Il Melograno

Why it’s on the Edit

Il Melograno is a country residence of the 17th century in the countryside of Monopoli, run today as a hotel. It says it is renowned as the first masseria in Italy to host guests, and that it holds 400 years of history among ancient olive trees. The Regione Puglia list for 2026 files it as five-star luxury.

It earns its place on the detail published on the hotel’s own site: room sizes for every type, two pools, a spa with a named brand, a restaurant with a stated cuisine, tennis and padel, and a private beach club.

It is also a seasonal address. The website says the hotel is updating its services and will welcome guests from April 15, 2027, so check dates before you plan.

The rooms

Rooms and suites are listed with sizes. Classic rooms are 25 square meters, with wooden shutters and antique floors. Superior rooms are 30 square meters, and some have a private patio. Deluxe rooms are 35 to 40 square meters.

The suites start with the Junior Suite at 50 square meters. The Junior Suite Torre is 55, with two bathrooms on a mezzanine, a terrace over the pool and a private staircase to the outdoor restaurant. The Junior Suite Family is 60 square meters, with a private patio and two bathrooms.

The Suite Melograno is 70 square meters and looks over the historic square, the centerpiece of the farmhouse. The Suite degli Aranci is 110 square meters, among orange trees. The Suite degli Ulivi was once an independent residence.

The hotel says suites and rooms can be combined into a family home on a private floor, and it lists Shuij bedding. Every room has air conditioning and heating, a safe, a minibar and satellite TV.

Eating and drinking

The Mùmmulo restaurant serves a Grand Carte from the hotel’s chef, built on traditional Apulian dishes reinterpreted with a modern twist. The name comes from the clay container farmers used to store fresh water. The veranda is rustic, with a view of the citrus grove.

The hotel says it prepares local produce beginning with the olive trees on its land. A Mùmmulo Carte, a dessert menu and a wine list are published on the site.

Beyond the table, it lists a guided tasting of three extra virgin oils, a tour of a historic winery partly dating to 1800 and carved into white stone, cooking classes and a workshop on bread-making and dairy production.

The setting

The masseria stands among ancient olive trees, with 5 hectares of historic gardens, bougainvillea and citrus groves.

There are two pools. One is outdoors next to the restaurant, among olive and citrus trees. The other is indoor and heated.

The Caschera Spa, founded by Paolo Caschera, offers signature rituals such as Oro di Puglia and Giardino degli Agrumi. A treatment begins along a path lit by candles that leads to the sauna.

Tennis and padel courts are in the garden, and you can try padel free of charge. Bicycles are available by reservation.

The Tamerici Beach Club is a private sandy beach for guests, reached by a free shuttle. The hotel also lists catamaran and boat tours, horseback riding and vintage Fiat 500 tours.

Good to know

• The next season starts on April 15, 2027, according to the hotel’s site.
• The spa is open from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:30 to 20:00.
• Padel is free to try, with private lessons by appointment.
• The beach shuttle is free. Its hours are not confirmed here.
• Weddings and events are offered in the gardens and at the beach club.
• The Superior rooms are described as ideal for small pets. Fees and rules are not confirmed here.
• Price band: 3 of 5 (estimated: no official rate found).

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

It suits couples and families who want a masseria with a spa, two pools, courts and a private beach, and who book for the open season. The family suites and combined rooms also work for a multigenerational group.

For a small place with few facilities, try another address. Masseria Paretano is a masseria in the same comune, and Don Ferrante is a small hotel in Monopoli old town.

Getting there

Il Melograno is on Contrada Torricella in the countryside of Monopoli, in the Monopoli and Polignano area. Bari airport is the nearer airport.

Plan on a car for the old towns and the coast. The free beach shuttle covers the sea.