Covo dei Saraceni sits on Via Conversano at the edge of Polignano a Mare's old town, close to the cliffs and the little cove of Lama Monachile. The hotel lists it as a four-star property with strong guest ratings, and its selling point is the view: many rooms have sea views, balconies or terraces, and the restaurant looks over the water. Room types include Classic, Panoramic, Superior and Suite categories, plus an annex building a few metres away. It is a hotel for people who want to wake up to the Adriatic and walk everywhere, and it suits couples and friends better than families who need lots of space.
The location is superb for a short stay. Lama Monachile beach is about a three-minute walk, a second beach a little further, and the railway station about ten minutes on foot, so you can arrive from Bari by regional train in roughly half an hour without a car. The airport at Bari is around 40 minutes by car. The old town lanes, the clifftop lookouts and the restaurants are all within a short stroll, and the boat tours that explore the sea caves leave from nearby San Vito.
Choose the room category with care. Panoramic rooms and suites have the best views and balconies, while Classic rooms are more modest, and the annex building is a few metres from the main hotel. The restaurant has water views and is a pleasant place for dinner, and a buffet breakfast is available for a fee. Free parking is offered offsite, a short walk away, and guests mention a shuttle, so confirm the arrangement before you arrive with a car.
Good to know
In peak summer Polignano is crowded and rates rise, so spring and autumn offer a better balance of weather and calm. Check-in is in the afternoon, pets are not allowed and the hotel accepts credit cards only, so bring a card. If you want to dine on the seafront and be a short walk from the cliffs, Covo dei Saraceni is one of the best-placed choices in town.
Why stay here
- ✓Sea-view rooms
- ✓Balconies and terraces
- ✓Restaurant with water views
- ✓Bar
- ✓Buffet breakfast
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free offsite parking
- ✓Elevator
Good questions
How far is the beach and the station?+
Lama Monachile beach is about a three-minute walk and Polignano a Mare station about ten minutes on foot. Regional trains reach Bari in roughly half an hour.
Does it have parking?+
Free offsite parking is offered a short walk from the hotel, and guests mention a shuttle. Confirm the arrangement with the hotel before you arrive.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra fee. Check your rate for details, and bring a credit card, as only cards are accepted.
