Alvino Relais Mulino

The highlights

• Alvino Relais, at Matera's historic north gate, epitomises luxury and elegance with lush gardens, sun-soaked terraces and a delightful swimming pool.
• The hotel is housed in a meticulously restored historic mill, preserving its timeless charm with local materials and craftsmanship.
• Nestled in Matera's scenic hills, surrounded by ancient tuff quarries, Alvino Relais blends late 19th century industrial grandeur with natural beauty.
• The hotel features 24 spacious rooms designed by Ettore Mocchetti, combining classic elegance with contemporary design elements.
• Each room includes luxurious amenities such as elegant desks, double beds, intricate sculptures and stone-crafted bathrooms with double showers.
• The spa at Alvino Relais offers a Turkish bath, sauna, invigorating showers, a large Jacuzzi and a ‘spa day pass’ for guests to access all wellness facilities.

You should know

• Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The detail

Nestled at the historic north gate of Matera, the European Capital of Culture, Alvino Relais stands as a beacon of luxury and elegance. This exquisite hotel and spa, surrounded by lush gardens, sun-soaked terraces and a delightful swimming pool, is the ultimate retreat for those seeking sophistication and tranquility.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic mill, Alvino Relais maintains the timeless charm and character of its origins. The meticulous restoration, led by renowned architect Ettore Mocchetti—director of Condé Nast Italia’s “Traveller” and “AD” magazines—and visionary entrepreneur Nicola Benedetto, used local materials and craftsmen to preserve the building's unique identity.

Perched in the scenic Matera hills, amidst ancient tuff quarries, Alvino Relais is a prestigious gem beloved by tourists and travellers who seek to immerse themselves in history and beauty. The hotel boasts the grandeur of a late 19th-century industrial building, surrounded by ancient olive trees and the warm hues of local tuff stone.

The hotel features 24 spacious rooms that epitomise the seamless blend of classic elegance and contemporary design envisioned by Ettore Mocchetti. Each room is adorned with elegant desks, sumptuous double beds, intricate sculptures, bas-reliefs, captivating photographs and chic furniture, creating an ambiance of comfort and style. The luxurious bathrooms, crafted from local stone, offer double showers for an indulgent experience.

At the heart of Alvino Relais lies the spa, a sanctuary of relaxation equipped with a Turkish bath, sauna, invigorating showers and a large Jacuzzi. Guests can enjoy traditional Turkish baths for deep skin cleansing and muscle relaxation, a Finnish sauna for rejuvenation and the soothing benefits of the Jacuzzi. The spa also offers a ‘spa day pass’ for hotel guests, providing access to all wellness facilities, complete with lockers, towels, bathrobes, slippers and refreshing drinks.

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