Locanda San Martino Thermae

I own a hotel, so I'm very picky. This hotel makes every effort to go above and beyond. First of all, you cannot ask for a more magnificent setting, and this hotel fits so effortlessly into it, that it could have initially dictated the style. Right in the heart of the Sassi. My room was stylish, spacious, well lit and comfortable. The breakfast was endless, fresh and local. The porches on the second floor sunlit and ample. But I haven't even started on the other part of this hotel, the underground Roman Baths. Architecturally awesome. Not too hot. Two hydro pools. World class massage therapist. Two saunas, one warmer than the other. But my absolute favorite was the Turkish bath, so hot and humid in there that I could hardly see the wall 4 ft away. Yes, I was there in January and I was ready for some heat. Finally, the thing that separates one great looking hotel from another is the staff. Somehow I was the slow witted, impossible tourist this trip. They took complete care of me. Their driver squired me around town for 2 hours helping me get a new phone after I dropped mine and killed it. The front desk staff were friendly and patient and efficient. From beginning to end a fantastic stay in a world class establishment. I will be back.

Recently stayed at this hotel, and while parts of the experience were incredible, a few issues left me disappointed. The location and hotel itself were stunning, right in the heart of the Sassi district. However, the room we received didn’t match the booking photos, which felt misleading. It was a cave-like space with no windows, not what we expected, and Booking.com wasn’t helpful in resolving the issue. The breakfast was delicious, featuring authentic Italian products, though the staff monitoring how much guests ate was uncomfortable. On the bright side, the thermal bath was fantastic—relaxing, atmospheric, and worth the price. The medieval-style communal areas also added charm. Overall, the hotel has great potential, but confirm your room type before arrival and be ready for a few quirks.

Very beautiful hotel and wonderful room with a view over the Matera Sassi. Location was fantastic. You could explore and return to the hotel easily. Everything is less than a 10 min walk away. Room and bathroom were practical and clean. Beautifully decorated. Breakfast buffet was lovely. I also enjoyed the spa, which was very clean and with a huge caved pool. |The AC was not good. Very loud and not sufficient even for the small room. You have to decide for either a slightly cooler room and sleep with the loud noise, or sleep in the heat. Even though it was very cool outside, the room stayed hot. Wouldn’t want to sleep here in july or august.

This is an amazing luxury experience hotel/spa in an ancient city with incredible views/walking tours and self exploration. The spa has many options and the cave thermals are not to be missed for only 25€ for a 90 minute session! The hotel and staff are first rate in a medieval setting. It’s pretty magical and historical, yet with modern shopping and delicious restaurants!|VictorB

Wooow! This hotel is gorgeous and the spa is out of this world, with cave pools, a massive jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms and a really relaxing atmosphere. If you like water therapy you have to go! The view from the room is extraordinary

Staying in a cave was not exactly what we expected. It is fascinating that people lived here for as long as they did. Of course, they did not have the amenities that were provided for us. The rooms were very nice and the breakfast was great. We were not able to regulate the temperature in our room, however. It may have something to do with ensuring that it does not get too damp. It is definitely worth trying, but I would not stay more than 2 nights.

Matera is extraordinary and staying at Locanda Di San Martino will give you the real flavor of the place. If you become uncomfortable with things that are a little different then you might have a problem. There are few rooms and they're all different and all require a different amount of stairs, so be aware. We stayed in number 8, called La Chiesa (the church) and that's exactly what it must have been. It was huge, with high ceilings and a bathtub located in the room, rather than in a bathroom. We loved it! But then we're pretty easy going. There is a gorgeous view when you step outside the room. I recommend this hotel if you are even a little adventurous.

A piece of history that takes you back in time, great view from the room, and overall a great experience living in a cave room. The breakfast options were decent, and the thermal pool is a plus. Centrally located and easily walkable to almost all Matera viewpoints.