Secolario - Masseria del Viverbene

A recently renovated masseria in an olive grove near Palmariggi, about 10 km from Otranto, with a pool, a restaurant and a hot tub.

Why people love it

• The staff. Benedetta is named for making a group's stay seamless, and Donato in the restaurant looked after special orders and filled water bottles for guests heading out on Vespas. Several guests call the staff the best part of the stay.
• Calm grounds. Guests describe peaceful interiors, minimalist stone architecture and old olive trees, with a pool area one guest called fantastic.
• Food. Breakfast and dinner are praised in many reviews, and one guest called both magnificent.
• Rooms. Rooms are described as large, bright and well equipped. One guest stayed in a garden suite with a private outdoor space for the mornings.

The worst thing guests say

In 196 Google reviews, the lowest recent ratings are from overnight guests. A guest in September 2026 gave 3 stars because the room smelled musty when the air conditioning was on. Two guests in August 2025 gave 1 and 2 stars for inattentive service and weak organization, and another in May 2025 gave 3 stars after an eight-night stay. The other recent reviews are 4 and 5 stars.

Insider tips

• Ask about the musty smell when the air conditioning runs, and report it early if you notice it.
• It sits about 10 km from Otranto, and it is a central base for both coasts, so plan on driving.
• Say if you are celebrating something. One guest booked for a birthday and says the staff went above and beyond.
• Pets are allowed, and one guest says the staff were kind to their dogs.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 196 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (29 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: località Alti Pareti, 73020 Palmariggi LE.