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Le Malve Cave Retreat

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Family Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
via B. Buozzi n. 102, Matera, MT, 75100
  • Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
    1 min walk
  • Church of Saint Lucia alle Malve
    1 min walk
  • Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
    2 min walk

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Terrace | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Terrace

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Matera

With a stay at Le Malve Cave Retreat in Matera, you'll be just steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Church of Saint Lucia alle Malve. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from La Raccolta delle Acque and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario.

What's nearby

  • Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk
  • Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 2 min walk
  • Church of Santa Maria de Idris - 2 min walk
  • Cathedral of Matera - 7 min walk
  • Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Matera Centrale Railway Station - 16 min walk
  • Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pane&pomodoro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪I Vizi degli Angeli Laboratorio di Gelateria Artigianale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Quarto Storto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Altieri Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Gelateria Caffè Ridola - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Le Malve Cave Retreat

Hotel in Matera with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Le Malve Cave Retreat offers 5 accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT077014A102811001

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

ALLE MALVE B&B Matera
ALLE MALVE B&B
ALLE MALVE Matera
ALLE MALVE
Alle Malve Condo Matera
Alle Malve Condo
Alle Malve
Le Malve Cave Retreat Hotel
Le Malve Cave Retreat Matera
Le Malve Cave Retreat Hotel Matera

Le Malve Cave Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique stay in a cave room right in the heart of Matera. No parking in old town but multi storey car park a 10 minute walk away (10 euros per day) - beware the slippery cobbles and steps when pulling luggage through the old town, not for the infirm! Interesting stay and very helpful host. Continental buffet breakfast included. Convenient for exploring the old town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk receptionist (Valentina) was excellent in checking us in and showing around the room, shared the map and explained where to see what attractions, suggested great dining options. Morning breakfast was great, room was excellent. Recommend all to stay and try the experience out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is incredible!! The room is actually in a cave!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel, the staff is extremely helpful. Room 28 is spectacular, clean, modern but with the charm of the caves. highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and friendly personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel & location. Great friendly service. Comfortable room. Lovely hot shower. Kettle provided but had to plug it in the bathroom(!) Stocked mini fridge. Good lighting for make up. Breakfast located in newer part of hotel next door, good breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Has it all.
Great location and very comfortable room and very helpful owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, and the cave still evident in iur riom was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aayush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience!
Staying in a cave for a night was a really nice experience! The B&B was located in the centre of Matera with lots of things to see around and places to eat. The owner was very helpful and nice, he gave us a lot of recommendations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great breakfast, great room, and great hospitality! A+
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, pretty and clean accommodation. Friendly and helpful owner. I would go again. A note: don't miss their homemade jam for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location,beautiful breakfast,excellent personal service,very good room and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian&Jo, Ambleside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Met by the owner.Very comfortable large room with small balcony. Excellent staff at breakfast.Perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Especially charming, especially special
This friendly, immaculately clean hotel was one of the best in which we’ve ever stayed. Gianvito is a wonderful, helpful host who helped us check in (it’s tricky to get to), and gave us a superb orientation that allowed us to maximize our (sadly short) time in Matera. The town itself is of course amazing, and Alle Malve is in a perfect location for exploring it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for visiting the Sassi, central but also not too noisy in the evening and a good choice of restaurants for all budgets nearby. Good host with lots of local knowledge and detailed recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic in every way
This is a fantastic B&B, right in the middle of the Sasso in Matera. The owner is extremely helpful, friendly and informative, and has made a fantastic job of converting this traditional property to a very high standard. Breakfast was very nice, with a selection fresh meat, cheese, croissants and home made jams. Our room, in a self-contained building next to the main house, was superb, with a balcony to sit out on to enjoy the amazing atmosphere of this wonderful town. The owner has plans to provide further rooms and a spa. If you intend coming to this amazing old town, stay here right in the middle of it and soak up the history. One of the best stays we have had.

10/10 Excellent

Luz Esthela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Fantastic service, beautiful place, beautiful room

10/10 Excellent

susana, mexico df

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful cave dwellings
Matera is a very surprising place and for good reason it will be Cultural Capital of Europe in 2019. The B&B is in the heart of the old sassi area of cave dwellings and has kept its original appearance, but with all modern amenities. The owner is very enthusiastic and did his best to make sure we would see all worthwhile places. The breakfast was not on a par with the other services and should be improved.

10/10 Excellent

Celso A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous time in Matera
The room was well-appointed and comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding as the it included the proprietor's mother's home baking and preserves. They were helpful with advice regarding the Matera locality, restaurants and sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ho-yeon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantisk
Vi bestilte superiorværelset og det var udstyret fint med ekstraordinært bad og stor seng. Meget moderne og fint “bygget ind” i klippen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024