Boutique Hotel Poggio ai Santi Adults Only

Oh… my… god…. This hotel is simply amazing!…. How on earth it’s listed as a 3 star, I have absolutely no idea!… we loved it so much, after our 3rd night (we’d booked a 5 night stay) we added another night! (We had to change rooms, but the hotel made it all so seamless and efficient, we hardly noticed) All the guests and staff were so respectful and quiet (massively helps they have a no children policy!)… the whole area from dining to relaxing by the pool, was just that, relaxing! Every direction you look there are amazing panoramic views, which gets you grabbing for your camera! The breakfasts, lunches and dinners (two options of restaurants) are so unbelievably good. All the food is either locally sourced or homegrown on their farm. We stayed in one of the ‘glamping tents’. With its own private pool and kitchen facilities, it was a private retreat, within the hotel grounds. The views, interior design and cleanliness were all of the highest quality…. It took a night to adjust to the ‘natural’ outdoor noises, but hey, it’s camping (kinda!) Honestly, I can’t rave about this hotel anymore… and again, why on earth the 3 star rating!

There are places we dream of seeing… and when we finally do, they turn out to be even more beautiful than we imagined. Not just in how they look—no Instagram filters needed—but in how they live, what they stand for. Places that inspire us to live better, to travel differently. Here, there’s no plastic. Water is filtered on-site. The gardens provide 80% of what ends up on your plate. And 90% of everything is homemade: honey, olive oil, wine, spices, grains, preserves… the list goes on. You find yourself immersed in living nature—surrounded by animals, butterflies like the ones we saw as kids, lizards, bees… Here, luxury means peace, sustainability, and a thoughtful, honest way of managing resources. It’s a privilege to spend time in a place like this — rare, real, and deeply inspiring. A kind of paradise we wish existed more often, a little closer to home. I return with a head full of calm and a heart full of warmth… And most of all, the desire to do better. I’ll be back.

What a beautiful stay we had at Poggio ai Santi! Every detail was attended to from pre-booking to checking out. Andrea was helpful in guiding us to his favorite wineries and restaurants all around the coast. The food was exceptional and variety on the menu was perfect. And the views! Incredible. We really enjoyed our stay and walking around the property. We had a nice visit with the donkeys and goats, too! We will definitely be back to visit all of the other wineries that Bolgheri has to offer!