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Palazzo Margherita

Bernalda, Basilicata, Italy · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits

Palazzo Margherita

Palazzo Margherita, built in 1892 in Bernalda by the Margherita family, is a true 19th century palazzo. The town was the birthplace and home to Agostino Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola';s grandfather, who always referred to it affectionately as "Bernalda bella." Francis purchased the Palazzo in 2004 with the desire to transform it into a small, luxurious hotel, believing it was time to introduce visitors to this stunning and still undiscovered region. Nestled between the ancient cities of Metapontum and Matera, the area is rich with history, including haunting primordial cave dwellings called Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Location Palazzo Margherita is situated in Bernalda.…

Palazzo Margherita is the realization of renowned director Francis Ford Coppola’s dream to convert a 19th-century palazzo in his grandfather’s charming hometown into a luxurious boutique hotel; the restoration took five years. Guests can choose from nine uniquely elegant rooms and suites with original details such as stone walls, frescoed ceilings, clawfoot tubs, and handpainted tile floors. Amenities include a screening room with 100 Italian films personally selected by Coppola, an eat-in kitchen where guests are taught to make pasta by hand, and a delightful café overlooking Bernalda’s town square.

What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (already included in property rates)
  • Complimentary lunch or dinner for two people/room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.

In the know

You have a choice of where to dine, either in the courtyard, at the pool, or in the garden, but everyone manages to end up in the Tuscan kitchen. –Marcy Kalish Raleigh, North Carolina

The property, in facts

The facts, as the supplier files them
WhereCorso Umberto I, 64, Bernalda, Basilicata, Italy
CategoryBeach Resort
Property typeHotel or Resort
Rooms9
Room types9
Nearest airportPalese (BRI) · 50 miles
Advisor programmeVirtuoso
StyleSophisticated
Known forBeach, Local Immersion, Seclusion

Rooms and suites

  • Garden Suite One — This suite embodies the elegance of Italian country house style—an airy, traditional room that opens directly onto the courtyard garden and fountain. Situated…
  • Suite Four (Sofia) — Jacques Grange designed this suite with inspiration from Sofia Coppola; its mood is delicate and feminine, with hand-painted frescos evoking a misty summer…
  • Suite Five — Classic Italian décor lends this suite a warm ambiance with a modern touch. A secret back staircase leads to an upstairs loft, whose single bed and sitting…
  • Suite Six — This majestically proportioned suite pays tribute to Italian décor of the early 20th century, combining simple elegance with bold ornament. A Juliette balcony…
  • Suite Seven (Roman) — This Modernist-inspired suite was designed by Jacques Grange with ideas from Roman Coppola. Its Art Deco furniture and lighting, elegant slate bathroom, and…
  • Suite Eight (Gia) — This romantic suite was designed as a gift to Gia Coppola, Francis's first granddaughter. It features a subtle Rococo design with a delicate fresco on the…

In the room

Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Refrigerator · Shower Only · Sitting Area

What advisors say

100% of the 4 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.

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