The Masseria has a seasonal restaurant serving traditional Lucanian dishes, plus its own bar and snack bar for lighter bites. Right nearby, Stand-up is a well-reviewed pizzeria offering Italian food, just a short stroll from the hotel. For more variety, Ristorante Al Rugantino is about 1.4 km awaycars, and Peccati di Gola sits roughly 1.2 km from the property. You could also ask for an extended list of neighborhood restaurants, as other guests have received. Many eateries are concentrated in Matera's center, about a 30-minute walk or short drive.

The residence sits on the edge of Matera, about a 30-minute walk or 10-minute drive from the historic center, where the Sassi caves and sights like Castello Tramontano (3.0 km) and the Cathedral (3.3 km) are. The immediate area is quiet and open, with Parco della Murgia right at the door and the small Parco dei Quattro Evangelisti about a 5-minute walk away. It is a peaceful, more rural setting than the old town, with the hotel's own pool and restaurant on site. For the city's main sights, you will need a car or a short drive, making this a calm base just outside the bustle.

The nearest airport, Bari Karol Wojtyla, is about 60 km away. You can take a direct shuttle bus to Matera city centre, then a taxi or ride-hailing service to the hotel flagged by your journey. The nearest train station is Matera Centrale, roughly 2.6 to 3.1 km from the hotel; from there, a taxi or ride-hailing service gets you there quickly. The hotel also offers airport transfer services, which you can arrange ahead of your arrival. For any route, confirming your arrival time with the property beforehand helps ensure a smooth transfer.

In the evening, you can unwind at the hotel’s lounge bar or its seasonal restaurant, which serves traditional Lucanian dishes. For a bite nearby, Stand-up, an Italian pizzeria, is a short walk away. The city center is about a 30-minute walk or a quick drive, where you can join night tours like Matera by Night, which includes entrance to a cave house and rock church. The historic Sassi, with its evening atmosphere, is roughly 3 km from the hotel. A taxi or ride-hailing service can take you there comfortably.

Residence Masseria Santa Lucia is a calm starting point, but the main sights sit a few kilometres away. Palombaro lungo is 2.9 km, Castello Tramontano and Castle Park are 3.0 km, and the Cathedral Basilica is 3.3 km from the property. Those are roughly a 30-minute walk to the city centre, or a short drive. The Sassi di Matera are about 3.1 km away, and Parco dei Quattro Evangelisti is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. You will want a car or transit for a full day of sightseeing, but the quiet setting is a pleasant contrast after exploring. For tours, the hotel can arrange guided visits to the Sassi.