Grand Hotel Riviera

Location 
The picturesque village of Borgo di Santa Maria al Bagno, on the coast of Nardò, hosts the Grand Hotel Riviera, which is just a few paces from the sea, on the Ionic-Salento coast. It is set in lush Mediterranean greenery, on a terraced cliff and offers a splendid view over the Bay of Gallipoli.
The Hotel’s position, between the Nature Park of Porto Selvaggio, Gallipoli and Lecce, makes it easy to visit the best-known localities in the Salento area.

Hotel
Recent refurbishment has restored to its original splendour this historic Hotel, as one of the best gems of hospitality in Salento hospitality services. The Grand Hotel Riviera offers guests a modern, comfortable ambience, fine terraces with sea views and a fascinating natural backdrop. 

Rooms
The Hotel’s 98 rooms are large and luminous, marked by modern, pleasing furnishings. Rooms have a full range of comforts: AC, phone, TV, safe and mini-bar. 

Upon arrival, it is compulsory to show documents proving the date of birth of children and infants. If this is not done, the reduction will not be granted. Ages are defined as years of age at the time of arrival at the hotel.

Beach
The Grand Hotel Riviera offers (from May to the end of October) to the guests a private beach area (to be booked at the reception) on the rocks fronting the Hotel, equipped with wooden walkways, beach umbrellas and sun loungers (based on availability) and short ladders for getting in and out of the sea. Just 500 m away is the fine free beach of Santa Maria al Bagno with its white sand and emerald green sea depths. The equipped beach offering concessionary rates is Lido Caipirinha at Lido Conchiglie (at 4 km).

Wellness Centre 
The hotel's small wellness centre offers a hydromassage pool carved into the rock, Turkish bath, emotional showers, Kneipp path, cervical waterfall, massage cabins and relaxation area with herbal tea.

Cost of the SPA path (45 minutes): € 25.00 per person (it includes slippers and towel).

1 wellness path included for stays longer than 4 nights.

Families
The cost of your stay includes access to the Mini Club, with a programme of entertainment and activities dedicated to young guests  (from the end of May to mid-September). The restaurant has high chairs and on request hotel staff can provide: vegetable broth without salt, vegetable purée, creamed rice, tomato sauce without salt, full cream or half-cream milk, processed cheese, grated cheese, yogurt and freshly prepared broth with small pasta. 

Free services for families (on request at check-in, subject to availability): changing table, bottle warmer, toilet seat reducer, hygienic basket for nappies, high chair and baby bath. 

Restaurant

Breakfast offers both sweet and savoury dishes, local specialities, hot and cold drinks, plus a gluten-free section. All in all, the best possible start to your day. 

Lunch and dinner, are served with a buffet of salad, fruit and dessert. They offer the most exclusive dishes of the food traditions of Puglia, Italy and other countries. Water and house wine are included. 

For the evening meal a theme of the day is chosen ranging from the exotic to the homely, sea flavours, Salento dishes...

Services and activities 

Included in the price of your stay: welcome drink, WI-FI connection, porter service, use of the swimming pools (1 with heated water and whirlpool), sun terraces, fitness room in the pool area, mini club, playground, bicycles, private beach, shuttle service to/from the agreed lido.

The following services are available at an extra charge: SPA, bar, minibar, conference room, massage, laundry service, room service, car rental, general practitioner on call, the beach, transfers to/from the main airports and railway stations, excursions, diving and sailing courses (external service).

Pets (max. 10 kg) are only allowed in certain room types, on request and subject to availability. Extra charge € 10 per day and a comfortable cot and water and food bowls are provided. Food is not provided.

City tax is Euro 2 per person per overnight and it has to be paid on-site.

Due to the COVID emergency, some services may not be available.

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