Leonardo Trulli Resort
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Leonardo Trulli Resort · Locorotondo, Italy
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Expert Review: Leonardo Trulli Resort
Leonardo Trulli Resort in Locorotondo, Italy, a Michelin Key Selected property, consistently receives high praise for its unique charm, exceptional service, and tranquil setting amidst the picturesque Itria Valley.
Overall Rating & Sentiment
The general consensus for Leonardo Trulli Resort is overwhelmingly positive, with guests frequently describing their stays as "exceptional," "wonderful," and "magical." The resort boasts high ratings across various platforms, particularly for staff performance, cleanliness, and location, often achieving perfect or near-perfect scores in these categories.
Key Highlights
Guests particularly adore the opportunity to stay in traditional trulli, which are described as a "fairytale" experience. The beautiful grounds, including lush gardens, olive trees, and a stunning pool area with breathtaking countryside views, are consistently highlighted as major attractions. Impeccable service, delicious food and wine, and a peaceful ambiance also stand out as key highlights. The resort offers various activities such as cooking classes, yoga, padel, and massages.
Room Quality
The resort offers accommodation in both renovated trulli and rooms within a central farmhouse. The trulli rooms are particularly celebrated for their authentic Italian charm and unique, curated decor. Rooms, whether trulli or masseria style, are well-appointed with modern comforts including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and free Wi-Fi. Private bathrooms with showers are standard, and some trulli even feature freestanding baths. Guests commend the comfort of the beds and the overall cleanliness of the accommodations.
Dining Experience
The dining experience at Leonardo Trulli Resort is a significant draw. The breakfast, often a continental buffet, is highly rated for its freshness, variety, and inclusion of local and house-grown produce, with some guests noting options for dietary needs like gluten-free. Dinner at the resort's restaurant, Leonardo ArteCibo, offers local Puglian cuisine, often featuring ingredients from the resort's own garden, and provides views overlooking the pool. Guests praise the quality of the food and wine, with some describing meals as "excellent" and "top-notch." Room service and private picnics are also available. The resort also offers cooking classes for those interested in learning traditional Puglian recipes.
Service & Staff
The service and staff at Leonardo Trulli Resort receive widespread acclaim, frequently rated with perfect scores. Guests consistently mention the team's friendliness, attentiveness, and impeccable hospitality, noting that staff go above and beyond to make them feel valued and well taken care of. Examples include assistance with transfers, day trips, and even help with a broken rental car. The owner, Rosalba, is often highlighted for her delightful presence and care.
Location & Accessibility
Nestled in the heart of the Itria Valley, the resort enjoys a peaceful rural setting with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. It is conveniently located near the picturesque town of Locorotondo, typically a 5-minute drive away. Other popular attractions like Alberobello (a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its trulli) are about a 10-minute drive, and the Adriatic Sea is approximately 15-20 minutes away. The closest airports are Bari Karol Wojtyla (approximately 70 km away) and Brindisi-Salento Airport (approximately 75 km away). While public transportation to the resort is limited, a rental car or taxi from the airport is recommended for accessibility and exploring the region.
Value & Pricing
With an average room price of around $249, Leonardo Trulli Resort is positioned as a luxury option, often priced higher than the city's average of $160. Despite this, many guests consider it to offer "exceptional value for money" and "affordable luxury" given the unique experience and high quality of service and amenities. However, some guests have noted it as "very pricey" or "too expensive for what you get," particularly when certain amenities like spa treatments or massages are not included in the room rate.
Common Complaints
While overwhelmingly positive, some recurring criticisms exist. The primary complaint revolves around the pricing, with some guests feeling that the cost is high, especially when additional amenities such as spa access or massages incur extra charges. One specific review mentioned issues with room maintenance, including a not-spotless bathroom, a poorly draining sink, a broken tap, and an empty shower gel dispenser. The same guest also reported a non-working garden hot tub that was not fixed despite reporting it, and found the restaurant food bland, poorly presented, and overpriced.
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Recent Guest Reviews
Alexa DeRiggs
Hands down one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in my life. My husband and I recently stayed for a few nights at Leonardo Trulli resort and were amazed by the attention to detail at every moment. The staff were attentive and helpful at all times and we enjoyed our chats with Luciano and Simone in between service. What a wonderful team! We enjoyed a cooking class on our first night (we are actua...
Katera Schneider
This place is so beautiful and a great place to get-away. You don’t even need to leave the resort. Everything was nice the rooms, the pasta class, the pool was incredible. Please be sure to communicate with them when you have to move your car if driving because we got locked behind the gate in the morning when we had to leave and couldn’t get in contact with anyone for an hour so that was unfortun...
Rachael Tommey
Our stay at Leonardo Trulli was incredible. As part of our honeymoon, we ventured to Puglia and WOW ... what a surprise experienced. We didn't know what to expect but we had the most amazing time at this resort. From our arrival to our departure, the entire team treated us like family. Alessia was so kind and helpful with everything we needed (including going out of her way to help us with our bro...
Amy LaVallie
Our favorite stay on our two week Italian Honeymoon trip! The staff was so friendly, warm, and accommodating from the moment we arrived and the room and property grounds were instantly breathtaking and relaxing. From welcome drinks and snacks, to a surprise bruschetta by the pool, to waking up our first morning to a freshly cut dozen pink roses on our patio, every part of our stay was so intenti...
Sarah Harding
The ideal place to stay for a relaxing holiday with excellent food. The staff epitomise Puglian hospitality at its finest. Pictures don't do it justice. The food was excellent, the staff were amazing and the room was perfect. Would highly recommend. They had a jazz night by a trulli which was brilliant. This is a peaceful resort, but was still a quick 20 min €30 taxi to Alberobello. Then we got th...
Alison Fyfe
My husband and I stayed here for the second year. We planned our holiday around staying here again. It is a haven of peace and relaxation surrounded by the smell of roses and jasmine. The pool is a warm magnesium pool that enhances the feeling of relaxation. The hotel is family run and that gives the feeling of being welcome guests in someone’s beautiful home. We will come back next year.
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