- Situated in 16 acres of beautiful grounds, 3.5 miles from Castelnuovo Berardenga
- 2 Restaurants, one of which is located in the XIII century vaulted cellar
Located near Siena and approximately three and a half miles from the town of Castelnuovo Berardenga, stands the beautiful 11th century hotel, Castel Monastero. All of the rooms in this tranquil hotel are furnished in a traditional Tuscan style overlooking either the piazza, the hotel garden or the surrounding countryside. Guests will find frescoed walls, enormous bathrooms in the guest rooms and swathes of sumptuous Rubelli fabrics throughout the hotel.
The spa at Castel Monastero features exclusive product lines and treatments, and wellness programmes with a particular focus on weightloss, detox and rejuvination. The hotel also boasts the restaurant 'Contrada' and 'La Cantina' located in the XIII century vaulted cellar serving Tuscan specialities. With 16 acres of grounds, three swimming pools (usually open mid May - end September), two indoor pools, one salted and a big Jacuzzi pool, 2 saunas, Hammam and Emotional Showers, a tennis court and bicycles for hire, the Castel Monastero is the ideal place for which to enjoy a relaxing and peaceful holiday.
The hotel has 73 rooms (official rating 5 star). Child prices apply to ages 2-11 years.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Contrada
Included With: Bed & Breakfast
Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear shoes and long trousers.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 7.30am - 10.30am and 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Facing the medieval piazza where breakfast is served, the elegant and charming Contrada gourmet restaurant serves Tuscan and Italian cuisine interpreted by the resident chef. Maximum attention is paid to using local products which are selected personally by the chefs, including typical wines, cheeses and olive oils.
La Cantina
Included With: Half Board
Dress Code: Gentlemen are required to wear shoes and long trousers.
Open 12.30pm - 2.30pm and 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Located in the 13th century vaulted cellar where the Castel Monastero's wine collection has rested for centuries. This delightful restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and serves traditional Tuscan cuisine and local specialities, and the wine list is sensational.
Spa & Wellness
Spa & Wellness Centre
The spa offers guests two indoor pools and a range of exclusive weight-loss and detox programs.
Entrance is payable locally, approx. €40 per person per day and open 10am - 7pm.
Restrictions:
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted in the spa.
Beach & Pools
Swimming Pools
The hotel offers guests three outdoor swimming pools usually open mid May - mid September.
Activities & Entertainment
Bicycles for Hire
Payable locally, starting at approx. €25 for 3 hours.
Wifi & Parking
Wifi & Parking
Stay connected with the wifi free of charge.
Free on-site parking.
About the location
Situated just 15 miles from Siena, Castelnuovo Berardenga is often overlooked in favour of its mother city, but reveals a rich tapestry of culture and history to those who take a proper look. Considered part of the Chianti wine region, this picturesque town is situated amid the beautiful rolling hills that have made Tuscany globally famous, and today offers guests a real taste of authentic Italy. The town is best noted for the surrounding wineries and vineyards, but the historic centre also offers a few attractions, including a stunning Gothic monastery that still towers over the surrounding countryside. The town is especially good for visitors wanting to enjoy some of the region’s best wines, and there are numerous local wineries that offer tours and tastings.
One of the biggest benefits of Castelnuovo Berardenga lies in its proximity to Siena, so save some time to explore one of Tuscany’s finest cities. There are lots of sights to see, from the striking cathedral to the bustling central piazza, one of Europe’s largest ancient squares.
Transfer time
Car hire is recommended for this hotel. Castelnuovo Berardenga is 14 miles from Siena, 50 miles from Florence and 98 miles from Pisa. Simply call us once you’ve completed your booking and we will talk you through the options.
Double Superior Room
Max 2 adults
Double Superior Rooms are decorated in a rural Tuscan style and have magnificent views of the piazza di Castel Monastero and the surrounding countryside. They can sleep up to two adults.
25-30m²
Deluxe Double Room
Max 2 adults
Deluxe Double Rooms are decorated in a rural Tuscan style and have magnificent views of the piazza di Castel Monastero and the surrounding countryside. They can sleep up to two adults.
32-45m²
Junior Suite
Max 4 adults
Junior Suites feature a bedroom and a lounge and have views of the neighbouring countryside. They can sleep up to three adults and are available on request.
50-63m²
Executive Suite
Max 4 adults
Executive Suites have a bedroom connected to a large lounge and have views of the vineyards, surrounding countryside and the medieval piazza. They can sleep up to four adults and are available on request.
57-78m²
Junior Suite Piazza
Max 4 adults
Junior Suite Piazza rooms are spacious with a separate living area and bedroom and afford views to the main piazza from the window.
50-63m²
Prestige Double Room
Max 3 adults
Prestige Double Rooms have a small lounge area with views of the vineyards, surrounding fields and the medieval piazza. They can sleep up to three adults and are available on request.
45-51m²
Early Booking Discount
15% booking discount for stays up to 3 nights completed between 14 April - 30 June 2021, 01 - 11 August 2021, 17 - 31 August 2021 and 01 October - 29 November 2021 booked 75 days before arrival.
15% booking discount for stays completed between 01 - 31 July 2021, 12 - 16 August 2021 and 01 - 30 September 2021 booked 75 days before arrival.
Family Offer
5% discount for families traveling with at least one child and staying in a Prestige room, Junior Suite, Junior Suite Piazza Or Executive Suite.
The offer is valid for stays completed between 01 - 26 June 2021 and 01 October - 29 November 2021.
Free Night Offer
2 Free nights for stays of 7 nights completed between 14 April - 30 June 2021, 01 - 11 August 2021, 17 - 31 August 2021 and 01 October - 29 November 2021
1 Free night for stays of 4 nights completed between 14 April - 30 June 2021, 01 - 11 August 2021, 17 - 31 August 2021 and 01 October - 29 November 2021
Meal Offer
1 Complimentary 3 course dinner in the 'Cantina' restaurant (beverages excluded) for stays of 4 nights or more between 14 April - 29 November 2021 in Junior Suites or Suite.
Based on 687 traveller reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
450
Very Good
123
Average
73
Poor
29
Terrible
13
Reviews
“ Truly a Gem amid the Very Best
Mark D,
Jul 11 2021
I am in hotels over 250 mights a year and am privileged to stay in some of the world's very best hotels.
This hotel nestled in the beautiful and scenic hills of Tuscany strikes a perfect balance of...
I am in hotels over 250 mights a year and am privileged to stay in some of the world's very best hotels.
This hotel nestled in the beautiful and scenic hills of Tuscany strikes a perfect balance of quietly letting guests enjoy their privacy while ensuring that every need is quietly catered for. To me the mark of an excellent hotel is a hotel that learns a guests individual needs and likes and then just takes care of them for the guest, this property excels in this way.
I stayed here 4 nights and came with my bike ("bici") in the back of my car. Siena is a short distance bike able by anyone, for the mire intrepid biker Arezzo is easy ro reach from the property. I returned form my trip to Arezzo in time for what was frankly the best massage I have had anywhere in the world (though one of their massage therapists does seem better than the rest it would be very hard to find a duplicate for her anywhere on the planet, Asia included).
Sunday night saw amazing live opera in the hotel's idillic medieval courtyard. While they were sold our for dinner that night the hotel made special accommodations to give me dinner on a "long table" and a front row seat. In New York people would have paid USD 500 easily for a ticket to such an event.
The restaurant manager is the absolute best. In thousands of hotel stays at some of the most expensive hotels in the world I have never seen a restaurant manager pay so much attention to guests. Amazing, I just hope he stays in good cardiac health running around after all of his guests so much. That said, while the dinners were very good it's the one area where there could be some improvement, the menu didn't change and the food quality while very very grid did't match the otherwise world-leading experience the hotel offers.
The pools are really wonderful for relaxation and enjoying a wonderful Tuscan afternoon while waited on by a fully attentive and well stocked poolside bar staff. That said, I like to swim a number of laps each day and the pools are not really large enough for that. The gym also has older treadmills that could do with an update and the equipment is very limited but the gym is not why guests come to the hotel and I did'nt see anyone using the facilities.
As a result of my stay, the law firm I own will be hosting a retreat here for our senior staff and we will add this hotel as a "priority" for locations we take special private clients to when we need seclusion to review their affairs over a weekend.
Overall this is a new favorite for me and is perfect for couples and families.
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“ Terrible Customer Service, no refund on refundable deposit
vhostetler,
Mar 18 2021
In November 2019, we made a reservation for the August 2020 Palio package and paid a $2500 deposit, which was refundable if canceled 30 days prior to the reservation. Due to travel restrictions and...
In November 2019, we made a reservation for the August 2020 Palio package and paid a $2500 deposit, which was refundable if canceled 30 days prior to the reservation. Due to travel restrictions and cancellation of the Palio, we canceled the reservation in May 2020 and were told we would receive a refund. We tried to be reasonable at first when the refund was not received, in light of the hardships of Covid. However, now it is almost a year from canceling the reservation and still no refund. The hotel stopped responding to emails and phone calls. We are now working through the ???Leading Hotels of the World??? company to try to get our refund with no help from the hotel. If you are looking at this hotel and must pay a ???refundable??? deposit, be advised that even if you follow their terms, you likely will not receive a refund.
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“ Nowhere near 5 star experience
thewinewally, Billericay, United Kingdom
Sep 11 2020
We hadn???t visited Tuscany before and found it difficult to find a hotel outside of Florence that we thought would really deliver what we were looking for, we thought from the website Castel Monastero...
We hadn???t visited Tuscany before and found it difficult to find a hotel outside of Florence that we thought would really deliver what we were looking for, we thought from the website Castel Monastero was it, but were overall disappointed. The remote location was tranquil and much of the surrounding area stunningly beautiful. The hotel was smaller than it appears on the website, particularly the courtyard area, we booked a prestige room expecting something a bit special, what we got was a room poorly laid out and lacking any real charm.
Staff were polite and courteous but overall not making your stay special, the room was often cleaned late in the day and there was always a feeling that they knew you had to travel to get anything yourself so anything you requested was at a price, the Spa at ???40 Euros a day per person was a complete rip off. The room had no outside space and due to being an old Monastery was dark inside, not much can be done about this, but an outside space could have easily been created.
We ate twice in the restaurant, normally there are two, but COVID reduced this to one, we understand the reasons, but no one told this before we turned up! The restaurant that served us was poor, the food was bland but at prices you would expect far better. When we ate out the standard was far higher and much better value.
It is difficult to know how much of the failings we experienced were down to COVID and how much was just how it was, probably somewhere in the middle. However this is not a 5 star hotel, it has 5 star prices but the overall experience is well below this. After our stay we travelled to Lake Garda and stayed at Hotel Fasano (also reviewed) where our faith was restored, this is a gem and they understand the importance of the customer, Castel Monastero did not.
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“ Underwhelming and not worth room rate
Marsha123, United Kingdom
Sep 06 2020
We booked a deluxe room for three nights. When we arrived there was no one around and we had too look for the reception which was very underwhelming. We were shown to a dark gloomy room with a step...
We booked a deluxe room for three nights. When we arrived there was no one around and we had too look for the reception which was very underwhelming. We were shown to a dark gloomy room with a step up to the bathroom which we found really dangerous during the night. In addition the bed was right next the french window and the guests sunbathing down below could see into our bed.! We asked for next category up, they showed us a suite, but it was gloomy and 200 euros more per night so we stayed in this miserable small room.
There were no tea or coffee making facilities in the room and the tiniest bottles of water left at night, with no welcome amenity on arrival apart from a glass of prosecco at the bar. We don't like prosecco and asked could we swap for wine. There was nearly world war 3! The young waiter took the wine order but the young bar manager told us we could not do it as the wine cost more! The is when we are paying 490 euros per night!! We asked for actual manager, and he relented and gave us a small quantity of wine each.
The pool was average, guests very close together. The senior waiter came round at 12.30 an threw the lunch menus on the tables around the pool saying 'this is the menu'! Really rude. We had eaten lunch on the first day and we had caeser salads which were very dry and tasteless.
No bottled water offered to guests at the pool, nor anyone offering any pleasantries such as fruit or even putting towels out for us.
Dinner at restaurant was very nice .
Breakfast was average. Breakfast was included in the room rate, however they wanted an extra 10 euros for eggs! Outrageous at those room rates.
This place is also in the middle of nowhere so difficult to find anywhere to eat outside.
There are many many beautiful places to stay at half this price who offer wonderful small touches at no charge.
How this place is rated as 5 star is beyond us. We have travelled to hundreds of places to stay including old castles such as this, at lesser rates but offering much more.
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“ Wonderful experience
929candiceh, Zermatt, Switzerland
Sep 03 2020
We loved staying here , such a unique and beautiful place . We had the best time . The staff were so nice , the food was fantastic, our room was spacious with very comfortable bed and huge bath tub...
We loved staying here , such a unique and beautiful place . We had the best time . The staff were so nice , the food was fantastic, our room was spacious with very comfortable bed and huge bath tub . Everything was well kept , looked amazing and was perfect. We had 2 trips to local wineries also fantastic . Food and drinks were outstanding
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