Borgo Egnazia

Opened in 2011, this luxurious coastal resort in the south of Italy has a contemporary feel and is built from locally sourced materials. Situated between the Valle d’Itria and the azure Adriatic, it is set with 20 hectares along the Puglian coast and comprises a hotel (68 rooms), a traditional village (98 rooms and family suites) and 28 three-bedroom private villas, each with private garden and private pool. Larger groups can book two villas side-by-side.

BFB Verdict: Stylish, luxurious and exceptionally well designed with a fabulous range of family-friendly accommodation. If you have the budget, the private villas with pools are glossy magazine stunning and promise an idyllic holiday, whilst the townhouses offer fabulous views from their gorgeous roof terraces and the hotel rooms are exceptionally luxurious. The facilities are outstanding too, with a British-run creche, a very luxurious spa and a championship golf course, plus there are miles of sandy beaches and excellent eateries within a few minutes walk… heavenly!

Accommodation Overview:
Borgo Egnazia offers a wide range of accommodation types from good-sized double rooms within the hotel building to huge 3-bedroom villas with private pools. All accommodation types have air conditioning; TV and entertainment system with iPod connection; telephone; minibar; bathrobes and slippers. DVD player and kids’ movies are available on request. Since Justin Timberlake married here (Summer 2013) demand has soared, so early booking is necessary. Prices vary widely and offer are often available. For the current best prices and availability, along with advice on the best room/villa type, use the email enquiry form or Live Chat here.

Hotel Rooms…

La Corte Bella (Superior Rooms): 33-37m², with a comfortable seating area; separate bathtub and shower in bathroom; and a balcony overlooking the resort or hills. For a supplement, you can book a room with a distant sea view.

La Corte Splendid (Deluxe Rooms): 42-46m², with a comfortable seating area and views over a resort or golf course. For a supplement, you can book room with a distant sea view.

La Corte Magnifica (Grand Suites): 60-75m², with a bedroom, separate living room, double shower, and large terrace with distant sea views.

Egnazia Suites: 125m² space incorporates a living room with fireplace; dining area; walk-in wardrobe and makeup room in the bedroom; two bathrooms (the main bathroom has a central bath); private terrace with plunge pool, looking out to sea.

Villa Accommodation…

All villas have private pools and are set among beautiful gardens, in a separate area of the resort. Each is 250m², with three bedrooms; a fourth room with rollaway twin beds; three bathrooms, of which two are en suite; a living/dining area; fully-equipped kitchen; separate large living room on the lower floor; roof terrace; and garden with pool.

Villas Giardino have a garden, patio, and pool measuring 5m x 2.5m. Lower level bedroom does not have windows.

Villas Giardino Mediterraneo: as above but with a larger pool measuring 8m x 3m.

Villas Giardino Pugliese: as above, plus private citrus garden and courtyard.

Villas Splendida: Large garden and 10m x 3.4m pool.

Villas Magnifica: 15m x 7m pool.

There are also new multi-story houses with their own private gardens which are great spaces for families and they come with kitchenettes but aren't quite as costly as the villas above.