Borgo Etrusco

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Borgo Etrusco? The drive up to it – honestly, you’ll think you took a wrong turn somewhere around Scarlino because suddenly you’re winding through this almost untouched stretch of Tuscan countryside, and then boom, there it is. The place sits in Località Col Di Sasso, which locals just call “the hill,” and I mean… they’re not wrong.

What makes this 4-star spot special isn’t the usual stuff you’d expect. Sure, the rooms are lovely (that 8.7 rating isn’t just for show), but it’s more about how the whole place feels like someone’s wealthy Italian uncle decided to open his country estate to guests. The breakfast terrace looks out over rolling hills that change color depending on the time of day – I actually found myself getting up early just to watch the morning light hit the cypress trees. The staff here genuinely knows the area; when I asked about hiking trails, the guy at reception didn’t just hand me a generic map but walked me outside and pointed out specific paths, including one that leads to an old Etruscan settlement (hence the name, I guess).

Parking’s easy – there’s a proper lot, not like some of these historic places where you’re playing automotive Tetris. The rooms themselves have this rustic-elegant thing going on without feeling forced or touristy. Think exposed beams and terracotta floors, but with modern bathrooms that actually work. I stayed in September when the weather was perfect, though I imagine it gets pretty busy during peak summer months since it’s only about a 20-minute drive to the coast. The pool area is where most people hang out during the day, and honestly, why wouldn’t you? It’s got that infinity-edge thing happening with the Tuscan landscape stretching out beyond it.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night – no road noise, no city sounds, just the occasional sound of wind through the olive groves. If you’re looking for nightlife, well, you’ll need to drive into Follonica or even Grosseto, but that’s kind of the point. This place is about slowing down and remembering why people fall in love with Tuscany in the first place. The restaurant does solid regional food too – their wild boar ragu was probably the best meal I had during my entire trip through the area, and I ate at some pretty fancy places in Florence.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $92. Studio with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $111. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $128. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 bunk bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Marie from United Kingdom – 18 October 2023 (9/10)

  Location and staff
  
  What could be improved: No WiFi in the apartment

• Giudizio nel complesso ottimo – Antonio from Italy – 15 July 2025 (8/10)

  Struttura immersa nel verde a ridosso dell’abitato di Scarlino. Tranquilla, ordinata e pulita. L’ideale per chi cerca relax. All’occorrenza potete rinfrescarvi in piscina. La posizione è defilata e non vicinissima al mare (che dista almeno sette chilometri) ma nello stesso tempo non distante dai vari posti di interesse della zona. D’altra parte è proprio questa posizione a rendere Borgo Etrusco una valida alternativa al caos dei vacanzieri, soprattutto in alta stagione.
  
  What could be improved: Unica pecca la linea internet carente.

• Exceptional – Arianna from Italy – 29 August 2024 (10/10)

  Non mi dilungo sull'aspetto qualitativo della stuttura ricettiva, come ampiamente descritto dalle altre recensioni sfiora la perfezione, non mi esprimo nemmeno sull'aspetto esteriore, le foto parlano da sole sembra un piccolo paradiso….. parlo, invece, di come in pochi giorni sia riuscito a restituirmi il sorriso e la serenità dopo un lungo periodo buio. L'atmosfera e l'aria che vi si respira ha qualcosa di particolare … Grazie!

• Exceptional – De from Italy – 21 August 2024 (10/10)

  Posizione tranquilla ma vicina al mare e vicino a diversi borghi interessanti
  La pulizia impeccabile della casa e del giardino di tutto il borgo
  La tranquillità e il
  Silenzio
  
  What could be improved: Il materasso del letto troppo duro

• Tutto bene. Posto consigliato. Bella vacanza. Bravissime e gentili le ragazze della reception – Davide from Italy – 17 August 2024 (9/10)

  Staff molto gentile e disponibile
  Appartamento pulito e spazioso
  Bel terrazzo vista Borgo antico di Scarlino

• Wunderschöne Unterkunft in toller Landschaft. Sehr sehr schöne und gepflegte Anlage mit tollem Pool . – Verena from Germany – 9 August 2024 (9/10)

  Wunderschöne Unterkunft in toller Landschaft. Sehr sehr schöne und gepflegte Anlage mit tollem Pool . Man hat eine gute Ausgangslage für Ausflüge. Will man Siena und Florenz intensiv besuchen, ist die Lage allerdings für mehrere Trips dahin allerdings zu weit weg.
  
  What could be improved: Es gibt für 4 Personen immer nur 6 Teller, Besteck usw. Man muss immer sofort die Geschirrspülmaschine anstellen. Umweltfreundlicher wäre es, in ein paar mehr Teller zu investieren, um so Strom und Kosten des Geschirrspülers zu sparen.

• Splendida location – Emanuela from Italy – 9 August 2024 (9/10)

  La cortesia dello staff, la pulizia dell'appartamento e della piscina. Cucina super attrezzata e letti comodi. Siamo stati benissimo. La struttura è molto curata, ho apprezzato anche il gusto nei dettagli.
  
  What could be improved: Mi sarebbe piaciuto avere a disposizione un bel parco per bimbi, uno ben fatto. Il residence sarebbe perfetto.

• Very good – Vanessa from France – 8 August 2024 (8/10)

  Le personnel très agréable et aidant, la literie est impeccable, la propreté des lieux et le calme.
  
  What could be improved: Le parking est loin de la location, lorsqu’on revient chargés de courses, ce n’est pas pratique. La prestation reste coûteuse pour un séjour de 10 jours. Les guêpes à la piscine.

• Schöne Anlage für einen tollen Familienurlaub. – Vögtlin from Germany – 3 August 2024 (8/10)

  Ruhig gelegene, gut gepflegte Anlage. Sehr familienfreundlich mit schönem Pool und toller Aussicht. Der Strand und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten waren in kurzer Zeit mit dem Auto erreichbar, viele Möglichkeiten für Tagesausflüge vorhanden.

• Una vacanza rilassante nella campagna toscana, a 2 passi dal mare – Nunzio from Italy – 30 July 2024 (8/10)

  Posto incantevole immerso nel silenzio delle cicale e degli ulivi. Appartamenti moderni, molto puliti, rifiniti nei dettagli. Grazie alle illuminazioni esterne molto soffuse, si può godere dell'intera volta celeste boreale
  
  What could be improved: Unico Consiglio: posticipare di almeno un'ora la chiusura a della piscina, attualmente fissata per le 19. Almeno nel trimestre estivo.

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