About this property

Offering rooms and suites set in large caves, Le Grotte della Civita is located in the Matera's Sassi area, a UNESCO site. Rooms feature stone floors and antique furniture. The panoramic terrace overlooks the Murgia National Park. Albergo Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita welcomes guests with fresh fruit and cool water, served in a candle-lit dining area. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and uniquely decorated. The bed linen is made from antique cloth. On request, you can enjoy an exclusive dinner in the property's former church. Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in Matera, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Private parking available


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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2 king beds
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mary
United States United States
Historic; clean; spacious; private; great location; very comfortable bed and huge bathroom.
Sanders
United States United States
One of the most unique properties I have ever stayed in. Simply magical, our room was a grotto cave fixed with all the modern conveniences. Close to everything in old town Matera. Pricey but worth every penny!
Leslee
United States United States
Magnificent room to really experience the Sassi. Awesome buffet breakfast.
Anna
United States United States
Its authenticity and the care given to every detail. Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Michelle
United States United States
Excellent location. Great breakfast. Comfortable rooms.
Natalie
United States United States
Amazingly gorgeous. Friendly staff. Absolutely incredible attention to detail. Breakfast buffet was outstanding!
Liliana
Argentina Argentina
The property is beautiful. Very well located, close to all restaurants. Service is very good.
Andrea
United States United States
A magic place for a special stay. All staff we encountered were warm, friendly and hospitable.
Cathy
United States United States
Beautiful cave like room…very authentic Spacious with candles every where
Mahmoud
Egypt Egypt
The location was great! The rooms and view are beyond amazing. The breakfast cave is so cool. L

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Ristorante #1
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is allowed for loading and unloading of luggage only, and for a limited time.

Please inform Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: IT077014A101124001