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Rifugio delle Grotte

Pet-friendly bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Castellana Grotte with free breakfast
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Exterior
Property grounds
Children's area
Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Via Vito Matarrese 84, Castellana Grotte, BA, 70013
  • Astronomical Observatory Sirio
    4 min walk
  • Piazza Franco Anelli
    4 min walk
  • Franco Anelli Speleological Museum
    4 min walk
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla)
    51 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, desk

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow-top bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room, Kitchen

Triple Room, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Room, Kitchen

Quadruple Room, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Castellana Grotte

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at Rifugio delle Grotte, and within a short 5-minute stroll of Astronomical Observatory Sirio and Piazza Franco Anelli. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, DELIGHT, serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Enjoy access to bike hire and mountain biking. 40 square feet (4 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .With a stay at this Castellana Grotte B&B, you'll be 27.7 km (17.2 mi) from Zoosafari.
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What's nearby

  • Astronomical Observatory Sirio - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castellana Caves - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Il Parco dei Dinosauri - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Indiana Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Carnival of Putignano - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Polignano a Mare Station - 23 min drive
  • Bari (BRI-Karol Wojtyla) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cesarino 36 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Birreria Felix - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Da Bernardo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Fenice Pizzeria Braceria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Madi's Cafè di Impedovo Mario - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rifugio delle Grotte

Pet-friendly bed & breakfast connected to a shopping centre in Castellana Grotte with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 40 square feet (4 square metres) and includes conference space. A shopping centre shuttle and A train station pick-up shuttle are free. The business-friendly Rifugio delle Grotte also features a rooftop terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Castellana Grotte bed & breakfast.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 40 sq ft of conference space
  • 4 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rifugio delle Grotte offers 5 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 22-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Restaurants on site

  • DELIGHT

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 40 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70 per vehicle (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 70 (from 3 to 15 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Rifugio delle Grotte.

Property is also known as

Rifugio delle Grotte
Rifugio delle Grotte B&B
Rifugio delle Grotte B&B Castellana Grotte
Rifugio delle Grotte Castellana Grotte
Rifugio delle Grotte Bed & breakfast
Rifugio delle Grotte Castellana Grotte
Rifugio delle Grotte Bed & breakfast Castellana Grotte

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Rifugio delle Grotte?

Yep, Rifugio delle Grotte has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Rifugio delle Grotte?

The closest beach to Rifugio delle Grotte is Lama Monachile Beach (14.5 km).

What makes Rifugio delle Grotte a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rifugio delle Grotte.

Is Rifugio delle Grotte family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rifugio delle Grotte is a hit with families.

Does Rifugio delle Grotte serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rifugio delle Grotte?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rifugio delle Grotte?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rifugio delle Grotte's onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rifugio delle Grotte?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Rifugio delle Grotte Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional service
The stay was exactly what wexneeded but the experience was made soecial by the kindness and help of the owners when our car broke down. Not only did they get our car fixed, but they also gave me a lift to my hospital appointment - without my asking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd choose somewhere else...
Place did not match description. WiFi was poor, bed very uncomfortable. No room darkening shades, lots of mosquitos because no screens.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent accommodation
Great location, clean room and good breakfast. Very highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Vivian, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very clean hotel
My daughter and I, enjoyed this hotel very much. It is just a few minutes walk from train station. We were served very nice breakfast by the owner of the hotel everyday and our room was cleaned daily. There are very good resturants nearby. We recommend this hotel to the tourists who would like to explore Grotte Castellana.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A somewhat odd refuge
The hotel, or B and B, seems somewhat under-attended. We did arrive early, and no one was on site. On the credit side, following a telephone call, staff arived and we were able to check-in early, conversing in French. The person at check-in was amiable. The rooms were tidy, but dank-smelling and no natural light, because of no windows. Security questionable. One of our party had a stranger enter her locked room. Apparantly he was another confused guest. The breakfast was very good. But the breakfast room was cold, and each of our two mornings, it opened late, 20 minutes or so. Generally, staff were not on site most of the time. i have the impression of a part-time and non-professional operation.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room for improvement
Arrived to check in around 3pm and no one was there. Had to wait outside the gates for about 30 minutes before someone showed up. The room itself was pretty big- stayed in the Marilyn room which accommodates 6+ people. The queen bed was so uncomfortable we moved the 2 twin mattresses on top of the bed to make it better. The bathroom is not as described and the shower leaked water all over the floor...no extra towels to clean up the excess water. This place has potential but needs some work. Not close by restaurants or shops so a car is necessary.

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel, close to the caves
Great location, spacious room and friendly staff. A bit to walk to Castellana but very close to the caves.

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Hungary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service
We loved it, got a little bit lost on the way there, but with friendly locals and the really helpful host we managed to get there! Really loved our stay and would go back anytime!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
right by the grotte
All around good experience but breakfast could be better (this is in comparison with similar italian establishments)

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel Haven, Naples Italy (US Navy)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private
I was expecting a "pay for what you get" hotel when I booked online, but was pleasantly surprised at the hotels high qualtity when I arrived. It's a very small hotel. Maybe 6-8 rooms. We were the properties only guests. Still, they catered to us very well and even set the table every morning for us for breakfast. Staff was very informative about local things to do and provided discounts. The property is very secure, with secure partking within a walled compound. There is even a friendly yet intimidating guard dog. The room felt fresh and brand new. The building and property is well manicured. It's a 5 minute walk to the cave and a plethora of restaurants, or a 15 minute drive to the beach. Highly recommended!

6/10 Okay

edna, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great potential, a few teething troubles
the villas are behind a large security gate so very safe. rooms themselves were very clean and well equipped. very nice bathroom, comfy beds (2 sgle, 1 bunkbed), TV, a/c, wardrobe. kitchenette was separate. this was well-made with proper gas hob (no oven or microwave) butvery little cooking equipment beyond basic crockery/cutlery and minimal pots+pans. we locked ourselves out by accident as friend shut bedrm door with key left on bed! that was an accident just waiting to happen, given the design. Kitchen area had big table and 4 chairs but no sofas so hard to relax as bunk bed area was 2 dark to read in and so only 2 people able to lounge on their bed. breakfast is served in a large shed, comfy/warm. juice, tea/coffee fine. no bread available, just croissants/biscottes. crazy dog tied up in car park. park at a distance. town centre is well hidden-took us 2 days to locate it.

10/10 Excellent

FABIO

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nuova ed ottima struttura con un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marilena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ho pernottato una notte sono stata benissimo il posto bello camera pulita e accogliente, il proprietario gentilissimo è disponibile.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
isita alle grotte
Ottima accoglienza . Lication eccellente a 2 passi dalle grotte. 20 minuti da alberobello e polignano. Colazione perfetta.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tutto ok
Cercavamo una sistemazione per due notti con occasione di visitare le Grotte... Confrontando le proposte, questa ci è sembrata buona tra qualità , posizione e prezzo. Arrivati non abbiamo cambiato idea.. parcheggio privato con cancello automatico... ambiente pulito... prese per cellulari, luce per leggere a letto, frigorifero, televisione, divanetto sul quale appoggiare due valigie, asciugamani cambio giornaliero , colazione servita in un ambiente vicino... torta, cornetto, yogurt, succo, cappuccio, frutta, caffè . Condizionatore che abbiamo utilizzato per scaldare ambiente visto il tempo... Bagno con finestrino ... Tutto molto semplice ma con tutto ciò che è indispensabile perchè chi è in viaggio .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Marcello

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gestore scorretto
Ho prenotato per i miei colleghi 2 alloggi per un totale di 4 ospiti . Il gestore ( host ) della struttura ha incassato l'intero importo del soggiorno ma poi ha fatto il furbetto cancellando le prenotazioni in modo da non pagare le provvigioni a hotels.com e di conseguenza mi ha contattato hotel.com dicendomi che non ci eravamo presentati alla struttura e in virtù di ciò mi ha cancellato le 2 notti che avevo accumulato come socio hotels rewards. Questo è un comportamento scorretto è disonesto da parte del gestore .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esperienza positiva
camere confortevoli, bagno piccolo ma funzionale. Colazione ottima: la torta di mele sofficissima e appena sfornata! Rapporto qualità prezzo ottimo.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Mariangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B a due passi dalle Grotte
Ottimo B&B a due passi dalle Grotte e da altri centri di interesse turistico. Senza grandi pretese, ma con personale molto disponibile ed accogliente!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comodo a 2 passi dall'ingresso delle grotte di Castellana
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Sicuramente migliorabile
Poche le note positive che, per correttezza, vanno subito indicate. Tra queste la colazione, abbondante e buona, e la posizione a circa 500 metri dalle Grotte, raggiungibile a piedi. Tra quelle discutibili l'accoglienza: non che ci aspettassimo una festa con fuochi d'artificio ma almeno un pizzico di cordialità, qualità che non manca nel popolo pugliese. Stanza minimale, discretamente accogliente. Pulizia non accurata e decisamente migliorabile. Ultima cosa... le zanzare... tante (ma questo non può essere colpa del proprietario anche se un repellente elettrico avrebbe reso le notti più tranquille).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Giovanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2018