Aerial view of Polignano a Mare's cliffside town and bay at golden hour, with a vintage boat crossing the turquoise Adriatic below.
Puglia · Italy

Historic Palazzo
in the heart of Polignano a Mare

A 15th century palazzo, reborn as an intimate collection of six luxury suites on the Adriatic.

Est · MMXXIV
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N° 40° 59′ N · 17° 13′ E
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A Boutique Hideaway

A Noble Residence
Reimagined

Six uniquely designed luxury suites, crowned by a panoramic terrace and heated rooftop pool overlooking ancient church cupolas and the sparkling sea beyond.

Set within Polignano a Mare, one of Italy's most iconic coastal towns, The Duchess is an intimate hideaway shaped by sea, history, and romance.

About Us

The new caretakers of a timeless building.

We carry the torch forward with deep respect preserving its character while inviting a new generation of travelers to slow down, reconnect, and experience life in Puglia.

— with care, the Duchess team
Discover Our Story

Suites & Rooms

No two rooms are alike. Each holds its own character. The intention was not to create rooms, but a feeling you step into.

Garden Deluxe Room: a bed set into an arched stone alcove, with a green marble basin and an olive tree beneath the wooden beam ceiling.
N° 01
Garden Deluxe
Room
Twins Junior Suite: a velvet-headboard bed below a mezzanine with a glass balustrade, beside a carved figure set into the stone wall.
N° 02
Twins Junior
Suite
Reflection Junior Suite: a double-height room with a crystal chandelier hanging from the original beamed ceiling and a staircase up to the mezzanine.
N° 03
Reflection Junior
Suite
Venus Deluxe Room: a bed against exposed stone beneath a high ceiling, with an arched stone opening through to the bathroom.
N° 04
Venus Deluxe
Room
Firestone Junior Suite: dark plastered walls and herringbone parquet, with a lit patch of raw stone above the bed and stairs to the upper level.
N° 05
Firestone Junior
Suite
Duchess Grande Suite: the bathroom, with green marble walls, twin pedestal basins, a free-standing tub and a chandelier under the vaulted ceiling.
N° 06
Duchess Grande
Suite
Services

Thoughtful
hospitality.

We can help curate experiences like private vineyard tastings, olive grove wanderings, cooking classes and cultural tours, so you can go full local. Below, the everyday comforts of the house.

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Breakfast

Oppure, just steps from the property, is Polignano's favorite breakfast spot, and our first recommendation of the day.

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Rooftop

A heated pool, sun loungers and panoramic terrace overlooking the old town and the Adriatic.

See the rooftop →
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Transportation

A private car from Bari and Brindisi airports, arranged on request. The journey handled so the holiday can start the moment you land.

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Parking

Parking near our seaside location can be a challenge. We secure a parking space within walking distance for €20 per day. One less thing to worry about.

— 05

WhatsApp Concierge

A direct line to our team, whenever you need us, before, during, and after your stay.

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Events & Weddings

Private hire of the entire palazzo and rooftop for intimate celebrations, dinners and elopements.

The heated rooftop pool above Polignano a Mare, its waterfall running into the water.
Sun loungers and parasols on the rooftop terrace, set for an afternoon above the old town.
Events & Rooftop

A terrace suspended between the old town and the sea.

The rooftop is where Polignano's best evenings happen: private dinners, milestone celebrations, weddings that take the whole property for their own.

A heated pool. A cascading waterfall. Polignano, exactly as it should be seen. Yours, from morning espresso through sundown.

Discover the Palazzo
"
Life is a combination of magic and pasta.
— Federico Fellini
Curated Experiences

Beyond the Duchess.

Our concierge connects you with the makers, growers, and craftspeople who define Puglia.

A couple sharing a glass of Puglian red at a wooden table overlooking the vineyard rows at sunset.
Vineyard tour
A nonna teaching two guests to shape orecchiette by hand on a floured wooden table.
Cooking class
A couple on the bow of a boat looking up at Polignano a Mare's houses perched on the limestone cliffs.
Polignano boat tour
A couple walking a cobbled lane between the conical stone roofs of Alberobello's trulli.
Alberobello and Locorotondo
Guest Words

Kind reviews.

★★★★★
Glorious stay!!!! A true five star property. The design is ultra elevated and unique. It's in the heart of it all… amazing especially if you have already done Positano and Capri. We had the most romantic time.
NftravelNew York
★★★★★
A new favorite stay in Italy, really made our trip to this region amazing. Feeling lucky we found it, really luxe, beautiful. Right in the center with the best spots just steps away. And the famous beach here, just a 3 min walk from the property. My girlfriend was so happy. Thank you Duchess, we felt really cared for.
Nick DrakeLos Angeles
★★★★★
I expected this place to be beautiful and it was even more than I expected. Absolutely stunning place. If you're even considering this place, please, book it now. You will not regret it.
DesmondIllinois
★★★★★
The place is a decorator's dream. The location is absolutely the best. I really hope I will be back again in this area and I would definitely stay here again if it's available.
ConnieOhio
★★★★★
Absolutely stunning, right in the centre of the action and fitted with luxury amenities throughout. We would definitely stay there again in a heartbeat. Not cheap, but worth every cent. 5 stars.
AngelicaAustralia
★★★★★
Wow what an unbelievable find. Right in the heart of the action is the most gorgeous place imaginable. Impeccably designed and clean. We are so lucky and happy!
DanielleLos Angeles
Find Us

In the heart of
Polignano a Mare.

In the town's historic piazza. Steps from the cliffside terraces and the famous Cala Monachile Beach.

The rest of Puglia, from your doorstep. Thirty minutes from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport.

Address
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 33
70044 Polignano a Mare BA · Italy
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Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
By 11:00

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Letters from the Palazzo

Stay in touch.

Quiet seasonal notes, new suites, small events, last-minute openings. No more than once a month.

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