La Monastica Resort & Spa

Borgo a Buggiano, Tuscany, Italy · resort · Rating: 9.8/10 · 194 verified guest reviews

About La Monastica Resort & Spa

A former Benedictine monastery on a hill above the Valdinievole, restored into an intimate Tuscan resort where medieval stone walls, a bell tower and olive terraces frame a handful of quiet rooms. Interiors are calm and contemporary — lime-plaster walls, beamed ceilings, deep velvet accents — and the wellness rooms are carved straight into the rock, with warm water running between the cliff and candlelight. There is a garden that looks out over the hills toward Montecatini, an Italian restaurant grounded in the estate garden, and almost nothing to do but slow down.

Why We Selected La Monastica Resort & Spa

A 9.8 from guests is rare; a 10.0 for both cleanliness and comfort is rarer still. Guests describe a monastery that has been handled with restraint rather than redecorated — and a staff score of 10 that explains most of the rest.

Highlights

A restored Benedictine monastery with its own medieval bell tower
Spa pool carved into the rock face, lit by candlelight
Sauna, wellness centre and yoga in the olive garden
Panoramic pool and hillside lawn over the Valdinievole
Italian restaurant with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menus
Under 200 verified reviews and a 9.8 guest score — cleanliness and comfort both rated 10

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