I don't usually leave reviews but I felt this time was a MuSt to leave one. I'm from Gargano and me and my husband are coming traveling from London , I truly believe " baia delle zagare" is one of the most beautiful Place we ever seen. I visited the hotel last year for the first time and my husband and I have had one of the worst experience ever there , however due the beautiful place and view we decided to go and stay this July for only one night due what we experienced last year. I can't tell how much the team and the management has changed, everyone was super welcoming and friendly, From Giorgio at the reception to Tommaso and Fabio , the all team made our experience so much different that we wanted to extend our stay there. I had the best Thursday summer night there with "Puglia night" the food was spectacular and it was so long since I wasn't testing a such local puglia food. I can't thank enough the all team for the amazing service , and we will def come back next year . I would highly recommend this hotel and trust me you will love every corner of this place . Thanks once again For making us so special

Wonderful beach - you can access the free section of the beach despite what the hotel staff tell you. You must visit this beach - spectacular! Coming from Australia, where, by law, all beaches and rivers are public spaces, we found the fact that the best beach areas in Italy are run by private hotels and resorts quite shocking. We went down to try to get to the Baia Delle Zagare beaches but found the route totally barred by the entrance to the private hotel areas. The guys at the gates said the beaches were all private, only for the use of hotel guests, and there was no public access. The fact is - they were lying! There are designated free public areas on these beaches and they are accessible if you know how. We found the way to the north beach and the free section was small but beautiful - great to swim and perfect views of the Faraglioni rock formations in the water. Route: the main road is the SP53 from Mattinata to Vieste. The route to the hotels is a turn off from this road. Exactly 350 metres from this turn off (travelling in the direction of Vieste) the road makes a sharp bend to the right and goes over a bridge at the bend. Just before the bend/bridge there is a small track to the LEFT of the road (see the sign beside the track in my photos). Go in here. There is a small amount of parking (we were on our bikes). From the parking area take the track that goes under the bridge (which the SP53 goes over) and follow downwards for about 20 minutes. Not too rough but could be challenging on a hot day with small children. Once you hit the beach turn left and you will be on the public area. Ignore the signs about “falling rocks” - that is just put there to discourage people from using the beach for free. The hotel bar/cafe at the beach is restricted to hotel guests (snobs!) so take some food and drink of your own. It is an amazing spot to swim Have fun.