It had mixed reviews, but we hoped for the best! It is right by the sea at Savelletri – Il Principe del mare. We arrived at about 4.30pm, and we were greeted by a friendly gentleman, Antonio, who showed us our room. We have a terrace with table and chairs right by the tiny beach. The room is pretty and warm and comfortable. Antonio did not have much English so John phoned the owner again and it was confirmed that the restaurant was closed on a Wednesday. He recommended a restaurant in town. After settling in we managed to get a jug of wine from Antonio, and wine glasses with lots of sign language. Il Principe restaurant wasn't open, so owner recommended one in town, Very good, We returned to our room after the meal, and sat on our terrace for a while, drinking our red wine and listening to the lapping of the waves on the beach. Next morning, we were served a good breakfast sat out on the cafe veranda. It was lovely enjoying the view of the beach and sea, whilst we enjoyed a good continental breakfast with excellent coffee and friendly service. The owner, Leonardo, introduced himself, and we booked dinner at the restaurant that evening. We decided to relax this morning on our terrace in the sunshine. Our cleaner came in to tidy up whilst we were sat on the patio and we laughed when we saw the swan towels on our bed. This place is delightful. We loved our “private beach “. We decided on a picnic lunch on the patio then a drive to the town of Monopoĺi in afternoon - a gem of a town. We dined at the restaurant belonging to the bandb that evening. We loved the setting immediately. We sat in the corner looking out to the sea. Wonderful. The menu was on an app, and it took us a while to suss it out and decide. In the end the waiter with the better English helped. John chose swordfish, I chose a mixed plate of sea urchin, baby octopus and gamberoni. We ordered mixed salad and fries as sides. It was one of my favourite ever meals for both the food and setting.

The staff are wonderful and all very helpful. The location is only a few steps from a small beach just off your private terrace. They run an excellent seafood restaurant positioned right on the water. Great onsite parking.

In the room we were in the bathroom is very small and the floor floods. The paint flakes off the walls in the bedroom.

This small hotel was very special for us. We stayed in the Old Sighttower. We felt like we could "go back in time" and imagine the people standing watch over the Sea looking out for a pending attack on their Lands. The 14 steps up to our room were somewhat steep, but not a problem at all for us, ....and my Husband & I are in our Seventies.------ We loved it!! Off from our Bedroom, there is a Split-Level Balcony with a view that is simply incomparable. There are only 3 rooms here, but we already plan to return with Family soon.

The WiFi worked sometimes, and often did not. This was not a big problem for us because we were there for 3 nights and we eventually made our connections.

The location is fantastic. It was great that we had a car in order to discover other villages nearby. I am happy that we stayed in April. It was very peacful and relaxed. We had chance to chat with the staff specially with Leo. He is a great man, he was a brilliant host.The distance from the sea was really few steps away. I am sure that I would go back anytime in September.

Great location. A fisherman’s house. If you go there, you must eat at their restaurant. Just amazing

Great little restaurant attached

Litter on the beach

- staff was very friendly and ready to help us and accomodate our needs - they gave us sun beds and umbrellas - the room was cleaned daily - private parking right next to the accomodation - there was a terrace at our disposal with direct access from our room

- the breakfast is a joke. They serve ONLY sweets bought from the store (cookies, cake, jam, nutella, packed toasted bread). If you are serious about your breakfast and want to eat a healthy meal full of protein, fats and carbs, this does not satisfy the needs. - the staff does not know english. Only 1 or 2 persons knew, but they were not in charge of the B&B. - there were always smells, which I think is normal, but disturbing for the price. - Being very close to restaurants and I guess other clubs, we heard a lot of noise during our first night. Music, fireworks etc. - The room is very small. We've paid 567 EURO for 3 nigths, which is way too much for what we have been offered. You can only sleep and get clean in the bathroom and that is it. No table for preparing coffee or tea, no chairs, only a wardrobe. - The terrace is nice, but very hot and you could not sit during the day, outside. There were no lights and no clothes rack to put our swimming suits. - the stairs to the room are very steep and poorly designed. - there were no glasses at our disposal. We had to look for them on our own at the reception, which is kind of like the place where they 'prepare' breakfast. - their restaurant is quite expensive for what they offer. - the beach is filthy. Too expensive for what they offer.