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Guest User
Double Room
Stayed in Aug 2022
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 13, 2022
Our stay at Alle Malve was absolutely wonderful. JonVito, the owner was the best. He helped us with finding the best sites to see when we arrived, helped us communicate with scheduling our guide the next day, directed us to an excellent restaurant, arranged a cab for us upon our departure, and provided us with a very nice breakfast. I would recommend Alle Malve as a great B&B if you are visiting amazing Matera.
We stayed 2 nights. Great location in the sassi and we stayed in a beautifully presented room in a cave! I don't usually comment about the room lighting but it was very well done "mood" lighting and was important given the lack of outside light. Plenty of hangers - always a plus for me! Fridge and tea making facilities in room. Glass wall between bedroom and bathroom meant little privacy (if that bothers you!). Comfy bed. Nice modern bathroom with large shower. "Dainty" breakfast - lots of different types of cake all neatly cut. Also local cheeses, egg, yoghurts and fruit on offer. Juice/water plus various coffees made to order. Friendly staff.
Guest User
Stayed in Sep 2024
Other
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Oct 31, 2024
It was an exciting and pleasant stay in the ancient building of the amazing town. The location is great. However, it's not easy to get there on a car to unload luggage: ZTL 10-20:30 and no parking around. But the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Guest User
Stayed in Sep 2024
Family
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 12, 2024
OK, you need to walk a bit to reach it, as the car needs to stay a fee hundred meters away. But then….you are right in the heart of this magic old town. The rooms are different building and each is unique in its way. In very old walls, but with all modern amenities and comfort, and very clean. The breakfast room feels like being in a cave, and very cute and nice. We were impressed by the warm welcome and the friendliness of the staff. They will give you tailored suggestions on what to visit in which order depending on the amount of time you have, pulse some background stories. It feels like you are staying with friends.
Guest User
Stayed in Sep 2024
Travel with friends
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Oct 7, 2024
This is a Beautiful Sassi at the center of the old city. Nice renovation and decoration. Comfortable big rooms with nice location, great staff and very helpful with wonderful generous breakfast. The location is at a Very convenient neighborhood.
Guest User
Stayed in Sep 2024
Other
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 6, 2024
Le Malve is a hidden gem and is probably the coolest hotel experience you can get in the world. Where else can you stay in the heart of a city 7,000 years old - and stay in a cave?! The work Le Malve staff have put in is clear. This is not just a hotel, it’s an experience.
Guest User
Stayed in Aug 2024
Other
4.0/5
Very Good
Posted on Sep 28, 2024
Great location in the heart of the Sassi, high quality room furnishings and very helpful suggestions from reception staff on a suggested walking tour and a nearby restaurant which they booked for us and was superb. We went with their suggestion of parking at the €10 per day place in Via Pasquale Vena which was a fairly easy 10 minute walk away, but to aid our journey we took only light baggage in with us for a 1 night stay, coping with a heavy case with all the steps up and down would be troublesome for many i think. Worth seeing Matera at different times of the day as the views change dramatically with different light & angles etc
Guest User
Stayed in Aug 2024
Other
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 12, 2024
Great location, good value, helpful and friendly staff, short walk from new town where you will need to park your vehicle, clean, quite and spacious room, variety breakfast. Near to many sites and restaurants. AC worked fine. Overall would recommend a stay here.
Guest User
Stayed in Aug 2024
Other
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 11, 2024
The hotel is in a great location, near many sites and restaurants. It is also a short distance to a public parking lot which was nice. The hotel was a bit hard to find, and the initial steps up were a bit slippery - then we found the easy set of steps and all was well. The room was clean, comfortable, bed was soft. AC worked fine. The breakfast was wonderful and the staff was more than gracious and kind, and helpful. Overall would recommend a stay here.
Guest User
Stayed in Jul 2024
Family
3.0/5
Posted on Aug 5, 2024
Amazing location, also the staff are lovely. The shower was pretty poor and needed a good clean. The mattresses were very soft and our aircon was woefully inadequate (it was very hot). We only stayed one night, if it was longer I would have asked to change room. All that aside, the location is very special and if you are passing through I would say it’s a good place to stay. Many restaurants close by to choose from.
Guest User
Stayed in May 2024
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 3, 2024
Matera is a unique and spectacular place, well worth a visit. And staying a couple of nights at Le Malve made our visit even more memorable. The hotel has an excellent location close to many of the sites and numerous restaurants. The rooms are modern, clean, spacious and comfortable. And the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. A great experience!
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Stayed in Apr 2024
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on May 6, 2024
Hotel is in a terrific location in the centre of the Sassi, all the views and attractions close, plenty close dining options, room was spotless and the breakfast was plentiful and very tasty, The owners and staff were very helpful with explaining local sites and arranged a great trattoria for dinner.. parking outside the ztl was close and cheap, overall very good hotel.
Guest User
Stayed in Feb 2024
Other
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Mar 30, 2024
We stayed at Le Malve Cave Retreat for 3 nights on March 2024 and we really enjoyed our stay. Sara welcomed us and gave us some reccomendations on where to go and what to do during our stay in the city, it is always priceless to be made to feel welcome. Matera is an unbelivable city and just staying in this city is amazing, BUT (!) staying in this hotel made the experience so much better for us. It is located in a fastic place, short walk from everything, but quiet. Bare in mind we were travelling in March so I do not know if it gets more busy around during high season, but for us it was wonderful. The room was clean, bed was quite comfortable and the shower was good. Besst of all the room was very spacious and nice which was fantastic as during our stay we had 2 days of bad weather weather, but we didn't mind as we really got the experience just by cozying up in our cave. Our Room was Deluxe Trippla (room 16) and we really loved it. I would definitely book it again.
Guest User
Stayed in Dec 2023
Couples
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 27, 2024
We greatly enjoyed our stay at Le Malve Cava Retreat in Matera, situated right on the famous sassi area. The staff were knowledgeable and very accommodating. The room exceeded our expectations, being super comfortable and remarkably quiet. The breakfast spread was impressive, featuring genuine homemade cakes, local salumi, cheese, and excellent coffee. Additionally, the provision of transfer services to and from the parking garage was a thoughtful touch. A special thank you to Sara and the entire staff for their hospitality. We’ll be back soon.