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Castelfalfi
Montaione, Italy · Independent · Grand Luxury
An 8th-century castle at the centre of a 2,700-hectare Tuscan estate, originally a TUI development, repositioned in 2022 as an independent resort with two hotels and a 27-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course, it ranked No. 17 on Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels 2025 and earned both a Forbes Five-Star and Condé Nast Traveler Gold List in 2026.
- 146 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
- Interiors: Andrea Auletta Interior Design
About Castelfalfi
- Castelfalfi is a restored medieval village and 2,700-hectare Tuscan estate centered on a castle with origins in the 8th century.
- Originally a TUI development, it was repositioned in 2022 as an independent luxury resort with two hotels and a Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
A restored medieval village and 2,700-hectare Tuscan estate centered on an 8th-century castle. Originally a TUI development, repositioned in 2022 as an independent luxury resort with two hotels (Il Castelfalfi and La Tabaccaia) and a Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course.
The setting
Between Florence, Pisa, and Siena in the rolling Tuscan countryside south of San Miniato. 5 km from Convent of San Vivaldo.
Restaurants and bars
- La Rocca di Castelfalfi — Restaurant · Tuscan haute cuisine
- Il Rosmarino — Restaurant · Italian
- Olivina — Poolside · Italian and Mediterranean
- Bar Ecrù & Lounge — Bar
- Giglio Blu Pool Bar — Poolside
- UMMI — Restaurant · Lebanese with Tuscan influences · Chef Hussein Hadid
- Origano — Restaurant · Pizzeria al taglio
- Alimentari — Restaurant · Aperitivo and groceries
Experiences
- Wine Cellar tastings and themed dining — A long themed table can be set among the vats in the production winery, and the barrel cellar hosts intimate exclusive events.
- Private wine tastings and dinners at Olivina — Olivina restaurant offers private wine tastings and dinners.
- Sunset aperitifs and pool parties at the Pools — The pools with the Giglio Blu Pool Bar are used for sunset aperitifs, private pool parties and convivial moments.
- Adventure Park — Open-air park within the estate's greenery with suspended courses and dynamic activities, suited to groups and families.
- Stargazing — Guided by professional astronomers under certified night skies, with telescope views of the Moon and Saturn; free entry.
- Vineyard Dinner — A dinner under the stars among the vineyards during harvest season, with live music and the Tuscan sunset.
Amenities
- Spa
- Two pools
- Golf course (27 holes, Robert Trent Jones Jr.)
- Wine estate
- Cooking school
- Horseback riding
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2025)
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