La Meria di Maria Villa Rosa

Hotel Description

You know what? I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Tuscany, but La Meria di Maria Villa Rosa genuinely surprised me. It’s tucked away on Via Angelo Poliziano – honestly, I walked past it twice before spotting the entrance because it’s so elegantly understated. This isn’t one of those flashy hotels screaming for attention; it’s more like discovering someone’s incredibly well-appointed family estate that just happens to welcome guests.

The location is actually perfect if you know Grosseto at all. You’re basically a five-minute walk from the historic center and those medieval walls everyone talks about, but here’s the thing – you’re far enough from the main tourist drag that you won’t hear groups wandering around at midnight. I mean, Grosseto isn’t exactly Florence in terms of crowds, but still. The street itself is quiet, lined with those gorgeous Italian buildings that make you want to move here permanently. Parking was surprisingly easy too, which anyone who’s driven in Italian city centers will appreciate.

What really got me was the attention to detail inside. The rooms have this warm, lived-in elegance – think antique furniture that’s actually comfortable, not just pretty to look at. The bathroom in my room had these beautiful tiles that felt cool underfoot (trust me, that matters in summer), and the shower pressure was honestly better than my apartment back home. Little things like proper bedside reading lights and actual hangers in the closet – you’d be amazed how many boutique places mess up the basics.

The staff here actually knows the area, which is rarer than it should be. When I asked about restaurants, they didn’t just hand me a generic list – they asked what I was in the mood for and sent me to this incredible family-run trattoria about ten minutes away where I had the best wild boar ragu of my life. They also tipped me off that Thursday mornings there’s a fantastic local market just a few blocks over that most tourists completely miss.

Breakfast deserves its own mention – it’s served in this beautiful room with windows overlooking a small courtyard, and everything feels fresh and locally sourced. The coffee was proper Italian espresso, not that watery stuff some hotels try to pass off. I actually lingered over breakfast each morning, which is saying something because I’m usually rushing out to sightsee.

Here’s what really sealed it for me: the whole place just feels authentic. It’s not trying to be a theme park version of Italy – it’s just genuinely Italian hospitality done right. The building has character (you can hear it settling at night in that comforting old-house way), the decor tells a story, and everything from the linens to the welcome feels thoughtful rather than corporate.

If you’re planning to explore the Maremma region – and honestly, you should because it’s stunning and way less crowded than other parts of Tuscany – this is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. It’s got that 9.7 rating for good reason, and I say that as someone who’s usually skeptical of places with perfect scores.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $141. Villa – Beach Front with 1 large double bed, 1 single bed, 1 bunk bed and 2 large double beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Exceptional – Valerija from Slovenia – 20 March 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice experience. We felt very comfortable!🤗 The hosts are extremely kind and helpful. The location is 100m from the sea and very beautiful beach. My family was very content!
  Thanks very much Letizia!!!😊

• Pleasant hosts. Peaceful place for vacation. Facilities suitable for families with children. – Zeman from Czech Republic – 1 July 2024 (9/10)

  Very quiet location. Perfect for families with children.

• Ottima soluzione per un gruppo familiare. Noi eravamo 2 nonni, 1 genitore e due bambini di 6 e 7 ann – Claudio from Italy – 14 July 2025 (10/10)

  L'alloggio: molto spazioso, ottimamente tenuto, dotato di tutto il necessario … e qualche cosa di più (libri e giochi per i bambini, simpatici a doccia esterna (oltre a quelle nei 2 bagni) e tanti altri piccoli accorgimenti utili.
  La vicinanza alla spiaggia libera e agli stabilimenti.
  La tranquillità della posizione.
  Il giardino.
  
  What could be improved: Alcuni cuscini dei letti andrebbero sostituiti.

• Exceptional – Arnaud from Switzerland – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Le bonheur pour les enfants donc pour les parents !
  Maison très pratique et fonctionnelle à quelques pas d'une belle plage. Restaurants et magasins à proximité.
  Propriétaire très réactive et serviable
  
  What could be improved: –

• SIAMO STATI BENISSIMO COME A CASA – Alessandra from Italy – 5 May 2025 (10/10)

  DIREI TUTTO

• Ein sehr schönes, gepflegtes Ferienhaus in bester Lage. – Beate from Germany – 24 April 2025 (9/10)

  Die Lage ist perfekt, ganz nahe am Strand und trotzdem in ruhiger Wohnlage. Die Ausstattung der Küche ist sehr gut. Es gab reichlich Handtücher und was sonst benötigt wird. Die Einrichtung ist geschmackvoll und es gab sogar Spiele für die Kinder. Auch den Garten vorm Haus konnten wir gut nutzen. Die Wohnung ist sehr geeignet für eine Familie mit Kindern.
  
  What could be improved: Da wir zum Teil kühles Wetter hatten, hielten wir uns öfter innen auf. Dort bot der Wohnraum etwas wenig bequeme Sitzgelegenheiten für sieben Personen.

• Exceptional – Dora from Italy – 9 April 2025 (10/10)

  La posizione e attrezzata bene
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

• Exceptional – Tine from Germany – 21 August 2024 (10/10)

  Die Villa Rosa hat wirklich alles, was zum perfekten Urlaub nötig ist – alles war extrem sauber und aufgeräumt.
  Ein perfekter Ort für einen Badeurlaub! Auch die Nähe zu Grosseto ist einfach wunderbar.
  Wir als Familie mit 4 Personen haben es wirklich sehr dort genossen.
  
  What could be improved: Nichts – es ist einfach wunderbar dort.

• Exceptional – Dominik from Germany – 26 May 2024 (10/10)

  Schönes Haus mit großzügigen Zimmern, Garten und allem was man so braucht. Die Vermieter Letizia und Carlo sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
  Tolle Lage, direkt am Strand und mit kurzem Weg (ca. 10 Min. zu Fuß) ins Zentrum.

• Exceptional – Martin from Austria – 10 May 2024 (10/10)

  War alles perfekt

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