Comparisons
Two stays at a time, from the same area or for the same kind of trip, compared on the facts their official pages confirm. No winner, only differences.
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Fasano and Savelletri
Masseria Torre Coccaro or Masseria Calderisi? How to choose
No. 201 Masseria Torre CoccaroNo. 202 Masseria Calderisi
Masseria Torre Coccaro and Masseria Calderisi are both in Savelletri di Fasano. Torre Coccaro is a former 16th-century fortified farmhouse with an Aveda spa, an indoor pool, golf and two beach clubs. Calderisi is a 17th-century farm revived as a boutique hotel with 24 rooms, a small spa, its own strip of beach and exclusive use for weddings of up to 120 guests.
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Lecce and the North Salento coast
Patria Palace or Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce? How to choose
No. 501 Patria PalaceNo. 504 Tivoli Palazzo 1880 Lecce
Patria Palace and Tivoli Palazzo 1880 are both palazzo hotels in the historic center of Lecce. Patria Palace occupies an 18th-century palace by Mauro Manieri, a master of Leccese Baroque, with a spa, a gym and the Atenze restaurant with a terrace. Tivoli Palazzo 1880 has 48 rooms and suites, an indoor heated salt-water pool, a spa and family rooms.
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Monopoli and Polignano
Hotel Grotta Palazzese or Masseria Auraterrae? How to choose
No. 401 Hotel Grotta PalazzeseNo. 402 Masseria Auraterrae
Hotel Grotta Palazzese and Masseria Auraterrae are both in the comune of Polignano a Mare. Grotta Palazzese has 18 rooms perched above the sea in the historic center, on top of the cave that houses its namesake restaurant. Auraterrae is a masseria of 22 rooms with two outdoor infinity pools, a fitness area and weddings for 50 to 300 guests.
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Ostuni and the White Coast
Masseria Il Frantoio or Masseria Cervarolo? How to choose
No. 303 Masseria Il FrantoioNo. 304 Masseria Cervarolo
Masseria Il Frantoio and Masseria Cervarolo are both historic masserie in Ostuni. Il Frantoio has been a country farm since 1500 and lists family rooms, babysitting and pets on request at no charge. Cervarolo is a 16th-century masseria with trulli on a 250-meter hill, with a pool set in a natural doline and a kitchen led by chef Salvatore Cannalire.
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Valle d'Itria
Leonardo Trulli Resort or Ottolire Resort? How to choose
No. 103 Leonardo Trulli ResortNo. 102 Ottolire Resort
Leonardo Trulli Resort and Ottolire Resort are both in Locorotondo, in the Valle d'Itria. Leonardo pairs 18th-century trulli with a small Liberty-style masseria, an outdoor pool with Epsom salts heated from September to May, and a padel court. Ottolire has a spa in a private trullo suite, a gym and a pool, with bikes for hire on request.