Name: Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita
Address: Via Civita 28, 75100 Matera, Italy, Via Civita 28, Basilicata, 75100, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $304 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita

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Wonderful - couldn't complain about anything ! Everything wowed us ! Very nice and smooth experience and great service

Marina, Australia

The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. Views were stunning. You can sit having drinks overlooking the gorge, very peaceful. Accommodation is very atmospheric, clean, comfortable, the whole experience was relaxing.

Sandra, United Kingdom

What an experience! Most beautiful place. Views were outstanding. Our room in a cave was so special. Candles in the room to welcome us made it all the more special. Wonderful experience. Breakfast was excellent. Couldn't recommend this place more highly.

Diane, Australia

The room was very rustic and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud, however there was absolutely no lighting in the bathroom and the mirror only 12 inches which made it difficult to put myself together in the morning or after a day in the sun despite moving 4 or 5 candles into the room. The location was fantastic but at the cost of the room there could have been more special touches like maybe nicer soaps or bubble bath for the beautiful standalone tub. There were also hooks on the ceiling that would have been perfect for hanging a lantern to provide more lighting in the bathroom without detracting from the atmosphere. The breakfast was plentiful but very heavy with local breads and cakes. I personally would have preferred some eggs and fruit or tomatoes.

Natasha, Canada

A really outstanding place to be in Matera. The atmosphere and the rooms are spectacular. The personal was really kind, helping us with our stay in Matera and taking care of all our requests. For some people it could be disturbing that there is no possibility to close the bathroom and that the lightning in the bathroom is not the best. For us and the two nights we stayed it was no problem.

Teresa, Italy

experience history of Matera. was worried about dampness of the cave but they put heating under the floor, it was very comfortable. staff were very professional and courteous. extremely well run. they ungraded our room to bigger room.

Sohee, United States of America

Everything! It was perfect! Stunning and unique view, outstanding service, some kind of a "once-in-a-lifetime experience"! High attention to detail! Great to experience a stay in a luxury cave with an authentic touch. Not only the bed was extremely comfortable but also the bathroom was amazing. The staff was very friendly and really attentive. The products of the breakfast were local and of high quality. Also, they paid a lot of attention to environmentally friendly products.

Heather, Germany

Brilliant historic location, with an inspirational rags to riches story. Felt like Fred and Wilma Flintstone, an amazing experience. Unique views, massive comfortable bed, a brilliant shower and a breakfast deserving of a Michelin hat.

Climateworrier, Australia

The Sextantio Le Grotte was an incredible experience. The staff are all very lovely. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were supported and well cared for in every way! The caves are beautiful and give you an amazing cave experience like no other. Breakfast is amazing and the caves are well ventilated, clean, and as comfortable as caves can be.

Daisy181, United States of America

Fantastic and romantic. Very good location to investigate impressive Matera. Good staff. Very good breakfast at very impressive place:)

Vsevolod, Russia

One of our top picks in Matera.

Le Grotte della Civita offers unique accommodation in the Matera's Sassi area, a UNESCO site. Rooms and suites are set in large caves, and feature stone floors and antique furniture. The panoramic terrace overlooks the Murgia National Park.

Albergo Sextantio Le Grotte Della Civita welcomes guests with fresh fruit and cool water, served in a candle-lit dining area. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

All rooms are air-conditioned and uniquely decorated. The bed linen is made from antique cloth.

On request, you can enjoy an exclusive dinner in the property's former church.

Guests can enjoy discounted rates at a nearby partner car park.

This is our guests' favorite part of Matera, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Matera! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Matera, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

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	Executive Suite 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 1292 ft² Very spacious suite complete with a welcome pack of water and fresh fruit. Some also feature a fireplace. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Private entrance, Sofa, View, Wardrobe/Closet, Bidet Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Classic Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 323 ft² In a stone cave, this room has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom. No extra beds. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, View Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Superior Double Room 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 700 ft² In a stone cave, this room offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a bathtub in the bedroom. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, View Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 969 ft² In a stone cave, this suite has air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. It features a bathtub in the bedroom or a shower in the bathroom. Room Facilities: Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Desk, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bathtub or shower, View Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Matera Cathedral 0.1 miles
MUSMA Museum 0.2 miles
Tramontano Castle 0.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Baccanti Restaurant 0.1 miles
Gatta Buia Restaurant 0.2 miles
Diva Supermarket 0.2 miles
Piazza Ascanio Persio Market 0.3 miles

Natural Beauty

Diga di San Giuliano Lake 6.2 miles
Mar Jonio Ocean/Sea 24.9 miles

Closest Airports

Karol Wojtyla Airport 33.2 miles

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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Please note that this property is set in a restricted traffic area. Access by car is allowed for loading and unloading of luggage only, and for a limited time.

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July 21, 2017

Marina
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“Best cave experience- exceeded my expectations”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Wonderful - couldn't complain about anything ! Everything wowed us ! Very nice and smooth experience and great service
July 20, 2017

Sandra
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“An unusual but amazing place to stay, definitely reccommend it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Driving into the suitcase drop off is difficult for the first time but they will park the car for you and bring it back at the end of your stay for 20 euros a night, definitely worth it. We had to get the car out a number of times and you can't drive in and out again so you have to walk to the parking garage, about 15 minutes away at a fast pace. Due to the limitations of space as a unesco heritage site there isn't a lot of room to sit out, just a few hard chairs and benches, so don't expect to lie around on a sunbed (not that you would want to with all of Matera to explore)
눇The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly. Views were stunning. You can sit having drinks overlooking the gorge, very peaceful. Accommodation is very atmospheric, clean, comfortable, the whole experience was relaxing.
July 15, 2017

Diane
Australia
9.6

“Experience of a lifetime.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Service at the outside area was a little slow and erratic.
눇What an experience! Most beautiful place. Views were outstanding. Our room in a cave was so special. Candles in the room to welcome us made it all the more special. Wonderful experience. Breakfast was excellent. Couldn't recommend this place more highly.
June 28, 2017

Matthew
Australia
9.2

“Unique experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉A/c could only be controlled from reception. Bit damp at times
눇Teh unique setting. Rustic design
June 27, 2017

Natasha
Canada
6.7

“Great location and nice stay in Matera”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The room was very rustic and the bed was like sleeping on a cloud, however there was absolutely no lighting in the bathroom and the mirror only 12 inches which made it difficult to put myself together in the morning or after a day in the sun despite moving 4 or 5 candles into the room. The location was fantastic but at the cost of the room there could have been more special touches like maybe nicer soaps or bubble bath for the beautiful standalone tub. There were also hooks on the ceiling that would have been perfect for hanging a lantern to provide more lighting in the bathroom without detracting from the atmosphere. The breakfast was plentiful but very heavy with local breads and cakes. I personally would have preferred some eggs and fruit or tomatoes.
June 25, 2017

Savannah
United States of America

4 helpful votes
6.3

“Overpriced and overhyped.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The possibility was there for an excellent stay, but the execution was lacking. Parking is not only not onsite, but they don't tell you that if you'd like to get your car, you have to pay to take a taxi to it (and from it when you park again) because you're not allowed to bring it back onsite until you leave. They do not have any sort of shuttle service, so it ends up being complimentary parking that costs about 40 euro any time you need your car. The romantic dinner in a church was a joke. They had one person doing the serving and making the food, so the service ended up being terrible because she was trying to do too much. Then, while you're the only people "in" the church, they let people sit RIGHT outside the door so you get to listen to all of their conversation and they let those people order drinks, so the person who is supposed to be serving you keeps bringing drinks and stuff through to them, which ruins the atmosphere even further. Plus, you're spending that much per person, and they give extremely cheap wine that's not even very good. I've had dinners at michelin starred restaurants with extremely good wine and impeccable service that cost less than this meal..There's no excuse. Also, the room temperature really can't be changed. It's stuffy in the late spring/early summer. You ask them to turn it down somehow (which they say that they can, and will) and nothing changes.
눇The rooms are set up like the people who lived in them would have likely had them set up back in the day. They use organic, local made soaps and etc and try to be eco friendly be eliminating as much plastic as possible. Good view from the side.
June 12, 2017

Martin
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
9.6

“Nicest Cave I have ever stayed in”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Breakfast and the setting were stunning
June 8, 2017

Teresa
Italy

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Exceptional stay in Matera”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing
눇A really outstanding place to be in Matera. The atmosphere and the rooms are spectacular. The personal was really kind, helping us with our stay in Matera and taking care of all our requests. For some people it could be disturbing that there is no possibility to close the bathroom and that the lightning in the bathroom is not the best. For us and the two nights we stayed it was no problem.
June 4, 2017

Orso
Italy

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Impossible not to love
눇Stunning
June 3, 2017

Joanna
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great and unique experience.
May 30, 2017

Sohee
United States of America

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Exprience Old Mateta in Mordern comfort.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Finding the property. The GPS was useless and inspire of Hotel's detailed direction, we drove around the 45min. Maybe try Longitude and altitude. expensive parking. Research in advance for public parking. there were plenty. we did not know.
눇experience history of Matera. was worried about dampness of the cave but they put heating under the floor, it was very comfortable. staff were very professional and courteous. extremely well run. they ungraded our room to bigger room.
May 27, 2017

Heather
Germany
10

“Exceptional stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing. It couldn't be better.
눇Everything! It was perfect! Stunning and unique view, outstanding service, some kind of a "once-in-a-lifetime experience"! High attention to detail! Great to experience a stay in a luxury cave with an authentic touch. Not only the bed was extremely comfortable but also the bathroom was amazing. The staff was very friendly and really attentive. The products of the breakfast were local and of high quality. Also, they paid a lot of attention to environmentally friendly products.
May 14, 2017

climateworrier
Australia

4 helpful votes
9.6

“Flintstones in the 21st Century”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Only stayed 2 nights!
눇Brilliant historic location, with an inspirational rags to riches story. Felt like Fred and Wilma Flintstone, an amazing experience. Unique views, massive comfortable bed, a brilliant shower and a breakfast deserving of a Michelin hat.
May 11, 2017

daisy181
United States of America

4 helpful votes
10

“An unforgettable cave experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The Sextantio Le Grotte was an incredible experience. The staff are all very lovely. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were supported and well cared for in every way! The caves are beautiful and give you an amazing cave experience like no other. Breakfast is amazing and the caves are well ventilated, clean, and as comfortable as caves can be.
May 8, 2017

Vsevolod
Russia
Age group: 35 – 44

5 helpful votes
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with older children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Hotel of course for one night. Rooms are not very comfortable:( no separate bath room and toilet:(
눇 Fantastic and romantic. Very good location to investigate impressive Matera. Good staff. Very good breakfast at very impressive place:)

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