Riva Toscana Golf Resort & SPA

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Riva Toscana? I was expecting another cookie-cutter resort, but this place actually has some character to it. It’s tucked away on the old Aurelia road between Follonica and Castiglione della Pescaia – honestly, you might drive past it if you’re not paying attention, but that’s kind of the point. The setting feels deliberately removed from the coastal chaos without being inconveniently far from anything.

The golf course is what draws most people initially, and it’s genuinely well-maintained (I mean, it better be at these prices), but what surprised me was how the spa became my actual favorite part. They’ve got this indoor pool area that connects to the outdoor one, and on those cooler Tuscan evenings, you can float between the two – it’s surprisingly magical. The treatment rooms are in what feels like converted stone buildings, which sounds gimmicky but actually works. I did notice the spa gets pretty crowded around 4-5 PM when the golf crowd finishes up, so morning appointments are your friend.

The rooms are solid four-star territory – nothing that’ll blow your mind, but they’re spacious and the beds are actually comfortable (you’d be amazed how many Italian hotels miss this basic requirement). Most have decent balconies, though the ones facing the golf course are obviously preferable to the parking lot views. Fair warning about the air conditioning: it’s one of those European systems that takes forever to cool down a room, so crank it when you arrive. The restaurant is… well, it’s resort food, but they do a decent job with local ingredients. The breakfast spread is extensive, though it gets absolutely slammed between 8:30-9:30 AM when all the golfers fuel up.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays at night – the Aurelia Vecchia doesn’t get the truck traffic that the main coastal road does, so you can actually sleep with the windows open. The staff genuinely seems to know the area well; they steered me toward some great little restaurants in Follonica that I never would have found otherwise. Parking is plentiful and free, which feels like a small miracle anywhere near the Tuscan coast these days. It’s about a 10-minute drive to Follonica’s beaches, which are less crowded than the Castiglione ones but just as nice – honestly, maybe better if you’re not into the whole scene.

Look, this isn’t going to be the most Instagram-worthy place you’ll ever stay, but it delivers on what it promises. The 8.6 rating feels about right – it’s well-run, comfortable, and positioned perfectly if you want to explore this stretch of coast without dealing with resort town madness. Just book the spa treatments when you check in, because they fill up fast, especially during summer weekends.

Rooms

• Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Single Room with 1 single bed for 1 adult
• Deluxe Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Suite with 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Standard Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Standard Triple Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults
• Two Adjoining Double Rooms with 2 double beds for 4 adults

Reviews

• Cheska from Switzerland (9/10)

  We liked the view, the food, it's quiet, we got upgraded to a bigger room, the staffs were very nice.

• Jakub from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The breakfast was great, we came little bit late, I think breakfast was available till 10:30 hence we could not enjoy everything bit there was selection of cakes, yoghurts, fruits, passtries and other. Throughout our 3 night stay in Italy this was our best breakfast.

• Gary from United Kingdom (7/10)

  Modern and clean

• Paola from Italy (7/10)

  The pool is nice, the rooms are cosy and clean and very Nordic as we like a lot!

• Zoe from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The breakfast & the room was extremely clean.

• Ella from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property is very up together and clean, the staff are extremely polite and are always on hand when you need them. Our room was comfortable and the bathroom was lovely and modern, they also have good aircon which is rare to find around the area.

• Robert from Ireland (9/10)

  Beautiful surroundings and pool

• Antonios from Monaco (9/10)

  Very courteous staff
  Lovely Golf Hills all around
  Safe location
  Free Parking
  Lovely breakfast and dinning

• Paju from Estonia (9/10)

  Very nice and comfortable room and friendly staff. Nice restaurant with rich wine card and delicious food.

• Kyuyul from South Korea (9/10)

  Spa and kind staff, clean room, great breakfast.

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