Borgo Egnazia
Italy
Borgo Egnazia
Strada comunale Egnazia
Puglia – Italy
www.borgoegnazia.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2010
Hotel Manager
Marie Poutissou
Hotel Positioning
5 star – LHW
BORGO EGNAZIA
History & Story
« To provide our guests with an experience that can’t be enjoyed anywhere else and is based on local authenticity, spirit and beauty”: this vision has allowed the Melpignano family to help transform Puglia into one of the most sought-after and beloved destinations across the world, starting in 1996 with Masseria Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, originally the family’s private vacation home. Today, Borgo Egnazia is the biggest property of the Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana group.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Local Adviser : We strongly believe the richness and depth of Puglia can only be effectively presented by Apulian people. Always at your side during your stay at the Borgo, a Local Adviser is a kind of special “local friend” who knows and loves the place and grows an empathic relationship with you, opening closed doors, telling unheard tales, arranging the unexpected, anticipating and fulfilling your wish or curiosity, whether it’s places or exhibits to visit, “off-map” tips, folk traditions and customized experiences.
Location
Discovering Puglia is the beginning of a true experience of love. During the relatively mild fall and winter seasons, a vast choice of produce from the ground, beautiful colours, unique village festivals and ancient traditions is guaranteed, while spring and summer literally make Puglia bloom and burst with events, beach parties and shows.
Key sites/activities in the area
This region is really rich in architectural beauty, from the amazing towns of the Itria Valley (the breath taking “cummerse” houses in Locorotondo or Ostuni, the “White Town”) to the small seafront village of Polignano and Monopoli, and the marvels of the Salento area (the Baroque buildings in Lecce, also known as “the Florence of Southern Italy”, and the measured elegance of Otranto, the easternmost city on the Italian peninsula).
Fun Facts
Borgo Egnazia offers a unique type of hospitality, tailormade to every possible need. Our activities will become unforgettable experiences for all of our guests. 2 private beaches: Cala Masciola, which houses BE’s Watersport Center and La Fonte , ideal for families. 4 large outdoor pools and 1 indoor
Children’s Corner
Borgo Egnazia is the ideal place to spend precious time with your family. Little guests can enter the magical world of Trullalleri, the enchanted kids club, to learn how to make homemade pasta with delicious cooking lessons, have fun riding a bike in the Puglian countryside or play with the animals at Emma and Maria’s farm. The junior guests can be part of the international community of Marinai or Tarantari and spend unforgettable moments of sharing and friendship.
Vair has also created wonderful experiences for parents and children, dedicated to cuddling, learning and relaxation.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 63
Corte Magnfica
Corte Magnfica Pool View
Corte Magnfica Sea View
Corte Meravigliosa
Suite Egnazia
La EMMA
Borgo Magnifica
Casetta Bella
Casetta Splendida
Casetta Magnifica
• Number of Luxury rooms: 183
Restaurants & Bars
• Due Camini
Borgo Egnazia refined gourmet restaurant awarded with the Michelin star in 2018, reconfirmed in the following years. A place where Mediterranean culinary tradition and
contemporary creation sit at the same table: every culinary creation of the Executive Chef Domingo Schingaro has the robust tastes from the Apulian tradition, interpreted in a contemporary touch. Three degustation menu guiding guests through a surprising journey to discover different flavours.
• La Frasca
Authentic Puglian trattoria in the heart of Borgo Egnazia, where you can discover the deep rural roots of the typical regional cuisine and celebrate the treasures of tradition. Genuine
dishes from Puglia pay homage to the ancient recipes handed down from generation to generation, bringing to the table the simple and authentic flavours of this land.
• Mia Cucina
True local cuisine where you can feel and share the warmth of an authentic Puglian home. Here you can rediscover ancient recipes, learn how to prepare homemade pasta or cook
delicious traditional dishes, thanks to the Puglian cooking lessons. In the delightful outdoor pizzeria “A Pizzerì”, tasty pizzas prepared with the best Slow Food ingredients from the
Puglian territory and different types of dough with Lievito Madre (yeast starter) are served.
• Cala Masciola
Restaurant by the sea in the enchanting bay of Cala Masciola – the private beach of Borgo Egnazia. Here you can breathe the scent of the Mediterranean Sea and taste of the catch of
the day, chosen fresh from the counter as at the fish market, and savoured cooked to your taste or just “raw”, following the Puglian tradition.
• Da Frisella
At Borgo Egnazia children do not simply have a menu dedicated to their tastes, but an entire restaurant. This corner full of colours and flavours is a magical and timeless place, where every detail is designed for children, from the chairs to the tables and the buffets. This place combines playing and eating healthy, so that children can have fun together and eat in a genuine way.
• Wine list
Curated by the Wine Experience Manager Giuseppe Cupertino, the winery of Borgo Egnazia counts over 1000 labels, of which 60% represent Puglia’s most authentic wine production.
Great attention is paid to small winemakers, local vine varieties and the most characteristic vintages, with the focus on the raw material, ethic and attitude of each producer.
Besides the section dedicated to Puglia, the wine list features labels from other Italian regions, France and all over the world, and it has been created over time with exclusive rarities and memorable wines personally chosen by the Wine Experience Manager during his experiential journey. Cupertino wants to know the story behind each wine and producer in order to be a storyteller himself, involving the guests emotionally.
• Il Portico”, the great bar of Borgo Egnazia
Il Portico is entirely made of tufo and stones, following the unmistakable style of Borgo Egnazia. The best place for an aperitif at sunset or a cocktail after dinner that will allow guests to try new experiences in the world of cocktails and drinks. The selection has been made by Dario Gentile, the Beverage Director with Puglian blood but international experience (among others, Otto and Mezzo Bombana and Jing An Shangri La Hotel, both in Shanghai). The cocktail collection of Il Portico is inspired by the great classics, all reinterpreted and enriched by the most typical ingredients of Puglia. Every preparation is homemade, created starting from the fruits and aromatic herbs from the garden of Borgo Egnazia or from the Puglian countryside. Just to mention a few: Egnazia Negroni, reinterpretation of the timeless Negroni, prepared with the Egnazia Vermouth Rosso, the first Vermouth with Puglian origins, served in a single ice block featuring Borgo Egnazia’s logo. Another example is Puer Apuliae, a mixture of Campari with an infusion of dried tomato, Egnazia Vermouth Rosso and a hint of burrata from Andria.
Wellness
Immersed in the powerful charm of millenary olive trees, it is possible to rediscover the pleasures of wellbeing as a lifestyle: everyone is free to seek a renewed balance based on their desires and needs and everything is designed to spend precious time at their own pace, synchronizing with that of the place. At Borgo Egnazia wellbeing is everywhere: whether it is a walk immersed in the beauty of the Puglian landscape, a padel match with friends, a glass of wine sipped by the sea, or a dish prepared with freshly picked local ingredients, a signature treatment from Vair Spa or a bike ride to the sea in the afternoon.
Vair (in local dialect “True”) is the unparalleled Puglian Spa nestled in the heart of Borgo Egnazia.
Here an extraordinary team of talented therapist-artists, musicians and local dancers are ready to guide guests in poetic tailor-made experiences, inspired by the “Science of Happiness”.
Vair features a beauty area with Nail Lab, the fitness area with gym and heated indoor pool, the wet area with sauna, steam bath and the ice fountain and the most precious Roman Baths deep in the heart of the Spa. Everything is created to lull, soften and soothe with treatments inspired by Puglia, an ancient and authentic land, the pure beauty of its olive trees and the clean power of the sea breeze. A wonderful journey to rebalance your personal compass and discover a renewed happiness.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Our 8 meeting rooms provide versatile, fully equipped spaces for events of all types, from intimate business meetings to large-scale conferences. With a highly personalized approach, every event is tailored to meet the specific needs of our guests.
Key Features:
• Capacity ranging from 10 to 300 people
• 3800 m² of total space, including 1200 m² indoor and 2600 m² outdoor for open-air events
• G7 Room, ideal for high-profile meetings and institutional conferences
• High-speed Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art technological equipment
• On-demand services, including organizational support and secretarial assistance for a flawless event
Whether it’s an exclusive meeting, a corporate event, or a prestigious presentation, our team is dedicated to creating a tailor-made experience in a refined and functional setting.
Extra Notable Features
• BOTTEGA EGNAZIA
Bottega Egnazia is a little haven of discoveries hidden in the narrow alleys of Borgo Egnazia: it offers a selection of wonderful collections of handcraft dresses made of natural fabrics, tableware related to the stories of Puglia and the best local ceramics created by the talented hands of local masters. In addition, the Bottega offers a selection of Puglian gastronomic excellence, such as the Extra-virgin olive oil from Masseria Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana and the exclusive Egnazia Vermouth Rosso. The new website also offers the possibility of buying your own piece of Puglia online, shipping all over the world.
bottegaegnazia.com
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2024
• Best Luxury Hotel Awards
• GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council)
• Great place to work
• Michelin Star 2024 Restaurant Due Camini
• Top Employers Italia
2023
The World’s 50 Best Hotels award
2021
• Condè Nast Traveler – Gold List 2021 – The Best Hotels in Europe
2020
• Condè Nast Traveler – Gold List 2020
• Condè Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – Top 30 Resorts in Europe
• Stella Michelin 2020 – ristorante Due Camini
• Haute Grandeur Global Awards – Best Destination Spa in Europe – Best Spa Manager in Europe – Best Hideaway Spa
• Spa Star Awards 2020 – Category SPA Star plus
2019
• Stella Michelin 2019 – ristorante Due Camini
• Condè Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – Top 30 Resorts in Europe
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
• European Health & Spa Award 2019 – Best Spa & Product Innovation
2018
• Le Guide de L’Espresso, I Ristoranti d’Italia 2018 – “Novità dell’anno” (Tre cappelli – Ristorante Due Camini)
• Travel + Leisure 2018 World’s Best Hotels – #1 Best Hotel in Italy
• Altagamma – Premio Giovani Imprese
• Condè Nast Traveler Readers’ Awards 2018 – Runner Up prize for Best Overseas Hotel Spa
Number of employees
250 – 840