Reviews of Locus Amoenus
Via Giuseppe Galliano, 16, 70044 Polignano a Mare, Italy

Loading
Guests also reviewed these properties:
How guest reviews work
Each review score is between 1-10. To get the overall score that you see, we add up all the review scores we’ve received and divide that total by the number of review scores we’ve received. We use a weighted review system which means that the more recent the review, the bigger the impact on the total review score calculation. In addition, guests can give separate ‘subscores’ in crucial areas, such as location, cleanliness, staff, comfort, facilities, value for money and free Wi-Fi. Note that guests submit their subscores and their overall scores independently, so there’s no direct link between them.
You can review an Accommodation that you booked through our Platform if you stayed there or if you arrived at the property but didn’t actually stay there. To edit a review you’ve already submitted, please contact our Customer Service team.
We have people and automated systems that specialise in detecting fake reviews submitted to our Platform. If we find any, we delete them and, if necessary, take action against whoever is responsible.
Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate.
Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things):
- Politically sensitive comments
- Promotional content
- Illegal activities
- Personal or sensitive information (e.g. emails, phone numbers or credit card info)
- Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence
- Spam and fake content
- Animal cruelty
- Impersonation (e.g. if the writer is claiming to be someone else)
- Any violation of our review guidelines.
To make sure reviews are relevant, we may only accept reviews that are submitted within 3 months of checking out, and we may stop showing reviews once they’re 36 months old – or if the Accommodation has a change of ownership.
An Accommodation may choose to reply to a review.
When you see multiple reviews, the most recent ones will be at the top, subject to a few other factors (what language a review is in, whether it’s just a rating or contains comments as well, etc.). If you like, you can sort and/or filter them (by time of year, review score, etc.).
We sometimes show external review scores from other well-known travel websites. We make it clear when we’ve done this.
Guidelines and standards for Reviews
These guidelines and standards aim to keep the content on Booking.com relevant and family-friendly without limiting expression of strong opinions. They are also applicable regardless of the sentiment of the comment.
Contributions should be travel related. The most helpful contributions are detailed and help others make better decisions. Please don’t include personal, political, ethical, or religious commentary. Promotional content will be removed and issues concerning Booking.com’s services should be routed to our Customer Service or Accommodation Service teams.
Contributions should be appropriate for a global audience. Please avoid using profanity or attempts to approximate profanity with creative spelling, in any language. Comments and media that include 'hate speech', discriminatory remarks, threats, sexually explicit remarks, violence, and the promotion of illegal activity are not permitted.
All content should be genuine and unique to the guest. Reviews are most valuable when they are original and unbiased. Your contribution should be yours. Booking.com property partners should not post on behalf of guests or offer incentives in exchange for reviews. Attempts to bring down the rating of a competitor by submitting a negative review will not be tolerated.
Respect the privacy of others. Booking.com will make an effort to obscure email addresses, telephone numbers, website addresses, social media accounts, and similar details.
The opinions expressed in contributions are those of Booking.com customers and properties and not of Booking.com. Booking.com does not accept responsibility or liability for any reviews or responses. Booking.com is a distributor (without any obligation to verify) and not a publisher of these comments and responses.
By default, reviews are sorted based on the date of the review and on additional criteria to display the most relevant reviews, including but not limited to: your language, reviews with text, and non-anonymous reviews. Additional sorting options may be available (by type of traveller, by score, etc.).
Translations disclaimer
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything 1. The hostess was very friendly, she was so sweet. Gave us recommendations where to go, eat etc. she left us water, some snacks, coffee. 2. The room was very clean, also the bathroom 3. The place is literally at the center: 5 min to cafes/restaurants;10-15min to the beach 4. The neighbourhood was safe, locals were also very sweet and welcoming
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewLocation was ideal, a very short walk into the centre. Host was very helpful and welcoming.
Reviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewMrs. Antonella is a lovely, kind, helpful & friendly lady. Her dog very cute 😁
Reviewed: 30 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewHost was very friendly and kind. We feel like home. We will definitely come again and recommend to our friends 😊
Grazie…. Antonella staff Locus amoenus 😘
Reviewed: 21 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewAn excellent location, offering easy access to all the thrilling city attractions. The room exuded a delightful and cozy atmosphere, and the staff, who I believe was the owner, provided exceptional assistance and displayed remarkable friendliness.
none
Reviewed: 17 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewThe room was sparkling clean. The host was extremely friendly and treated us with cakes and coffee
Nothing.
Grazie ….Antonella staff Locus amoenus 😘
Reviewed: 13 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe host was amazing ! Antonella did the best she could for us to find a way to go to our next destination ! She took one our of her time for us ! She was very kind and offered us some pastries ! The property was very clean ! That was very good ! I recommend you to go there because it's so close from the train station and the center of the city on feet ! That's an amazing stay ! Thanks again Antonella ! Arrivederci !
Reviewed: 12 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewA little cute bedroom with all essentials for a wonderful stay in Polignano. We love the little balcony outside for breakfast and coffee, everything is clean and there are flexibility in check-in and check-out time. Located 10 mins from the beach or the train station. Very easy to explore the town and restaurants
Reviewed: 7 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewMy girlfriend and I recently had the pleasure of staying at a charming accommodation during our visit to the city, and we would like to share our delightful experience with fellow travelers. From the moment we stepped into the property, we were impressed by its cleanliness and attention to detail. The accommodation was immaculately clean, instantly making us feel comfortable and at ease throughout our entire stay. The dedicated effort to maintain a spotless environment did not go unnoticed and greatly contributed to our overall positive experience. One of the highlights of our stay was the presence of a small coffee machine in the room. It was a lovely touch that allowed us to start our mornings with freshly brewed coffee, adding an extra touch of homeliness to the accommodation. Another notable feature of the room was its natural temperature. Thanks to the stone wall, the room maintained a pleasant and comfortable temperature, providing a cozy atmosphere for relaxation. This unique aspect added to the overall charm of the accommodation. The bathroom in the accommodation was also impressive. It was clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed. The provided amenities were of high quality, and we appreciated the attention to detail that ensured a pleasant and convenient experience. In terms of location, this accommodation is a dream for anyone looking to explore the city center and the old town. Its proximity to these attractions allowed us to easily walk to various historical sites, restaurants, and shops. We truly felt immersed in the heart of the city, making our visit all the more memorable. In conclusion, our stay at this accommodation was a delightful experience from beginning to end. The cleanliness, the small coffee machine, the comfortable room temperature, and the beautiful bathroom all contributed to our overall satisfaction. Additionally, the convenient location made it an ideal choice for exploring the city.
We recently stayed at this property and had a mixed experience. While the location was conveniently close to the city center, we encountered several issues that left us feeling disappointed and somewhat betrayed. Firstly, the language barrier was a significant problem throughout our stay. The host only spoke Italian and did not make any effort to use a translator to bridge the communication gap. Instead, she spoke rapidly in Italian, making it difficult for us to understand her instructions or any important information she was trying to convey. Additionally, the room had thin walls, which resulted in a lack of privacy and disturbances from neighboring guests. We could hear noises and conversations from the adjacent rooms, making it challenging to relax or get a good night's sleep. The most frustrating aspect of our stay was the check-out process. At the beginning of our stay, the host informed us that we would need to pay an extra 8€ as tourist taxes, which was only mentioned on Friday. We intended to settle this payment on Sunday during check-out using our card or through a bank transfer. However, we were informed that these options were not available, leaving us without a proper bill or any assurance of transparency. Compounding the problem, on Sunday, all the banks were closed, and the host sent us on a wild goose chase through the city to find a shop where we could obtain 8€ in cash. Unfortunately, none of the shops accepted the "ipay" method, leaving us in a difficult situation. In the end, we were forced to transfer the amount to the host's IBAN as we had suggested, almost missing our bus to the airport in the process. The host seemed impatient and uncomfortable during our interactions, which only added to our frustration. Furthermore, the host did not ask for the room keys during check-out, and we were unable to return them as doing so would have caused us to miss our train to the airport.
Reviewed: 3 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewOutstanding location for a short stay… room could not of been better. Great value for money
Grazie Antonella staff Locus
Reviewed: 11 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewLocation was ideal, situated just outside the old town was a perfect stopping place. The decor is completely lovely. Host was friendly and kind and helpful.
Room is a little small, completely adequate though. The bathroom, whilst very pretty would have beneffited from more privacy from the room.
Reviewed: 29 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewThe host was so sweet and the room was beautiful. I loved my stay there so much I decided to stay an extra nice. The location was a 5-10 minute walk to the beach and the whole city was beautiful. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Reviewed: 2 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified review