Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante

We stayed at Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante for five nights with our 5 year old daughter and had a truly wonderful experience. The property strikes the perfect balance—elegant and relaxing, yet incredibly family-friendly. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for, always kind and accommodating. The meals were a highlight, thoughtfully prepared using ingredients from the beautiful on-site garden. The location is also ideal. It’s just a short walk to the beach, or the team can arrange access to a nearby lido about 10 minutes away, where everything is taken care of for you. Can't say enough positive things. We loved our time here and will absolutely return the next time we’re in the Otranto area.

This was our 5th visit and it was just as good as we remembered and expected. The staff are delightful and really put themselves out to make sure that everything is right for each guest. The rooms are clean, well equipped and comfortable and each has a private outside sitting area. The food is delicious and special dietary requirements are catered for without any fuss. |The setting is lovely - the Masseria is on a quiet plot and is a 10 minute walk through woods to a beautiful beach. There is a big swimming pool with plenty of seating and shade around it. Many places in Puglia are within an hours drive - but there is really no need to go anywhere else!

everything was so lovely here. The trip took some unexpected turns, like a hospital visit, and the staff was just wonderful - from getting us to the hospital, checking on us to make sure we were ok, to translating the doctor's instructions. The food was fantastic, fresh, beautifully presented, and accompanied by wonderful local wine. The pool was spotless, the beach was just a short walk away and a wonderful place to swim daily. The room was ideal, clean, well designed, not ostentatious but every aspect was done well. we will definitely return!

beautiful, serene, delicious food, and most of all a fantastic staff. When things go as planned it it easy to say it was great, when you end up in the hospital then you really know how great the staff is. From getting us to the hospital, to checking in with us, and translating the Italian doctor's instructions - we felt supported and cared for and the whole experience made us love the place even more. Beautiful pool that was never crowded, and a short walk to a lovely beach with great swimming and sunbathing. The meals were wonderful, a bountiful breakfast buffet, simple salads and pastas for lunch, and well thought out well portioned 4 course dinner that was never too much, and highlighted the fantastic local seafood. Very good local wines, too. We can't wait to return, albeit probably not to the hospital! ( although that was also a positive experience with very caring doctors, and locals who took us under their wings and made sure we were ok)

We stayed at this property during a trip to Salento, drawn by the charm of the masseria and its good location not far from the sea. The staff was friendly and pleasant, the breakfast well-stocked, with a good selection of pastries, and the rooms were spacious, welcoming, and clean.||However, several aspects left us disappointed. Upon arrival, we felt a bit lost: the reception is located under a staircase, and no one is visibly present to welcome guests, which created a sense of confusion.||Our room was on the first floor, accessible only by climbing about twenty steps. We asked for help with our luggage, and a kind young woman from the staff tried to find someone to assist us. A man eventually arrived, but only after some time — by then, my husband had already carried everything upstairs by himself.||Another critical issue was the air conditioning system, which was centrally controlled and fixed at 77°F, with no way to lower it. Given the high temperatures in June in southern Italy, the room was extremely hot. To make matters worse, every time we opened a door or window, the A/C would shut off automatically. No one explained this to us, so we had to call several times, thinking the system was broken. Coming back from dinner to a hot room with no air was very frustrating.||The pool area also lacked supervision: there was no staff member available to ask for towels, and we had to look around for someone, often without success.||Lastly, the breakfast buffet is located in the same under-stair area as the reception, meaning you have to carry your tray, plate, and water glass up the stairs, open a door, and walk out to the outdoor seating area. Not exactly the relaxing start to the day one expects from a charming masseria.||In conclusion, the property has great potential, with a nice atmosphere and a convenient location, but it lacks attention to service and hospitality, especially for guests traveling with luggage or expecting real comfort in summer.

Beautiful hotel, first class room, amazing grounds and pool, food is delicious, fresh and home cooked, but with a modern twist, all the staff are extremely helpful.and friendly. Glorious beach a short walk away and a lovely bike ride to Otranto. We would definitely recommend a stay here.

This is the 3rd year we have stayed in this fantastic hotel. The rooms are a good size and scrupulously clean, the staff are very friendly and helpful and the location is perfect to explore Otranto and the southern tip of Puglia. |Finally the food is gorgeous, we planned to eat in the restaurant a couple of times but ended up there nine out of the ten nights!! |We’ll definitely be back.

Stunning location, wonderfully peaceful getaway. The food was delicious, although it would be nice to have a choice in each course. The staff were really attentive, our room was spacious and well equipped.