My husband and I were bicycling through Puglia on our own and chose the Villa for two nights, so we could use one day for a day ride to Locorotondo, Alberobello and back. We weren't quite sure what to expect as we left Martina Franca and then spotted the hotel so close to the main road. From the outside, the... more

I just visited this hotel today (Nov 26th, 2008) and checked in. 2 hours later I checked out again! It's completely not what I expected!!! Yes, it's decorated like a 5 star hotel on the inside; but the outside didn't look well at all! It needs some proper renovation. Secondly; I was upgraded to a suite; sounds very nice but... more

In this hotel we were treated as "royals". Our stay in one of the superb suites, with a large terrace, is unforgettable. The staff makes you really feal at home, they fulfill all your wishes with a smile. The restaurant serves delicious and exquise meals and the wines are excellent. This is a place where we certainly will return. more

The 5 star Luxury rating for this hotel is well-deserved. It was by far the best accommodation we stayed in during 2 weeks in Puglia and great value for the special internet rate we had for a Junior Suite. From the fine linen sheets on the bed to the excellent restaurant, this hotel had all you would expect of a... more

I was at the Relais Villa San Martino in the summer of 2005 for my honeymoon and couldn't say enough wonderful things about it. It is set back from a moderately busy road, but is far enough away that we never heard any noise. The employees went above and beyond, even opening their lovely restaurant for a very late lunch... more

The hotel is new and has nice facilities including the spa and the restaurant with decent food. However it is not an international-standard 5-star hotel. The lapses are: located at busy street which you hear 24hours/day; hotel's main clientele is people who hold events such as weddings,conferences etc and not tourists which can be felt in the service. Sea-side is... more

We have just returned from a long week-end (4 nights) at the Relais Villa San Martino. The hotel is very nice and quiet. The room (Superior) was somewhat small, but it was clean, with a magnificent king-size bed, beautiful curtains, a comfortable parquet and a flat-TV (20" LCD TV, NOT Plasma-TV as advertised) with DVD player. A relaxing terrace was... more

The San Martino is set on gorgeous grounds, just as you arrive in trulli country from Taranto. The public spaces and rooms are very attractive and well thought out, although the standard room is somewhat small. The restaurant is excellent. more

esemplare impegno del personale impiegato e sorprendente qualita' del servzio e del ristorante more