Castel Monastero

Large fairly austere, but beautiful hotel, taking itself a bit too seriously sometimes and lacking in warmth and charm. Room are spacious with very comfortable beds and pressed white linen, decadent bathrooms and huge flat screen tvs. We had an additional bed put in for our 9 year old daughter and still had ample room (Executive Suite). Food was good. There is a Michelin star restaurant which we didn’t try (you need to book), and Cantina which is set in an old cavern and stunning. We ate here one evening and it was superb (and pricey). Note none of these open before 19.30 so quite late for a child. Room service menu was standard burger and fries and ‘ok’ but wouldn’t do a second time. Pool area is unusual. Three pools all made in slate so dark in colour. Pool water is quite cold as all heated naturally and they are big pools to fill. Small bar on site with mixed bag of staff. On the Saturday it was stormy interspersed with sunshine but they shut the bar and despite sun coming out at 3pm never reopened which was not good. Spa is beautiful. Really beautiful. Overall it’s a nice place to stay but possibly more a couples hotel. There were few children about and it’s more geared up to sauntering around in a bathrobe than enjoying drinks round the pool. If you’re looking for something fun with a bit of life in it then this isn’t the place for you. One call out to the manager Xena who was fantastic when we had a few issues.

We spent 4 days at the resort and we had the most wonderful time. The staff was amazing, the food was out of this world and we definitely want to go back. I have not felt that comfortable in a hotel for a long time. We stayed in Pesca 01 which is a fantastic suite with view on the pool.

Castel Monastero is an exceptional hotel. We felt a sense of tranquillity as soon as we arrived; it's simply beautiful. What makes this hotel, however, is not just its location or its glorious rooms - it's the staff. There seems to be genuine joy here for what they've created, and every single one was friendly, helpful and smiling. We were blown away by the quality of the food in the main restaurant. But we did treat ourselves to the tasting menu at the Michelin-starred Contrada. This wasn't just a food experience, but a journey, an event. The Maitre d, Manuela, demonstrated such passion that we will remember not just the meal but the experience - and how she made us feel - forever. We arrived stressed and tired. Four nights later, we were different people. We will be back. Thank you.

We had an unforgettable family stay at Castel Monastero. The setting is breathtaking, the rooms are elegant and comfortable, and the facilities cater perfectly to both adults and children. The pool area and surrounding Tuscan landscape made every moment feel like a postcard. A special mention goes to Valentina, who truly went above and beyond for us. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care elevated our experience and made us feel at home. If there were an extra star to give, she would earn it without question. We left feeling relaxed, well taken care of, and already dreaming of returning. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxury family getaway in Tuscany.

Best hotel we’ve stayed at so far in Italy (out of 15). The surroundings are stunning, the pool area is fantastic, and both restaurants are truly excellent. The staff were lovely and the service consistently great. There are a few rookies on the team, but with their positive attitude and willingness to learn, they’ll be top-notch in no time. Our room was clean, beautifully renovated, and genuinely enjoyable to stay in. I rarely leave 5-star reviews, but this hotel has absolutely earned it!