Hotel Bellavista - Boutique Hotel - Otranto

Family-run boutique hotel 200 ft from Otranto's historic center and steps from the beach

Location & Setting

Hotel Bellavista is positioned 200 ft from Otranto's historic center and a 3-minute walk from Spiaggia degli Scaloni beach. The property sits directly across from the sea, with front rooms offering extensive views of the bay and promenade. Guests can reach Castello di Otranto (1600 ft away) and Otranto Porto on foot, with Brindisi Airport 53 miles from the hotel.

Accommodations

Each air-conditioned room at this Boutique Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, minibar, and private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Several room categories offer balconies with sea views or garden outlooks, while junior suites add electric kettles for in-room convenience. The family-run property has renovated all facilities with contemporary decor, and room types range from economy doubles with terrace access to deluxe sea-view rooms with separate sitting areas.

Amenities & Services

The hotel operates a rooftop terrace bar on the 4th floor that serves evening drinks and overlooks the Otranto bay. Breakfast is served each morning with made-to-order hot options (fried eggs, bacon, omelettes) plus a continental buffet of cold cuts, pasticcio, fruit salad, and cake. Private parking is available behind the hotel for 7 EUR per day, and a transfer service to Lecce railway station and Brindisi or Bari airports can be arranged on request.

Family-Friendly Features

The Boutique Hotel's staff assist families with luggage drop-off at the entrance and personally guide drivers to the secure parking area 300 ft away. Breakfast accommodates children with made-to-order eggs and pasticcio alongside the continental buffet. Multiple guest reviews note the welcoming treatment from owner Francesco, front desk staff Eleonora, Alessia, and breakfast server Alessandro.

Nearby Activities

Guests can walk to Spiaggia degli Scaloni for beach access and swim in the Adriatic Sea within 3 minutes from the hotel. The historic Castello di Otranto and Otranto's old town with dozens of shops and restaurants are a short stroll away. Scuba diving excursions and visits to Grotta Zinzulusa and Roca are reachable from the property.

• Location: 200 ft from Otranto's historic center, 3-minute walk to Spiaggia degli Scaloni
• Rooms: Air-conditioned with minibar, flat-screen TV, private balcony or garden view
• Dining: Made-to-order hot breakfast with eggs, bacon, omelettes, pasticcio, fruit salad
• Parking: Private parking for 7 EUR per day with staff-guided drop-off and retrieval
• Transfer: Shuttle service to Lecce railway station, Brindisi and Bari airports on request
• Views: Rooftop terrace bar on 4th floor overlooking Otranto bay and historic center

License number: IT075057A100021113