Masseria Cricelli

“Grande potenziale ma gestito cosí cosí”

The hotel is extremely quiet thanks to its remote location, has a lot of character, offers plenty of on‑site parking and even serves food on the premises (we didn’t try it, so can’t comment on quality). The pool, however, only opens at 10 / 10:30 am—a detail that isn’t mentioned anywhere on the website—so our plan to take a morning dip before exploring Salento fell through. Breakfast was just okay and rather meagre (the coffee and cappuccinos were excellent, but the pastries seemed pre‑packaged), so we ended up eating at a bakery in Lizzanello, a five‑minute drive away. The bed sagged heavily, and although the room was clean on arrival, it wasn’t spotless; we found a few hairs and dirty tissues left by previous guests. Nothing dramatic, though. The shower supplies consisted of tiny single‑use sachets that weren’t even replaced daily, so I bought a €2 body wash to solve the problem.

Edoardo·Hace 2 meses

“L’esperienza alla Masseria non posso, purtroppo, valutarla positivamente. Nonostante la bella struttura, la bella piscin”

The pool is gorgeous and the food is great, even the pizza is tasty. The place looks nice and sits in a green setting, with pretty cats wandering around. However, the staff seem distracted and not very attentive, not trying to “pamper” guests. The room is basic, especially the bathroom, lacking shower shelves and even a toilet paper holder.

Cristiano·Hace 2 meses

“Da migliorare. Delusi”

The property sits in a convenient spot, with all the tourist sites reachable without trouble. The listing gave the impression of a well‑kept rustic masseria, but in reality the place feels neglected, especially when it comes to hospitality and upkeep, which made sleeping uncomfortable—a basic need. When we first entered, the room smelled damp as if it hadn’t been opened for ages; after the usual cleaning and a bit of airing out the next day, the stale odor faded. That evening we turned on the air‑conditioner because it was scorching hot, only to find the indoor split unit covered in black, dusty blades that blasted air from about a metre away and produced an unbearable noise that kept us awake. After giving up on the noise to avoid overheating, we switched off all lights and were suddenly hit by a bright red alarm‑sensor light in the room. We managed to sleep only because we were exhausted from traveling and beach days. Breakfast was good, though it lacked the typical Salento pastries you find everywhere. We left disappointed; despite paying modest August rates for Salento, the overall experience fell short of expectations, especially regarding basic sleeping standards, so there’s room for improvement.

Silvia·Hace 2 meses

The place is very quiet. Nothing else to say.

Costantino·Hace 2 meses

“Wir sind sofort weitergezogen”

Nothing notable. 100 people in the pool who weren’t hotel guests, chaotic and uncooperative staff.

Catherine·Hace 2 meses