Set in a beautiful location near San Vito Beach, Casale Porto Contessa is the perfect haven for relaxation. Enjoy a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast on the picturesque terrace or stroll through the lovely garden.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Main amenities (10)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Room service
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY817
CNY817
CNY931 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
Why we love this property
Breakfast brilliance
Wake up to a delicious start at this guesthouse. A free cooked-to-order breakfast transforms mornings into culinary adventures.
Dream-worthy sleep comfort
Supreme comfort awaits in each room with premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort mattresses, customizable pillows, and light-blocking drapes.
When you stay at Dimora Porto Contessa, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of San Vito Beach and Porto Cavallo Beach. Free perks include self parking and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 9:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9 AM - 9:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (4:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM*
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Offsite
Area shuttle within 2.5 km*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10 AM
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's games
Children's books
Stair gate
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 2017
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Freezer
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60.00 per room (one-way)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-in between 9:00 AM and 12:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT072035B400104536, BA07203542000017357
Also known as
Casale Porto Contessa Guesthouse Polignano a Mare
Casale Porto Contessa Guesthouse
Casale Porto Contessa Polignano a Mare
Casale Porto Contessa house
Casale Porto Contessa
Dimora Porto Contessa Guesthouse
Dimora Porto Contessa Polignano a Mare
Dimora Porto Contessa Guesthouse Polignano a Mare
Frequently asked questions
Does Dimora Porto Contessa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dimora Porto Contessa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dimora Porto Contessa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dimora Porto Contessa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Dimora Porto Contessa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM on request. The charge is EUR 60.00 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dimora Porto Contessa?
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Dimora Porto Contessa and nearby?
Dimora Porto Contessa has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Dimora Porto Contessa like?
Dimora Porto Contessa is a short 11-minute walk from Abbey of San Vito and 11 minutes' walk from San Vito Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, homemade, and a highlight of the stay with various options and no extra fee. (15 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Very nice place! Clean and cozy,! Close to beach
Xiaomin
Xiaomin, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2025
Nice place but you have to have a car. Very welcoming staff, nice and different breakfast every day! Conveniently located to travel (with a car) in every direction! Would recommend!
marina
marina, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2025
Staff was very courteous and attentive. Room was clean. Location is outstanding! Easy to get to and plenty of parking.
We felt it would be a nice addition to include an electric kettle for making tea or coffee in the evening in our room. Also it would be helpful to include a couple of television channels in English.
Assaf
Assaf, 9-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2023
We had a wonderful stay here and the service was excellent, The owners Emiliano and Maria made us breakfast every morning and it was wonderful. Each morning the breakfasts were different.
Thomas
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
SUPERB!!
The best hosts!!!! Emilio@Mariella!!!
Best location
Super!!
liraz
liraz, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
Our host, Emilio, was incredibly helpful. We arrived late into the Bari airport and he actually met us at the Polignano Nord exit to ensure that we wouldn’t get lost. He and his staff were very warm and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Anna Maria
Anna Maria, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
For a fabulous experience.
A wonderful stay in this beautiful spot. It is very quaint and unique. Mariella and her son Flavio were friendly, attentive, and took great care of us. Flavio speaks perfect English and it was very nice talking to him. The breakfast was served to us on the terrace. It was spectacular with all very fresh and local ingredients. Mariella made a special breakfast of all gluten-free items which was so appreciated.
This one of a kind hotel is only a few minutes outside of the beautiful town of Polignano del Mare. The very large yard has plenty of parking.
When we return to Puglia we will definitely stay here again
Thank you for the delightful stay.
Alicia
Alicia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2024
Mariella was a superb host that went above and beyond our expectations. She made amazing breakfasts and adapted skillfully for our dairy allergy so we didn’t even notice that a huge component of the normal breakfast menu was off limits. The breakfasts were a beautiful taste of the foods of the area and Puglia, and varied daily. She even had vegan croissants available for us every morning!! The food was so fresh, local, and tasty and lovingly prepared for us. It was actually some of the best food we had during our whole stay in Italy, and the fact it was included in our stay was an amazing value! The room and facilities were extremely clean and the bed comfortable. She gave recommendations on the best dining and destinations in the area. We HIGHLY recommend this property as long as you have a car, because it is outside town. It is a quick 5-10 minute drive to Polignano and within 30-60 minutes of numerous destinations, we couldn’t have picked a better base for exploring Puglia. It was nice that it’s outside the hustle and bustle of the town, it was quiet and peaceful, surrounded by countryside and ancient olive trees. We really can’t wait to go back to stay at the Casale Porta Contessa! It was one of the best experiences of our whole trip!
Abby
Abby, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 16, 2023
Good place outside Polignano a Mare
When we planned our 1st time trip to Puglia, we wanted a place that could serve as basecamp for driving to other cities & towns in the region, so we chose Polignano a Mare to be that place. This is rustic-style property, not centric, but located about 2 miles from the hearth of Polignano a Mare. When we checked-in we realized that the standard unit we have booked would be very tight for 4 adults, so we asked about the possibility of upgrading & paying for the difference to a larger unit, which the hosts nicely managed to accommodate, based on availability for the following day. The apartment was clean, functional & quiet, with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 small kitchen area, and a bunk bed for 2 people. The location is not ideal as it is outside the center of the city, which has a lot to offer in terms of cafes, dining, shops & sightseeing. The mini-split A/C unit is installed on one wall of the bedroom, but the airflow doesn't reach the kitchen area where the bunk bed is, so there is one part of the apartment that doesn't cool down at all. There were also issues with Wi-Fi & Internet access, which we reported, but overall, we couldn't get a good connectivity. Now, the hosts, Emilio & Mariella are wonderful, warm & attentive people, very accommodating to our needs. The daily local cuisine-style breakfast is very good & certainly a plus when staying here (the best fresh mozzarella ever!). This is a place for a short stay.
Felix
Felix, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Cute little off the beaten path place to lay your head for the night. Clean, friendly and accommodating staff!
Carm
Carm, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2023
Beautiful place.
Rima
Rima, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2023
It is an amazing place, we recommend it 100% it is clean, comfortable, quiet and excellent location, we would love to stay more but was all booked, the staff very helpful, friendly and always with one big smile.
Victor Manuel
Victor Manuel, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2022
Breakfast was fabulous, the best we have had. The owners are precious people, very accommodating, friendly, and superb cooks.
Lyn
Lyn, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2022
Owners were great
Anthony
Anthony, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2022
The owner are very hospitable they respond to your needs. They cooked fresh yummy breakfast . Would highly recommend them . The whole area is amazing. Would definitely stay there again.
diana
diana, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2023
Great breakfast
The breakfast is delicious! Made by Emilio and his wife. They are very kind!
Marcelo
Marcelo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2022
The breakfast was yummy. The property owner cook fresh breakfast and bring into your terrace. They are very hospitable and attend to your needs.
diana
diana, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
An oasis of calm
We were in an oasis of calm amongst olive trees. The welcome was amazing and the food good and well presented.
The owner helped us order pizza for dinner as we didn't really want to leave the property.
pascale
pascale, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Nice central location for exploring the area, we wished we had made this our base for the days we were travelling. Very quiet location at the end of a small road, the accommodation was clean and comfortable. The highlight was breakfast. Order and time given the night before, breakfast was delivered to the our door patio and consisted of delicious home made local dishes, coffee and juice. We spent time chatting with the owners who shared information on food and places to visit. We felt very welcomed and wished had stayed longer. Make sure to visit Monopoli which is very close and felt a little less busy than other towns
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 24, 2023
Practical stay
Clean place and lovely friendly host . Located outside of town and a bit odd location. Host super friendly. Good for a quick stay maybe not that scenic for a longer stay as a bit run down outside . So for a practical solution it’s ok . For a holiday stay etc I’d stay in the town itself which is lovely and fantastic restaurants etc
pete
pete, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2022
Wonderful hospitality and privacy
Great stay with wonderful hospitality! This place is in a great location for those wishing for privacy and peace. We had private parking on the property. Polignano a Mare is just 5min driving distance. Lots of thoughtful touches, with additional shampoo, body wash, and soap left for us if needed - they thought of everything!
Our host Emilio and his wife were the sweetest people we met in Italy. Included in our stay was the most delicious local breakfast with cappuccino. Emilio recommended us restaurants and places to visit and as a plus even called to book us dinner reservation to one of the fanciest and busiest restaurants in town 🙂 Thank you, we would recommend!
Brigitta
Brigitta, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2022
First of all, our hosts were LOVELY. In particular, Mr. Emilio went far and beyond, we arrived in the middle of a rain storm and he came out and assisted us with our luggage even though he got drenched in the process. Breakfast was excellent.
However, the WiFi did not work during our entire stay. We saw other guests walking to the car park area to read their email with the WiFi. The furniture in our room, although modern, was very simple. We had a simple metal folding chair, then 3 out of 5 light bulbs in our bedroom were blown out.
The toiletries were minimal, not seen in 4- or less so in 5-star accommodations: tiny soaps, slim as coins, the body towels were off-white (yellowish)…. Not what you would expect in a 3 star accommodation. The hand towels, however, were fine (white, very clean). Overall, a good place for rest and with lovely hosts, but from our experience, it is a bit overpriced/overrated.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 4, 2026
Localisation était parfaite, chambre propre et l’hôte très sympathique. Seul bémol, les oreillers pourraient être plus confortable et l’insonorisation entre les chambres peut efficace.
Petit déjeuner était excellent et servit sur la terrasse !
Aurore
Aurore, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2024
Où est-ce ?
Endroit très difficile à trouver. Pas de panneau à l'entrée du chemin étroit et plein de trous. On arrive sur un porche, impression d'une propriété privée, là encore pas d'indications. La propriétaire voulait un message pour l'heure d'arrivée, sans préciser qu'il fallait passer par WhatsApp ! Nous avons galéré pendant 35 minutes. Et pour elle c'était drôle et de notre faute. Les chambres sont correctes. Très bon petit déjeuner
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 19, 2024
Très médiocre
Fuyez cet endroit. Les étoiles sont uniquement pour les murs blancs et le petit dej qui n'est pas du fait maison.cet endroit ne correspond pas du tout au photos.cest un chantier naval. Tout tombe en ruine je ne comprends pas comment on peut mettre en location des chambres dans un endroit pareil. Le sous sol est en ruine. Les chaises sont rouillées ainsi que les tables. Pour le petit dej je doute qu'il soit préparé dans un endroit propre. Pour vous le déposer sur votre table la propriétaire et les 2 jeunes passent par le sous sol qui est complètement en ruine pour l avoir de mes propres yeux. Un chemin caillouteux pour accéder au sois disant logement qui n'est même pas fermé par un portail. Très très cher pour cet endroit délabré..non passez votre chemin.