Fantastic Getaway Experience, Luxurious Amenities My family stayed here in August for several nights and had an absolutely wonderful time. All staff members we encountered were incredibly hospitable, kind, and genuinely wanted to help. The location is a bit remote, but that's part of the charm - feeling secluded and enjoying a true getaway.
We had dinner at the hotel restaurant for several nights, and each meal was amazing. We also arranged a pasta cooking class which was great fun, learning to make 3 different types of pastas and ultimately having them cooked and served to us afterwards. Upon returning home, we recreated some of these to relive our stay!
We had booked the Torre Suite, which was a huge 2-bedroom suite with all we needed in-room. One recommendation to the staff would be to incorporate a full-sized refrigerator, possibly even a stove/oven as there is definitely space in the kitchen. As it is, we had a mini-fridge, where we stored drinks and snacks, but wished we had more room. The bathrooms were luxurious and comfortable, and we slept quite well in the beds. Overall, the room itself was incredibly comfortable and one we could not recommend enough.
You absolutely must have a car to get around the area/region.
Some places we visited:
-Lido Natura at Marina di Pisticci: Make sure you speak with the hotel staff to make a beach club reservation for you. The beach is wonderful and the water is super calm for lounging!
-Olio Quinto Olive Oil Factory: Again, have the hotel staff arrange a visit for you - the olive oil from this place was unlike anything we've ever had before! We bought several bottles to bring home. This is also the olive oil brand the hotel serves at its restaurant.
-Craco: While we didn't tour the ghost town of Craco itself, we drove to the entrance and walked around the area a bit to take in the vibe of the area. It was quite an experience!
-Grottole: we drove out to partake in a pottery class as part of "Wonder Grottole" and I highly recommend it! The town itself is a site to see, being perched upon a mountain!
The Hotel pool is nice and relaxing, and is very much meant for relaxation. We were traveling with our child, who enjoyed the pool but in wanting to get active we could only stay for so long before changing things up and looking elsewhere.
Overall, I would 100% recommend a trip to this region of Italy. We had come from a big city, so this was truly a memorable escape that we will be speaking about for years to come. I would absolutely recommend staying at the Hotel Torre Fiore to all looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway!