Oasi Salento Residence Hotel

Friendly staff, a nice pool and an outdoor bar.

Really great!

We spent the first week of September here as a family, staying in two studio apartments just a few steps from the pool. Both had everything we needed, from pots and pans to a drying rack, and the kitchens and bathrooms felt new. The pool is spacious, with a diving board, umbrellas, loungers and deckchairs. There’s also a soccer field, nearby rides, parking, bike rental and free Wi-Fi. The sea is close too, about a five-minute shuttle ride that takes you right to the beach. The bar and shuttle were excellent, and all the staff were welcoming and courteous. The entertainment was fun without being intrusive, and the kids had a great time. A memorable stay, thanks to everyone there.

The evening shows ran from 10 p.m. until midnight, which made it hard to sleep earlier if you’re a light sleeper. I understand that people are on holiday and want to enjoy themselves, though. The beach shuttle was excellent, and the receptionists were lovely, always ready to listen and help. Our ground-floor apartment worked well for the kids, who could play outside freely. There was a fenced soccer pitch, a playground and a swimming pool, though we skipped the pool because the sea there is like a natural swimming pool. Inside, there was a double bedroom, a living room with a bed and a pull-out extra bed, plus a kitchenette with everything we needed, even a coffee maker. It had two terraces, one outside facing the parking area and another inside, and a newly renovated bathroom with a large shower. We’ve just come back and all of us, especially the children, really enjoyed it. I’d suggest it for families with kids under 14, and I’d happily return.