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La Sommità Relais is a 15-room luxury palazzo in the historic center of Ostuni, Apulia, and a member of Relais & Châteaux. Built in the 16th century and hidden behind the town's main church, the property overlooks the rooftops of Ostuni and the surrounding olive groves stretching to the Adriatic Sea. The hotel offers refined Puglian cuisine, spa facilities, and a base for exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Alberobello and Matera.
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La Sommità Relais sits in the historic centre of Ostuni, a whitewashed town in southern Apulia. The palazzo is hidden behind the main church and blends into the characteristic whitewashed walls. From its elevated position above the town, the hotel overlooks the rooftops of Ostuni and extends views across the olive groves to the Adriatic Sea.
The property is positioned for visits to nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Alberobello, with over 1,500 trulli (traditional cone-roofed dwellings), is accessible for day excursions. Matera, known for its Sassi district carved into tuff rock, is also within reach.
La Sommità Relais has 15 rooms and suites in various sizes. The Deluxe Room ranges from 25 to 30 square metres and features a lounge area and king bed. The Deluxe Family suite is 35 square metres and accommodates families, while the Deluxe View Room (25–30 sqm) and Deluxe Room with Balcony include a balcony or terrace.
Larger options include the Suite (45–50 sqm) and Suite Camino (52 sqm), which features a fireplace. The Le Volte Master Suite is the largest at 90 square metres, with a balcony or terrace and separate lounge.
The hotel restaurant serves reinvented Puglian cuisine. The property offers individual and group cooking classes led by the hotel chef. Oenology courses, wine tastings, and olive oil tastings showcase the region's food and wine heritage.
The spa includes a sauna, hammam, beauty center, and solarium. Massage and yoga services are available. The property features a small pool and room service. Parking and valet service are offered, with internet access and air conditioning throughout.
On-site and nearby activities include biking, hiking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, diving, snorkeling, sea fishing, and boat trips. An 18-hole golf course is nearby. A Jacuzzi is available, and guests have access to local beaches.
The property welcomes children and offers baby-sitting services and a family suite option. Its scale (15 rooms) and single meeting room (capacity 30) suit small groups and intimate events. The hotel appeals to travellers interested in culinary experiences, wine culture, and exploring the broader Apulian region and UNESCO sites.
Editorial verification: La Sommità Relais is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
La Sommità Relais is located at Via Scipione Petrarolo 7 in Ostuni, Apulia, Italy. The property sits in the historic centre above the town, with views to the Adriatic Sea. Nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites include Alberobello and Matera.
La Sommità Relais is a 15-room luxury hotel housed in a 16th-century palazzo. It is a member of Relais & Châteaux, a collection of independent luxury hotels. The property is known for its minimalist décor, small pool, and culinary offerings.
La Sommità Relais has 15 rooms and suites. Room types include Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe View Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with Balcony, a Deluxe Family suite, Suite, Suite Camino, and Le Volte Master Suite, ranging from 25 to 90 square metres.
Amenities include a spa with sauna, hammam, and beauty center, massage and yoga services, a small pool, room service, parking, internet access, and a solarium. On-site activities include cooking classes, wine tastings, and olive oil tastings. Nearby activities include biking, hiking, water sports, and golf.
Yes. The hotel has a restaurant serving reinvented Puglian cuisine. The property offers individual and group cooking classes with the hotel chef, oenology courses, wine tastings, and olive oil tastings.
Alberobello and Matera are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites near Ostuni. Alberobello is known for its trulli (over 1,500 traditional cone-roofed houses), while Matera is famous for its Sassi district carved into tuff rock. Both are accessible for excursions.
La Sommità Relais is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
La Sommità Relais is in Ostuni, Italy. Address: Via Scipione Petrarolo 7, Ostuni, Apulia, Italy.
| Location | Ostuni, Italy |
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| Address | Via Scipione Petrarolo 7, Ostuni, Apulia, Italy |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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