Leonardo Trulli Resort or Ottolire Resort? How to choose
There is no winner here: two different places, for different people.
The short version
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.
Side by side
| No. 103 Leonardo Trulli Resort | No. 102 Ottolire Resort | |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | not confirmed | 11 km (7 mi) |
| Spa | not confirmed | Yes |
| Weddings | Yes | not confirmed |
| Type | Resort | Resort |
| Area | Valle d'Itria | Valle d'Itria |
| Price band | Band 3, estimatedBand range: €450 to €750 a night | Band 3, estimatedBand range: €450 to €750 a night |
| Pool | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes |
| not confirmed | Rooms, Open, Children, Pets | |
Facts come from each property's official pages, listed with their sources on the two stay pages, and were last verified on October 26, 2026. Our editors have not visited either property.
Choose Leonardo Trulli Resort if
- You want to sleep in original trulli of the 18th century, next to a small Liberty-style masseria.
- You travel outside summer: the outdoor pool with Epsom salts is heated from September to May.
- You want a sport on site: there is a panoramic padel court.
- You drive an electric car: private parking has a charging station.
Choose Ottolire Resort if
- A spa decides the trip: Ottolire has a spa in a private trullo suite, with massages and a sensorial path.
- You keep up a training routine: the gym has the latest equipment.
- You like to explore by bike: bike rental is available on request.
How do they differ?
Leonardo Trulli Resort is a group of 18th-century trulli beside a small Liberty-style masseria, with a restaurant called Leonardo ArteCibo. Its outdoor pool uses Epsom salts, has hydromassage stations and is heated from September to May.
Ottolire Resort describes itself as a place of tranquility in the open countryside. Its spa occupies a private trullo suite, and it also has a gym, a pool and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining rooms.
Which suits which trip?
Choose Leonardo if the trulli themselves are the point, if you travel in spring or autumn, or if padel is part of your week. Choose Ottolire if a spa and a gym matter more than the architecture, or if you want to explore by bike.
Questions travelers ask
Are Leonardo Trulli Resort and Ottolire Resort in the same area?
Both are in the comune of Locorotondo, in the Valle d'Itria. The difference lies in what each offers on site: original 18th-century trulli, an Epsom-salt pool heated from September to May and a padel court at Leonardo, a spa suite and a gym at Ottolire.
Which one has a spa?
Ottolire Resort has a spa in a private trullo suite, with massages and a 30-minute sensorial path, and a gym. A spa is not confirmed at Leonardo Trulli Resort, whose site lists massages among its activities and offers an outdoor pool with Epsom salts and hydromassage stations, heated from September to May.
Can we get married at either resort?
Leonardo Trulli Resort presents itself on its official website as a location for weddings and events, with gardens, a courtyard and a dining room set aside for them. Ottolire Resort does not state on its website whether it hosts weddings, so ask the resort directly before you plan around it.