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Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort

3.0 star property
Adults-only beach hotel
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Photo gallery for Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort

Beach/ocean view
2 outdoor pools
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets
Theatre show

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Torre Santo Stefano, Otranto, LE, 73028
  • Baia Dei Turchi Beach
    11 min walk
  • Alimini Lakes
    5 min drive
  • Alimini Beach
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room (2 camere adiacenti:2 adulti+2 ragazzi)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Room amenity

Classic Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Pet friendly
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room Single Use

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Otranto

At Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Alimini Beach and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Otranto Waterfront. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a golf course. .The buffet restaurant, La Terrazza, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With 2 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the hotel. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the 10 outdoor tennis courts and gym. 1615 square feet (150 square metres) of event facilities include conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Otranto hotel include Otranto Cathedral and Otranto Castle.

What's nearby

  • Baia Dei Turchi Beach - 11 min walk
  • Otranto Waterfront - 8 min drive
  • Alimini Beach - 9 min drive
  • Otranto Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • Otranto Castle - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Otranto Station - 7 min drive
  • Brindisi (BDS-Papola Casale) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Moresco - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Borderline Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Il Ghiottone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Al Tartufo -restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort

Adults-only beach hotel
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course and cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness centre and a rooftop terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Otranto hotel.

  • 424 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort offers 424 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Czech, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Masseria
  • La Terrazza

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note that in August check-in and check-out are allowed only on Sundays.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 18 per pet, per night
  • Weight limit: 55 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 0.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 June, EUR 1.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 July - 31 August, EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 18 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • All guests need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort
Cale Resort
Cale d'Otranto Beach
Club Med Otranto Hotel Otranto
Otranto Club Med
Le Cale D'otranto Otranto
Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort Hotel
Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort Otranto
Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort Hotel Otranto

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

Yep, Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort is a short 11-minute walk from Baia Dei Turchi Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort have a pool?

Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort features a private beach, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants.

What makes Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort.

Is Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort family-friendly?

No, Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort is an adults-only property.

Does Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort?

Furry friends are welcome at Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 25 kg per pet.

Le Cale d'Otranto Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 57 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach, and great golf field.
Nice beach, and great golf field.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

jill

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seems more geared to domestic tourists....few people speak English. Extensive amount of walking. You get a ride in on a golf cart, and are to leave your luggage unattended for cart pick up...they leave it at the parking lot if you have a car. Be sure to get your car to checkout so you save a long walk up. Food is ok . Buffets are quite impersonal as you are expected to sit at tables for 8 unless you have a premier program. We dis enjoy the swimming areas. Overall a fairly good stay. Would recommend this place for activities coupled with a stay right in Otranto as there is a beach right in the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Alba, Hawaii

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Food is HORRIBLE
The setting is gorgeous! A bit crowded but swimming beaches are fantastic! The full board food was awful. Breakfast was ok. Lunch and dinner was awful, not authentic. Fish and pork were dry, pastas had no flavor. My husband and I left the hotel and ate at local restaurants near by even though the food was included at the hotel. The morning bar staff were rude when buying a cappuccino in the morning and the cappuccino was also luke warm. Music was loud all day till 1:00 a.m. in the morning. We could not sleep. We complained but nothing was done.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Paolo, Roma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La location è stupenda, i servi ottimi cucina eccellente
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Alessandro, Milano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Animazione troppo chiassosa e servizi aggiuntivi che dovrebbero essere inclusi. Inoltre in alternativa al ristorante a menù buffet a pranzo non c’è praticamente nulla
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Voglio prendere la residenza alle Cale! Top!
E' la seconda volta che torniamo alle Cale e già ci mancano tantissimo! Tutto lo staff è grandioso, dal mitico chef Claudio, al pasticciere, al simpatico bagnino Pino, la memoria storica delle Cale, i ragazzi dell'animazione che chiamarli animatori è quasi un'offesa visto che in realtà sono super professionisti,performer, ballerini etc, cito Luigi, Manuel ma sono tutti strepitosi! Il posto è un paradiso, mi raccomando mantenetelo sempre cosi'! L'unica critica che si può fare è sempre la stessa, le camere grazie all' architetto Gae Aulenti sono caratteristiche ma non sono il massimo del confort ma con tutto quello che avrete intorno ci passerete solo qualche ora la notte!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Fulvio

Liked: Cleanliness
Kein gutes WiFi
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due belle spiagge e campo da golf che circonda tutto. Animazione professionale e divertente. Nota negativa: mancanza di ombrelloni in spiaggia e soliti furbetti che occupano con indumenti le sdraio per ore senza esserci
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il nostro soggiorno è stato meraviglioso. Ci è piaciuto praticamente ogni aspetto del posto, dalla location al servizio, all'animazione. Un ottimo posto!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovationsbedürftigt! Wurde seit 20 Jahren nichts mehr gemacht!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Youri, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mooiste strandje van Salento
Privé strand wat met recht een van de mooiste idyllische strandjes in Salento is. Eten is van hele hoge kwaliteit en ontzettend smaakvol. In geval van een Gluten allergie wordt alles apart voor je gemaakt (dit kost overigens wel €25 per dag extra). Heerlijke plek om je vakantie te vieren. Iedere avond entertainment in de vorm van live muziek gevolgd door musicals door professionele musical performers.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Location bellissima, camere un pò umide e datate. Buffet buono.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Resort
Buon resort in ottima posizione con vista mozzafiato. parte delle camere ( dalla 700 in poi )necessitano di ristrutturazine... Da rivedere la zona lettini che e’ troppo affollata e poco organizzata. Ottima,di qualita’ e professionale l’animazione ,la gentilezza del personale. Ottimo il cibo ( superbi i dolci)...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Endroit magnifique, mer et soleil , les chambre dans des structures a refriaichir
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Posto splendido
Il posto è bellissimo, la struttura anche, tutto è organizzato al meglio e l'animazione è ottima. Il cibo eccezionale. Unica pecca il Wi-Fi, si scollega in continuazione e va lentissimo, sostanzialmente inutile.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 notti
come sempre non tradisce una certezza ci torniamo ogni anno
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es un hotel situado en un enclave privilegiado
Ha sido una experiencia inolvidable por todo en general y nada en particular.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 giorni a giugno
struttura sulmare eravamo già stati ha confermato le aspettative consigliatissimo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima struttura consigliata,
La struttura è datata però il posto è incantevole, probabilmente adesso sarebbe stato impossibile avere le autorizzazioni. In pratica ci sono due calette bellissime riservate alla struttura, l'unica cosa che sulla spiaggia delle due calette ci sono solo lettini senza ombrelloni, probabilmente perché non ci starebbero come spazio. Una delle due calette quella più piccola sembra laguna blu del film. Però tutt'intorno ci sono zone relax e zone con ombrelloni o vele che riparano dal sole. L'acqua è molto pulita e trasparente e soprattutto non ci sono meduse! La qualità del cibo è piuttosto buona ma il servizio ai tavoli piuttosto deludente, voglio sperare che dipenda dal fatto che erano i primi giorni di apertura, comunque le salette sono veramente piccole e spesso tocca aspettare, quasi impossibile riuscire a prenotare un tavolo. Il wi-fi invece era veramente farraginoso perché chiede di registrarsi e di scaricare un APP per cui ho evitato non me lo sentivo sicuro
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

francesco, bari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
francesco
Splendida location. Struttura non nuova ma ben tenuta
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

4/10 Poor

Andrea, Civitanova

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mancanza di igiene
Sconvolgente la mancanza di pulizia di camere e bagni Mai visto prima una struttura di questi livelli sporca e ai limiti della decenza

10/10 Excellent

Rosario Alessandro, Vigevano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax, divertimento e vista magnifica
Purtroppo ha piovuto quasi tutta la settimana perdendoci così gran parte di spettacoli e animazione. Un peccato perché i pochi che ho visto sono stati divertenti e anche di alto livello professionale. Personale cortese è disponibile. Buona cucina. La posizione del resort è bellissima per quanto riguarda il panorama, una vista a strapiombo su una mare azzurro favoloso. La spiaggia risulta un po piccola essendo dentro una cala..come le camere, ma nonostante ciò molto confortevoli e dotate di tutto ( considerando che serve per dormire e rinfrescarsi..). Villaggio curato, pulito e strutturalmente affascinante. Da consigliare assolutamente! ( portatevi la cuffia per la piscina che èobbligatoria; e ho trovato molto utile andare in macchina, per poter visitare Otranto e dintorni)

6/10 Okay

Fabio, ticino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
camerte totalmente da ristrutturare, ad ogni pioggia si allagava il bagno e la camera, la manutenzione da sollecitare più volte senza poi mai risolvere il problema personale educato e gentile, la mensa ö di buona qualità piscina molto bella