Castelfalfi
Contemporary luxury meets medieval Tuscan heritage. No fussiness, no chintz — the design is clean and calm, letting the landscape do the heavy lifting. The vibe is slow, unhurried, and genuinely estate-like rather than hotel-like.
Book the Bar Ecrù sunset aperitivo — the panorama from that terrace at golden hour is the single best free view on the property
Why It Matters
Two Michelin Keys (2025), Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2026, and Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2025 winner for Italy. The first European outpost of Thai wellness brand RAKxa launched here in spring 2024. Owned by Indian billionaire Sri Prakash Lohia, the estate is CasaClima certified, nearly self-sufficient in water, and runs an active organic farm with 62 acres of vineyards and 10,000 olive trees.
Castelfalfi is less a hotel and more an entire world. Set on a 2,700-acre estate in the hills between Florence, Pisa, and Siena, it wraps a fully operational medieval village around a contemporary five-star hotel with 146 rooms, six restaurants, a Thai-branded spa, and a 27-hole golf course. The main building is sleek, modern, and deliberately understated — walls finished in warm Tuscan tones, marble bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows aimed at the rolling countryside. The old tobacco warehouse across the road gives you timber beams and more traditional character. And above it all, the actual medieval castle still sits on its rocky spur.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Casa Medici
300 sqm village villa overlooking the Medici Park. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, generous indoor and outdoor spaces. Located in the heart of the medieval borgo — the most historically connected of the villas.
300 sqm
Casale I Bianchi
Five-bedroom standalone villa with private heated pool and spacious garden. Five double bedrooms across two floors, each with private bathroom. Fully equipped veranda. Includes butler service, private chef for breakfast, and VIP treatment. The largest private villa on the estate.
550 sqmCastelfalfi Grand Suite
At 106 sqm, this is the flagship hotel room. Bright interiors with contemporary classic style, warm tones, a dining room, living room with sofa bed, private covered patio with garden access, walk-in closet, in-room bar, and travertine marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub.
king · 106 sqmCastelfalfi Suite
65 sqm suite with private garden and covered patio. King-size bed, living room with sofa bed, walk-in closet, refined in-room bar, and a travertine marble bathroom with walk-in shower and separate bathtub. Contemporary classic style with panoramic views.
king · 65 sqmDeluxe
Refined furnishings in warm colors with marble, leather, and wood. Natural light plays up the Tuscan landscape-inspired palette. Available in standard, Belvedere (valley view), and Dolcevita (garden or terrace) configurations.
30 sqm
Family Suite Terrace
Generous 120 sqm suite with a panoramic terrace — good for families or small groups. Two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area with modern fireplace, walk-in closet, and floor-to-ceiling windows. In-room bathtub. Alpemare Beach Club access included.
120 sqmIl Fienile
Three-bedroom estate villa set in the greenery of the property with contemporary Tuscan-style interiors. Shared pool, furnished veranda overlooking the landscape. More secluded than the village villas.
230 sqmJunior Suite
Contemporary design with panoramic countryside views. Leather sofa, travertine marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Available in standard, garden (Junior Suite Garden), and terrace (Junior Suite Terrace) configurations.
40 sqmLa Pergola
Three-bedroom villa steps from the hotel in Castelfalfi's medieval village. Interiors reflect Tuscan colors and materials in a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Private pool with panoramic views. Close enough to the hotel to use all resort services on foot.
225 sqmPrestige
Elegant rooms with updated design that reinterprets Tuscan style with a contemporary touch. Carefully selected decorative details, marble bathrooms, bright harmonious spaces. Available in standard, Belvedere, and Dolcevita (garden/terrace) variants.
37 sqmStefano Ricci La Rocca
Two-level penthouse inside the medieval castle walls, conceived in collaboration with Florentine luxury fashion house Stefano Ricci. 307 sqm across two suites, with handcrafted materials, fine fabrics, and an extraordinary historical setting. The pinnacle of the property — and of the town.
307 sqmSuite
Bright suites with a spacious living area, bedroom, and walk-in closet. Large windows frame the Tuscan countryside. Travertine marble bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub. Access to Forte dei Marmi's Alpemare Beach Club included.
58 sqmSuite Terrace
Contemporary Tuscan-style suite with a spacious panoramic terrace. Interiors include a living area with sofa bed, bedroom, walk-in closet, and travertine marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Alpemare Beach Club access included.
king · 61 sqmTabaccaia Classic
Housed in the historic early-20th-century tobacco warehouse opposite the main building, these rooms blend tradition and modernity with natural materials, soft colors, and in some cases, white-painted wooden beams for added brightness. More rustic in character than the main building.
22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
GEO-certified 27-hole course set in the Tuscan hills with views of the medieval castle. Includes an 18-hole Mountain Course for experienced golfers and a 9-hole Lake Course. Full clubhouse.
On-site archery available as part of the resort's active adventure program.
Available at the adventure park or activity area.
Explore the estate and surrounding Tuscan hills on electric bikes. Villa guests receive e-bikes in their villa.
Catch-and-release fly fishing experience at the estate lake. Guided and eco-conscious.
Exclusive access to Alpemare Beach Club at Forte dei Marmi — private beach tent and premium services. Included for Suite-category rooms and above, and all villas.
Fly over Castelfalfi and the Tuscan hills by helicopter for an aerial view of the vineyards, medieval villages, and surrounding countryside.
12 treetop trails of varying difficulty, including zip lines, Tarzan ropes, and wooden bridges. Open to children from age 3 and adults. Separate from the main hotel.
Wear beekeeping gear and explore the estate's hives with expert guides. Ends with a tasting of Castelfalfi organic wildflower honey.
Guided woodland walk with birds of prey and spectacular flight demonstrations.
Choose your dishes and cook alongside the Executive Chef. Ends with a private lunch or dinner featuring your own creations.
Garden walk to discover seasonal ingredients, then make fresh pasta with the chef. Includes a convivial lunch.
Hands-on class with the Master Pizzaiolo. Make dough and bake a Margherita in the wood-fired oven.
Montessori-inspired kids club for children aged 3 to 12. Complimentary for all hotel and villa guests.
Romantic dinner for two in a panoramic cabana with flambé dishes prepared live, facing the Tuscan sunset.
Stroll through the medieval village uncovering 2,000 years of history: Romanesque architecture, Medici traces, and Tuscan views.
Walk through the olive groves, visit the estate mill, and taste the estate's IGP Toscano oil, single-variety oils, and aromatic EVO condiments.
Walk through the woods with a truffle expert and trained dogs. Optional add-on truffle lunch or dinner.
Walk through the vineyards, visit the cellar and barrel room, then enjoy a guided tasting of the estate's organic wines paired with Tuscan flavors. Led by sommelier.
Outdoor yoga session in forest silence. Designed for balance and restoration.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dedicated spaces for meetings, team building, corporate events, banquets, and weddings.
Active organic farm with 62 acres of vineyards, 10,000 olive trees, and beehives producing wine, olive oil, and honey. The estate is the source of much of the resort's dining produce.
Technogym-equipped gym with 24-hour access. Included for all guests.
Electric vehicle charging available on property.
Pets allowed throughout the property.
Private outdoor pools with panoramic views of the Tuscan valley. Seasonal opening subject to weather. Access included for all hotel and villa guests.
Village boutiques including Erbario Toscano (body/home fragrances), YC WhyCi (knitwear), Hackett, Façonnable, and Castelfalfi Memories (estate brand merchandise).
Complimentary shuttle service around the large estate.
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