Acaya Golf Resort & Spa

Historic, enchanting, luxurious and truly Italian, this hotel is situated in the splendid Salento district of southern Italy and stretches languidly across almost 300 acres of pristine countryside adjacent to the WWF Cesine Nature Reserve in the region of Apulia. The luxury golf resort hotel situated between the Adriatic and Ionian Seas offers 18 holes of challenging play only 20 minutes east of the historical town centre of Lecce. The Adriatic beaches are only 5 minutes from this modern Salento hotel, which has been carefully designed to reflect its regional and historical setting. It is approximately 60 minutes south of the Brindisi Casale International Airport (BDS), and 2 hours south of the Bari Palese International Airport.

The resort has 5 lifts and features 97 rooms and 8 suites. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The resort has wheelchair-accessible facilities. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, 24-hour room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests can make use of the bicycle hire service to explore the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is among the standard amenities of some rooms. The rooms have a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A telephone, satellite television, a radio, a DVD player and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer, bathrobes and a telephone are available for daily use. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The resort has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The resort offers an extensive outdoor sports programme, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, golf and horse riding. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing, snorkelling and diving. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the complex, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments, anti-ageing treatments and a solarium. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music.

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner offer plenty of delicious variety. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.