Borgo Egnazia Resort & Spa

I recently brought my wife on a quick trip to Puglia, following a visit to Morocco. it was our first time in this region with previous trips to Venice, Florence, Lake Como, Verona, Rome and the Amalfi Coast. In all destinations we were lucky enough to have stayed in the top hotels and resorts. Simply put, this trip made Puglia my favourite region of Italy and the Borgo Egnazia, the most beautiful of all hotels I have seen in Italy. What we loved about the hotel: - The staff. Authentic, lovely and hard working, all aiming to please. Our trip was "managed" by the lovely Paula, who checked in with us on a regular basis to ensure that our plans were going smoothly. She was present 24/7 but from behind the scenes. We loved her and her genuine approach. - The grounds are immaculate and created to emulate an authentic Apulian village. I have NEVER seen a resort successfully feature their region so well, and so tastefully. - The hotel design is thoughtful, timeless, elegant, sexy and understated. All limestone, earth tones, beige linens and white/light colors, accented with burning candles, to add romance and such a dreamy ambience. - The food, restaurants and dining atmosphere in all of the dining locations are authentic and sumptuous. Each dining experience we had was world-class. - The golf. We played one round at San Domenico Club, the links course owned by the hotel. Tough and challenging course, but we loved it. - The Experience: Paula and the Indigenus Team (the hotel has an in-house operation which offers guided experiences and car rentals), created the most romantic and over-the-top experience for us, and THIS was the true highlight...they allowed us to experience Puglia, while using their hotel as a base. We got the most of it. We spent 3 days of driving around Puglia in our little 1973 Alfa Romeo Duetto convertible (which they rented for me, other options include Ferrari, Maserati, etc), exploring the region, dining in fabulous restaurants and visiting ancient villages along the coast and throughout the region. They also arranged for a private tour on bike to a local olive oil production facility, on the most stunning grounds and surrounded by 2000 year old Olive trees. We loved that little excursion. They also arranged for a fabulous guide to meet us in Alberobello, named Mimmo. I highly recommend this 90-minute walking tour to understand the story behind that village, worth hearing and he is delightful. Places we visited include Ostuni, Lecce, Monopoli, Alberobello and Polignano a Mare (twice). We literally spent our time driving and exploring, and found it impossible to remove the ear-to-ear smiles from our faces. The hotel truly helped us make the most of the region. This trip was as romantic as it gets and created a bonding experience that we will never forget - all delivered thoughtfully and with genuine care by the hotel staff. Thank you to Paula and the team at Borgo Egnazia, we are truly grateful beyond words and we will recommend your hotel to our family and friends.

This is an amazing hotel and it is an experience to be there. The service, the food, the ammenities were above expectation. There is a maze of structures that wind around the property. The ambience inside and out, is a treat for all. They have people in golf carts driving people from pool to room and back again. They also have a shuttle to the beach.