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Reviews of Residenza Ducale

Castello Di Bovino, 71023 Bovino, Italy

#3 of 10 hotels in Bovino

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    9.0
    Staying in a castle was awesome. Location and parking is great. Room was wonderful. View was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more gluten free options

    Staying in a castle was awesome. Location and parking is great. Room was wonderful. View was great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very attentive and were quick to respond to messages.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility is generally not staffed 24 hours. Guests can message when they expect to arrive, and staff is there to meet them. .can be a bit of a worry if guests arrive early or late.

    It's a real castle, around the corner from the town. Wonderful setting and views. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay in a castle!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exceptional continental breakfast pastries, varied coffee options, thoughtful staff, enjoyed our stay very much-thank you!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2023

    8.0
    Very nice place in Bovino
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The manager was not very talkative / friendly to us. Actually, we had a car accident (flat tire) on our way to Bovino and when we informed him from the road the only answer from him was "OK". He did not really show any kind of interest or offered help. Welcoming upon arrival or the morning after for breakfast was also rather cold. I think that for the category of this very nice place, this aspect should be improved.

    Superb location on top of a hill inside an old castle. Spacious, elegant and clean room, comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very simple breakfast

    Unbelievable spot in the castle, perfect stay, great panorama

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2023

    10
    How cool to stay in a castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    How very cool to stay in the Duke's palace in a for real castle in the most charming medieval hill town. It's remarkably good value and the staff couldn't be more diligent.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    8.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to add all great for us.

    Loved the Hotel, the views were great from the rooms, beds nice a comfy, nice staff very friendly and helpful, the breakfast that you get is massive almost too much for us to eat, the food was very tasty and great coffee.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2023

    10
    Exzellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exzellent

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2023

    8.0
    excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    environment.

    Wonderful and unique environment.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In one word, magnificent! Historical castle in an Italian historical town! Everything was perfect!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2023

    9.0
    Our stay in this restored castle was memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was large and a little chilly. Returning to the hotel in the evening, our route back was not well lit.

    The location,an actual restored castle, was spectacular. The town of Bovino, located just downhill, is very picturesque. Our room had an amazing view of neighboring hills and valleys

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2022

    9.0
    it’s not meant as some five star hotel. but just the history and views are worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the overheads lights kept flickering

    The Castle is from the medieval times and was built on top of a Roman fortress. Amazing views and beautiful scenery. Rooms were spacious and comfortable and the gentleman who checked us in was very nice. our bathroom was great.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    8.0
    Stunning views in a historic castle, in the centre of Bovino
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a mini-bar in our room but it ran a little warm.

    The location is superb - right on top of the hill in Bovino with views for miles. The centre of the village is a short walk away, and we loved running through the ancient alleys and paths up to the castle. In October, we were the only guests there and it felt like we owned the castle which was fun for the kids! The breakfast was fresh and delicious. A jam tart, some croissants and cereals on offer along with jams and spreads. Nothing savoury - but all very tasty nonetheless. Lots of tea options. Room facilities were good - dental kits, shower caps, shampoo and slippers. The superior room was absolutely cavernous in size. The triple was smaller, but still very comfortable for our children. Would recommend and return. In off season, be very accurate with your arrival time as we said 4-5pm and were half an hour early, only to find the place locked up. We couldn’t get through on the phone but just before 4pm, the receptionist arrived and very kindly checked us in. He had been in an area without cellphone reception. Some signage outside would have been good - we were starting to panic a little at that point!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    10
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it’s a castle, what is there not to like. There is parking as well. The best place to stay when in town for a festival or to just have a quiet weekend.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    10
    The staff at the Residenza Ducale were very helpful and gracious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The road leading to the entrance is a little hard to find. A sign for the driveway would be helpful.

    Historic property that was partially converted to house a B&B. The museum resides there as well. The setting is lovely.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2022

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spacious rooms. A little too religious and medieval feeling but overall a great location and stay. Breakfast was spectacular.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    10
    felt like a queen in our own castle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    beautiful restored castle with furnishings to match. right next to best walking streets in old town.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2022

    10
    an experience not to be missed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all was as expected

    Amazing location in the castle of Bovino. We arrived at night and driving up the lit driveway is an experience by itself. The rooms are enormous and beautifully decorated. After checkout they opened the museum for us to have a look (recommended!) and we could leave our car there while we went on a stroll through the picturesque old town.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property, delicious breakfast, helpful staff and an snacking location. Just the bed was like a rock!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything!

    Big room, renovated bathroom

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2022

    9.0
    Excellent will stay again in 2023
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was ok by local standard’s The staff were very kind and access was very good The car was safe , and the views and access to the town were excellent Despite the 35* heat the rooms were cool via the air conditioning

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2022

    10
    amazing experience sleeping in a castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place, clean, lots of space

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2022

    10
    Delightful, grand and very comfortable, not to be missed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    Breakfast of fresh fruit, warm croissants, fruit tart, yogurt, coffee and teas etc served in beautiful castle room. Very spacious bedroom, antique furniture everywhere, extra areas to sit outside of room, the castle is beautifully restored. Extensive view from the window of our room. Chilled water available from water cooler. Photos show views from the highest point within the castle walls and of the approach to the castle. Don't miss out it is a real gem! Short walk to the life of the town 2-5 mins to bars, restaurants, shops and little park.

    Stayed in July 2022

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