Don Ferrante is a charming boutique property in the old town of Monopoli, set within the seafront ramparts and close to the harbour. Guests rate it extremely highly, and it combines historic character with a spa feel, including a seasonal outdoor pool, a plunge pool with hydromassage, a rooftop jacuzzi and spa services. There is an on-site restaurant, La Locanda Don Ferrante, and breakfast is served in a 16th-century gunpowder cellar. It is a romantic hotel for couples who want a slower, more intimate stay on the Adriatic coast.
Monopoli is a working fishing town with a handsome harbour, a castle and a quiet old centre, and Don Ferrante puts you inside it. The hotel is within the old walls overlooking the sea, so you can walk to the harbour, the cathedral and the lanes in minutes. The town has its own railway station on the coastal line, with regular trains to Bari and to Polignano a Mare, so a car is useful but not essential, and the hotel can arrange airport and station transfers for a fee.
Facilities are generous for a small property. The seasonal outdoor pool and the plunge pool are the main draws in warm months, while the rooftop jacuzzi and the spa are enjoyable all year. Rooms include suites and ground-floor deluxe rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and Nespresso machines. A beach bar and an affiliated beach with umbrellas and loungers are available in season, and the hotel offers bike rental and can suggest boat excursions along the coast with partners.
Good to know
Check-in is in the afternoon and evening, the minimum age to check in is 18, and pets are not allowed. Breakfast is a buffet served for a fee, and the pool is seasonal, so confirm what is open on your dates if you travel outside summer. Parking arrangements are best confirmed with the hotel before you arrive. Don Ferrante suits couples and quiet-minded travellers who want charm and a sea view more than a lively resort.
Why stay here
- ✓Seafront ramparts location
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Plunge pool with hydromassage
- ✓Rooftop jacuzzi
- ✓Spa services
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Bike rental
- ✓Affiliated beach in season
Good questions
Where is breakfast served?+
Breakfast is a buffet served in a 16th-century gunpowder cellar, available for a fee. It is one of the most atmospheric breakfast rooms on the coast.
Is the pool open all year?+
The outdoor pool is seasonal, while the jacuzzi and spa services are enjoyable year-round. Check what is open on your dates before you book.
Can the hotel help with transfers?+
Airport and train station transfers can be arranged for a fee. Monopoli station also has regular trains to Bari and Polignano a Mare.
