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Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
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Suite Grand with jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Couples treatment rooms, manicures and pedicures, massages
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Family Suite, Park View | Room amenity

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Laundry

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Via Civita, Matera, MT, 75100
  • Place, Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Matera
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi
    ‪10 min walk‬
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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Classic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Grand with jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite Grand with jacuzzi

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 624 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, Park View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Family Suite, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, with terrace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Room, with terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 251 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Family Suite, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Matera

Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera places you next to Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Rock Churches of San Nicola dei Greci and Madonna delle Virtù. This 9-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Cathedral of Matera - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Viewpoint of Matera and the Sassi - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Matera Centrale Railway Station - 17 min walk
  • Ferrandina Scalo Matera Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baccanti - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Belvedere Il Vecchio Frantoio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piazza Sedile - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Al Casale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vitantonio Lombardo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera

Riverfront hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast
A full-service spa, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are featured at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Safes, phones, and desks are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.6 miles (EUR 20 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 20 per stay)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (3281 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per night (maximum EUR 20 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.
Property Registration Number IT077014A102450001

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cenobio Hotel Matera
Cenobio Hotel SPA Matera
Cenobio & Spa Matera Matera
Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera Hotel
Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera Matera
Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera Hotel Matera

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

This hotel is located in Matera, just steps from Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches and Cathedral of Matera, and within a short walk of Piazza San Pietro Caveoso. You'll also find Convent of Sant'Agostino and Casa Grotto di Vico Solitario less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking for EUR 20 per day (reservations required).

Is there a spa available at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera include a casino at the property?

No, Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera good for couples?

This riverfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

Yes, this hotel offers private indoor spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera serves free continental breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per night.

Does Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera?

Yes, some guestrooms at Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera offer a deck and may feature park views.

Reviews

Cenobio Hotel & SPA Matera Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Matera is breathtaking! Cenobio Hotel is elegance at it’s finest. The rooms are clean and the staff is helpful and accommodating. Recommend this place 100%!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect Matera experience

Our stay at Cenobio lived up to the expectations we had based on previous reviews we had read. The hotel truly felt like an extension of the overall Matera world bringing the cave experience to life albeit with the luxury one would expect of a 5-star hotel. We had just a 1-night stay as a family of 4 including our 2 near adult teenagers. We had a spacious family suite which had a half-split level - twin beds on the mezzanine overlooking the rooms below and a queen at the rear. The suite felt spacious and was tastefully presented matching the stone work, it was spotlessly clean and benefited from a generous bathroom with a lovely rain forest shower. The pre-check-in comms from the hotel was excellent. They reached out a few days in advance to guide on parking and transfer options (the hotel cannot be accessed by car). We were light on luggage and chose to walk from the parking garage to the hotel through the streets of Matera. Breakfast was typical of our Italian experiences, offered a range of cereals, pastries, cakes, cold meats etc with the obligatory Italian coffee. All thoroughly enjoyed by our family of 4. The setting of the hotel is superb with Matera one of the most amazing spots we have visited. Our choice of hotel while at the higher end from a cost perspective, truly added to the holiday. A wonderful stay.
Twin beds on the mezzanine level
Queen bed at the rear of the ground floor.
Hotel exterior
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Cave Room

Beautiful room, set in a cave. Very clean. Free continental breakfast was excellent. All staff especially Samir and Mario were excellent to deal with and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with family

Great experience

The staff was very friendly, the hotel was very central and everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Green Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel update in the old city. The hotel and staff were very welcoming and attentive. The views are amazing. Be aware there are many many steps to go anywhere in the old city…uneven, rocky and challenging to navigate. If you have any physical walking challenges you might find the hotel location problematic. Do yourself a favor, take a taxi and then you can have them meet you and help with your luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

We had an incredible stay here. The staff were so helpful and very responsive. Damiano is an asset to the hotel. We stayed in the room with a terrace , the terrace is large and had the most wonderful view. We made use of the private spa and massages which was an amazing experience. The hotel is a short walk ( down quite a few steps) from the main part of the old town. Quiet at night but close to all the sites. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Zentrale Oase der Freundlichkeit

Gleich ein paar Steps unterhalb der Piazza Duomo. Bereits vor Ankunft ein freundliches WhatsApp über Parking, da die Altstadt verkehrsfrei ist. Der Transfer vom Parking zum Hotel lohnt sich: Samir holt Euch am Piazzo Duomo ab. Das Zimmer ist sehr gross und modern eingerichtet. Sehr grosses Bad. Der Empfang von Damiano weltklasse. Das Frühstück ist vielseitig und die Organisation zurück zum Parking durch Mario hervorragend. A very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, Valrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was unique and amazing. The staff were courteous and always available to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AROOG

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

rochelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location, rooms and staff amazing !

Fantastic place to stay! Great price! Beautiful view! Amazing Room & staff especially Mario , fantastic personality, helpful , who greeted us at the top of the stairs where the taxi dropped us off & carried our luggage down 80 steps to our room. Breakfast offered was so good with fresh bakery goods and yummy cappuccino. Come to this hotel, it is next door to the sextantio where our friends stayed and struggled with lighting in their rooms. Say hi to Mario!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Damiano and Samir were so wonderful and helped us have a fantastic stay. Very communicative and helpful. The hotel is clean, beautiful, and peaceful. Breakfast is fresh and tasty. And the shower was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful place and the staff were excellent! Wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely go back!!! Thank you Mario!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , the staff was amazing. Clean, breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful city, room and wonderful service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. I only stayed one night but this was a comfortable place to sleep and shower after 20,000 steps in Matera. The host gave us a helpful map and showed us where all the best views are. He also recommended a nice gluten free restaurant for me, which was sweet. Breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience, hotel and staff. If walking to the hotel, accept their offer to meet you at the Piazza del Duomo. The directions given by Google Maps is wrong!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room and service but remote location

Overall we were very happy with both the large modern room, the friendly service and the good breakfast. I would’ve easily given this hotel 5 stars if it weren’t for its remote, unadvertised location. When booking the hotel I carefully read its description, and it never mentioned that the hotel is in the remote part of the old city (which is closed to traffic), 20 minutes’ walk from the nearest parking lot. Only after making our nonrefundable booking, we were informed that we will have to either walk this entire distance with our luggage, or pay 30€ extra for a round trip ride from the parking lot to the hotel and back. You can’t even get closer to the hotel to just drop or pick the luggage, even though the receptionist in the morning mislead us by telling us that we can drive to the nearby road. This turned out to be untrue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel stay for our entire 1 mth trip

Mario has been helping us to navigate around the town and book transfer for us. He addresses us with our names and makes us feels like home in this old ancient city. We love our stay in Cenobio and the room is fantastic and clean. It's an experience to stay in a cave room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yibo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruey-Ling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The st

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle, Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. If you are driving make sure to get in touch with hotel prior to arrival to make necessary parking arrangements. They will send shuttle for you, at extra cost, but totally worth it to transport your luggage to hotel. I'd definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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