9/10 on 82 reviews
CAVA Urban Relais & Pool in Lecce introduces a bold architectural narrative to the Salento region, where industrial quarry heritage meets modern luxury. Situated just moments from the historic Baroque city center, this boutique hotel occupies a repurposed Lecce stone quarry, creating a dramatic visual dialogue between sculptural fossilized tuff walls and minimalist architectural concrete features.
Guest suites are designed as serene urban sanctuaries offering complete acoustic isolation and visual harmony. Featuring exposed vaulted stone ceilings with accent LED lighting, matte resin floors, and bespoke designer furniture, each suite includes floor-to-ceiling glass doors, emotional rainfall showers, and private landscaped courtyards.
The centerpiece of the property is its stunning saltwater swimming pool carved directly into raw quarry rock, providing a secluded aquatic haven amidst golden stone textures. The sun deck features custom daybeds and a poolside cocktail lounge serving artisanal regional spirits and local gourmet bites.
Breakfast is enjoyed in the private courtyard or delivered straight to the suite terrace with a curated farm-to-table menu: warm pasticciotto pastries from artisanal bakeries, homemade plant-based delicacies, freshly cold-pressed prickly pear juices, and selected regional cheeses and cured meats.
Positioned just outside the restricted traffic zone, the relais offers effortless access on foot to the Roman Amphitheatre and Duomo Square. It also serves as a strategic launchpad for daily excursions to both the Adriatic beaches of Melendugno and the Ionian coastline of Porto Cesareo.
Check In / Check Out
Transfers to / from Airport
The private transfer service is available for a fee, to / from the nearest airport, for reservations or informations please send an email after the booking confirmation clicking here.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Children and extra beds
Children are not allowed.
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The maximum number of guests is 2.
Conditions and cancellation policy
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Score breakdown
Comfort 9 / 10
Courtesy 9 / 10
Leisure 9 / 10
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