Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Offering rooms and suites set in large caves, Le Grotte della Civita is located in the Matera's Sassi area, a UNESCO site. Rooms feature stone floors and antique furniture. The panoramic terrace overlooks the Murgia National Park. Albergo Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita welcomes guests with fresh fruit and cool water, served in a candle-lit dining area. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and uniquely decorated. The bed linen is made from antique cloth. On request, you can enjoy an exclusive dinner in the property's former church. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Matera, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Private parking available

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lachlan
Australia Australia
“We loved our cave. Thought the location was fantastic. The carpark and transfer organised by the hotel was the most professional I have ever seen. The staff were super friendly and helpful organising a wonderful restaurant with views up to the...”
Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room and hotel had a real wow factor despite the restoration being sensitive to its origins”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unique memorable nothing else like it. Lively friendly staff”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Incredibly unique and located in a most beautiful and breathtaking location”
Taleb
Lebanon Lebanon
“The hotel and the cave rooms, the location and all of Matera”
Robin
United States United States
“The historic site and preservation of how the caves looked. It was very unique.”
Nadia
Poland Poland
“Spectacular, unforgettable! I have no words to explain the magic of this place. Amazing service, food and super clean. Wow!”
Chun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“a one of a kind experience with lovely view over the ravine - a great heritage conservation project”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms are all unique and it’s a truly individual experience. The staff were all amazing and so helpful and the property is beautiful.”
Maria
Portugal Portugal
“Beautiful and curated experience, amazing food and hospitality from a hotel with a notable reconstruction and investment work in Matera”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Ristorante #1
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is allowed for loading and unloading of luggage only, and for a limited time.

Please inform Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: IT077014A101124001