MoMA - Molfetta Sea Bed & Breakfast

By far the best aspect of staying here is the host Ylenia who contacted us the day before our arrival with tips on where to park and was waiting for us. Nothing is ever too much trouble for this lovely young lady whose command of English is excellent.|The location of the B & B is excellent. Close to the sea within a lovely old part of the town which seems to have been recently regenerated.|The rooftop terrace is great with sea views and an outdoor shower.|We were able to find free parking a 5 minute walk away.|The breakfast is adequate but nothing special and we were woken by the sounds of it being set up each morning.||Unfortunately, other aspects of the property let it down. As soon as you enter you can smell the damp. The smell is strongest in the breakfast room in the basement, which has a dehumidifier and pink mould on the stone walls.|Our room "Sabbia" on the ground floor also had damp issues and as reviews I have read suggest, nothing seems to have been done to properly address the issue. Peeling paint around the tiny window and in the corner of the room. There was also black mould around the base of the shower which could quite easily have been cleaned off. We also found a previous guest's toenail clipping on the bathroom floor and the area beneath the bed hadn't been cleaned in a while. The tiny bedroom window and bathroom window both opened onto the street. There is a restaurant directly outside the ground floor so no privacy with them open and with zero light and very little ventilation it is no wonder that there is a damp issue. This would also feel claustrophobic for some people. Anyone with asthma or allergies would be wise to avoid this property.|We only stayed 2 nights but we discussed these issues with other guests who were experiencing the same as us.|I would not recommend staying here until the issues with the damp are rectified.

On the plus side the Place is in a great location and is nicely restored. |On the down side privacy is close to zero as the two rooms are not partitioned properly and we could hear everything happening in the adjacent room. Breakfast is quite lousy with a very poor choice and mostly industrial food that being in Puglia (One of the best places to eat in the world) is really a shame.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in July. The rooms were clean and modern and ours had a very small window with an amazing view. We spent most of our time on the B&B's sun deck drinking wine and taking in the view. The location is perfect right on the port with many restaurants and bars within walking distance. The breakfast was a little disappointing. The breakfast room was nice, but there weren't many options. Also, the cappuccino or tea was made by each individual guest with a small machine. At many other B&B's in Italy that we stayed in on this 2 week trip, there were made to order coffee or even eggs. We met Gianluca only momentarily because his wife, Clara just had a baby only a few days prior to our arrival. However, I emailed him with questions about the area and restaurants and he responded immediately with great tips.

The place was minimal but had everything you needed. Breakfast in the morning was to say poor at least (pre prepared from packets) no ham/cheese.. only jam and packet croissants with toast.Ideally close to the small harbour with local restaurants, but NO parking allowed on-site.I thought the place was totally in-personal, but very crisp in the tiny bedroom.

We had a lovely stay at the Molfetta MoMa B&B (mid-July), it was ensconced in the old city and just incredible to walk through it all. You have to park on the edge of the old city or over by the port – free overnight if you park there - but it’s very easy to get to MoMa from that side (maybe 3-5 minute walk at most). We met Clara (and her adorable children), one of the owners, who gave us the keys and had us settled in our room very quickly. We paid about $120 in mid-July which I consider very fair. You’re a stone’s throw from the beach and there’s a protected cove or sorts there that plenty of people were swimming in (see pic).||||The B&B is immaculate, a strong shower, plenty of toiletries, slippers, a very comfortable bed, good air conditioning. I think our room had one window and it looked out onto the water (see pic). The breakfast was in the basement, with good juices and typical continental breakfast options. We didn’t realize that there was a rooftop deck until the next morning (only stayed one night), but it’s the perfect place to open a bottle of wine and watch the water and the ships. You’re right next to the Duomo di Molfetta so I recommend stopping by there too, and there are a number of eateries just on the edge of the old city where you can park your car. The gelato place, Gelateria San Marco, is off the charts good. Definitely a must when you’re in the area.||||We have extended family in Molfetta so MoMa will be our place to stay when we return.

My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights in August. The MoMa is a wonderful place to stay. The location is in walking distance to may great restaurants and the port. Our room was stylish with a beautiful picture window and a great mix of old stone and modern decor. The room had a cool vibe and made us feel relaxed. Breakfast was served in another charmingly restored room. The offerings were a wonderful mix of pastry, bread, cheeses, meats, yogurt and fresh fruits. The roof top terrace also had a spectacular view of the ocean and was set up with lounge chairs, ala South Beach. The owners Clara and Gianluca were extremely welcoming and helpful. We highly recommend the MoMa to anyone who is thinking about visiting Molfetta. We will certainly be returning next year. Thank you Clara and Gianluca, you made our stay memorable.||Catherine & Anthony

The MoMa has a fantastic location. Right in the heart of the town, on the port. Can be a little tricky to get to...you can drive the narrow little streets, but they are narrow. Best to park by the pier or un load at the church and walk through. It's not far. |The rooms are very very nice and nicely furnished. Each room has a small window with a few to the water and air conditioning. |There is a lovely sun deck to lay out in or have some wine and have a nice few of the port.|My only disappointment, for the price, is the breakfast. It's croissants, with some fruit and yogurt and meats and cheese. And coffee from a machine. For the price that we paid, it would have been nice to have at least some boiled eggs or something. The breakfast room is very small but there was always some one there to help you or answer any questions.

The noise is unforgivable. There is an echoing of every single noise inside the building including: The slamming of plats and rattling of glasses constantly for 4 hours in the morning. Continuous slamming of doors. The ringing of the door buzzer on the main door. Banging of feet up and down the metal stairs. Furniture being dragged across the floor. Loud banging and knocking from the cleaner and then the vacuum cleaner. All of which takes place at a very early hour. It honestly sounds like the staff are angry and going out of their way to upset the customers even banging on bedroom doors when the do not disturb is showing. We found it impossible to sleep during this noise. To make the problem worse I had contacted the B&B before arriving after reading several reviews regarding the noise problem. I did consider cancelling the reservation during the free cancellation period after reading the reviews, but I was assured by the B&B that it would not be a problem and I would be given a room upstairs. This is obviously not the case. In addition to the noise the room was a little bit tired with many damp areas on the walls with flaking paint and dirty edges in the bathroom. The B&B did refund one of the two nights stayed after acknowledging the problem.