Only a few hundred metres from the Adriatic coast in the Apulia region of italy, Masseria San Domenico sits amidst olive groves and orchards, and offers boutique-style intimacy combined with first class facilities. Once a watchtower used by the Knights of Malta, the main building has been respectfully restored and is comprised of a choice of accomodation, each room tastefully furnished with traditional styling and incredible views over the azure Mediterranean sea. At the heart of the hotel is the magnificient swimming pool, encircled by rocks and plants and filled with naturally filtered seawater reflecting the philosophy of the hotel’s thalassotherapy spa, 'thalassa' meaning ‘sea’ in ancient Greek. Additionally, the hotel boasts a challenging 18-hole golf course and has its own beach, a gym, two tennis courts, a bar, and three restaurants, including a poolside grill and an airy breakfast room.
Key features
Our spa-thalassotherapy center is the best in Italy and among the best in the world. Guests can follow a medical program or just be pampered by our therapists. Our wonderful swimming pool cut into the natural rock with seawater has an original shape and is the ideal setting for a romantic and unforgettable wedding party. Surrounded by centenerian olive groves home to one of Italy's best thalassotherapy spas, we provide unparalleled service for a once in a lifetime experience.
Dream Wedding E-Card Gift
Flowers and champagne
Type of location
Five star luxury hotel
Location style
Country liberty chic
Opening season
From 27/03/2010 to 07/11/2010.
Capacity and description of spaces available for a wedding reception
Wedding receptions can be held for up to 150 people
Possibility of celebrating the wedding ceremony
Yes, symbolic
Possibility of Exclusive Use of the Location
It is possible to organize receptions only by booking the hotel for two days for the exclusive use of the wedding party.
Possibility of dancing
Guests can dance where the reception is held with no time limit because of the exclusive use of the locationServices
Wedding Services
Table dressing
Menu printing
Standard floral decorations
Additional Wedding Services
Music
Bespoke floral decorations
Wedding cake
Photographer and videographer
Gazebo rental
Transfers and car rental
Spa and beauty treatments
Hairdresser
Number of rooms
Classic single room: 4
Superior room: 7
Deluxe room: 20
Junior suite classic: 3
Talasso suite: 4
Masseria suite: 5
San Domenico suite: 1
All our rooms and suites can be equipped with twin or double beds on request with the exception of the classic single rooms.
Types of rooms and rates
The bedrooms are split over two floors. The ground floor with garden view houses the Deluxe rooms boasting their own patio and Junior suites with bath and private shower. The first floor is home to the Superior rooms all with either garden or pool views, the one-bedroom Talasso Suite with balcony and garden or sea views and the Masseria Suite with private terrace, his and hers bathrooms and garden or sea views. The San Domenico two-bedroom Suite with private terrace and pool views is an exceptional treat. Each room is air conditioned with Wi-Fi Internet access and stocked with the Masseria’s own olive oil based toiletry range. Please note this hotel is unsuitable for children under the age of 12.
Cuisine style
Typical Apulian
House specialities
Laganari San Domenico (maccheroni with pork sausage)
Fiori di puglia (wholemeal hand made tortelli filled with ricotta cheese and served with fresh tomatoes, basil and cacioricotta cheese)
Baked grouper with olives, tomatoes and potatoes
Lamb cutlets in a herb crust
Dita degli apostoli (crepes filled with lemon and ricotta cheese)
Restaurant menu price
60-70 Euros, excluding drinks
Wedding banquet price
From 160 Euros, excluding drinks
Services included for your wedding
Table dressing
Menu printing
Standard floral decoration
Things to do near the location
On request we can organise horse riding, kart racing, boat rental, clay pigeon shooting (c/o masseria signora pulita), underwater fishing, scuba diving with instructor and even the chance to obtain a license
Places to See Near the Location
The Masseria is in a privileged position allowng guests to easily reach all of the main towns of Apulia, including Lecce, Taranto, Bari, Brindisi and Gallipoli as well as the picturesque villages of the Itria Valley. In addition, guests can visit the wonders of nature that make this region so beautiful, from the breathtakingly beautiful beaches and seaside cliffs to the incredible underground formations at the Castellana Grottoes, of which they can go on a guided tour.
Distance from the beach and city centre
The hotel is 800 metres from our private beach and 2,5 km from the small fishing village of Savelletri. The nearest large town is Fasano, about 10 km away or 10 minutes by car.
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