Le Grotte della Civita is placed in the oldest part of the Sassi, the CIVITA, facing the spectacular Murgia park and its rock-hewn churches. It comprises 18 rooms and an ancient church, the “Cripta della Civita”, now used as a common area, all renovated to retain their original features.
- - 18 Bedrooms
- - Restaurants
- - Breakfast included
- - Bar
- - Wine cellar
- - Spa
- - Parking
- - Candle-lit dining area
- - Panoramic terrace
- - Antique furniture
- - Eco-friendly
- - Overlooking the Murgia National Park
Sleeping in the Sassi of Matera, a unique experience!
The Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita project is situated in the historical heart of Matera . It comprises 18 rooms and an ancient church, the “Cripta della Civita”, now used as a common area, all renovated to retain their original features. The 18 caves have been renovated in full respect of the local heritage. The interior design, the respectful and minimalistic approach of Sextantio is reflected in the plain furniture elements.The guests will experience a particular atmosphere evoking the cultural and human history of the Sassi of Matera.
Le Grotte della Civita cannot be classified with hotel “stars” or traditional notions of “luxury”: the New York Times described it as one of the most extraordinary locations in the world; The Times declared it among the 10 most beautiful hotels in the world.
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At a glance
- UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993, the Sassi represent a unique hamlet throughout Italy: the earliest inhabitants date back to the stone and bronze age, in the middle ages it boasted several monastic communities and later became a vibrant farming centre, owing to the rich harvests from the surrounding hills and plains.
- Be swept away while experiencing and taking part in traditional Italian cuisine and activities at additional costs.
- Enjoy the peace of mind and body and relax with a massage treatment in your own cave house. In an environment with a soft musical background, perfumed oils, herbal teas and candles.
- In the morning, breakfast is served in the XIII Century Cave Church. Cakes, pasties, biscuits and cookies, marmalades, cheeses and salumi are for the most part produced in a local organic farm nearby, or hailing from trusted artisan producers in the near vicinity.
- Experience an exclusive dinner with Basilicata traditional food in a XIII century church of the hotel with background classical music and a lit fireplace.
- Children are welcome. Costs for children under 6 years € 15 a day and beds for older children €75 a day.
- Pets are allowed on request, for no extra charge.
- Breakfast opens 7.30 am - 10.30 am, lunch and dinner are only available as an intimate private-dining experience and must be booked in advance. In-room breakfast is available from 8 am (for a extra €20), and drinks and aperitifs are available round the clock.
- Hotel check-in time from 2 pm and check-out time at 12 pm.
- Make your stay even more unforgettable by booking exclusive activities as; Cooking lessons with dinner, wellness treatments, private in-room yoga or pilates lesson, (night) tour to Sassi of Matera, gastronomic tour, cycling tour, wine tasting and more...
- Something to celebrate? The XIII Century Deconsecrated Church, now breakfast room and meeting room, is the perfect place for exclusive events. The capacity is 25-30 people and the terraces, facing the breathtaking view of the Murgia National Park, can accommodate maximum 80 people. Contact us for more information.
- It is always a pleasure to stay in the south of Italy thanks to its warm climate. Visitors will enjoy in this region a pleasant Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers. Spring and autumn offer a dazzling display of colourful wild flowers.
- Rates shown on our website are minimum rates per night in low season. We only make reservations on request, meaning our personalised offers are guaranteed to be the best available, and exclusive to our guests.
Location
Enjoy the local area
Historic Apennine village, Matera can be found in the south of Italy, in the Basilicata region next to the Apulia region and is world famous because of its Sassi quarters, a stunning and well preserved example of a village where hundreds of caves were turned into dwellings, churches and palaces. Le Grotte della Civita is placed in the oldest part of the Sassi, the CIVITA, facing the spectacular Murgia park and its rock-hewn churches.
The closest airport to Matera is Bari Palese (in Apulia approximately 45 min by car), which is well connected to most important Italian and European cities.
Located five minutes drive from Matera station, roughly 60 km from its main city Bari, the Ionian sea only 45 min away and the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic sea, in Apulia, more or less an hour drive away.
Facilities
Optional Services
- Activity planning
- Babysitting
- Concierge Service
- Cooking class
- Doctor on a call
- Hiking
- House keeping
- Massage services
- Private excursions
- Shuttle service
- Water sports services
- Wine tasting
- Yoga or Pilates teacher
Linen & Supplies
- Bathroom amenities
- Towels
General
- Breakfast included
- Concierge Service
- Fireplace
- Hairdryer
- Heated floor
- WIFI
- Wine cellar
Remaining
- Business facilities
- Car rental service
- Pets allowed
Outside
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Parking
- Terrace
Entertainment & Experiences
- Horseback riding
- Library
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Wine tasting
Rooms
Classic Cave Room
Number of guests: 2
3 Classic rooms of 30 m2 – 35 m2 with king size bed, bathtub or shower. Some with a window overlooking Parco della Murgia Materana.
1 king size bed, air System Top Class Sanity ergonomic mattress, 3 pillows provided and more upon request, bathtub, hair dryer, daily housekeeping service, on-desk welcome kit with water and fresh fruit upon arrival, natural shampoo and body wash, floor heating/cooling system, handcrafted pottery, natural candles, sheets, fabrics and beddings: handcrafted rough linen, air recycling system.
Superior Cave Room
Number of guests: 2
8 Superior rooms of 45 m2 – 70 m2. Some of the rooms have besides the king size beds, also a single bed. Bathrooms with bathtub, shower or both.
1 king size bed, air System Top Class Sanity ergonomic mattress, 3 pillows provided and more upon request, bathtub, hair dryer, daily housekeeping service, on-desk welcome kit with water and fresh fruit upon arrival, natural shampoo and body wash, floor heating/cooling system, handcrafted pottery, natural candles, sheets, fabrics and beddings: handcrafted rough linen, air recycling system.
Suite Cave
Number of guests: 2
An evocative 140 m2 cave. A wide “grottone” (big cave) houses the king size bed and the living area, while an adjacent recess features a writing desk and a small window. A century-old wooden front door lets you access the lavatory, the stone-floored shower and an old trough turned into a sink. A bathtub is positioned in the middle of another wide and beguiling cave.
1 king size bed, air System Top Class Sanity ergonomic mattress, 3 pillows provided and more upon request, bathtub, hair dryer, daily housekeeping service, on-desk welcome kit with water and fresh fruit upon arrival, natural shampoo and body wash, floor heating/cooling system, handcrafted pottery, natural candles, sheets, fabrics and beddings: handcrafted rough linen, air recycling system, lavatory with privacy door.
Master Cave Suite
Number of guests: 2
3 Master suites of 80 m2 – 160 m2. Some of the rooms have besides the king size beds, also one or two single beds and living area. Bathrooms with bathtub, shower or both. Some rooms have a small balcony overlooking Parco della Murgia Materana.
1 king size bed, 1 or 2 single beds, air System Top Class Sanity ergonomic mattress, 3 pillows provided and more upon request, bathtub, hair dryer, daily housekeeping service, on-desk welcome kit with water and fresh fruit upon arrival, natural shampoo and body wash, floor heating/cooling system, handcrafted pottery, natural candles, sheets, fabrics and beddings: handcrafted rough linen, air recycling system.