Grand Hotel Riviera

If you're looking for the perfect vacation spot, we found it! The staff are so good; we had an issue on our last day with transportation and Federica from the front desk helped us navigate our way! Food was incredible with lots of options (gluten free, dairy free, etc...). The resort has private chairs right by the sea.. it has an incredible pool and is nestled between many restaurants if you choose to eat off site (it's a beautiful 15 minute walk to the strip with restaurants). Definitely recommend this place and will be back!

Absolutely amazing experience. Spent 3 nights here on our family’s Italy trip and will 1000% be returning. Everything from the staff, to the scenery, location, cleanliness, food, and rooms were absolutely incredible. Just don’t make the same mistake my family did and make sure to pre-book transportation to and from the hotel in accordance with local customs. Nonetheless an absolute 5 star experience, couldn’t have asked for a better time. Highly recommend!

A Perfect Stay - Highly Recommended We stayed at CDS Riviera on a friend’s recommendation and it did not disappoint. The hotel is lovely - spotlessly clean, beautifully maintained, and incredibly welcoming. The service was exceptional from start to finish. We chose the half-board option, which worked really well for us. Breakfast was a fresh buffet style (with the most amazing croissants), and the evening meals were excellent - varied menus, great quality, and always something delicious for everyone. The chef even prepared special dishes for the children (like spaghetti bolognese), which they were very happy with. We always left the table with full, happy tummies! We used the hotel as a base to explore Puglia and it couldn’t have been better located. In our 17-night stay, we visited places like Gallipoli, Otranto, Porto Cesareo, Pescoluse, Lecce and more - all easy day trips from the hotel. There’s convenient on-site parking, and it’s just a short walk to restaurants, shops, and the sea. On the days we stayed at the hotel, the pool area was perfect: peaceful, clean, and a great spot to relax, the frequent watermelon offerings were one of many lovely touches. The snack menu was excellent, especially for lunch by the pool. The children (5 and 6) loved going to the kids club at 4pm, a lovely little preschool-style room just near the pool, perfect for escaping the heat. They did lots of crafts and always came out happy. A highlight for us was the BBQ night on Thursdays - fantastic food paired with incredible live music made for a fabulous evening. The hotel is very authentically Italian, which we really enjoyed. The staff primarily speak Italian (as it should be), though there are a few English speakers and everyone is kind and helpful. It gave us a chance to really immerse ourselves in the local culture, food, and atmosphere. If you’re looking for a typically British or tourist-heavy resort, this isn’t that - but if you want a genuine Italian experience, it’s perfect. After such a long stay, we can honestly say we’ve had a fantastic experience and would absolutely recommend CDS Riviera. We felt very well looked after throughout, and it was the perfect base for our family holiday.