Hotel Baia Delle Zagare

The place is absolutely wonderful and the hotel & premises are very nicely kept. One thing that can be a minus (a first "but") or a plus for some is its remoteness. It is good as long as you do not need any basic supplies (the closest village/store is 25 minutes drive and be aware of the 12:30 - 4:30 closing time of most stores in that region). To start with the hotel, the rooms we got (superior double) were really nice, with see view, clean and a very large terrace. Bathroom is spacious and modern. Restaurant: food is very good both breakfast (self serve with a decent amount of options) and dinner, and here comes the second "but"; most of the waiters are suddenly not that enthusiastic once they realize you do not speak Italian. The prices are decent, was actually surprised of the relatively (compared to other hotels) low cost for a very good selection of wines (around 20 EUR a bottle). Beach/pool : Not sure why the north beach is advertised as "sandy" as opposed to south one, both looked pretty similar to me, and the sand is not the main component :-) (but there is some sand). Otherwise very nice, private, sunbeds and umbrellas included in the room price, the staff there is actually nice regardless what language you speak, including the beach bartender. The beach bar is a convenient place to have lunch, mostly sandwiches. salads and grill. It is good to know that after 3:00 PM there is only very little sun on the north beach (being surrounded by high cliffs) There is a 5 floor elevator (or stairs) to get down to the beach. Pool area was strangely empty during the day.

Our room was nicely renovated. The hotel is very pleasant. A great place for a good rest. The two beaches are beautiful. The large pool was also very nice. We loved it in the morning as it was quiet. Even late afternoon when there were more people we could swim with no problem. The dining room is beautiful and there are very nice views. However if you want a table right in the front we had the impression you needed to be Italian. All the foreigners were seated in the second rows. This was our observation. The Maitre D who seated guests seemed to give preference towards the Italian guests. There was a second Maitre D though who was very friendly and helpful. Everybody was very nice. The head of the front office was very friendly and extremely helpful. We had no problem booking a taxi to take us to Bari. It was interesting to stop at San Giovanni Rotondo on the way where Saint Padre Pio is buried. We enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend the hotel. It was a great experience.

A real hidden gem on the Gargano coast… we felt spoiled from the first until the last second of our stay. Breakfast and dinner were really top class! Room was spacious and clean with a nice terrace. We will certainly return!

Truly sensational location, amazing beaches (two - and both directly accesible from the hotel by elevator) and very attentive, professional service. Food Was very good. Breakfast outstanding by any standard. Rooms are modrnised, new and nice. Really, all in all, excellent hotel.

Beautiful place. Perfect rooms, great service and breathtaking scenic views. The beach was a dream and service always impeccable. Will definitely return for more relaxation and beach life. The place is definitely worth it and very exclusive

Such a beautiful place, the bay is stunning and unique. Well organised and with staff well trained. I highly recommend it! Breakfast is really good! We used the kayak service which was an absolute plus, thank you to Emanuele for his professionalism too!

Our first time to Hotel Baia Delle Zagare was pleasant, but very disappointing. The resort itself has a spectacular view from the restaurant and the beach and it has beautiful well maintained landscaping throughout the property. The windowed elevator to the North beach was quiet, quick and efficient, and provided a great view. We booked four nights, with breakfast included. Our room was a Deluxe Veranda on the first floor (one flight of stairs as there in no elevator) of building Oleander with Sea View, however the view was obstructed by many trees, which does not meet my standard of a sea view. The veranda was however spacious, as was the room. It was very clean and had many wonderful modern features with a very comfortable king size bed. The temperatures during our stay exceeded 38C and the air conditioning in our room was inefficient, and we were unable to turn it below 22C. The room comes with a minibar with a few non-alcoholic beverages, however ice is only available at the bars. We ordered ice to our room on the first 2 days, and when they delivered the second bucket we were rudely told that the next order of ice would cost us 10 Euro! The breakfasts are buffet, however, they insist on having a server to place each item on your plate, versus self serve. We found this to be very annoying and extremely inefficient. And quite often they would give you more than what you asked for and were often times rude as they were very rushed trying to cater to everyone. The seating at breakfast is first come first serve, so the best views were generally taken first, however at dinner, you must make a reservation through the front desk for one of three seatings, and then the maître d would sit you where he wanted, however, be aware that unless you are a mezza pensione (booked all your meals at the hotel) you will not get a good table. The same goes for the beach lounges. The more you pay, the better your position on the beach. Most of the serving staff in the main restaurant appeared to be students in training with little or no experience. The dinner menu was very limited, expensive, lacked flavour and appeared more like assembly line packaged meals. Certainly not 4 star hotel quality by any means. We had our first 2 dinners there, and on the 3rd night we opted to try a small family run restaurant around the corner from the entrance to the hotel where we had excellent food and friendly and efficient service, with a spectacular el fresco sea view. We returned again to this lovely place on our 4th and final night for another fabulous meal. Also, be aware that you will need swim shoes for the beach as it is all pebbles. The best part of our experience at the hotel was the hostess Ilaria, who always greeted us with a warm and friendly smile. In summary, it is indeed a beautiful spot, but the food and service in no way measures up to the standard of a four star resort, and the price you pay.

We stayed at the Hotel Baia delle Zagare in June 2022. We unfortunately reserved the wrong dates, but when arrived, we were greeted with drinks and a smile. Fien and Marina took great care of us and changed our reservation without issue, saving our trip. And it only got better after that. The views from the restaurant and cocktails overlooking the cliffs are amazing. The private beach is beautiful and you can enjoy your entire days on shaded chairs. Great restaurants and sites nearby too. Highly recommend this hotel for the rooms, location, and amenities, but most of all the staff!!!

This hotel was lovely, tranquil and beautifully appointed. We stayed in a Deluxe Veranda with a Sea View. The sea views are to die for. What a spectacular spot and the resort grounds, beach and pool are just beautiful. We chose to eat all our meals at the hotel because we really didn't want to leave once we arrived! The food was fresh and beautifully presented with local seafood and sauces that were incredible. The staff were friendly and professional and went out of their way to make our stay memorable. We have to send special thanks to Antonio and Hilaria. Antonio keeps the place humming, is everywhere with a big smile and even packaged a takeaway breakfast for us as we had to depart early on our last day. Hilaria welcomed us with a warmth and a smile that made us feel like special guests. Although far from home, Hotel Baia delle Zagare is on our list to return to.