Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Salento sanctuary with divine spa

Divine waters await at the day spa's heated pool. Warm staff serve a beautiful made-to-order breakfast with fresh pastries. Beach bars offer refreshing drinks while the Mediterranean restaurant presents ocean-view dining with delicious cuisine past visitors called "amazing."

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Private Pool (King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room (Large)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

Superior Suite

  • Sea view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Melendugno, Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze is next to a golf course and on a private beach. Kalos Archeodromo del Salento and Casa Museo Spada are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Torre Specchia Ruggeri and Roca Vecchia Archaeological Site. Traveling with kids? Consider Giardini del Sole, or check out an event or a game at Stadio Via del Mare. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Melendugno travel guide
Map
73026, LE, Melendugno, Via Lungomare G. Matteotti 157

What's nearby

  • Melendugno Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marina of San Foca
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Li Marangi Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Spiaggia Degli Aranci
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Spiaggia Le colonie
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Lecce (LCZ-Lecce Rail Station)
    25 min drive
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • D.O.C.
    7 min drive
  • Poesia Restaurant Bar
    5 min drive
  • Ristorante La Lanterna di San Foca
    7 min walk
  • Ristorante Vergari
    8 min walk
  • Il Vagabondo
    3 min walk

About this property

Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
  • Consider a stay at Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and 2 beach bars. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and a free beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a facial, and reflexology at MY SPA, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Aura Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Bike rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • A free beach club on site, express check-out, and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Bicycle tour information, 16 meeting rooms, and a computer station
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Memory foam beds and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Recycling, mini fridges, and childcare services

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Frequently asked questions

Does Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze pet-friendly?

Yes, Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 27 per night. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 120 per person applies.

Where is Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze located?

Located in Melendugno, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Melendugno Beach, Li Marangi Beach, and Marina of San Foca. Spiaggia Degli Aranci and Spiaggia Le colonie are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Posia Retreat & SPA | UNA Esperienze Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel with great spa and very friendly staffs. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it during the first part of June. Too crowded in July and August. Posia is the best and only 5Star in town on the beach. The small gym room needs upgrading. One treadmill that wasn't working. The room service was the best meals we had all week and not much pricier than a nice restaurant in town. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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no need to look further for your stay in Salento

Unbeateble location hotel in Salento. Superbly appointed rooms, friendly staff in an incredible location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was just fantastic! It exceeded our expectations! The service was so warm, friendly, and helpful- really trying and succeeding in meeting our every need! Just wish we had planned more days there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel room and very spacious. The downstairs pool was chilly and overlooked though pleasant to sit by. Food and drink particularly breakfast was excellent. The breakfast is made to order with an additional buffet table. Gym was a litle basic with dumbells up to 14kg only. Overall highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Posia is address the street from the Ocean so the view is beautiful but the town of San Foca has limited activities and dining despite the potential it is lacking in many ways. The hotel is average some of the staff is spacey. The valet/bellhop recommended a restaurant which was a sort of scam so beware of recommendations. The hotel charges for everything from beach towels, chairs, parking and you have to reserve a chair at a small pool. The pool is misleading from website. The pools are small . The hotel also scheduled a photo shoot the day we were leaving and the staff prioritized that over their customers. I feel like this hotel is average I would not recommend it. The beach is a walk and you have to pay for parking. The spa is in the basement and the gym is like a dungeon I wouldn’t recommend this hotel. It’s not worthy it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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This stay was to be the highlight of our Italian vacation. The breakfast was made to order and delicious, the rooms were large and there were 2 pools. The day spa with thr heated pool was divine. There were some areas that were disappointing. Firstly the beds were very uncomfortable, the mattress was too firm and felt quite thin. The rooftop pool was allegedly "heated" but it was consistently freezing. I chose this hotel for the pool and proximity to the beach, however the pools were too cold. Despite being so close to the local beach, the hotel did not offer any beach chairs for their guests. Lastly, my son's bed was not made up upon arrival and they consistently only provided 2 instead of 3 towels which was inconvenient. Im glad we decided against the deluxe room with the private plunge pools as those rooms were in a basement level and didnt get any direct sunlight. Happy hour was for tea with some snacks but wines were not discounted. For the price of the hotel, i did expect a wider range of amenities for guests - such as daily bottles of water at the very least. The housekeeping and breakfast staff were very lovely. The breakfast chefs were very talented with delicious pastries.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was absolutely amazing, I would highly recommend people to visit San Foca and stay at Posia. The staff was incredible!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Went as a family of 5 (10, 5, 3) and had a great time! Service was incredible! My wife said the massage was one of the best. Francesco was so helpful and made us feel like family. The food was delicious too. The pools were nice but we felt like we were pretty loud and didn’t want to disturb the more zen like environment- but that’s on us for having kids! We didn’t go to the beach since we only stayed one night, but it seems nice. Overall a really nice place in a quaint beach town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing location and service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel in every respect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Personnel sympathique, restaurant excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

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The shower was blocked and they didn't fix it. The water came out of the room to the corridor. Regular and very expensive restaurant. Menu with few options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Tudo impecável, não consigo referir nada menos positivo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Ett otroligt vackert hotell med underbar personal 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Os funcionários foram incríveis. Destaque para o Sr Francesco que nos auxiliou muito. O quarto tinha vista para o mar. Sensacional. O hotel tem um serviço de praia ótimo, disponibilizando espreguiçadeiras e guarda sol. O café da manhã é excelente com muita variedade
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Alles top, Personal sehr sehr gut. Nicht so gut: Beach Toilette Mora Mora sehr schmutzig; Fitness Center unbefriedigend für diese Preisklasse
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super Ausblick auf das Meer. Der Privatstrand ist erst ab Pfingsten geöffnet.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Achado

Pessoal extremamente atencioso e educado.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nydelig hotell og service

Nydelig hotell, frokost og service! Hotellet ligger i en liten by hvor det ikke var noe særlig aktivitet når vi var der (utenfor sesong). Men perfekt for en getaway fra byen 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wurden vom Parkplatz mit einem Caddy abgeholt. Toller und sehr freundlicher Empfang. Bekamen zum Empfang einen Drink serviert.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr schönes Hotel und sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Geheimtip!

Tolles kleines Designhotel mit sehr, sehr freundlichem Service. Sehr schönes und individuelles Frühstückbuffet mit Service. Tolle Zimmer, gute Bar und leckeres Essen im Restaurant. Wir kommen gerne wieder !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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Ne vaut pas un 5 étoiles

Bel établissement mais ne vaut pas 5 étoiles. Même pas une bouteille d’eau de courtoisie. Eco _responsabilité moyenne car impossible de boucher le lavabo. Il faut laisser couler l’eau non stop. Chambres modernes avec balcon mais vue pas terrible. Bon petit-déjeuner avec du choix et des produits frais. Restaurant avec des prix un peu élevés.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023