Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is to expand its presence in Italy with a new beachside property in the southern region of Puglia.

The hotel will be located within a 40-minute drive from Ostuni, Alberobello and Monopoli and will be one of few hotels in the region to offer direct beach access.

The hotel will feature 150 rooms and suites in villa-style units, all of which will face the Adriatic Sea. There will be six restaurant and bars, including a speciality restaurant, a seasonal pool bar and grill and a beach club, and a destination spa featuring a fitness centre, hammam, sauna, pool and yoga studio.

The hotel will be Four Seasons’ fourth property in Italy, joining Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Four Seasons Hotel Milano and the upcoming San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel.   

“As we grow as a brand, our focus is on opening hotels in the world’s best travel destinations, and in markets where we can introduce an elevated luxury experience,” said John Davison, Four Seasons president and chief executive.

“In Puglia, we are achieving both of these goals, and this is the perfect project to expand our presence in Italy with our partners at Omnam Investment Group, led by David Zisser.

“We look forward to setting the standard for luxury hospitality in this beautiful region, creating opportunities to discover more of this incredible country with Four Seasons.”

David Zisser, founder and chief executive of Omnam Group, added: “We acquired this amazing plot of land in Puglia at the end of 2020 together with our trusted partners led by Adam Hudaly from IAC investments. 

“We are always looking for opportunities to create something unique and unexpected with each new project, and we are very excited to do exactly that with the iconic Four Seasons brand.

“As more and more travellers discover Puglia, we look forward to delivering the best luxury lifestyle offering in the region, not only through exceptional design and amenities, but through renowned Four Seasons service.”