Borgo San Marco

This was our first stay in a borgo, and what a beautiful introduction to Puglia. The estate is set within a vast olive grove, surrounded by ancient trees that give the entire place a timeless, almost cinematic atmosphere. We stayed in a separate building a few hundred meters from the main house, which added to the sense of privacy and tranquility. Our accommodation had two connected rooms with sofa-style beds for the kids, ideal for a family stay. The outdoor patio was especially lovely, perfect for relaxed evenings under the Apulian sky. Breakfast was served in the main building, and the short morning walk through the olive plantation quickly became a small daily ritual. Make sure to visit the rooftop terrace of the main house, the panoramic view across the estate and the Puglian landscape is simply stunning. A wonderful, authentic countryside experience, peaceful, elegant, and perfectly in tune with the charm of Puglia.

What a nice borgo ... super breakfast , great swimming pool , ideally located in a large olive tree estate . Rooms quietly located and all comfort available. Close to all tourist sites in Central Puglia

Really welcoming hotel, friendly service, we were made to feel special. |In beautiful surroundings, we were not close to any of the hustle and bustle of town, but it is close enough to both the sea, as well as the small town of Fasano. |Our only issue was the limited and expensive menu, which did not change (whilst we were there). However, we definitely recommend it for anyone staying for a week or less. |Felt very peaceful and tranquil

Our stay at Borgo San Marco was deeply disappointing. Despite its aesthetic appeal, I would give it zero stars if I could. The service is virtually non-existent. You can wander the hotel all day without encountering a single staff member. If you need anything, you’re on your own to fetch it and pay for it yourself. The air conditioning in our room was ineffective, blowing only warm air around 80 degrees (basically no AC for 5 nights), leaving us sweating throughout the day and night. For the price we paid, we expected basic amenities like a functioning AC (this was the worst), attentive service, and a sense of being catered to. The hotel’s approach is utterly inconvenient. Ordering food or drinks involves scanning a QR code that seldom works. Need towels? You have to walk and get them yourself and remember to return them. Want water for the room? You’re expected to go out to a store and buy it yourself. They provide absolutely nothing for guest convenience. Complaining about issues is futile; the staff responds unprofessionally and defensively. This unprofessional attitude was evident even during breakfast. Our one dinner at the hotel was underwhelming and subpar, adding to our disappointment. In short, I strongly recommend staying elsewhere. There are many beautiful places in the area, and we deeply regret choosing Borgo San Marco.

Where to begin?! We visited many masserias for our wedding in May 2023, but Borgo San Marco stood out. For it's entire staff (shout out to my girls Carmen and Lucrezia at reception, but also the entire kitchen, restaurant and bar staff), it's charming design, it's authentic feeling. We were fewer than 40 with all guests staying for 2 nights. EVERYONE (guests from Rome, Paris, and the U.S.) complimented us on our choice of venue because the experience we had made our wedding even better than we had imagined. The ceremony in the chapel was a last minute change due to possible rain and I'm so glad we moved it there (even if in the end there was no rain) as it was spectacular. The food provided by Borgo San Marco was absolutely fantastic (the breakfasts, the welcome party and our wedding dinner). All the rooms are unique and exquisitely decorated with gorgeous furniture pieces and art. I'm very sensitive to interior design and wanted something neither too rustic nor too modern; Borgo San Marco is gorgeous and a perfect blend. We stayed an extra night after our wedding to enjoy the pool side with friends and we're already looking forward to future visits. It will always have a special place in our hearts. If you're coming for a few nights or a long stay, I can't recommend this wonderful place enough.

Not what we expected- we were in accommodation described as a “junior suite 200m from main building.” This is a cave like building consisting of 2 small beds, a sink, kettle and coffee making machine in the first part. Then a double bed and TV followed by a shower, toilet and sink. Literally one long room with nowhere to sit and absolutely nothing to call luxury. Certainly not what I call a suite.The whole building was very cold and an extra blanket was provided when requested. The outside space was in need of a good clean and on the edge of a quarry so not at all picturesque. To walk to the main building was very rough territory and no lights at night - I did mention this to the receptionist who said she would look into it.|The pool is fine for children but as it is very shallow really not for swimming.|We ate in the restaurant one night of our 4 night stay and for €50 per person found it rather expensive. You can only eat from 830-900pm so everyone arrives together. |There is nowhere nearby to eat so you need to drive to find alternative eating places. Breakfast was adequate but nothing special and the same every morning.|The one redeeming feature is the staff who are very polite and friendly but I feel this really is not 5*accommodation. Luckily the rest of our Puglia accommodation was much more comfortable. My feelings are the “junior suite” needs some TLC to meet the 5* description. However I appreciate that we all have different standards - just not for us.

Amazing local fresh Italian ostuni style Very elegant design elegant plates Wonderful wonderful staff we were looked after by such a kind waitress with red hair she made our experience very special with her great suggestions and attentive manner. Grounds are spectacular. Just a very special experience overall ! Highly recommend eating there ! Make sure u order the Bombetta was my favorite !!

Overall a nice experience, but a bit more variety in breakfast and lunch snacks would be nice, given the price. When we ordered some snacks to the pool area, they delivered it with a plastic plate & fork, which was a bit mood killer for me personally. Rooms were clean and spacious. Staff was very helpful and genuine. I would stay again, unless the price is more than 200€.