We were on our honeymoon and truly enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere of the hotel and its surroundings. The staff know how to give amazing service, the room was very big, the breakfast had a huge spread and the heated pool was incredible. It was very hard for us to check out as we didn't really want to leave.

A few small things to note: 1. It was very hot in our room - it had an air conditioning but only during the summer months can it be on cooling mode (apparently what heats the pool also determines the mode of the AC unit). 2. Charging 5 Euros for a robe - should be free of charge. 3. We were on our honeymoon and received no complimentary gift like we'd been given at other properties.

The top feature of the Masseria is the heated pool. We were there in April, we knew the pool was heated, but getting a pool at 33°C is a surprise. Breakfast is excellent. The hotel has a good mood slowing you down to just relax and enjoy. Take a bottle of wine and read a book in front of the pool (between the times you are in there). You can also take dinner in the Masseria, which is a nice service. The dinner is nothing special, you can get better value for money in the village, but it's a comfort if you don't want to go searching or arrive late. (you need to book upfront but they ask you over Whatsapp). Good place to make trips to Otranto, Torre dell Orso, Galipoli, Lecce, ... (but you want to be back early to relax :-)).

The pool is maybe too hot, 29°C would probably still do the trick for almost everybody and is more ecological.

Loved the staff, the facilities, heated pool for the kids in May was perfect, the food was excellent, this place is clean, well maintained, spacious, great location, visited their farm animals which was nice experience, loved the fruit trees, would come back if I could :)

The ants lol but that can’t be helped The air con wasn’t working but everything else was top notch

The hotel was lovely. The pool was warm and quiet with beautiful views. Drinks bought to the pool side. Breakfast was good value for money at €10 each with lots of homemade options. Good location for exploring the area.

The village was very small but there was a nice restaurant called Il Viszo del Barone ten minutes walk away which was popular with locals.

We stayed at Masseria Rifisa for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed here longer! Everything was perfect from start to finish. The pool was definitely a highlight and you can even have your aperitivo and coffee by the pool. We came here as a couple and the atmosphere was super relaxed and quiet. Breakfast was really good and everything was clean and tidy. I highly recommend this Masseria and we will definitely come back!

The Staff were so lovely from start to finish. I am Gluten intolerant and was a little bit nervous but everyone made me feel so comfortable everything was pre arranged when it came to my meals and the service was so fast pool side. We cant recommend this place enough :D.

Masseria Rifisa treated my friend and me like queens, honestly. Not only did they help us organise a rental car and a taxi driver, but they also gave us lots of tips for day trips and restaurants nearby. All this was "an extra" to the already amazing hospitality the Masseria offers. The resort is very well maintained and the rooms are beautifully furnished. The spa facilities are very clean and relaxing. I can only recommend this Masseria!

We appreciated the location and how quiet the place was. The outdoor side with the heated pool was the best thing ever! It was so relaxing. We also loved how it was easy to make requests, ask for information and advice via whatsapp. The staff was very reactive and kind.

Being pregnant, it was not just the best thing to have to take the stairs to get to my room. But other than it was perfect!

Everything. Perfect stay near Lecce. Really quiet, in the nature. Exceptional clean rooms, very polite personal and great pool area to relax. Very good breakfast with a lot of options. We would gladly come again in the future.

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The Masseria was an absolute life saver. Due to the G7 our hire car was not at the airport to collect which delayed our arrival. We arrived stressed and tired after a long day of travelling thinking we had missed dinner, but the staff stayed on and we had a delicious meal. An excellent start to our holiday in Apulia.

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