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Masseria Francescani

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for Masseria Francescani

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a stone wall, and a building with arches in the background.
An arched stone entrance with a palm tree in the center, leading to a building with a tiled floor and a small window.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a staircase.
A modern interior with a stone wall, a glass railing, and a bathtub.
An arched doorway leading to a living area with a white sofa and a small table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Via degli Olmi 10, Lecce, LE, 73100
  • Place, Torre Chianca Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Basin of the Idume River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Chianca Tower
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a patterned wall hanging.

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite

A bedroom with a stone wall, a four-poster bed, and a patterned rug.

Junior Studio Suite

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, Hot Tub

A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a stone wall with artwork.

Studio Suite, Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Presidential Studio Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a fireplace, and a decorative metal headboard.

Presidential Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Lecce

At Masseria Francescani, you'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Torre Chianca Beach and 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Lecce Obelisk. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Lecce hotel include Porta Napoli and Roman Amphitheater.

What's nearby

  • Torre Chianca Beach - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Basin of the Idume River - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Chianca Tower - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Frigole Beach - 18 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lecce Obelisk - 23 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • San Cesario Station - 21 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Garden Coffee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda del Macellaio - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Daiki - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zio Giglio - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cube Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Masseria Francescani

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Masseria Francescani. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Masseria Francescani offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 80; reservation required

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 44-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: EUR 50 for check-in between 9:30 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 29 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property from May to September. The rest of the year they are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 5 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 4.50 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 50 for check-in between 9:30 PM and 9:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 80

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 credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number LE-239412, IT075035A100055112

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed from May to September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Masseria Francescani Hotel
Masseria Francescani Lecce
Masseria Francescani Hotel Lecce

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Masseria Francescani?

Masseria Francescani offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Masseria Francescani?

Yep, Masseria Francescani has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Masseria Francescani?

The closest beach to Masseria Francescani is Torre Chianca Beach (3.5 km).

Does Masseria Francescani have a pool?

Masseria Francescani has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May to October.

What makes Masseria Francescani a romantic place to stay?

Winery tours and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Masseria Francescani.

Does Masseria Francescani serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Masseria Francescani?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Masseria Francescani?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Masseria Francescani?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Masseria Francescani?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Masseria Francescani, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 13 kg per pet.

Masseria Francescani Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, relaxing property with great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing and great Masseria.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The setting, the pool and the breakfast were all wonderful. We had hoped for a more substantial light menu available for lunch and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner and breakfast were amazing - the property is beautiful, historical and well maintained and the staff is very kind and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place to stay. Beautiful rooms, fantastic breakfast, great staff and quiet serene ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
During our stay, we loved the mix of rustic charm and modern comfort. The rooms were spacious and the staff was incredibly warm and welcoming. We enjoyed the daily breakfast and the tranquil garden and pool area were perfect. Plus, being so close to Lecce’s historic centre made exploring the area easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, close to Lecce, of 5 properties we stayed at in Puglia, it was the nicest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

You will not be disappointed

The Masseria is simply beautiful and the staff amazing. Very tranquil place to stay outside Lecce.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience Ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I loved this masseria so much we extended for 3 more nights. The property is beautiful, staff is incredible, and Fran is next level dining. Amazing Masseria!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay at

Beautiful place, attentive staff. The location is a bit remote but does have a nice restaurant, breakfast and another restaurant next door for dining options. However the room should offer some basic amenities such as water and an iron.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amazingly beautiful and historic. We were stunned by the renovation story, the buildings, the frescos, and the peaceful ambiance. Simply lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was in poor condition. The toilet glass door was broken & could not be closed. The toilet itself was nor working properly. The shower head was spraying water to the sides instead of functioning like a rain shower it's supposed to be. Faucet levers had no handles.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful as it is peaceful! Julio, the manager, fluent in English, is accommodating to each request! Modern structure in a serene and rural setting. Absolute a must stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I would never expect that Masseria could be so luxury… vip place! Simplicity and exceptional service and decor. Dinner was above any expectations and cocktail bar in church amazed your mind! Pool is a big bonus in hot days and just so relaxing looking from patio to windmills…
Bar or Church
VIP dinner
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The buildings date back as far as 1400 and retains many original features. It is perfectly located in a quiet area within short driving distances to the historic city of Lecce and local beaches. The property has the benefit of a 1 star Michelin restaurant too, and is located close to many other authentic restaurants. The service is impeccable too.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Masseria Francescani is an unbelievably quiet, tranquil and relaxing place to stay. It felt like we were the only guests at time enjoying our own Masseria with their wonderful staff. The food options are limited but there’s much to explore in Lecce only a few miles away. Recommend renting a car. Great place for a short break.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The masseria is a beautiful property with a unique atmosphere and a great location if you want to explore lecce and the surrounding area, and overall we had a very good stay. we received truly outstanding service from the team, sylvia and alice greeted us on arrival and were exceptionally helpful and customer focused throughout our stay, and marco and sara were also very kind and attentive. our room was large and comfortable, and the presidential suite offered plenty of space with a big terrace that we really enjoyed. breakfast is fairly basic, and the overall experience would benefit from some additional maintenance and attention to infrastructure. on the first night the air conditioning stopped working and it was very hot, and on the second night the water briefly stopped running, which was frustrating. adding air conditioning in the bathroom and addressing these issues would elevate the experience to an exceptional level, because the setting and the team are already excellent. despite these points, we still had a great stay and are grateful to the whole team for their warm hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb and amazing stay.

A superb stay, beautifully converted Masseria, lovely room with a comfortable bed. Large terrace and superb pool and garden. Secure parking. The staff made it though - so helpful and welcoming -they just could not do enough to assist. A rare find these days. Extra bonus was a great restaurant next door ( separate owner) that offered local food and wines at great prices - we had 2 great meals there. Lovely beaches in 15-30 mins drive depending what you want. Cannot recommend enough!, we hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not too surr what to expect at this propery from the photos but i tell you this place is amazing with such great vibes, quiet and peaceful. We stayed the the presidential and despite the somewhat challenging stairs, it was far worth the climb. This room was bright, happy, extremely spacious with blackout blinds, balcony and much appreciated ammenities. The breakfast…no words for this very tasty and generous breakfast with perfect presentation and service. Truly a great property…I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Masseria time!

Just to let you know we enjoyed our stay at Masseria Francescani. Today we did the cheese lab and farm tour at Masseria Cinque Santi. FANTASTIC!! Not only an immersive experience in the country side of Puglia, very illustrative and rich! Antonio our guide explained everything in perfect English and took time for questions while we made cheese and understood the process, Lidia the owner was very friendly also Recommended 110%!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para descansar y estar alejado del bullicio de la ciudad Está muy cerca en coche a Lecce
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Endroit magnifique à la campagne italienne…Beau décor, nos chambres par contre avait un problème d’odeurs dans les salles de bain …..(odeur d’égout) Le problème a été résolu mais est revenu le lendemain….. En général, un endroit splendide!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026