Daniele Santonocito

Review of Hilton Nova Yardinia

The hotel was created by digging a small hill. The...

The hotel was created by digging a small hill. The entire building is incorporated into the hill. The 5 stars are probably due to the presence of the vast and luxurious Thalasso SPA. However, the rest of the hotel, the services provided and the staff are not adequate for 5 stars and at a price of around 200 euros per night. A 4-star rating would perhaps be fairer also in consideration of the fact that no SPA service is included in the price. I have not seen the sauna, which is usually present in a SPA and should be free. The prices of the Spa are in my view too expensive.
Free are the salt water swimming pool outside and the shuttle that guarantees the connection between the beach and the hotel. The shuttle is available every 30 minutes from 8 am to 7.30 pm and passes through the nature reserve adjacent to the hotel.
The hotel's large and well-stocked gym is excellent.
The buffet breakfast is also good, offering various savory options unlike the usual standard Italian breakfast.
I absolutely do not recommend half board as the hotel restaurant is the weak point of the structure. Slow service and poor quality food compared to the 50 euros per person required.
The private beach is quiet and clean and offers deck chairs, mats and umbrellas. Clean and crystalline sea but not comparable to other Apulian places.
Ultimately nice hotel but too expensive oer what is offered.