If you are looking for a quality place in Matera, this may be it. It's a bit outside of the centre but within very easy walking distance of the centre and the sassi (old Matera). The accommodation is very comfortable, the staff are excellent and the hotel very well managed. Consider the half board option as this is done in... More

Second stay here at Hotel Ridola relais. With 3 young kids- this hotel is just perfect in about every way. The staff are so helpful, the rooms gorgeous and the pool an added luxury.It felt like our own and the staff could not have been more helpful. the children played in the lovely garden. Our rooms were next door to... More

We recently spent a week at the Relais Ridola. In 30 years of travelling and staying in hotels I have never experienced the level of hospitality that we found here. The owners Cosimo and Lucia went well beyond the call of duty to ensure that our stay was extremely enjoyable. It was as if we had a virtual tour guide... More

We really enjoyed our stay here! It is not to far from The Sassi in the center of Matera. We took our son and even though the hotel was booked the pool was clear and not crowded AT ALL....Imma that works there made reservations for us at a restaurant in the town and the next night when we were exhausted... More

Great hotel in a fantastic, interesting town - Matera is a must-see place. The hotel is very good - our room had lots of character and was spotless. The grounds and pool were well kept, plenty of parking, breakfast very good too. Service was very good - the lady who greeted us and served breakfast was very friendly and helpful,... More

If you are travelling by car, then this place is a good fit. HAs very good parking, beautiful rooms, fabulous hosts. We were very impressed - absolutely recommend this place. More

I would highly recommend tghis boutique hotel to anyone. It is just wonderful. Really helpful staff and great ambience. Lovely pool. Really realxing because of its small size and personal touches. Adjoining family room available and the romantic rooms are stunning. More

Very nice, charming (small) hotel (really a B&B) in Matera. A completely and beautifully renovated/modernized house from around 1870, Relais Ridola (or Casino Ridola, as it is actually called) proved to be an excellent choice in Matera. While a bit hard to find (get good directions) in a residential area of Matera, and apparently not well known, even at the... More