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Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa
Matera, Basilicata, Italy · Independent · Core Luxury



Simone Micheli carved Aquatio out of a thirteenth-century Sasso Caveoso settlement in Matera, 35 cave rooms, a spa in ninth-century water chambers.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Sasso Caveoso / Sassi
- Rooms from 194 sq ft (18 m²)
- Architect: Cosimo dell'Acqua (general and executive project, architectural recovery of the village); Simone Micheli (architect, interior and lighting design)
- Interiors: Simone Micheli
About Aquatio Cave Luxury Hotel & Spa
- Opened 2018. The spa sits in chambers tied to Matera's old water-collection system.
- Entry-level rooms start at 194 sq ft (18 m²).
History
Opened 2018. Simone Micheli restored a thirteenth-century cave settlement in Sasso Caveoso, 35 rooms, a spa in ninth-century chambers.
The setting
In the Sasso Caveoso district of Matera's Sassi.
Experiences
- Heated swimming pool carved into the rock — A heated swimming pool set in the natural rock within the wellness centre (SPA).
- Matera and surroundings — Matera is a city carved in stone that traces the history of the man who settled here, integrating with nature.
Amenities
- Rock-cut indoor infinity pool
- 500 sqm underground cave spa and wellness center
- La Dispensa di Aquatio restaurant serving traditional Matera cuisine
- Expertly designed minimalist rooms and suites by Simone Micheli
- Complimentary gourmet breakfast buffet
- Full-service concierge and airport transportation
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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