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Santavenere

Maratea, Italy

  • 92.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • wellness
  • beach
  • food & wine

About Santavenere

Santavenere in Maratea offers 26 rooms and direct beach access along the Italian coast. Guests can choose between two restaurants: Le Lanterne, serving Italian coastal cuisine, and Gli Ulivi, featuring local dishes and a pizzeria. The property includes a spa with tailored programmes using natural oils, floral fragrances, and sea salt, as well as an indoor gym and tennis courts. A bar and access to pebble beaches and hidden caves are also available.

Recognised in the La Liste Top 1000 Hotels for 2026 with a score of 92/100, Santavenere has welcomed travellers since 1956. The hotel is designated as EMPTYJET Recommend.

Why it stands out

Santavenere is listed as EMPTYJET Recommend for its La Liste Top 1000 Hotel award, strong score of 92/100, and long-standing presence since 1956. Its Maratea location, beach access, spa, and multiple dining options make it notable for a variety of travellers.

Key facts

Keys
26 rooms
Opened / renovated
1956
Type
Beach, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — The crystal-clear sea washes against cliffs dotted with hidden caves and pebble beaches
  • Tennis — evidence: Tennis enthusiasts can admire the bright colours of the landscape when they’re out on the court

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Le Lanterne; Gli Ulivi
  • Bar — The bars are open and ready to cater to the need

Wellness

  • Spa — The spa at the Santavenere Hotel celebrates beautiful Basilicata
  • Fitness centre — evidence: indoor, air-conditioned gym with windows offering marvellous Mediterranean scenery

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Le Lanterne — Italian coastal cuisine
Restaurant
Gli Ulivi — local cuisine, pizzeria
Bar
Gli Ulivi - Il Carrubo

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Santavenere Hotel spa — Specially tailored spa programmes and treatments harness natural oils, floral fragrances and sea salt

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Awards & affiliations

  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

39.9993, 15.7154 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields

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