Il Melograno

This place is both beautiful and relaxing. It is a self contained resort outside of town but we literally liked it so much that we just wanted to stay there rather than explore. That said, the location makes a terrific home base for exploring the area which is full of charming towns.

Stunning place to relax and let the world go by. All the team were wonderful, starting with the check-in, and the sommelier at dinner was super too. The tasting menu was well worth trying, as is the courtesy shuttle to the private lido for an afternoon relaxation. Super place that I would highly recommend.

Stunning resort, beautiful and quant traditional Italian feel. Beautiful architecture. Wonderful service, amazing breakfasts, and adorable comfortable rooms. We loved every minute of staying here

BEWARE: Penalties for Il Melograno Booking Modification FULLY Enforced!! My wife made a reservation in February - as did another couple we were traveling with. When plans changed - our co-travelers successfully modified their reservation without penalty. Unfortunately - my wife's father passed away January 26, 2025 and so the next 3 months my wife spent caring for her 85 year old mother while planning 2 Celebration of Life events in 2 different states. My wife never gave a second thought to the fact that our travel plans changed - because in the United States you're allowed to change your departure date right up to the time you decide to leave - without penalty. 11 days before our arrival - my wife realized she hadn't yet communicated our revised departure dates (though the other couple we were traveling with had), and so she called and let them know wherein they told us there would be a $500 penalty for this change and that there was nothing they would do to credit it. After presenting my wifes personal circumstance to the hotel management in person - and after spending nearly $5,000 dollars (10 hotel nights) between our 2 couples - we were again told there would be NO consideration given to my wife's situation and her dads passing. And so, we have been charged this full $500 penalty. I then told Il Melograno's management that in the interest of fairness, and because we first discovered this hotel using Tauck's website (we travel with Tauck 4 or 5 times a year), I would have no choice but to also inform Taucks user base of Il Melograno's harsh modification penalties. Also Google's user base; where I have posted hundreds of reviews - MOST GLOWING - but a few like this where I'm compelled to pass along facts and warn others NOT to make this same mistake. Overall the hotel was below average when compared to most other Tauck hotels: good people, great history, nice location. We had a car so were very happy to have abundant parking and not be in the middle of the city. Getting to Great nearby places like Polignano a mare, Monopoli, or Matera was quick and easy. Great things: Screens on the windows (hallelujah), lots of counter space in the bathrooms, quick service to the room if you request anything like the complementary water bottles or extra towels, comfortable king bed. Not so great: need a way to properly "seal" the showers so you don't flood the bathroom floor, stupid hangers with "non-theft" tops that are a pain to use (do people really steal hangers from 5 star hotels?), deadly tile steps/floor ledges transitioning from the bedroom to the bathroom - deadly for 60+ year-olds who might forget during the night, terrible "hold the button down the whole time" hair dryers. PAY ATTENTION if you book this hotel. There will be no second chance!!

The location is a bit out of town - so probably not a top choice for beachy people or those wanting a walkable downtown experience, but if that's not your vibe, then it's outstanding! Beautiful grounds with hundreds-of-years-old olive trees. Quiet, peaceful serenity. Easy, free, secure parking. Large, comfortable rooms. And, then there's the food . . . top notch! A really nice breakfast with many delicious choices, plus a cook to order menu. The dinner restaurant is so professional and outstanding. Our wine steward, in particular, was very knowledgable and helped us choose a phenomenal wine, without "upselling". This masseria was one of our favorite stays during our trip to Puglia.

We loved our stay at Il Melograno! It was so beautiful and the staff was so friendly. The breakfast buffet each morning was something our family really looked forward to. My children ages 9 and 11 also really enjoyed playing at the pool. The pool staff was also very friendly and helpful. The location was also very central which made it convenient for day trips to other places in Puglia.||Everything about our stay at Il Melograno felt magical!

Beautiful Masseria. Loved the natural white and fruit trees. Breakfast is also very good with a good spread of local cakes and fruits and yogurts - plus a menu for eggs. |The breakfast room staff is also very nice with a special mention for Ilaria- always attentive and smiling. |Things to improve: cleaning not very thorough specially in the bathrooms. Transfer price to Monopoli at Euro 50 for less than 10min drive is excessive ( advise you to have a car rather) . Menu for dinner is very limited if you stay more than 3 nights.

We had a great time, my only regret is we didn't stay longer.