Masseria Mongiò dell'Elefante

A perfect location with beautiful grounds and very special staff. We were able to base ourselves here and tour many beautiful beaches and towns. We especially enjoyed the beach that was walkable from the resort - Baia dei Turchi. Truly couldn't resist it. The pool is beautiful as well. The restaurant's atmosphere is quite basic. Breakfast was very nice - we enjoyed the option to request freshly prepared egg dishes. Due to availability, we stayed in one room on our first night and a different room for the remained of our stay. Both rooms were quite simple in comfort and plain in decor. Our second room seemed to have a mold/mildew issue, as the odor was very strong. I suspect it's a common problem in the region. We mentioned it to management and they addressed it as best they could. The resort seems to be family friendly, as there was a young family in the room next to ours. Ideally, it would be nice if the masseria, as well as other resorts like it, could reserve an area of rooms exclusively for couples and another for families. The walls here are not as sound-proof as they seem, and our neighbors' toddlers were night-owls. Not the fault of the hotel, but worth noting. But our favorite part of our stay at Masseria Mongio dell'Elefante was, by far, the staff! Ivan and his team were wonderful - each and every one of them. And the gem in the crown is, for sure, Maria - who we were so happy to see at each of our breakfasts. She seemed so personally invested in ensuring we were enjoying our stay, and that we had everything we wanted for our meals. It actually made it so sad for us to have to leave her! She is truly the loveliest host, and if we ever return, it will be in hopes of getting to spend time with her again!

We totally fell in love with this beautiful Masseria that we stayed at for 6 nights mid September. The proximity to the Sea is wonderful- the pool area is splendid- every breakfast, so much to choose from - the 4 course dinners are unbelievable, not once did we have a duplicate serving- the rooms and property are fantastic and the staff are truly delightful. We could not have imagined how wonderful this place was until we were there enjoying every minute of our trip. A 5 star property that we wish to return to one day. A true rare gem!!! Many thanks to all at The Masseria. Richard and Sheila

What a charming Masseria!! The place is soooo cute, the rooms large and comfortable (and there’s even a small kitche which is great when you travel with kids). Ivan and Valentina where very friendly and made us feel like home. Breakfast is delicious and the service is nice. Very close to Otranto and to beautiful beaches.

We loved our week at the Masseria Mongio. The staff are so accommodating and super efficient. The location is idyllic so near to the beautiful beach of Baia Di Turchi, a very popular spot for locals so it was very busy during our stay. The pool provides a refreshing dip after a morning at the beach with an aperitivo. The food was also a highlight, 4 course typical Apulian cuisine with delicious local wine and very reasonably priced. Our family suite was comfortable and the little kitchenette was very useful for keeping our hungry teenagers fed and watered! There is so much to see and do locally, Otranto is stunning and Lecce and hours drive. We need to come back to do the things we didn’t get to like a boat trip around some of the grottos and wine tasting. We would highly recommend a family holiday, or couples get away.

The property and facilities are beautiful. The staff is lovely and very accommodating. The restaurant offered delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. The pool area is lovely. The location is a quick 10 minute drive to the historical and charming town of Otronto.

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 is a true haven of warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation, delicious food and beautiful pool within a 10 minute walk of the beach. We enjoyed 2 nights here during our visit to Apulia. Thank you to all the staff for making it such a lovely stay. If you are lucky enough to visit Otranto, don't hesitate in booking Masseria.

We had a wonderful few days. The staff are lovely and helpful (and fun if you chat to them - even in two different languages). We walked the short way to the rocky promontory jutting into the sea at sunrise, used the free bicycles to visit Otranto. Thank you to the team