The Florence Hills Resort & Wellness

Hotel Description

You know what? The Florence Hills Resort & Wellness is one of those places that actually lives up to its name – it really does feel like you’re nestled in the Tuscan hills, even though you’re just a 30-minute drive from Florence. I’ll be honest, when I first pulled up to Via il Bagno in Pelago, I thought I might have taken a wrong turn somewhere. The road winds through these gorgeous olive groves and you start wondering if your GPS is playing tricks on you, but then suddenly there it is – this elegant stone building that looks like it’s been part of the landscape forever.

The thing that struck me most was how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between upscale and approachable. The lobby has this wonderful smell of lavender and something else I couldn’t quite place (maybe rosemary from their gardens?), and the staff actually seemed genuinely happy to see guests arrive. Check-in was smooth – no weird upselling or pushy spa pitches, just helpful suggestions about local hiking trails and restaurant recommendations. My room overlooked the valley, and honestly, I spent way too much time just standing on the balcony watching the light change on the hills. The wellness center is where this place really shines though. The spa treatments use local ingredients – I had this incredible olive oil massage that left my skin feeling amazing for days – and the indoor pool area has these huge windows that make you feel like you’re swimming in the middle of nature.

What I really appreciated was how they’ve thought about the practical stuff too. Parking is easy and free (which, let’s face it, is not always a given in Italy), and the restaurant serves breakfast until 10:30 AM – none of that brutal 9 AM cutoff that ruins your vacation mornings. The dinner menu focuses on regional specialties, and their wine list includes some fantastic local bottles you won’t find everywhere. The only minor thing is that the WiFi can be a bit spotty in some rooms, but honestly, that might be a blessing in disguise. The location is perfect if you want to explore the Chianti region without dealing with Florence crowds – you can hit the city for a day trip, then come back to this peaceful bubble where the loudest sound is probably church bells from the village below. I’d definitely stay here again, especially in shoulder season when the rates are more reasonable and you have the hiking trails mostly to yourself.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $69. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $87. Deluxe Room with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $108. Maisonette with 2 single beds, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $118. Deluxe Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $122. Apartment with Garden View with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Liviu81 from Romania – 21 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very nice location, amazing view, spaceous apartment, very confortable beds.
  
  What could be improved: We had some ants in the kitchen

• Superb – Pelin from Italy – 3 January 2025 (9/10)

  Staff was so good and friendly, large and comfortable spaces. Super clean.

• Loved it, would definitely stay there again! – Oana from United Kingdom – 18 November 2024 (9/10)

  Our stay was excellent. Nice and quiet location, great breakfast and the flat was perfect for 2 couples, we both had a floor to ourselves and separate bathrooms. I almost ended up cancelling the booking due to some negative reviews on here, but I am glad I didn't because it was a lovely stay. Shame we couldn't stay there longer!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing major, but the kitchen could have had a few extra bits such as dish soap and sponge etc., but we didn't end up cooking anyway.

• Superb – Cassandra from Canada – 9 October 2024 (9/10)

  The view from the hotel is absoultely amazing and the hotel staff were also amazing from front desk to the cleaning staff to the ladies
  
  What could be improved: Nothing except the transportation strike lol

• Superb – Talal from United Kingdom – 16 August 2024 (9/10)

  We had a lovely family stay in The Florence Hills Resort & Wellness. The pool was nice. It was about 20 to 30 min drive from Florence, so we managed to visit Florence many times. The staff at the resort were amazing. We will definitely come back

• Delightful place in a beautiful region. – James from United States – 25 July 2024 (8/10)

  It was simple but clean, care was being shown to keep it clean. Massimo at reception was especially helpful and went well out of his way to be of assistance.
  
  What could be improved: It may have been a little too simple.

• It was very good – Varadarajan from Sweden – 6 July 2024 (9/10)

  Nice breakfast.

• This is a lovely spot to stop and rejuvenate. The resort seems half done with no restaurant and pool use. – Bartolo from Australia – 14 November 2023 (7/10)

  Nicely renovated rooms. Beds comfortable. Excellent breakfast. Good communication with staff.
  
  What could be improved: Definitely need a car to stay here. Resort restaurant, spa and pool closed was disappointing.

• Clean, modern, big apartment, beautiful views, great pool and super friendly staff, delicious breakf – Cathy from United States – 20 October 2023 (9/10)

  Amazing location, huge apartment, super modern. VERY clean. Beautiful views and great pool and kid pool. Also a playground right next to it for my daughter. Free parking at playground. The breakfast was amazing the staff is so friendly and helpful. they went above and beyond in service. They were so sweet to my daugther. Everything exceeded our expectations and it was. the perfect place to spend time in the hills of florence.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Everything was great!

• Comfortable, spacious and great shower pressure. – Danita from Greece – 12 October 2023 (8/10)

  Coffee selection.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast choices were limited. I expected more from a hotel that has “Resort” in its name. Also, not sure if it’s a booking.com issue or a hotel miscommunication but you don’t find out there isn’t a spa unless you read through the Q and A.

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