Hotel Santavenere is a five-star resort in the Fiumicello locality of Maratea, on the Tyrrhenian coast of southern Basilicata. The property occupies a wooded hillside position above its own private beach, approximately 3 kilometres south of Maratea town centre and 5 kilometres from Maratea-Fiumicello railway station. The Tyrrhenian coastline at this point is among the least developed in Italy—Basilicata's sea access is confined to a 30-kilometre strip where the Apennines drop directly to the water—and the hotel's setting within pine and holm-oak woodland gives it a seclusion unusual among full-service Italian coastal resorts.
The main building and surrounding bungalows date to the 1960s development of Maratea's tourism infrastructure and have been progressively upgraded. Sea view rooms and suites in the main building have balconies overlooking the Tyrrhenian; villa-style units in the grounds offer more privacy and independence. All accommodation includes air conditioning, satellite television, minibar, and in-room safe. The full service range—private beach with sun loungers and umbrellas, outdoor pool, spa with massage and beauty treatments, and a tennis court—positions the Santavenere as a self-contained destination rather than just a sleeping base.
The restaurant produces a largely seafood-based menu drawing on the Tyrrhenian catch, supplemented by Lucanian cured meats and local cheeses. An all-inclusive option is available that bundles accommodation, three meals, and drinks, making it competitive against comparable all-inclusive resorts in more touristed coastal areas of southern Italy. Breakfast is included in standard room rates.
Service is formal and resort-oriented. The concierge team can arrange boat excursions along the Maratea coastline, private transfers to Maratea's hilltop statue of Cristo Redentore, and day trips along the coast to Praia a Mare or inland to Lauria and the Pollino National Park. The hotel is particularly suited to couples and families seeking a complete coastal retreat in one of Italy's quietest Tyrrhenian settings.
Room types
- Standard sea view
- Deluxe sea view
- Junior suite
- Villa
Amenities
- Private beach
- Pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Tennis court
- Sea view rooms
- All-inclusive option
Location
Contrada Fiumicello, 85046 Maratea PZ, Italy
39.9900, 15.7130 View on map
Highlights
- Private beach on the Tyrrhenian below the wooded grounds, with sun loungers and direct sea access
- Full resort amenities in one property: pool, spa, tennis court, and beach—rare on Basilicata's short coastline
- All-inclusive option available, bundling three meals and drinks into the room rate
- Seclusion within pine and holm-oak woodland on one of the least-developed Tyrrhenian coastal strips in Italy
Tips for visiting
- The all-inclusive rate can be strong value if you plan to eat all meals at the resort, but the Maratea area has good independent seafood restaurants—opt for the B&B rate if you want flexibility to eat out
- Request a main building sea view room rather than a bungalow unit if the direct Tyrrhenian view is the priority; the garden bungalows are more private but face the woodland rather than the sea
- Boat excursions along the Maratea coast can be arranged through the concierge or at the harbour in Maratea town—the sea caves and grottos north of Fiumicello are only accessible by boat
- July and August are the peak weeks; if visiting then, book the pool area sun loungers through the hotel rather than assuming free availability on the day