"The resort is aimed at families with young children. Thus the restaurant menu is child focused and its super busy.
The room was not sound proof as stated
Enjoyed the pool with hundreds of others."
"The resort is aimed at families with young children. Thus the restaurant menu is child focused and its super busy.
The room was not sound proof as stated
Enjoyed the pool with hundreds of others."
"The best full-service hotel in the neighborhood, with friendly English-speaking concierge, commanding views of Picerno and road connections to the rest of the province."
"The best full-service hotel in the neighborhood, with friendly English-speaking concierge, commanding views of Picerno and road connections to the rest of the province."
"Such a wonderful hidden gem! A lovely little hotel with amazing views! The staff were wonderful. Dinner and breakfast were excellent! Wish we could have stayed longer! "
"Such a wonderful hidden gem! A lovely little hotel with amazing views! The staff were wonderful. Dinner and breakfast were excellent! Wish we could have stayed longer! "
"Big disappointment for our large group of maybe 15 rooms. Check in was needlessly chaotic. That held for almost all the separate parties. Our room was ok. Others had problems ranging from no AC to mold smell."
"Big disappointment for our large group of maybe 15 rooms. Check in was needlessly chaotic. That held for almost all the separate parties. Our room was ok. Others had problems ranging from no AC to mold smell."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wonderful boutique hotel with fabulous attached restaurant. Barbara, the manager/owner was warm and gracious and gave us great recommendations for traveling around. Highly recommend!!
Wonderful boutique hotel with fabulous attached restaurant. Barbara, the manager/owner was warm and gracious and gave us great recommendations for traveling around. Highly recommend!!
Everything was clean, neat, and quickly checked in. Only challenge was learning to use the washer as instructions were minimal and power on button was finicky.
Everything was clean, neat, and quickly checked in. Only challenge was learning to use the washer as instructions were minimal and power on button was finicky.
Lisa
Reviewed September 29, 2026Reviewed September 29, 2026
THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST AUTHENTIC CAVE HOTEL IN MATERA. IF YOU DO NOT STAY HERE YOU WILL HAVE CHEATED YOURSELF OF A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. I VISITED NUMEROUS CITIES IN ITALY AND MATERA WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART AND TRANSPORT YOU BACK TO BIBLICAL TIMES (NOTE: THE MOVIE ," PASSION OF THE CHRIST " WAS FILMED HERE). OH , AND IF THAT ISN'T ENOUGH , THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING.
THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST AUTHENTIC CAVE HOTEL IN MATERA. IF YOU DO NOT STAY HERE YOU WILL HAVE CHEATED YOURSELF OF A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE. I VISITED NUMEROUS CITIES IN ITALY AND MATERA WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART AND TRANSPORT YOU BACK TO BIBLICAL TIMES (NOTE: THE MOVIE ," PASSION OF THE CHRIST " WAS FILMED HERE). OH , AND IF THAT ISN'T ENOUGH , THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING.
This is an amazing family owned and family run hotel…we met the whole family and they are amazing! Great hotel…beautiful grounds…great pool…and amazing restaurant/food…find an excuse to go to Potenza so you can stay there!
This is an amazing family owned and family run hotel…we met the whole family and they are amazing! Great hotel…beautiful grounds…great pool…and amazing restaurant/food…find an excuse to go to Potenza so you can stay there!
Great place but difficult to find (see note at bottom if you want to avoid the 60 minutes it took me to find the place after arriving in the new town).
One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at. Restored Palazzo next to the hill top Duomo in the Sassi with fantastic views over the old city and the canyons. Rooms were spacious, very tastefully decorated in keeping with the beauty of the building, and also up to date with thoughtful touches such as heated floors.
Only minor ding with the...
Great place but difficult to find (see note at bottom if you want to avoid the 60 minutes it took me to find the place after arriving in the new town).
One of the most beautiful hotels I have stayed at. Restored Palazzo next to the hill top Duomo in the Sassi with fantastic views over the old city and the canyons. Rooms were spacious, very tastefully decorated in keeping with the beauty of the building, and also up to date with thoughtful touches such as heated floors.
Only minor ding with the...
Daniel
Reviewed December 17, 2014Reviewed December 17, 2014
This was a journey into the past. Atena Lucana, the old city, is high on the mountain top and overlooks a spectacular valley below. It has breathtaking views. You need to be a mountain goat to climb and explore the streets. But if you love antiquity and have a sense of adventure, you won't be disappointed. The church of St Ciro is quite beautiful. The town folks (pop 2000) are friendly and proud of it's rich heritage. You feel the genuine sense of loss as families were forced to leave due...
This was a journey into the past. Atena Lucana, the old city, is high on the mountain top and overlooks a spectacular valley below. It has breathtaking views. You need to be a mountain goat to climb and explore the streets. But if you love antiquity and have a sense of adventure, you won't be disappointed. The church of St Ciro is quite beautiful. The town folks (pop 2000) are friendly and proud of it's rich heritage. You feel the genuine sense of loss as families were forced to leave due...
Very nice hotel, in a remote area of italy , but a great stop along your drive to the west coast... Everyone was happy to help us , they spoke little english , but went out of there way to help.. The restaurant was GREAT, the chief made a amazing meal... the suff tried so hard to help and understand us.. we made it work and it was a great overnight stop and stay for some rest
Very nice hotel, in a remote area of italy , but a great stop along your drive to the west coast... Everyone was happy to help us , they spoke little english , but went out of there way to help.. The restaurant was GREAT, the chief made a amazing meal... the suff tried so hard to help and understand us.. we made it work and it was a great overnight stop and stay for some rest
What a wonderful, quiet sanctuary with the modern facilities and amazing chef it also has the qualities of being able to visit Melfi, which is a wonderful town rich in history. This hotel is worth the trip and you will find you get far more than what you pay for. I highly recommend it.
What a wonderful, quiet sanctuary with the modern facilities and amazing chef it also has the qualities of being able to visit Melfi, which is a wonderful town rich in history. This hotel is worth the trip and you will find you get far more than what you pay for. I highly recommend it.
Very large property, not far from the ocean.
Check-in quick and easy.
All staff friendly.
Great large room, comfortable bed, quiet.
Breakfast was good.
Very large property, not far from the ocean.
Check-in quick and easy.
All staff friendly.
Great large room, comfortable bed, quiet.
Breakfast was good.
Joseph
Reviewed November 24, 2025Reviewed November 24, 2025
The Hotel is well located and super cleaned and very updated, the staff is friendly and very helpful. The common area is super cozy and the rooms are very clean and quiet. Nusco is a gem!!!! We came to visit because is the town where my in laws are from and we loved our days here!!!!! Ciao!!!!
The Hotel is well located and super cleaned and very updated, the staff is friendly and very helpful. The common area is super cozy and the rooms are very clean and quiet. Nusco is a gem!!!! We came to visit because is the town where my in laws are from and we loved our days here!!!!! Ciao!!!!
Beautifully maintained hotel. A few of the staff spoke some English and they were more than helpful. The hotel is in a good location as far as being in the center of the old part of town, but parking is very limited. Another downside is wifi. I could never get my phone to connect. But when you are in an ancient, beautiful city do you need wifi? I would highly recommend Hotel San Nicola to travelers.
Beautifully maintained hotel. A few of the staff spoke some English and they were more than helpful. The hotel is in a good location as far as being in the center of the old part of town, but parking is very limited. Another downside is wifi. I could never get my phone to connect. But when you are in an ancient, beautiful city do you need wifi? I would highly recommend Hotel San Nicola to travelers.
joann
Reviewed November 21, 2014Reviewed November 21, 2014