Hidden within the historic town of Bernalda in Southern Italy's Basilicata region, Palazzo Margherita is an intimate luxury retreat that combines aristocratic grandeur with the warmth of a private family residence. Owned and lovingly restored by acclaimed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the property pays homage to his family's ancestral roots and celebrates the beauty, traditions, and hospitality of Southern Italy.
With just a handful of individually designed suites, Palazzo Margherita offers a deeply personal and exclusive experience. Guests gather beneath fragrant jasmine and citrus trees in the courtyard gardens, spend leisurely afternoons beside the secluded pool, and dine beneath the stars while savoring the flavors of Basilicata. Throughout the property, subtle references to Italian cinema and the Coppola family's creative legacy create a sense of storytelling and discovery.
Life at Palazzo Margherita unfolds at an unhurried pace. Days are spent exploring nearby Matera, the Ionian coast, and the rolling countryside, before returning home for aperitivo in the garden and long dinners shared with family and friends. More than a hotel, Palazzo Margherita is a celebration of place, heritage, and the simple pleasures of la dolce vita.
Warm, intimate, and unmistakably Italian, Palazzo Margherita offers a timeless retreat where extraordinary memories are made and every guest is welcomed as part of the family.
