Vico Santo Stefano 9, 70044 Polignano a Mare, Italy
#75 of 247 B&Bs and Inns in Polignano a Mare
Guests' ChoiceBased on 133 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 June 2022
Paula
Brazilthe bathroom is very small. need someone to help with the luggage; we don’t know about the stairs
great location, good breakfast
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 24 June 2022
Daniela
United Statesbeautiful , clean and characteristic of the area . The people that work there take special pride in their work and the beautiful well kept grounds. the soap in the bathroom smells divine !!!!
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 23 June 2022
Garrett
IrelandNothing really, it was above my expectations
The staff were brilliant especially Marie up in the dining area. Always friendly and welcoming. The reception staff also made our stay super with plenty of suggestions on transport and things to do. Also cleaning staff kept the whole place neat and tidy everyday. Take a bow folks.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Harry
United KingdomLocation, historic building, good facilities.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 10 June 2022
Naomi
IrelandI can't think of anything.
Everything about Santo Stefano is perfect. From being collected from the pre-arranged secure carpark and being dropped to the old town to the warm welcome, beautiful and comfortable rooms and best breakfast we had in all of Italy on our honeymoon, it was the perfect place to spend a few days. Maria, the host, was on call and had loads of recommendations of where to eat and what to do. She went above and beyond to ensure we were looked after.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Gary
IrelandThe only fault Was the breakfast room could have had air conditioning
Decor, room, bed bathroom all excellent. Staff very friendly, extremely welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 23 May 2022
Paul
United KingdomThe location was brilliant, the staff couldn’t do enough for you and the breakfast in the terrace on the top with the view of the sea was amazing.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 6 May 2022
Maria
GermanyIt's not really something we didn't like, just to be aware that the stairs are pretty steep so just something to take into account of mobility is somewhat reduced or traveling with small infants. We managed well though to take up our bags, son and buggy, well worth it as the place is great!
The staff are super nice, the location is amazing and the b&b is just beautiful, stylish, attention to detail everywhere, we loved our room, super comfy bed, great shower, they had a baby bed and high chair for our small son... breakfast is also very yummy with amazing views to the sea.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Anca
IndiaEverything was perfect
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 April 2022
Isabella
United KingdomI can't think of any faults - it's a charming place
it was just what you want from a smart b&b. The room was gorgeous and surprisingly big, the towels smelled so fresh and we came back to the room looking perfect each day. The receptionist on arrival was warm and informative and gave us her recommendations in the town. The breakfast bar was great and the lady who managed that in the morning was lovely and made super coffee.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 20 April 2022
Jackie
IrelandThe stairs, but most of the B&breakfasts in the wall city have them
central location, beautiful breakfast terrace with fantastic views
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 6 March 2022
Melissa
United StatesWhat a beautiful location tucked into the narrow streets of Polignano a Mare !! The rooftop patio supplies a perfect place to have a glass of wine in the evening and eat the delicious included breakfast in the morning. Loved our stay and highly recommend it !!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2021
Krisztina
HungaryRooms are somewhat small, and stairs are narrow. But these are old buildings so pack light and don't carry huge suitcases to the upstairs rooms.
Amazing breakfast room with sea views, on the top of the builing. You have to climb many stairs but it is very worth for the neverending sea views. Good, central location, the famous beach is just a few mins walk. Don't miss the sunrise, wake up early and walk across the bridge and to the rocks to see Polignano in the first ray of sunshine.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 3 October 2021
Jessica
AustraliaGreat breakfast, great location, clean, friendly staff!
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 1 September 2021
Rebecca
FranceOur room was located at the entrance of the hotel so it got a bit noisy sometimes.
The hotel is very charming and our room was very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. The view from the terrace upstairs is fabulous. We really loved our stay and will definitely come back ! The location is also fantastic !
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 31 August 2021
Sara
CroatiaOur room was on the second floor and it was pretty challenge to climb those narrow and steep steps with luggage. WiFi didn’t work well in our room.
Great location and friendly staff. The room was nicely decorated with little balcony. Rooftop terrace for breakfast with beautiful view
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 16 July 2021
Benjamin
GermanyThe hotel was really nice and cosy. It was really clean and the staff is super friendly, warm and very helpful. The breakfast was also really amazing (which you have by the way on the rooftop of the hotel with a really beautiful panorama view). It is perfectly located in the old town of Polignano and very close to the famous bay. We can highly recommend the hotel and we will definitely come back next year!!
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Matthew
AustraliaExtremely steep and narrow stairs to access rooms; shower head wasn’t working; very poor wifi and phone reception.
Great location, with a fantastic roof-top terrace and breakfast area.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Julie
AustraliaIncredibly small rooms Breakfast average Staff need to have more personality Very noisy with people taking photos constantly of lane Incredible step steps to navigate
Good position if you want to be near restaurants
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Jaye
AustraliaIt was very noisy, we could hear a lot of noise from the other apartments. Lots of stairs and almost impossible to get the suitcases up the narrow, steep windy staircase if you are on the top level. I booked the spacious apartment but I didn’t get the apartment that was pictured so I was disappointed. It was certainly not spacious.
The location was perfect
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Marie
AustraliaWe were on the top floor with a big balcony. We had 42 steps to get up to our apartment. No lift. It was extremely difficult getting up and down with our large luggage at our age. The bathroom was extremely small. You couldn’t have 2 people I. There at the same time. We had to have the doors of the shower open when having a shower to give us more room. Bring in the historic area in august was crazy busy. We had 1 night when another bed and breakfast apartment near us decided to Sit on their terrace at 5am in the morning and sing as v loud as all of them could. Extremely drunk. Not our accomodations fault but just saying that if we ever go back, we will stay just outside of the historical centre.
Great position in the historical centre. Very light and bright breakfast area with lovely terrace.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
John
United KingdomStairs but its in a old city so was expecting all good
Great location, just be aware if driving its a car park and Tuk Tun and walk and most B&B's close for lunch
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2022
Wendy
AustraliaSelection of warm eggs , fresh bread. Fruit and yoghurts cold. Water cold.
Breakfast was poor. Location excellent.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Iana
Moldovainitially we didn’t had wifi (we had to work remotely and it was not possible). one of the host who checked in us, was pretty indifferent and rude sometimes.
good and cozy location, nice and clean sleeping stuff, good breakfast.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Alexia
CanadaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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