Name: Castello Di Velona, Resort Thermal SPA & Winery
Address: Località La Velona, Montalcino (si), 53024, IT

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Rachael

An exceptional hotel.
One of the most thoroughly enjoyable weeks we’ve had as a couple. Truly stunning surroundings with fantastic amenities. Cannot wait to go back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Martha C

Is ok

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Jason

Beautiful location, views and rooms. The dinners and lunches are overpriced but the rest of the experience was fantastic.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Maxime

We had a great stay in Castello di Velona. I traveled with my dog, the castle has wide gardens for dog walk. We had the room with garden and view on Val d'Orcia, the view is breathtaking and room is big.
The massages are superb, the spa and pools are really enjoyable, it's relaxing to watch the vineyard while enjoying the warm thermal waters.
Breakfast is high quality.
For dinner, the restaurant is ridiculously expensive, they charge Michelin star prices but are far from it: good food but not exceptional if you are use to European standards and consider the price, and windows of the restaurant are dirty (which is a shame with such a view). Montalcino is only 10-15 min drive.
Staff is really nice and helping.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

gary

I cant think of a more perfect place to stay. It is a beautiful property, with a long history, in one of the most beautiful regions of the world. We had one of the more \"basic\" rooms but it was still luxurious and comfortable. Amenities were great and the food/wine was amazing. We had some logistical problems with some of our travel plans and the staff was incredibly helpful. We are very grateful to Andrei, Kristian and Valeria especially.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Carlos

It was amazing!

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Rodrigo

There was no air conditioning in our room. It wasn’t too hot but not really pleasant sleep. Leaving the windows open at night in the country side up in a mountain is a little scary we could get bugs or else in the room. I am sorry, but A/C is a must for a hotel this level

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Juan

Simply an unbelievable place with amazing staff. Castello di Velona is literally the definition of what a 5 star hotel should be. Perfection.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

DAVID

A gem ! Great views , warm pool
, restaurant.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Venkateshwar

Definitely good property with views . Beds were not comfortable and could not sleep felt suffocating we have to open windows in night since temp is controlled central for property. Otherwise it was an excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Jose

The property was exquisite. The view spectacular and the staff top notch. The indoor and outdoor thermal pools and sauna made our stay very relaxing. The buffet breakfast was amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Betty

Everything is perfect. Beautiful views, wonderful pool and spa, delicious food. Will come back again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Mark

Everything was 5 star. It’s like living in a castle in the sky with hot thermal pools everywhere and amazing food. We loved our outdoor patio with the sunset view of the panorama.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Angel

Me and my wife stayed there for our honeymoon. We had an exceptional time. The service was exceptional. The pools and amenities were very nice. Great! Breakfast was just free. Located close to montel Chino and many great wineries. Specifically, we really enjoyed the wine tasting. The entire staff were great but here were some standouts , We were helped by Kristian who made us feel extremely welcomed and Morris who performed our wine tasting and he was an exceptional.
Strong recommendation, great value.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

David

Absolutely stunning property and an exceptional staff.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025

Ralph

We stayed two nights midway through travelling around Tuscany. It was a lovely peaceful break for us. We felt very pampered by all of the staff who were superb.

Dining by the pool area was lovely.

A very happy couple of days.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Lacey

Such a magical experience

We had the most amazing stay at Castello di Velona. The staff was top notch. The facilities are breathtaking.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Luanne

Gorgeous property
Attentive staff
Tranquil setting
Fresh culinary standards

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Pavel

Amazing views

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 May 2025

Calvon

First of all the views are to die for. Few issues I had and I’m going to keep it short, bath would not drain, we asked for maintenance to come out but after two attempts nothing was improved. Make sure to make reservations, even with a half board they had issues accommodating us. We found bugs in our room which was report to the staff. Overall we will not be returning. The staff is nice but no accommodation was made for my stay with these issues it was easier for me just to pay my tab and leave.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2025

Michael

This is a very unique property We really enjoyed our stay there. Our only complaint is we didn't stay long enough. Next time!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2024

Franz

Exceeded expectations. Extraordinary resort.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

Stunning location and warm hospitality

Absolutely stunning hotel, the staff were friendly and helpful! We had an amazing stay with a little baby, loved the facilities and the entire experience. Outdoor facilities & UNESCO view of the area is divine

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Olena

Gorgeous views and a perfect stay

Wonderful, relaxing stay. The thermal waters and the spa are great! Food is really good as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Jorge

Loved the experience very secluded great food. Perfect for maximum relaxation!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Idania

Beautiful castle with amazing views and a very professional and friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Diego

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Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2024

William

Tuscany stay

The hotel is beautiful.5 stars.
The service is 3 stars. Bad experience with events planning.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2024

William

The hotel is beautiful.5 stars.
The service is 3 stars. Bad experience with events planning.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2024

susan

The location is beautiful.
Its a 2 to 3 star not a 5. Needs lots of work. Has bugs and animals in room.
They are thiefs, they lied and abused us financially from the moment we walked in. uprofessional.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

James

Excellent luxury experience in Tuscany. Not crowded and friendly staff. Exceptional views and amazing spa.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Andreas

Our second stay at CDV. Such a special place in Tuscany. The hotel has made many improvements since our last stay, and has nothing but 5 star amenities, the friendliest staff, and the incredible castle hotel with views of the Tuscan countryside. This is world class luxury. The spa is in a league of its own, the restaurant and chefs are making top quality cuisine. I can not wait to come back!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

25 Apr 2024

ram

My review starts with hesitation,but it's important for potential guests. Despite its beautiful appearance, this resort disappoints. It's labeled as 5 stars, but falls far short, lacking in both quality and service.Staff struggle with English, rooms are outdated and unclean,with moldy carpets and worn-out towels.Basic amenities like coffee and water are not provided.Comparing it to other 5star properties in Tuscany, it's a huge letdown.Even the dining experience was subpar,with overcooked pasta and poorly prepared duck. Watching their failed attempt to cook the duck was like witnessing a culinary disaster movie.Our waiter, in a misguided attempt to be friendly, veered into awkward oversharing territory. And to add insult to injury, Marcelo charged us an arm and a leg for a couple of drinks. My gripe wasn't just about the hefty bill, but the blatant lack of respect.It felt like they were trying to milk us dry with those jaw-dropping charges. Skipping ahead to the next day, we decided to brave breakfast in the dining area.Sadly, the only thing worth swallowing was the coffee.That evening, we ventured into Montalcino for dinner—I just couldn't stomach another night of Italy's most lackluster cuisine. Fast forward to check-out:I learned my lesson dealing with their greedy, incompetent management.When I requested a copy of the bill before paying, they had the audacity to tack on an extra €800 charge, leaving the concierge clueless.I paid 2000E for 2 nights and coulnt wait to leave

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

Alberto

Unforgettable. Relive a piece of history.

Amazing place and location. Breathtaking views, beautiful outdoor and indoor pools with thermal water, luxurious spa. Wonderful restaurant with the best Tuscan specialties, second to none wine list. Beautiful room with own private garden, entire property and gardens impeccably maintained, peaceful surroundings typical of the Tuscany hills. The best wineries of the famous Brunello all within a 15-minute drive, Siena, San Gimignano and other historic places reachable in an hour or less. A truly unforgettable experience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2023

John

The property is lovely, but the live music with dinner was ill suited to the atmosphere and the patrons were few on the ground.

The low headcount makes an interesting selection of items for dinner difficult for the kitchen. Indeed the buffet breakfast was not available every day, again--it seems to me--due to the number of patrons at the hotels during my stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

Adam

Amazing stay. Customer service was excellent. Will definitely be coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2023

Susan

It’s a gorgeous property. Just so unfortunate that it was cold and rainy in May. Nothing outside seemed very inviting in that weather. It was a short, two night stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2022

Haley

Honeymoon trip. I liked it more than my husband but we look for different things. He was very disappointed with the bedrooms. Not much space. It felt like we were sleeping in the same room as the bathroom. But the view from the bedroom was spectacular. The pools were absolutely gorgeous.

The spa doesn’t open until noon. And the sauna was never hot. We would have liked to go earlier.

One thing to note: if you book on Expedia the spa (saunas, steam room, salt bath) is not included when otherwise it is. The staff told us it was included and then at checkout they tried to charge us $50/each per day we used it. So just fyi- it is not free.

The food at the restaurant is great for breakfast but not worthy the money for dinner. You will pay $160 for a steak that feeds 3 people (no option for less) and it will be the most mediocre steak of your life. It will be unforgettable since you’ll regret the choice! Better off eating dinner in Montalcino.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2022

Marilag

Love the castle, it is lovely. The thermal spa is nice, the spa is good. The food is excellent. The only thing that was not pleasant was the air conditioner was not working. We opened the door to the terrace which is beautiful but there were mosquitos and ants in the bed that I was not able to sleep well for two nights.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2021

Ravi

Such a beautiful hotel and the most magnificent view!! Great and friendly service!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2021

Gregory

Excellent service and amazing reviews

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2021

Beatrice

Luxury castle on a hill

The most beautiful view in all of Tuscany. Excellent service, great rooms and amazing food and wine. All you can wish for!

Partner

2/10

Poor

13 May 2021

Verified traveler

This hotel should be avoided due to its terrible customer service.

The hotel twice abruptly cancelled my travel plans- once in 2020 (completely understandable) and again with one week’s notice in 2021 (unacceptable). Making travel plans to visit Italy from the United States is an involved process and this hotel caused significant disruption in 2021.

A sign of a great hotel is how the staff works with guests to resolve these types of disruptions. We have been asking for a refund for the stay or a credit for the stay to be used through June 2022 (we can’t just fly to Italy whenever we want) for the past three weeks and the hotel refuses to make reasonable restitution. Expedia needs to step in and help settle this issue.

This hotel should be avoided- poor customer service on the basics is often an indication of poor customer service in the more important areas of the guest experience. DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2020

Jacek

Love it!

We planned staying one night but ended up staying three nights. Beautiful location with amazing views. Get a car and explore while staying there and chill out in the pools after.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2020

MrDonegani

Almost dreamlike situation above the vineyards and river below. We had a once in a lifetime stay at this castle in the sky and dinner in the stars of the Italian countryside.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2020

Frustrated

With the travel ban in place, we were not able to enjoy the hotel. We are not going to be able to go within the next year and we tried working with the hotel to get our money back but they would not give us a refund.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location, venue and staff in the heart of Tuscany

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2019

DT

Everything was wonderful...loved the pool and view. Didn't like the food at the restaurant, however. Breakfast was good though.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2019

Alejandro

Beware

Very disappointed. The hotel is very very overpriced. Do not stay at the suite that has the private pool. The hotel uses a grill meters away. My wife and I weren't able to use the private pool from 11am to 2:30pm because of the smoke from the grill. Management sent us a bottle of wine to compensate for the inconvenience. Absurd! Then they offered a voucher for €200 and the €500 to be used at hotel restaurant. Even more ridiculous... a €500 meal. Ok if you want to spend on their overpriced wine. Next morning the noise of furniture being moved in the room upstairs woke us. We had to complain 3 times before the noise stopped. In a nutshell, you are way better off staying at Castiglion del Bosco a short distance away. I was also very disappointed with hotel dot com because they didn't want to compensate me for the terrible experience. Over the last 24 months I have made +50 reservations.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2019

Renata

Worst room, worst service, don't get fooled!

I was so excited about this hotel, first of all for the pictures, and second of all because Montalcino was one of the highlights of our anniversary trip.
This hotel is pretty from the outside, and the pool and common areas are really nice... but the service and attention are the WORST, and the room is the worst I've ever been to.
First of all, when you arrive there's no one to help you with your luggage, you have to find the reception yourself because is kind of a maze.
Then the \"king bed\" are two hard as rock individual beds put together as one... what is this a joke?
Then the sheets burnt our skin, literally, the material was so cheap and they were so rough that literally we got our skin burned.
The breakfast is included, and when I asked the guy for some sunny side up eggs, he told me that that will cost me extra, even they charged us a bottle of water of 12 euros! I mean I live in NYC and I've never had a 12 euros bottle of water. The staff from the restaurant was super rude, and they took forever.
At the checkout, I told the receptionist about the sheet incident, and she told me: \"Ah ok\" not even I'm sorry or something, and the language was not a barrier because I speak perfect italian.
So bottom line I DON'T RECOMMEND this hotel at all, there are a lot of options in Montalcino to stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Absolutely awful! It should not be advertised as a 5 star ! Checked out early and fighting to get a refund. This needs to be investigated!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

I loved absolutely everything about this place. The staff go out of their way to accommodate you. The views are gorgeous, the restaurants have impeccable food. If you truly want to feel like a King or Queen then stay at this castle. It is 11 out of 10 stars for me !

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is beautiful and the location can not be better. Beautiful views of the valley. Room was great and clean. Breakfast was very good
The only issue is the overpriced food in the restaurant . I understand that in a hotel like this you are expect to pay high prices for the food. In this case the quality is not there. The service was good but the food taste and quality were below standard for a place like this . I recommend this hotel but eat outside.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The property is beyond amazing from the location to the thermal water pool to the rooms. However, the restaurant was fine, nothing great for the price and the staff need to work on hospitality. The staff asked my room number numerous times when there are only about 40 rooms.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great property and location that can live up up its 5 star rating. However was not the case for the service. Not at the 5 star rating that its claimed.

The air conditioner did not worked properly, so given that it was summer had to sleep in a room that 25 C (80 F), with a fan which was the only solution. The next day when talking to the property manager and front desk they were very dismissive of the situation claiming that they had inspected the

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2019

Shir

The property was beautiful. But, the water was poorly treated and almost everyone there was breaking out in rashes. I had a doctor treat my boyfriend and I and immediately asked us if we had been in any body of treated water/ hot tub. He automatically recognized the rash and it took days to go away.

Our rooms were nice but the shower kept flooding on us. There was an enormous build up of ants by our door to our room as well.

The food was insanely priced. We had the most expensive fish that we will probably have in our lives at the resort. We expected it to be pricey, but our dinner cost more than our room.

The resort is definitely beautiful, but the experience was not great.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Property is spectacular. The staff is less than welcoming. Upon arrival they took 2 hours to check us in and wouldn’t give us an extended check out when we needed it. Very overpriced food and no where to have a drink past 6pm.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Everything was beautiful.....room, service, dining, facilities and scenery. Truly a wonderful taste of Tuscany. Highly recommended and a highlight of our visit to Italy.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

This was a bit of a splurge for us but it was worth it. We had a 2 bedroom suite. The room was great. Really big and clean. They have at least 3 pools fed by a thermal spring so the water is really warm. The view from the hotel/castle was beautiful. I highly recommend it.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

31 May 2019

Hans

Interior of the rooms too old, service lacking . The management in general do not care about guest experience because they know they got the view and guests would pay for the view anyways

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

26 May 2019

yissela

We were offered wine at check-in. While at dinner we asked to purchase the same bottle of wine and none of the staff members knew what wine I was talking about. The sommelier brought us a bottle and charged us 100 euros for a completely different wine. The general manager stands in the dining staring at every single table, it was quite just a weird vibe. We asked for a private car to be arranged to go to the next town which is only about a seven minute drive and we were charged 80 euros each way. And by the way the front desk clerk never arranged the car and was off the next day. So, we ended up eating in the hotel again. If you ask for help with tours the desk clerks will only offer tours on their own property and no options outside of their hotel. After insisting they finally shared a tour book of other options. We missed our train prior to arrival so we had to change the pick up time with the hotel so Cristian charged us an additional 20% to the pick up charge. The bathroom had urine stains around the toilet floors. Other than that the room was pretty clean. The only pleasant person in the hotel was Katia a waitress during breakfast. The spa area is very slippery. My daughter fell as she walked from the locker room to the spa. There are no rubber mats anywhere for spa users to wipe their feet. I would recommend that you book your excursions and rent a car if you stay here. Or else you will pay more on transportation than the room rate.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2019

Verified traveler

Great lobby with a glass ceiling very romantic place and just relax.

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2019

Luciano

Excellent. Located very close to Montalcino, Tuscany. Castle with natural warm pools! service was always kind and helpful. The Concierge, Rosaria Mogavero, helped me make important reservations in local wineries a month before our arrival. Excellent in every way.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2019

Dan

Couple on an Italian trip

The place is beautiful, although I've been to other Tuscan hotels that have just as nice of a view for half the price. The thermal pool is amazing, however we found out about most of the hotel's common areas on our own, as not much information was provided when we arrived. Unfortunately our room wasn't ready at the 3pm check-in. We waited until nearly 5pm which took away a few extra hours we could have used to relax. The food at the hotel is about 3 to 4 times more expensive than what you will find in town, which is 15 mins away, and it's unfortunate because you could enjoy the pool more if you could get food or drinks at a reasonable price. We found an old cigar casing in the back yard patio, but the inside of the room was beautiful and clean. In summary you pay a premium price for the thermal pool with a great view and a nice room. Although, every other hotel we stayed in had tea and a water boiler and this one did not. Also we were surprised at how noisy the hallway was. You could hear everything from inside the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

As good as it gets. Beautiful property with other worldly views. Great food and service. The staff aims to please. Definitely will plan to return.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Very beautiful setting in the Tuscan countryside. The castle has been transformed into a wonderful luxury hotel. We loved it!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

We loved Castello di Velona! The complimentary champagne during check-in was a really nice touch. We stayed in the Terrace Suite with the private pool. The suite was absolutely fabulous, well appointed and very clean. The private pool terrace was truly something special. The views are phenomenal and the private hot springs pool really sets off the vibe. After checking in a getting situated we opted for a poolside meal at the Dolce Vita Pool Restaurant. The service was exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed our fresh cold press juice and seafood salad. After spending a few hours driving through the local roads we came back and relaxed in the hot springs during sunset. The poolside service was great. We sipped champagne and had fresh fruit while we soaked in the magical sunset. Later that night we had dinner at Settimo Senso Restaurant. Again, the service was truly exceptional and the food was cooked to perfection. With dinner, we enjoyed a bottle of 2010 Brunello Di Montalcino. Magnifico! We really enjoyed our stay at Castello di Velona!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2019

Jack

Best property to stay it's fantastic and must if want to see Tuscany at its best

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Gorgeous property. Amazing views,amenities and attentive and welcoming staff. We Will return!!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

The property was beautiful, praceful and very therapeutic. Didn’t think the food lived up to expectations.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

Marcia

Staff worked with us so nicely when we needed to change to another room because we needed more space. Mineral pools were such a bonus, we didn't want to go anywhere. The site is so unique.....we had a wonderful time!

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2018

PM

This hotel has an amazing view! It is an excellent place to relax, the thermal pools are a fun way to spend the day. We were there for three nights, I would say 1 or 2 are more than enough. The food is average, and very expensive. The valet services is an extra charge. The rooms are spacious and clean, the bed is ok. We headed down to the town of Montalcino for dinner, and it was much better!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2018

Maura

Set on top of a beautiful hill this hotel exceeded all our expectations. The staff was accommodating and the sunrise and sunset views were amazing. Breakfast was delicious and the wine choices thoughout the day were fantastic. The sommelier, Marcella is passionate and engaging. We could have listened to her for hours. If I had one suggestion it would be that water would be provided pool side free of charge.

2/10

Poor

08 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

VERY overrated - not worth the money, even on sale

This hotel is in the middle of no where (yes, we knew this when we booked). However, when we checked in, we were informed that the hotel restaurant is very small so they were completely booked until 9.30 pm. The only other option was to get a car service into town - which is only 15 minutes, but we were told by another traveller that they were charged 150 euros for the return transfer. We took the 9.30 booking but were very disappointed when we showed up and they still didn't have a table ready, so we had to wait a further 20 minutes. We weren't offered a drinks menu to order something to drink, the food was very, very average (would not eat there again) and the room was awful. It was very old and musty with the only window overlooking the outdoor gym equipment. The staff were very friendly but the hotel does NOT live up to the photos or price expectation.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Go for the views

Stunning views, but unfortunately as many other reviewers said: overpriced food and drinks (and food is nothing exciting)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2018

Mark

Great views

Lovely hotel and nice staff. Fantastic views. Food was great although the service was a little haphazard in the restaurant. I would recommend people to stay here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2018

Jerry

The setting is unparalleled. We found the staff to be as nice and as accommodating as any high end property we have stayed at. Having traveled to Tuscany a few times I would suggest never going anywhere in Tuscany without a car. Driving is very safe and there is so much variety in and around wherever one stays that being able to explore will bring out the best in Toscana. I have read other reviews of Castello di Velona and the overriding complaint is the price of everything at the hotel is egregious. I agree. People who can afford a place like this did not accumulate those funds by being stupid with their money. Velona prices most things so that one feels foolish in spending such an amount. Great food can be had almost anywhere in the area at reasonable prices so Velona is just driving there guests away. That said, the food is excellent, especially the complimentary breakfast that has an immense variety as well as the freshest and most delicious local fruits and vegetables. You can sit on the terrace and enjoy your breakfast and cappuccino with the most spectacular view of the countryside. We would sit for 1 1/2 hours to had the most relaxing start to our day.

I would suggest to the ownership to consider pricing meals and extras at the hotel more reasonably, especially the wine. There is great wine all over Montalcino for cheap so Velona's pricing is driving away business

In conclusion, it is a very good property with the potential to be great. If you love sunsets....

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2018

Andrew

Idyllic Luxury Tuscan Retreat

Castello di Velona is a gorgeous property located high on a hill in some of the most beautiful land in Tuscan wine country. You definitely feel as though you are being transported to a different time and place when you drive through the countryside and arrive at the Castello. The staff is lovely and the breakfast they provide is huge and delicious. The spa and pool area is one of the best and you can spend the day laying by the pool and taking in the breathtaking views. We stayed in a Sunset room which surely lived up to its name with daily views of the beautiful Tuscan sunsets. Make no mistake this is surely a luxury resort and the prices in their various restaurants very much reflect this which is perhaps my only quibble with this property. I recommend enjoying one meal there but you can find similarly delicious foods at much more reasonable prices in the nearby villages which I also recommend exploring. Overall we had a very nice stay at Castello di Velona and if you are looking for a quiet, remote retreat with amazing views it is certainly worth considering.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2018

Emiliano

Great!

Great staying....

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2018

barbara

Amazing place!

Loved the hotel! Beautiful views, great service, amazing suite! Kids and adults enjoyed the pool !

Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2018

Janee

Go for the pool, stay for the views

First thing I want to say is that the pool is amazing. By far, the best thing about this hotel. The water comes from nearby hot springs, it is warm and refreshing at the same time. The service at the hotel could be greatly improved. We purchased the full board package and there were a number of time last the staff didn’t seem to know what was included. The few times we ordered food, our order was wrong. The wine and drinks, which are separate from the full board, were very expensive, but that’s to be expected at a resort in Montalcino. The views from the property are spectacular. We didn’t explore the nearby region too much, although we went to a nearby winery for a tasting which was very private and beautiful. All in all, it was a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel and location

This place is beautiful and the location is stunning. The nightly rate was well worth the stay.

A word of caution though: once you’re at the hotel the services cost a fortune. The nightly rate was great for the hotel, but drinks, dinner, day trips are out of this world expensive.

I recommend this place but bring your our drinks for pool side and venture into town for meals.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

The hotel property is spectacular! The pictures do not even do the view proper justice. Food is overpriced but expected in such a beautiful place. Staff was amazing especially bar man Lorenzo.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great view. Nice pools. Not very nice decor. Service lacking.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2018

Kim

Your Castle away from home

This property is beautiful and with the indoor and outdoor pools it was certainly a destination and highlight of our trip in Italy. The Gourmet restaurant was extraordinary. It was our anniversary dinner for sure. I would highly recommend the special place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2018

Connie

The thermal baths are beautifully maintained. The staff are welcoming, professional and very nice

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful castle disappointing service

The castle hotel is beautiful, staff is not prepared to serve guests expecting 5 star service. Restuarant is completely overpriced with a too complicated menu. They should try simplier food with alternatives.

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2017

R

Overated hotel- not a five star avery disappointed

My wife and i stayed at this hotel recently. It looked really nice on the website - a five star castle/ spa- with five star pricing. We arrived at about 4 pm. We were given a tour of the pool facility and room. The hotel staes it has thermal water poolsbut we were unable to use. we booked a room that had a thermal water tub. We were assigned a room three stories down and were informed elevator was not working.. My wife has a bad knee injury and when we asked for a room close to the lobby the person just shrugged his shoulders.. we could not use the pool or the facility because of our location. The tub with the thermal water was made of marble and had mold around the faucet and drain mechanism. Very uncomfortable to sit in or get into it. Water was rusty. Overall my feeling is tha this is a three star property masquerating as a five star.. very disappointed..

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2017

Celeste

Castle in Tuscany

Beautiful location, lovely spa and amazing service... i’d Go back in a heartbeat!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2017

Chui

Spectacular view for sunset and sunrise

Comfortable spa and warm water outdoor pool with beautiful scenery

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Absolute paradise

Fantastic all round stay - have stayed in a lot of 5* hotels and this is truly top notch.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2017

Lisa

Paradise in Tuscany

Though a bit hard to find this place is magical! It had the best views in all of the area. The staff was incredible! They were so friendly and accommodating it was hard to leave. The pool and thermal spa is spectacular! With stunning views you find yourself in total relaxation in paradise. We had a massage which was wonderful. The food is first class. We travel extensively and have many places to still go. That being said we would come back to this beautiful castle!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2017

jules

Beautiful but frustrating

Only hotel I've ever stayed in that charges a flat rate for room service. And it's expensive. I was shocked because it's a slap in the face. As for the fine dining restaurant, worst meal we had in Italy. I wanted so much to like it but alas there was no way. Much better restaurants in town. Views are gorgeous and staff is friendly but at times slow.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Hotel and staff were amazing. Room was great.

I would 100% recommend hotel for couples and anyone who loves wines

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Beautiful property, friendly staff, gorgeous views

Great stay and a beautiful hotel. The spa is first class as are the rest of the amenities.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2016

Natalie

What a great place to relax

Spent a long weekend there with my husband, very quiet and relaxing place! We had family suite room- excellent! It was the best pillows and duvet I ever seen in hotel, the quality of the textile in amazing.
Food was great ( although the portions are not very big, but enough to feel full), the stuff is very friendly and helpful.
After London busy life this place was total relax. SPA facilities are fantastic, pools are hot, massage was very relaxing, I was a bit disappointed after my manicure - the cost is 50 Euro, very nice lady just pretended she done something to my nails)))

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

This is an awesome hotel; one of the best I have ever stayed in. It is
expensive, but worth the price.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2016

Bill

Extraordinary hotel - Staff- location - Region

Extraordinary hotel, great Staff, unique facilities, beatufull location and Region
Thanks & regards

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2016

jim

Beautiful hotel with great rooms and helpful staff

The castle is amazing in all regards: comfortable rooms, amazing vistas, awesome pools and a real classy place throughout. Not very friendly for the disabled but it's mostly manageable

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2016

Verified traveler

Wonderful facilities and view. Great room and pools and view and ambience. Total turnover in staff for unknown reason and staff not very knowledgeable or familiar with their jobs. Restaurant not very good, certainly not for the money.