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Orsa Maggiore

4.0 star property
Hotel in Castro with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Terrace/patio
Free daily buffet breakfast
Family Quadruple Room, Sea View
Triple Room, Sea View
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Via Litoranea per Santa Cesarea 303, Castro Marina, Castro, LE, 73030
  • Place, Zinzulusa Cave
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Castro Marina
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cesarea Terme Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Sea View

Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

Family Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Castro Marina

At Orsa Maggiore you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Delizie in Contea and Artefatto - L'idea in Terracotta. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Castro hotel you'll find Otranto Waterfront.

What's nearby

  • Zinzulusa Cave - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castro Marina - 13 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cala dell'Acquaviva - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Santa Cesarea Terme Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Terme di Santa Cesarea - 14 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Sanarica Station - 14 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Me Gusta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ilios Cafè - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪La Stuzzicheria del Porto - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ficò - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Fonte dei Messapi - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Orsa Maggiore

Hotel in Castro with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Orsa Maggiore. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Castro hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Orsa Maggiore offers 29 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

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 100 per person (return)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Orsa Maggiore Castro
Orsa Maggiore Hotel Castro
Orsa Maggiore Hotel
Orsa Maggiore Castro
Orsa Maggiore Hotel Castro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Orsa Maggiore?

Orsa Maggiore offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Orsa Maggiore?

Yep, Orsa Maggiore has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Orsa Maggiore?

The closest beach to Orsa Maggiore is Cala dell'Acquaviva (2.3 km).

Is Orsa Maggiore family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and babysitting services, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Orsa Maggiore is a hit with families.

Does Orsa Maggiore serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Orsa Maggiore?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Orsa Maggiore?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Orsa Maggiore?

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

Reviews

Orsa Maggiore Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Views, Service, and Comfort—All in One Place

Beautiful views, excellent location, and outstanding service. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, clean room and very friendly staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel estaba muy lindo, cuartos espaciosos. El desayuno incluido tenía muchas opciones. Muy jejej ubicado. Volvería a ir sin pensarlo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely experience!

Staff was so so friendly!! I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Vesna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jens-Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean view was wonderful

Lovely, quiet, ocean view. But, you have to have transportation to the city and Marina
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert-Nicolae

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stuff, and the view is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

amsterdamgroove, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location, nice staff

Great location, room very clean and smelling great, beach view, air con (old but works well), car parking, concierge speaks English very well, staff polite and helpful. Highly recommended hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Couple explorin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with balcony & parking

We loved this hotel. Castro is a great spot to explore the coastline. Big room with fridge, and balcony with sea view. New shower , nice staff and on site parking, breakfast italian buffet was decent enough and wifi good. Hotel is within walking distance to Grotto zinzuIusa. You can walk up into the historic center in less than 1omin and a series of steps and shortcuts takes you to Castro marina in 20-3Omin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

FLAVIA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super. Merci

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eccellente location per Zinzilusa

Perfetto soggiorno per vedere le grotte di zinzolusa (a lordi poche centinaia di metri) e altri posti meravigliosi. Albergo tenuto con cura e titolari al lavoro in prima persona nella ricezione, colazione ecc. Tutto perfetto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location fantastica, personale gentile. Ottima la colazione.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente atención

Todo muy bien
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla Holm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skønt hotel

Skønt ophold, imødekommende personale. Alt var som forventet og lidt til❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bel hôtel en bord de mer

Bel hôtel en bord de mer, très calme, d'un très bon rapport qualité/prix. Les chambres ont un balcon et une fantastique vue sur la mer ! Le soleil innonde les chambres le matin. L'hôtel est situé dans un jardin méditerranéen, à 7mn à pied du centre historique de Castro par le chemin (éclairé) qui monte au village. Le personnel est charmant. Nous avons passé 4 jours extrêmement agréables.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Raffaele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cosimo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Marilena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura accogliente con ottimo servizio compresa colazione. Esterni favolosi curati nel dettaglio del verde e degli spazi. Camera spaziosa e ben arredata con solo il bagno un po' piccolino. Top balconcino attrezzato con vista mozzafiato sul mare!!!! Indimenticabile.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soggiorno da ripetere

Hotel posizionato molto bene vicino al mare e al centro storico, colazione molto varia e con prodotti ottimi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicht empfehlenswert!

Die Lage und die Aussicht sind fantastisch. Allerdings ist das Hotel sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Starker Schimmelbefall im Bad, Ameisen im Zimmer, … schade! Leider war auch das meiste Personal, bis auf wenige Ausnahmen, unfreundlich und total gelangweilt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023