Pros

  • Flat, sandy beach with shuttle service
  • Big, beautiful outdoor pool with children’s swimming area and bar
  • Beach restaurant and separate bar
  • Pizzeria with open-air dining in the evenings
  • Outdoor relaxation pool
  • Kids' club with playground and soccer area
  • Organized activities for children
  • Spa with sauna
  • Fitness center with benches and free weights
See More Pros

Cons

  • Fee for Wi-Fi
  • Some rooms lack air-conditioning
  • Some room decor in need of an update
See More Cons

Bottom Line

Popular with vacationing families, the 330-room Victor Village Resort is a good option for those wanting to spend their vacation swimming and sunbathing. There's a big outdoor pool surrounded by trees and a small hotel shuttle that resembles a train carries guests to the sandy beach, which has an on-site bar and restaurant. There are plenty of outdoor recreation areas and a kids' club to entertain the children. The village has both time-share properties and standard rooms of varying quality, some of which have been renovated. Guests looking for a more low-key destination may want to consider Hotel Club Astor, a mid-range hotel that, unlike the Victor Village, offers free Wi-Fi.

See More Bottom Line

Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Spa

Oyster Hotel Review

Victor Village Residence

Scene

Village fit for families with kids' club and pretty pool area

Catering to both the time-share owners and the hotel guests, the Victor Village Resort has plenty to do for families, and a lot of guests come to the resort with their kids. Common areas include a minimalist lobby with beige tiles and stark white furniture and large, lushly landscaped grounds. The big pool area has lounge chairs and parasols as well as shaded seating areas with tables is in a pretty setting surrounded by grassy lawns dotted with palm trees. 

See More Scene

Location

Direct beach access via a nature reserve 

The hotel is next to a nature reserve and a path runs through the pine forest to the local beach, which can also be reached via the hotel shuttle. It’s a 12-minute drive to the center of Torre San Giovanni, and a 35-minute drive from both Gallipoli -- an active fishing port with several dining options -- and Santa Maria di Leuca, on the southernmost tip of the Salento peninsula. The Galatina Airport is just under an hour away by car.

See More Location

Rooms

Rooms vary; some lack air-conditioning and need decor updates

Renovated rooms have tile floors, white walls, minimal decor and modern furnishings such as flat-screen TVs and sleek headboards with matching bureaus. Red couches and clear chairs add a touch of style. Some rooms lack air-conditioning and have only ceiling fans as well as outdated furniture. Rooms with kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves are available, and some rooms have furnished yellow tile patios.

See More Rooms

Features

Big pool, shuttle to beach, and plenty of activities

The hotel has a big, outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar. A charming orange-and-white train shuttle carries guests to the sandy beach area where a DJ plays music, and a bar serves ice cream, snacks, and drinks. Guests can dine under ceiling fans at the beach restaurant and enjoy the ocean air. There’s also a pizzeria on the property as well as shops selling souvenirs, clothing, and pharmacy items. The hotel has a spa with a sauna and a fitness center with several benches and free weights. An outdoor relaxation pool is available, but guests have to make a reservation to use it. There are archery, tennis, and soccer areas, and two kids' clubs (one for children aged four to 10 and another for older kids) with activities teams that guide activities. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.

See More Features

Oyster Hotel Review

Victor Village Residence

Scene

Village fit for families with kids' club and pretty pool area

Catering to both the time-share owners and the hotel guests, the Victor Village Resort has plenty to do for families, and a lot of guests come to the resort with their kids. Common areas include a minimalist lobby with beige tiles and stark white furniture and large, lushly landscaped grounds. The big pool area has lounge chairs and parasols as well as shaded seating areas with tables is in a pretty setting surrounded by grassy lawns dotted with palm trees. 

See More Scene

Location

Direct beach access via a nature reserve 

The hotel is next to a nature reserve and a path runs through the pine forest to the local beach, which can also be reached via the hotel shuttle. It’s a 12-minute drive to the center of Torre San Giovanni, and a 35-minute drive from both Gallipoli -- an active fishing port with several dining options -- and Santa Maria di Leuca, on the southernmost tip of the Salento peninsula. The Galatina Airport is just under an hour away by car.

See More Location

Rooms

Rooms vary; some lack air-conditioning and need decor updates

Renovated rooms have tile floors, white walls, minimal decor and modern furnishings such as flat-screen TVs and sleek headboards with matching bureaus. Red couches and clear chairs add a touch of style. Some rooms lack air-conditioning and have only ceiling fans as well as outdated furniture. Rooms with kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves are available, and some rooms have furnished yellow tile patios.

See More Rooms

Features

Big pool, shuttle to beach, and plenty of activities

The hotel has a big, outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar. A charming orange-and-white train shuttle carries guests to the sandy beach area where a DJ plays music, and a bar serves ice cream, snacks, and drinks. Guests can dine under ceiling fans at the beach restaurant and enjoy the ocean air. There’s also a pizzeria on the property as well as shops selling souvenirs, clothing, and pharmacy items. The hotel has a spa with a sauna and a fitness center with several benches and free weights. An outdoor relaxation pool is available, but guests have to make a reservation to use it. There are archery, tennis, and soccer areas, and two kids' clubs (one for children aged four to 10 and another for older kids) with activities teams that guide activities. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.

See More Features

Best Rates

Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

  • Swim-Up Bar

Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.