Hotel Miramare in Otranto

The location of the hotel is excellent, very close to the beach and within walking distance of the town center, which made it easy and pleasant to explore the area. There is also good availability of parking, which is very convenient.

However, I did not have a good experience during the night. The smoke detector was placed directly above the bed, with a blinking green LED light every few seconds. This made it extremely difficult to rest.

To be able to sleep, I had to move the mattress out of the bedroom and place it in the corridor near the bathroom to get away from the light, which is clearly not acceptable in a hotel environment.

This is something that should be reconsidered, either by adjusting the placement or reducing the impact of the light.

Overall, while the location is a strong point, this issue significantly affected my stay.

This is a mid-priced hotel near Otranto’s waterfront. Our sea view room looked over the waterfront restaurants between the hotel and the sea. Across the Strait of Otranto from our balcony we could see the mountains of Albania. Otranto is Italy’s most easterly point of land. Overnight parking cost us an extra five euros in a parking lot, five minutes walk up a quiet lane. (There is very limited street parking in this busy waterfront area of town). While we have nothing but good things to say about this hotel, it’s not luxury. But it’s a great location, the breakfasts were excellent and the room was remodeled and clean. A good average seaside hotel located very near restaurants and the Historic Otranto city center.

Our stay at Hotel Miramare was absolutely wonderful! The hotel combines classic Italian charm with modern comfort — everything was spotless, beautifully maintained, and full of character. The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to help with anything we needed.

The location couldn’t be better — right by the sea, with stunning views and easy access to restaurants, shops, and local attractions. Breakfast was delicious, with plenty of fresh options to start the day right.

Our experience at Hotel Miramare was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. The service was warm, professional, and truly reflected the Italian hospitality you hope for when traveling.

The location is unbeatable — right by the sea, with breathtaking views and easy access to shops, cafés, and local attractions. Waking up to the sound of the waves and enjoying breakfast overlooking the water was simply unforgettable.

Our room was spotless, bright, and very comfortable, with a lovely balcony and thoughtful details that made the stay even more special. Breakfast each morning was delicious, with fresh pastries, fruit, and great coffee.

We were not happy with the room. We received a handicap room and there was no chair at all in the room to sit in. We tried to upgrade, but the hotel was full. In all fairness, we were offered a different room for the next day, but it did not seem worth the trouble.
In addition, the maids broke the shower on the first day where they cleaned. A maintenance man came to fix it, but said it was not fixable without a part. So we had a part of the shower missing!
The room was sterile, and uncomfortable, but we were too lazy to move! Sandra at the front desk offered another room in fairness. We were unhappy with the booking because we booked a double room, but we did not request a handicap room!

The hotel is in a good area. Walking distance to everything.

This hotel is located right by a beach club and walking distance from a public beach. It was a perfect location to enjoy Otranto’s beautiful beach. The hotel was walking distance to the Okd Town and plenty of restaurants. I highly recommend staying here.

Excellent
Really nice hotel with great staff. Very helpful front desk. Great location. Wifi worked perfect.

Nice room.
The girl who serves breakfast was very unfriendly.

As a Japanese person, I often stand out in this area where there are very few Asians and people sometimes look at me with curiosity. However, the front desk staff at this hotel provided excellent service. They had a list of recommended restaurants prepared in advance, and kindly explained how to use the public bus system. Although some of the staff only spoke Italian, it seems their policy is to always have English-speaking staff available, so I didn’t experience any inconvenience. One thing that did concern me, though, was that the air conditioning didn’t work during the day—perhaps due to centralized control or some other reason.