About this property

Offering rooms and suites set in large caves, Le Grotte della Civita is located in the Matera's Sassi area, a UNESCO site. Rooms feature stone floors and antique furniture. The panoramic terrace overlooks the Murgia National Park. Albergo Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita welcomes guests with fresh fruit and cool water, served in a candle-lit dining area. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and uniquely decorated. The bed linen is made from antique cloth. On request, you can enjoy an exclusive dinner in the property's former church. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Matera, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

    • Private parking available


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Taleb
    Lebanon Lebanon
    The hotel and the cave rooms, the location and all of Matera
  • Robin
    United States United States
    The historic site and preservation of how the caves looked. It was very unique.
  • Nadia
    Poland Poland
    Spectacular, unforgettable! I have no words to explain the magic of this place. Amazing service, food and super clean. Wow!
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique and hospitable It’s a once in a life time experience
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    The whole experience blew our minds. How unique to be able to stay in a cave where so much character and authenticity of years gone by had been retained and preserved. Breakfast was absolutely wonderful and what a fantastic array of food on offer....
  • Chun
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    a one of a kind experience with lovely view over the ravine - a great heritage conservation project
  • Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms are all unique and it’s a truly individual experience. The staff were all amazing and so helpful and the property is beautiful.
  • Maria
    Portugal Portugal
    Beautiful and curated experience, amazing food and hospitality from a hotel with a notable reconstruction and investment work in Matera
  • Lalita
    Ireland Ireland
    We stayed in a very beautiful cave suite. The suite was amazing and had lovely bathroom products. The hotel is in a fantastic location with beautiful views outside the door of our cave suite. Perfect for a 2 night stay. The staff were helpful and...
  • Lukas
    Slovakia Slovakia
    This place is absolutely unique. Very rare type of luxury. Don't expect huge flat screen TVs, latest tech etc. - this is much better than that. Located in the heart of Sassi, this place offers authenticity, large doses of subtle luxury, and...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Ristorante #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 40 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch

House rules

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is allowed for loading and unloading of luggage only, and for a limited time.

Please inform Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: IT077014A101124001

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