If you are looking for beautiful places to stay in Puglia with a nice pool to cool off after a day of exploring, look no further! Here you will find my favorite selection of hotels and B&B’s. Whether it is for a quick stop during your Puglia road trip or for a longer stay; at these places you will spend the perfect vacation!
Places to stay in Puglia with a swimming pool
Vico Bianco Raro Rooms Collection | Ostuni
Vico Bianco Raro Rooms Collection is a historic building made of exposed stone and situated just outside the old town of Ostuni, about 200 meters from the Piazza della Libertà. Which is the ideal location to explore! I stayed at a large double room partially built into a rock wall, which was pretty cool! There was a nice breakfast buffet and a small rooftop pool where you can hang out in the afternoon if you are done exploring.
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Il Gabellota Resort | Alberobello
If you genuinely want to experience Alberobello, I recommend booking a hotel near the town so you can start the day early before the crowds arrive. I stayed just outside the town center, because inside it can become pretty busy and loud.
Il Gabellota Resort is a small resort with a pool in the countryside offering rooms in a trullo or stone rooms. It was only a 10-minute walk from Rione Monti. I loved the interior of my room. It was so cozy! The staff was extremely friendly and because I traveled alone, they offered me free breakfast! I chose this one because I wanted to be able to enjoy the pool during the hot afternoon.
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Playa Del Mar | Monopoli, one of the most beautiful places to stay in Puglia
When staying for a longer period in Monopoli, I would recommend staying in a boutique hotel by the sea with a pool. That way you can relax after exploring the town with a nice view on the crystal-clear sea and have a dip in the pool.
I stayed at Playa del Mar, which is actually a B&B located just outside the historic city center by the sea. I absolutely loved the decor of this place. Especially the rooftop pool area was stunning with its true bohemian beach vibes! So, I didn’t mind having my extensive breakfast there every morning! Eggs, bacon, croque monsieurs, cornetti, toppings, fruits, juice, bread rolls, … name it, it was there!
Also, the room was marvelous, and I even had a jacuzzi! The bed was huge and so comfortable! I slept like a baby! I loved my stay here!
The only downside is that the owner wants to make money out of everything! You want to leave your bags after checking out? That’s 5€! You want to stay at the pool after checking out? That’s 15€ per hour. Never ever in my entire life have I experienced a hotel charging for these things! So, keep that in mind! The hotel also charges enormous prices for transfers (in case you don’t have a rental car), so I recommend arranging this yourself. Also make sure to let them know in advance at what time you will arrive. The reception is not always staffed.
Despite this, it was definitely one of my favorite places to stay in Puglia!
Next time I will try the Hotel Don Ferrante, which is in the same price category and situated in the historic center of Monopoli. It also looks absolutely stunning, and I was really hestitating between the two. Bellavista Suites also looks stunning, but keep in mind it is from the same owner as Playa del Mar!
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