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Orsa Maggiore

4.0 star property
Hotel in Castro with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Triple Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Lobby sitting area
Family Quadruple Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Orsa Maggiore creates a peaceful escape where guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant on the property. The garden provides a quiet spot to relax, while the library offers books for borrowing. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Via Litoranea per Santa Cesarea 303, Castro Marina, Castro, LE, 73030

What's nearby

  • Zinzulusa Cave - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castro Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cala dell'Acquaviva - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Santa Cesarea Terme Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Terme di Santa Cesarea - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sanarica Station - 14 min drive
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Me Gusta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ilios Cafè - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Stuzzicheria del Porto - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ficò - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Fonte dei Messapi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Orsa Maggiore

Upscale hotel
At Orsa Maggiore, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Cribs/infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Orsa Maggiore Castro
Orsa Maggiore Hotel Castro
Orsa Maggiore Hotel
Orsa Maggiore Castro
Orsa Maggiore Hotel Castro

Frequently asked questions

Is Orsa Maggiore pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Orsa Maggiore?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orsa Maggiore?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Orsa Maggiore?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Orsa Maggiore provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per person applies.

Where is Orsa Maggiore located?

Situated in Castro, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Delizie in Contea, Artefatto - L'idea in Terracotta, and Zinzulusa Cave. Diocesi di Castro di Puglia and Castro Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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