Hotel Wellness Corato, Corato; Puglia spa holidays

Hotel Wellness Corato, Corato

Hotel Wellness Corato, in the Puglia town of Corato. Offering Puglia spa holidays, this very impressive four-star hotel in Bari province in southern Italy's Puglia region offers guests a relaxing sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Situated in the small town of Corato, which lies a short distance inland from the Adriatic cities of Bisceglie and Trani, and not far from Andria, Hotel Wellness is perfectly situated for exploring the sites of this historically and culturally rich area. Just a few kilometres away lies the UNESCO World Heritage site of Castel del Monte, and there are some of the region's most beautiful Romanesque churches nearby. The hotel is surrounded by beautifully landscaped Mediterranean gardens and a the hotel staff are particularly proud of their fabulous Wellness centre, with its sauna, gym and solarium where dieticians and physiotherapists are on hand to provide therapeutic and relaxing treatments.

There are 76 elegant guest rooms here, all with beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom facilities plus direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar and individually controlled air conditioning. A healthy buffet breakfast is included in the room rate and four rooms have been specially adapted to accommodate guests with disabilities. Rooms also contain a practical work station with an internet modem jack and desk for business travellers. Particularly attractive is the Nicotel Corato fitness centre, which is one of the largest and most modern in Puglia, offering a wide range of activities to suit all levels of fitness and expertise. The centre incorporates a large gymnasium, tennis courts, a football pitch, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a special spinning room with Swimm bikes. The hotel is also geared up for conferences and business functions with a selection of meeting rooms to accommodate up to 100 people. There is also a bar and an excellent restaurant overlooking the pool.

There is supremely efficient 24-hour service on the front desk, and here guests will find a currency exchange, an internet point, a laundry and ironing service and tourist information. Children are welcome and the hotel offers a babysitting or childcare service and under-threes stay free of charge. Parking is available and small, well-behaved pets are welcome.

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Double room from €60