryside like biking, hiking and riding.
  Sights nearby  -  History buffs should visit the nearby Trullo Church of St. Anthony.
  
  A farmhouse hideaway, surrounded by lovely gardens, between Savelletri and Fasano. Rooms are elegant and spacious offering large private terraces with views of the sea. The restaurant serves traditional Apulian cuisine and there's a bar by the infinity pool. Rustic-chic 4 star luxury. See More
  
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- Bozzi 1910 Bari 4 rooms from $72
  
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  Families  -  The 3 adjacent apartments mean that this makes a great option for groups or families travelling together but looking for privacy
  Local exploring  -  This fantastic location means that the broadwalk, beach, historic centre and shopping district are all reachable on foot
  Sights nearby  -  San Nicola, Bari's Old Town is a 20 minute walk. Visit the cathedral, Basilica San Nicola and Swabian Castle
  Great walks  -  The city's scenic broadwalk is just around the corner. Walk the full length at sunset and enjoy the views
  
  Private apartments and 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 3 apartments have extensive kitchens and living areas. The B&B includes breakfast and has a kitchenette. See More
  
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- La Riviera Gallipoli 6 rooms from $133
  
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  Families  -  Some of the suites sleep upto four, making this a great choice for those travelling with young children
  Local exploring  -  There's plenty to do nearby from viewing historical sights to adrenaline fuelled watersports
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the Farmacia Provenzana, a beautiful 18th Century pharmacy
  Great walks  -  Take a stroll with the Gallipoli Guided Walking Tours
  
  Waterfront location and historic setting with good value rates. A great choice for families or groups on a budget. Beautiful townhouse with private balconies overlooking the seafront and small beach. Public spaces are decorated with beautiful murals, painted ceilings, chandeliers and antiques. See More
  
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- Palazzo Calo Bari (Puglia) 12 rooms from $161
  
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  City Style  -  Combine the modern with the traditional as you soak in views of the old town from the sleek roof-terrace
  Families  -  The Family Studio is perfect and kids will love the mezzanine set-up
  Sights nearby  -  Due to the Old Town location Bari cathedral, Teatro Margherita, Basilica San Nicola and Castello Svevo are all nearby
  Great walks  -  The sea-facing broadwalk stretches the length of the city and is perfect for a sunset stroll
  
  Although located in a historic building in the beating heart of Bari's Old Town, these studio B&B apartments are the height of contemporary cool. Minimalist yet maximizing space, each unit combines muted hues, modern furniture and exposed brick. Guests will love the roof-terrace and vertical garden. See More
  
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- Masseria Montenapoleone Apulia, Puglia 20 rooms from $189
  
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  Country Escape  -  A picture perfect country house with rustic chic interiors, surrounded by olive groves.
  Families  -  The family suite can easily accommodate up to six with two bedrooms and sofa bed
  Great walks  -  Go for long walks through the picturesque groves.
  Swimming Pool  -  Outdoor pool.
  
  A simply gorgeous rural property set in picturesque countryside surrounded by olive groves. Rustic chic throughout with uneven white washed walls and exposed beams. Whimsical rooms are full of character with exposed stone, floating white linen curtains and antiques. Rural Italy at its best. See More
  
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