Nicole Haime

Borgo Egnazia

  • Where:
  • Why:My honeymoon.
  • When:July 2018
  • Who:Me + my husband.
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Borgo Egnazia A view of Borgo Egnazia from the top.

A view of Borgo Egnazia from the top.

Borgo Egnazia A beautiful standard room in the main building.

A beautiful standard room in the main building.

Borgo Egnazia The hotel’s private adult beach, Cala Masciola.

The hotel’s private adult beach, Cala Masciola.

Borgo Egnazia One of 2 beautiful adult swimming pools.

One of 2 beautiful adult swimming pools.

Borgo Egnazia Rent bikes and explore the hotel grounds and the surrounding towns.

Rent bikes and explore the hotel grounds and the surrounding towns.

Borgo Egnazia Sunset Aperitivo at Bar del Portico.

Sunset Aperitivo at Bar del Portico.

Borgo Egnazia Cala Masciola restaurant.

Cala Masciola restaurant.

Borgo Egnazia The Vair spa…a visit is a total must. I had one of the best massages of my life here and was lathered in olive oil!

The Vair spa…a visit is a total must. I had one of the best massages of my life here and was lathered in olive oil!

Borgo Egnazia What a golf course! Not a player, but I can admire.

What a golf course! Not a player, but I can admire.

Borgo Egnazia Take a cooking class at Trattoria Mia Cucina or eat “family” dinner cooked by a Massaia, local mama, with 12 other hotel guests.

Take a cooking class at Trattoria Mia Cucina or eat “family” dinner cooked by a Massaia, local mama, with 12 other hotel guests.

Borgo Egnazia What a setup.

What a setup.

Borgo Egnazia Heading out in the hotel’s ride.

Heading out in the hotel’s ride.

Borgo Egnazia Magical hotel at night.

Magical hotel at night.

Borgo Egnazia

Highs & Lows

  • Borgo Egnazia is a total inspiration. The hotel’s architecture is relevant and appropriate without feeling contrived. The use of mundane Apulian objects such as tea cups, wine jugs, grain, etc in the hotel’s design is also absolutely ingenious.

  • The hotel feels boutique although it is quite large and has every amenity you could ever hope for; a private beach, a championship golf course, an amazing spa, swimming pools, a boutique, and 6 restaurants!!

  • The hotel really shines at night when it becomes a magical and romantic Apulian village illuminated by warm candles.

  • I was totally shocked by the hotel’s superb service. Each room gets a dedicated butler to help make reservations around Puglia, answer any questions, or show you around the hotel. All the staff is unbelievably professional, young, attentive and beautiful to boot!

  • The food at the various hotel’s restaurants was spectacular. Think balls of fresh mozzarella at every meal

  • It was our honeymoon and although we know it can be considered kitschy we were hoping for some romantic gesture when we arrived to our room! What can I say, I am a sucker for some rose petals...

The Barometer

  • Design

  • Website

  • Plastic Free

  • Night's Sleep

  • Service

  • Amenities

  • Takeable Treats

  • Refer a Friend

  • Overall Value

  • Life Changing

Total: 49/50

Important Bits

  • Type

    Boutique Hotel

  • Vibe

    Rustic elegance.

  • Location

    On Puglia’s coast located 50 min south of Bari near the fishing town of Savelletri Di Fasano.

  • Rooms

    63 traditional guest rooms, 92 casette town houses, and 29 villas.

  • Music

    Yes, depending where you are you can find electronic music or traditional Italian folk music.

  • Year Opened

    2010

  • Designed By

    Pino Brescia worked with the hotel owners the Melpignano family to recreate a traditional Apulian town for the hotel.

  • Health & Wellness

    Yes, there are 3 amazing pools and one dedicated to families!

  • Restaurant

    Yes, there are 6 restaurants.

  • Bar

    Yes, Bar del Portico.

  • Minibar

    Yes but nothing too exciting, although I highly suggest buying the Borogo Egnazia olive oil… it’s really amazing.

  • Children

    Bring them! The hotel is designed to accommodate families with a mini restaurant, pool, and sandy beach just for children.

  • Price

    Pricey and worth every penny!

  • Website

    Visit website

Festa del Borgo was an amazing experience

Festa del Borgo was an amazing experience

Ostuni, BR, Italy

The hotel is perfectly located to explore the surrounding towns

The hotel is perfectly located to explore the surrounding towns

Ristorante Casa San Giacomo “tracce e origini”, Via Pergola, Ostuni, BR, Italy

Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia, Strada Comunale Egnazia, Savelletri, Fasano, BR, Italy

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