in Puglia, Italy
Grand Hotel Masseria Santa Lucia
Updated 1 July 2026
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A big, easygoing seafront hotel on the Adriatic sand-and-rock coast just below Ostuni, the famous whitewashed hill town. It has a large pool, direct beach access and enough space and buffet dining to suit families who want a straightforward beach base with the drama of Ostuni's old town a ten-minute drive up the hill.
Our verdict
A practical, good-value seafront base for families who want beach days plus easy trips into Ostuni and the trulli country. Straightforward rather than boutique.
The rooms
Bright rooms and family rooms in a large seafront hotel on the Adriatic coast below Ostuni, many with balconies facing the water. Comfortable four-person rooms make it a practical family base a short drive from the white town.
At a glance
- Beach
- Direct Adriatic access
- Pool
- Large outdoor pool
- Ostuni
- Ten-minute drive uphill
- Dining
- Family buffet
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Direct access to the Adriatic beach
- Large pool with sun terraces
- Ten minutes below whitewashed Ostuni
- Roomy family rooms and buffet dining
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:30
Seafront breakfast
Buffet with the Adriatic just beyond the terrace.
- 10:00
Beach morning
Water shoes on, then a swim off the resort shore.
- 15:00
Pool time
Shade and the pool through the hottest hours.
- 19:30
Up to Ostuni
Dinner in the white town and a gelato in the lanes.
Family things to do nearby
Evening in white Ostuni
Drive up to the dazzling hilltop old town for a wander through lanes and a slow family dinner with a view.
Beach and pool day
Swap between the Adriatic shore and the big pool as the sun moves round.
Castellana caves trip
The vast Grotte di Castellana are an easy drive inland and thrill children with their huge underground chambers.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots are available, but the mixed shore and big-hotel scale make it a better fit from toddler age up.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Stick to the pool and calmer sandy patches, and keep water shoes on near the rocks.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Beach, pool and day trips to caves and Ostuni keep this age well occupied.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Watersports on the coast and the buzz of Ostuni in the evening give teens plenty to do.
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Parents also ask
Is it right on the beach?
Yes, the hotel has direct access to the Adriatic shore, which mixes sandy stretches with rockier patches, so water shoes help.
How far is Ostuni old town?
The whitewashed hilltop town is about a ten-minute drive up from the coast, easy for an evening out.
Is there a kids club?
Entertainment is lighter than at a dedicated family village. The strength is the seafront location and easy access to Ostuni and the caves.
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