Hotel Piccolo Mondo
Via Litoranea Per Santa Cesarea Terme 238
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Awesome staff - super friendly & helpful”
“Also very helpful staff”
“Pool is amazing, salt water from the ocean”
“Amazing pool & great breakfast”
“The staff were very good very helpful and the location was also good lots of sta…”
“Amazing location, setting and facilities”
“Breakfast was good, more fresh fruit options would have been better”
“The view, the pool and breakfast”
“Big parking, helpful staff, pool, restaurant in the hotel”
Overview
The 4-star Hotel Piccolo Mondo is set on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea to reach all the hotel facilities and the rooms is necessary to walk several stair cases. It is in Castro, 1 km from the town’s centre. The terrace, most rooms, and the outdoor seawater pool offer views of the sea. Rooms are uniquely decorated and offer a patio or a terrace. Each is air conditioned, and features a TV and a private bathroom, with a hairdryer and toiletries. At the hotel’s restaurant you can enjoy a varied continental breakfast. Mediterranean and international cuisines, plus Puglia specialities are served on its sea-view terrace. The property also provides a tennis court, free parking, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. A private stairway of 193 steps leads directly to the sea. Just 700 metres from the SP358 state road, Piccolo Mondo Hotel is around a 30-minute drive from the beautiful seaside resorts of Otranto and Leuca.
Traveller reviews
Denise
couple
January 19, 2026
“I loved Castro and Hotel Piccolo Mondo was a lovely place to stay”
The staff were very good very helpful and the location was also good lots of stairs and hills to keep you fit The breakfast was very adequate and beautiful views
Alexandra
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Any issues we had were rectified quickly, the facilities in the hotel are amazing. Great Hotel for active people”
Pool is amazing, salt water from the ocean. Breakfast was good, more fresh fruit options would have been better
Gabriel
extended_group
November 23, 2025
“Lovely hotel with sea view and stunning swimming pool.”
The view, the pool and breakfast. 10/10
Benjamin
couple
August 24, 2025
Very run down, the pictures are not accurate. The facilities were dirty, the rooms very very basic and loud. Very expensive for what you get. Big shame because the location and view is beautiful, it could be incredible.
Bettina
couple
July 29, 2025
“Loved the location - lots to walk around to without using car. A beautiful place to stay.”
Awesome staff - super friendly & helpful. Amazing pool & great breakfast.
Thomas
family_with_children
July 19, 2025
Amazing location, setting and facilities. Also very helpful staff
Jonathan
family_with_children
July 18, 2025
“A perfect oasis for our Salento visit and a lovely family room.”
Fantastic views and lovely relaxed atmosphere, very child friendly staff
Jan Bart
couple
July 10, 2025
“We will come back”
Personal service with a smile, helping out with various requests
Sarah
couple
July 6, 2025
“Amazing location and pool. Great price.”
Amazing location right of the water with an incredible pool. The pool house has a lovely restaurant with a delicious lunch menu. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Guest
couple
July 3, 2025
“I loved Castro and Hotel Piccolo Mondo was a lovely place to stay”
The staff were very good very helpful and the location was also good lots of stairs and hills to keep you fit The breakfast was very adequate and beautiful views
Camila
family_with_children
June 24, 2025
“Disappointing and way too overpriced.”
The location
Egle
extended_group
June 23, 2025
Big parking, helpful staff, pool, restaurant in the hotel
Guest
extended_group
June 22, 2025
“Any issues we had were rectified quickly, the facilities in the hotel are amazing. Great Hotel for active people”
Pool is amazing, salt water from the ocean. Breakfast was good, more fresh fruit options would have been better
Ronald
couple
October 5, 2024
“White Lotus”
Location, magnificent view, beautiful pool , very helpful staff,
Dennis
couple
September 25, 2024
“Very enjoyable we out caring and attentive staff”
Location staff and amenities excellent
Nicolene
solo_traveller
August 26, 2024
Beautiful location on the sea with the cliffs. Stunning pool overlooking the ocean 🤍
Baldovinos
couple
August 22, 2024
“Great place. Super staff”
Great place. Super staff
Marcin
couple
August 19, 2024
great location (the best one on the whole penisula). With access to the sea despite 50 m high cliff.
Paul
family_with_children
August 14, 2024
“This is a gem”
Beautiful hotel with an amazing salt water pool Breathtaking views and lovely staff
Anita
couple
August 5, 2024
“Great!”
Stunning views over the ocean. Lovely pool. Staff were very helpful.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Solarium, Massage, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Private beach area, Beachfront, Tennis equipment, Movie nights, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beauty Services, Yoga classes, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Chapel/shrine, Soundproof rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Garden, Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Pool bar, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities
Double Room
Air-conditioned room with patio or small garden.
Double Room with Sea View
Large, air-conditioned room. Offers a patio or terrace with views of the sea.
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
With a sea-view terrace, this air-conditioned room comes with a TV, safe and minibar. The en suite bathroom comes with a spa bath which also features views of the sea.
Triple Room
Air-conditioned room with patio or small garden.
Triple Room with Sea View
Large room.
Deluxe Suite with Sea View and Private Garden
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this suite also offers a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Suite with Sea View
Spacious room with a living area or an additional private bathroom. Features a large terrace with views of the Mediterranean vegetation and the sea. Includes a TV and air conditioning.
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