Santavenere
Italy
Santavenere
Via Conte Stefano Rivetti di Val Cervo, 1
85046 Maratea Potenza Italy
www.santavenere.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
1956
Hotel General Manager
Nicola Loiodice, Hotel Manager
Nicola Loiodice, currently Hotel Manager at Santavenere, is a hospitality expert with a stellar career, including leading Borgo Egnazia’s Michelin-starred Due Camini restaurant alongside Chef Domingo Schingaro. Renowned for excellence in luxury operations and guest experience.
Hotel Positioning
5 stars, LHW
Development Strategy
Focus on strengthening the brand’s presence in key international markets by enhancing visibility and reducing reliance on the domestic market. Key actions include leveraging partnerships to penetrate luxury travel segments, implement proactive marketing campaigns promoting Maratea and HSV as alternatives to overcrowded destinations. Develop collaborative synergies with regional entities and boutique hotels, while optimizing pricing strategies.
HOTEL NAME
History & Story
Decades of enduring appeal – In the early 1950s, members of the entrepreneurial Rivetti family from Piedmont came to Maratea, were struck by its indescribable beauty and changed its destiny forever. Thanks to the forward-thinking Count Stefano Rivetti, the Santavenere Hotel was opened in 1953 and immediately gained an international reputation as a Lucanian “gem”.
Santavenere offers its guests an experience of discovering the Tyrrhenian Sea through history and legends. In the wildest and most unspoiled heart of Maratea, it is possible to maintain a continuous dialogue with nature and the surrounding territory through personalized experiences exclusively offered by the hotel.
Date Renewal
In 2024, the Santavenere underwent significant renovations aimed at enhancing the guest experience and modernizing its facilities while preserving its timeless charm. Key updates included the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness center and the reopening of the pizzeria. The two bars and the spa was fully revitalized. Additionally, a comprehensive refresh of the furnishings was undertaken, incorporating elegant and sophisticated designs to harmonize with the hotel’s natural surroundings and heritage.
Date added extensions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The hotel spans over three thousand square meters and is immersed in the lush greenery of Mediterranean vegetation. Surrounded by ten hectares of parkland characterized by the typical Mediterranean landscape of the area, it includes access to an exclusive, private, and equipped beach stretching for almost a kilometer.
Location
Strategically located in the westernmost part of the Lucanian coast, halfway between Campania and Calabria, it’s within easy reach of numerous places of interest, including the Certosa di Padula and the archaeological site of Paestum.
Santavenere is in the heart of the wildest and most unspoiled area of Maratea in Basilicata, a captivating destination where history, culture, and nature converge.
The hotel covers over three thousand square meters and is surrounded by the greenery of the Mediterranean scrub. All around, ten hectares of park characterized by the typical Mediterranean landscape of this land, with access to an exclusive, private, and equipped beach that stretches for almost a kilometre.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Trekking among terraces, woods and gardens to Christ redeemer
• Cycle routes
• Aboard a Gozzo to discover the the south coast of Maratea
• Horse riding
• Kayaking among wild coastlines and sea caves
Fun Facts
The entrancing Gulf of Maratea has inspired the words of great artists such as Pier Paolo Pasolini and Domenico Modugno and cast its spell on directors who have used it as the setting for fantastic films starring world famous actors, from Anita Ekberg to Peppino De Filippo, as well as prominent figures like Luciano de Crescenzo, Indro Montanelli, the Prince and Princess of Liège and Pat Metheny.
Children’s Corner
Kids’ corner and baby-sitting service (on demand).
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 5 suites (46-53 square meter, sea or garden view, with balcony or terrace – 55-inch lcd tv, satellite channels and pay tv, independent air conditioning, minibar, safe, bathroom with chromotherapy shower, jacuzzi (some rooms)
• Number of Luxury rooms: 8 Junior Suite with garden view (60 square meter junior suites recently renovated, with private balcony or patio – 55-inch lcd tv, satellite channels and pay tv, independent air conditioning, minibar, safe, bathroom with shower and bathtub)
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 34
Restaurants & Bars
• Le Lanterne. Dinner Only, À la Carte or Half Board plan. A contemporary twist on traditional Italian and Lucanian cuisine, celebrating bold flavors and local excellence.
• Gli Ulivi: Lunch and Dinner, À la Carte or Half Board Plan. Fresh, light dishes and pizzas served poolside amidst olive and lemon trees.
• Il Carrubo: Lunch and Dinner on weekends. À la Carte. Coastal cuisine featuring fresh seafood, served on a seafront terrace with romantic sunsets.
• Gli Ulivi Bar: Traditional cocktails reimagined with local ingredients, perfect for refreshing daytime or afternoon relaxation.
Wellness
• Spa at Santavenere (steam bath, emotional showers, sauna indoor heated bath with whirlpool Himalayan salt room)
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Fitness Room
• Yoga lessons
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Lobby Area: (only for exclusive use) can accommodate up to 60 people for meetings and incentives
• Small meeting room: can accommodate up to 30 people, for meetings and incentives
• Banquets: up to 140 guests (only for exclusive use) for meetings, incentives and destination weddings. Weddings and celebrations can also be held outdoors, in the 10-hectare park.
Extra Notable Features
• Hotel Santavenere offers yoga lessons led by expert teachers to recalibrate body and mind through breathing, meditation and postural practices.
• the Hotel offers immersive experiences, including wine tastings, Lucanian cooking classes, and cocktail lessons.
• Tailor-made experiences created by Indigenus; our experience provider specialised in narrating local culture. Guests can follow scenic paths to iconic landmarks, delve into Lucanian gastronomy, learn the ancient Libbani craft, or enjoy sea adventures, including fishing, SUP lessons, and underwater exploration.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
N/A
Number of employees
60