Nina Trulli Resort
Rural luxury with serious restraint. No fuss, no performance. Stone architecture, natural materials, minimal decor, and a staff that delivers genuinely warm hospitality without any stuffiness. Think monastic calm meets thoughtful gastronomy.
Arrive at sunset: the sky turns peach over the white trulli and the views stretch for miles
Why It Matters
One of very few places where you can sleep inside a genuine centuries-old trullo that has been restored with real architectural care — not a theme-park version. The in-house Orto restaurant adds a destination-dining dimension that makes this more than just a pretty place to sleep. Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels.
A cluster of centuries-old trulli in the Valle d'Itria countryside between Monopoli and the Adriatic, about 5 km from the sea. Once a working masseria — and before that, a country monastery — the property has been carefully restored into a seven-room retreat where the entire ethos is built around slowness: stone walls, open skies, seasonal cooking, and silence. Two restaurants on-site, including Orto, a 12-seat plant-based fine dining room that draws guests who aren't even staying.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Junior Suite
Inside the trulli, combining elegance with a more compact footprint. Each has a private patio with views of the garden or vineyard. Simple but tasteful wooden furnishings, ambient lighting, and a full stone bathroom. The trullo pinnacles have been removed in some units to create skylights that flood the cone with natural light. For 2 adults.
Large double bed · 25 sqm
Suite
Two communicating rooms inside the trulli — the most spacious option on the property. Stone walls, arched ceilings, elegant furnishings, and a fully equipped private patio. Original architectural details are preserved throughout, including old mangers repurposed as sculptural features. Accommodates up to 3 adults with an extra bed on request.
Large double bed · 35 sqmSuperior Double
The entry-level option but still full of character. Two variants: one is set in an authentic trullo, the other in the masseria's ancient stone stable. The stable room in particular has a raw, original quality — all Apulian limestone and agricultural bones. Both have private patios and full modern comforts. For 2 adults.
Large double bed · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided boat tour of the spectacular sea caves beneath the cliffs of Polignano a Mare, about 20 km away.
Full sailing excursion on a catamaran off the Puglia coast. Organised through the resort.
Sailing boat excursion along the Puglian coast.
Half-day workshop in Grottaglie — the ceramics capital of Puglia. From throwing on the wheel to hand decoration.
Hands-on Puglian cooking class with the resort's chefs. Group, semi-private, or private options. Learn to make regional specialities from scratch using produce from the masseria's own garden. Featured in all resort packages.
Learn to make traditional fresh mozzarella at a working masseria in Ceglie Messapica.
Guided tasting of extra virgin olive oils at a local masseria — an essential Puglia experience given the region's ancient olive groves.
Guided horseback ride through the rural countryside surrounding Polignano a Mare.
Guided excursion to a local nature reserve, including a light lunch. The reserve is known for sea turtle nesting.
Traditional and contemporary wine tasting at a producer near Locorotondo, with indigenous varietals at the core.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A communal lounge space with a fireplace — useful during cooler evenings in shoulder season.
On-site local advisor to help guests explore the surrounding area — back roads, wineries, olive mills, artisan workshops.
Complimentary Wi-Fi across the property. Note: mobile signal and connectivity can be patchy inside the thick trulli walls.
Bar service at the pool area. In-season.
An extensive working kitchen garden with seasonal vegetables and native varieties, an orchard of fruit trees, a vineyard, beehives for honey production, and a rose garden. Guests can walk freely through the grounds and harvest herbs for their room.
Room service available to all guests.
Complimentary private outdoor parking on-site. A car is essential given the rural location.
Unheated outdoor pool with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a solarium. Set within the masseria grounds, shaded by a pergola. Poolside bar service and pool lunch available in season.
Bicycles available for rental to explore the surrounding countryside.
Airport transfers available on request. Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport is approximately 55 km away.
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