PALAZZO FRANGIPANE

We had the most fabulous week at Palazzo Frangipane in October 2025. The moment you open the door, you step into an oasis of warmth and tranquillity. Everything is impeccably styled with understated flair and attention to detail. Manuela and Salvatore are the perfect hosts, incredibly genuine and caring people for whom the Palazzo is clearly a labour of love - and it shows. As for the food, it’s out of this world! The breakfasts are simply divine.

We stayed at the beautiful Palazzo Frangipane in September 2024 and loved it so much, we booked again for September 2025! Once again we’ve had a fantastic stay, it was exactly how we had remembered it, even a tiny bit better, although I’ve no idea how! I can’t say that about anywhere we’ve returned to, there always seems to be a drop off, tired rooms, damaged items, not the same food quality… but certainly not here. Everything about this stunning place is immaculate. Every detail is considered and the love and passion for the place oozes from the owners Manuela and Salvatore in everything they say and do, you can’t help but have a fabulous time here!|Once again we stayed in the terrace room, which benefits from the last of the afternoon sun and provides the perfect spot for an evening drink, our idea of perfect tranquillity on holiday.|The only ‘noise’ here are the church bells and the enthusiastic chatter of Salvatore describing the quality ingredients on the breakfast menu, especially the blue eggs!!😂😂|If you’re looking for a bustling environment, loud music and fast food, this place isn’t for you! Should your preference be for beautiful, tranquil surroundings, a very comfortable bed, the best breakfast ever, and incredible hospitality, this is the place to stay. It’s amazing! Parking is easy and free, we always managed to park on the next street, Via Armando Diaz, whatever time we returned. Salve itself is a sleepy town but still has a few fantastic restaurants (Tatamino and Il Borghetto stand outs to date for us), a bar/Gelateria in the square, friendly locals, and is close to the beach. Our favourite spot was Lido Venere, about 10 minutes drive away, which has all the facilities you need and a fabulous restaurant.|Thank you again Manuela and Salvatore, we thoroughly enjoyed our second stay with you, will be back again!

We walked up from a very quiet car park into a little narrow street just a few feet away when we saw the wooden doors, and stepped inside into a whole different world. The most beautiful tranquil setting and greeted by the charming owners Manuella & Salvatore - so welcoming; great hospitality. We were shown around the grounds first, so peaceful, we walked around a decent sized pool with a zen ambience. Absolute perfection. I felt myself chillout instantly. We were then shown to our room where they offered us an upgrade at no extra charge (oh my goodness! Amazeballs). The Mosaic Room they gave us was incredible. Original mosaic flooring that they have preserved. Such fine detail. A spacious bedroom & bathroom. So luxurious, Beautiful white bedding, very comfortable bed & pillows. The rooms are spotlessly clean, so beautiful & smell amazing! We had a special area with seating to chillout in which had the mosaic flooring. Breakfast was incredible, all so fresh, tasty & intriguing, many new things for my husband I to try and our tastebuds were not disappointed! |Salvatore & Manuella were the kindest, sweetest hosts, we wanted for nothing as we had it all right there. Fantastic 2 night stay we will never ever forget. Blew our minds to be honest! This couple have worked so hard in preserving the look and feel of this beautiful building.|Hope to be back again in the very near future.|Tracy & Anthony

If you are looking for accomodation around Salve and appreciate style, comfort and fabulous food then you really must stay here! You won’t be disappointed. It’s absolutely beautiful, the owners Salvatore and Manuela are the perfect hosts, helpful, informative and entertaining! They are clearly very passionate about their business. The breakfast here has to be the best we’ve had anywhere, beautiful fresh ingredients, lots of variety and Salvatore keen to cook any type of eggs you want. His omelettes were amazing, perfectly cooked and interesting fillings. |Palazzo Frangipane really is a hidden gem, from the street you’d have no idea what lays behind the wooden door. It opens to reveal a perfect oasis of calm and style. So many tiny details cleverly put together, from the dining furniture, tastefully decorated bedrooms, to the pretty gardens and pool area.|We were staying in the upstairs terrace room which has a wonderful view over neighbouring rooftops and to the sea. The sun is on the terrace all afternoon and has comfortable seating allowing peaceful privacy, and a spectacular sunset.|In summary, you must stay here! We will definitely be coming back and will arrange our next Puglia visit to include Salve again. Thank you both so much, we had a fabulous time!

An absolutely top-notch experience! Beautiful rooms, a stunning garden with a swimming pool, and an excellent, extensive breakfast. Manuela and Salvatore are the best hosts you could wish for. We'll definitely come back!

From the moment we were welcomed inside Palazzo Frangipane it felt like we had entered an oasis of beauty and tranquility! Manuela and Salvatore are the perfect hosts and the food and service were truly perfect. They shared their excellent knowledge of the area so we were able to get the most out of our stay and enjoy all the area had to offer. The rooms were perfectly designed and kept immaculate each day by Maria. We felt truly lucky to have found such a wonderful place and will certainly return.

We spent some wonderful days at Palazzo Frangipane in September. I cannot recommend the place enough. The historical structure is tastefully renovated and immaculately kept in place by the most charming owner couple Manuela and Salvatore. They are the true heart and soul of this magic place in deep Salento and will do everything to make your stay a memorable one. We felt the special flair of the place from the very moment we entered and were welcomed by Manuela with a warm smile. She had that talent for people you cannot learn, either you have it or not, and knows how to be always there when you need her and at the time leaving the guests all the freedom and liberty they need to unwind. She also has a superbe taste and has managed to integrate modern touches in that old palazzo structure that make the entire property worth being featured in Architectural Digest. Salvatore will prepare the BEST breakfast you can possibly imagine - he used to be a professional cook and top gastronomer - mixing authentic Italian flavors with some Asian touches. We loved every second of our stay and cannot recommend the place enough. The pool area is serene with wonderful views to the sea and some beautiful frangipani trees that are so much reminiscent of Bali or Thailand. The rooms are beautiful and spacious and everything smells incredible. Manuela was so kind and made us feel understood and welcome when we had to change rooms on our first night. This is what I call true guest service. The little town Salve is simply amazing if you want to get away from it all. It displays a central square with a wonderful church, has some restaurants and is really close to the wonderful coastline with white sand beaches and some nice beach clubs. The entire area is really affordable and very laid back, whilst at the time, catering very well to all kinds of „touristy“ needs. Please go there and do not hesitate to book Palazzo Frangipani. You will not regret it if you want a luxurious, highly individual Salento experience in a historical Palazzo with great hosts.

I have rarely visited a place so meticulously maintained and beautifully designed with such attention to detail. Our bathroom was spacious, the room even larger, with a stunning dome ceiling over five meters high. We enjoyed our own little terrace where my wife practiced her morning yoga. The breakfast was abundant, with everything of the finest quality. Being half Italian and having traveled to Italy since childhood, I found everything I cherish here: Italian hospitality, style, class, delicious food, a good selection of drinks, a property that stands out, and an owner couple who fulfill every wish. The pool, surrounded by lemon, pomegranate, and mandarin trees, was a delight. The most beautiful beaches of Salento are just a 10-minute drive away, and a great restaurant is only a two-minute walk from the Palazzo. Parking is conveniently free in the nearby side streets. Thank you for the wonderful time; we hope to return soon.