Hotel Piccolo Mondo - Castro (Lecce)

$$$$||View on mapCastro (Lecce), ItalyVia Litoranea Per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro (Lecce), Italy, 73030|
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Hotel Piccolo Mondo - Castro (Lecce)
Via Litoranea Per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro (Lecce), Italy, 73030·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Staff8.8
Free WiFi8.7
Comfort8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.6
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families30%
Groups13%
Solo3%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.1Great
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Staff8.8
Free WiFi8.7
Comfort8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.6
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Couples53%
Families30%
Groups13%
Solo3%

4-star cliff-top hotel with a private beach and saltwater pool in Castro (Lecce)

Location & Private Beach

Hotel Piccolo Mondo sits on a cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea, 0.5 miles from Castro's center. A private stairway of 193 steps leads from the hotel directly to a rocky beach and natural grottoes. The outdoor saltwater pool and most rooms offer direct sea views.

Dining on the Sea-View Terrace

The hotel's restaurant serves Mediterranean and international cuisine on a terrace overlooking the sea. Breakfast is a varied continental buffet with fresh cakes, orange juice, and local cold cuts. Guests can enjoy themed dinner nights and wine or champagne from the bar.

Recreational Facilities

A tennis court and a bowling green are available for guests' use. The hotel offers bicycle rental to explore the nearby seaside resorts of Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca. An outdoor cinema hosts weekly screenings with themed menus.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms are individually decorated with Mediterranean-style furnishings and private patios or terraces. Each room has air conditioning, a TV, and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Most rooms feature a patio or terrace with sea views, and some top-floor rooms have balconies directly over the water.

Weddings & Special Services

The hotel hosts wedding ceremonies in a private chapel overlooking the sea. Staff provides personalized recommendations for sightseeing and dining across the region. Additional services include airport shuttle, dry cleaning, and a shared lounge/TV area.

  • Location: Cliff-top setting, 0.5 miles from Castro center, near Otranto and Leuca
  • Private Beach: 193-step stairway to rocky beach and natural grottoes
  • Dining: Sea-view terrace restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine
  • Recreation: Tennis court, bowling green, outdoor cinema, bicycle rental
  • Rooms: Individually decorated rooms with sea-view patios or terraces
  • Weddings: Private chapel with sea views

License number: 075096A100021790,IT075096A100021790

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 17:00-23:59
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Italian
Building
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:31
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Rooms and availability

Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Quadruple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Saltwater pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Beauty treatment

Solarium

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Solarium
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Hotel Piccolo Mondo

💵 Lowest room price 153 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 57.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Casale, BDS

Location

Via Litoranea Per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro (Lecce), Italy, 73030
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Via Litoranea Per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro (Lecce), Italy, 73030
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Via Litoranea Per Santa Cesarea Terme 238, Castro (Lecce), Italy, 73030
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Litoranea 2km da Castro Marina
Grotta Zinzulusa
100 yd
Church
Cattedrale di Castro
100 yd
Museums
Castello Aragonese e Museo Archeologico Castro
100 yd
Via G. Ciullo
Belvedere
100 yd
Cappella della Folgore
100 yd
Piazza Perotti
Piazza Perotti
100 yd
Via Litoranea per Santa Cesarea
Grotta Azzurra
100 yd
Restaurant
Tuna Lounge Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Bar Fonte Dei Messapi
100 yd
Restaurant
Fedele Luigi
100 yd
Restaurant
Ristorante Grotta Zinzulusa
100 yd
Restaurant
Hostaria Vecchie Maniere
100 yd
Restaurant
Piccolo Ranch
100 yd
Restaurant
La Pizzica-Trattoria
100 yd
Restaurant
Grotta del Conte
200 yd
Restaurant
Albergo Ristorante Euromare
200 yd

Reviews of Hotel Piccolo Mondo

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