The 11 Best Family Hotels in Tuscany
Tuscany offers the quintessential Italian experience. Whether you want to hideaway in one of the gorgeous rural villlas, lounge by the pool, explore some of the historic towns and villages, marvel at the area's rich art history or dine on local delicacies — there is something for all family members here. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of the best family hotels in Tuscany selected on their location, design, and especially their child-friendly amenities. Whether you want a luxurious coastal stay or a traditional rural experience, there is something to suit most tastes and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next family break?
For self-catering
- Borgo 69 is the perfect property for families who're looking for the flexibility that self catering offers, but also the great facilities that you can expect at a hotel. They offer a handful of one, two and three bedroom villas, all beautifully done, which share a lovely infinity pool. Hotel facilities can be accessed at Fontelunga next door.
- Agriturismo Poggiacolle is a charming farmhouse with its own vineyards and saffron farm. Four separate self-catering apartments occupy the farmhouse. Expect rustic-chic rooms, an infinity pool, tennis courts, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Ideal for families looking for an independent stay, but with plenty to do on site.
- Castello di Gargonza is a historic hotel with apartments (sleeping up to eight) in a former Romanesque hamlet. Complete with an outdoor pool, a Tuscan restaurant, and 500 acres of grounds — families have the best of both worlds here with the independence of an apartment and hotel amenities too.
For a traditional stay
- Laticastelli is a charming stone Tuscan house in a medieval hamlet. Rustic bedrooms and family suites feature wooden beams, four poster beds, and huge bathrooms. Boasting lovely terraces, an excellent restaurant serving local produce, a wine cellar, and a huge infinity pool. A great choice for families.
For luxury
- Precise Tale Poggio Alla Salla is a gorgeous neo-classical villa and outbuildings turned luxury resort about 20 minutes from Montepulciano. For a family friendly luxury holiday it's perfect: there's a kids club offering a huge range of activities and suites offer flexible accommodation options, many with space for a family of four. Plus there's three pools, a spa and Italian restuarant.
- Castello di Spaltenna is a striking stone castle set in the Chianti hills offering a luxurious rural escape. Elegant rooms feature exposed stonework, beamed ceilings and antiques while apartments are well suited to families. The expansive grounds house a large pool and there's an indulgent spa. Best yet there's two good restaurants (one Michelin starred) to pick from.
- Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort is a gorgeous country house olive estate in the Tuscan hills. Timeless rooms, family suites, and apartments have canopied beds, kilim rugs, antique artworks and glorious views over cypresses and olive groves. Art and cookery classes will keep the whole family busy. A grand stay.
- Hotel Hermitage, Elba is a five-star hotel nestled on Biodola beach on the Tuscan island of Elba. Most of the guestrooms sit within private cottages built into the rock on the hillside facing the Mediterranean. Foodies will be spoiled by the resort's four restaurants while the kids club and wide range of activities make this an easy choice for families.
- Grand Hotel Imperiale is a five-star family-friendly property in the glitzy resort of Forte dei Marmi on the Tuscan coast. Rooms and suites are elegant and sophisticated with the best offering balconies looking out to sea. With three restaurants, a wellness centre, and private beach — this is a glamourous seaside stay.
- Borgo Pignano is a private Tuscan estate and luxury haven set amid 750 acres of organic farmland. Sensitively restored throughout, bedrooms and suites feature original architectural details and traditional Tuscan style interiors. With a wide range of activities for all ages, this is perfect for a family stay.
For a rural hideaway
- Podere Conti is a charming 17th-century renovated farmhouse on a large estate. Picturesque buildings have simply decorated rooms. There's a superb organic restuarant which uses ingredients grown on site, a 200-acre estate of forests, olive groves and ruins to explore, as well as a playground! A rustic haven for families.
Still not sure where to book?
- You could browse all our recommended hotels in Tuscany
- Dip into our list of recommendations for the 10 best Tuscan hotels for food and wine
- Or refine by location, and consider just the best hotels in rural Tuscany or the best hotels in Tuscan towns
- Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.
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Precise Tale Poggio Alla Salla Montepulciano (Tuscany) 71 rooms from $545
Families - This is a great family option with plenty of suitable rooms and suites, extensive grounds and lots of activitiesLocal exploring - Easy access to Montepulciano and surrounding countrysideSights nearby - There are countless hilltop villages with dazzling churches to be discovered and Montepulciano is a short drive awayFull of character - This neo classical villa has been meticulously restored and many period features remain
Check AvailabilityA stunning neo classical villa and outbuildings turned luxury resort set amongst the vines not far from Montepulciano. Rooms and suites are beautifully done in light neutrals, many with period features and all with the same attention to detail. Three pools, a spa and Italian restaurant. Sheer bliss! See More
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Borgo 69 Arezzo, Tuscany 12 rooms from $359
Tennis - Use of Fontelunga Hotel's tennis courts.Cooking classes - Cookery classes for all abilitiesSights nearby - Gorgeous hilltop towns nearby.Swimming Pool - Indoor/outdoor
Check AvailabilityThe team behind Tuscany’s Fontelunga Hotel & Villas presents Borgo 69: twelve luxury self-catered villas with exceptional concierge service, an infinity pool and an on-site restaurant. See More
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Agriturismo Poggiacolle San Gimignano 4 rooms from $106
Groups - Some apartments sleep up to 10 people.FamiliesGreat walks - Plenty of walking on the doorstepSights nearby - Just 2km from San Gimignano
Check AvailabilityA gorgeous Tuscan farmhouse B&B with its own vineyards and saffron farm. Four separate self-catering apartments occupy the farmhouse. Rustic-romantic rooms, infinity pool, tennis courts, and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Ideal for families and groups of friends. See More
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Podere Conti Tuscany 13 rooms from $133
Families - Perfect for families, set on a 200 acre estate comprising of forests, olive groves and ruins to explore, as well as a playgroundSights nearby - Visit the seaside villages of Porto Venere, Leirici or Tellaro and go on a day trip to Cinque Terra by train or by boatLocal markets - Head to the bustling Forte di Marmi market on Wednesdays and SundaysSwimming Pool - Seasonal outdoor pool
Recommended by - SawdaysCheck AvailabilityA charming 17th century renovated farmhouse on a large estate. Picturesque buildings have simply decorated rooms featuring tasteful Arabic furniture, exquisite rugs and quality bedlinen. Superb organic restuarant featuring ingredients grown on site! A truly rustic haven for families or couples. See More
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Castello di Gargonza Monte San Savino, Tuscany 10 rooms from $178
Families - Large apartments can sleep up to 8, with welcoming living areas and full kitchens and use of the poolFoodies - Take cookery lessons with chef Susi to learn tuscan suaces, plumcakes or how they make their honeyGreat walks - Within property's 500 acres; you might see wildboars, dears and pheasantsSights nearby - Piero della Francesca’s frescos located inside the church of St FrancisRecommended by - I Escape, Sawdays, FodorsCheck AvailabilityHotel and apartments in a former Romanesque hamlet. Decor is rustic and charming with wooden floors, wrought iron furniture and original tiles. Outdoor pool, 500 acres of hunting grounds, chapel and fireplaces. Excellent Tuscan cuisine. Secluded, authentic and unique. See More
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Laticastelli Rapolano Terme, Tuscany 23 rooms from $183
FamiliesSights nearby - Located just outside Siena, this is a great base for exploring the whole regionRestaurant - Serves traditional Tuscan dishesLocal markets - Good for local colour.Recommended by - SawdaysCheck AvailabilityCharming stone Tuscan house in a medieval hamlet. Rustic bedrooms and family suites with wooden beams, four poster beds, and huge bathrooms. Lovely terraces, excellent restaurant serving local produce, wine cellar, and huge infinity pool. A great choice for families. See More
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Villa Campestri Olive Oil Resort Vicchio di Mugello, Tuscany 14 rooms from $210
Groups - Group bookings are popular, a great place to spend time with friends.Families - Rooms can fit 5 with an extra bed on the ground floor of the villa.Restaurant - Tuscan cuisine with a focus on olive oilGreat walks - Wide selection of walks on the doorstepRecommended by - SawdaysCheck AvailabilityGorgeous country house olive estate in the Tuscan hills. Timeless rooms, suites, family suites, and apartments have canopied beds, killim rugs, antique artworks and glorious views over cypresses and olive groves. Excellent restaurant, art and cookery classes. See More
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Castello di Spaltenna Gaiole In Chianti Siena, Tuscany 37 rooms from $243
Foodies - Two restaurants offer the choice of informal or formal dining, the latter of which has been awarded one Michelin StarFamilies - Apartments sleep four and have their own kitchens, ideal for families wanting a little privacySights nearby - The church of San Sigismondo, Gaiole in Chianti Stadium, and Medieval Tower of Barbischio are all easily accessibleRestaurant - There are various dining options from Michelin starred to Pizzeria!
Check AvailabilityA striking stone castle set in the Chianti hills offering a peaceful rural escape. Elegant rooms feature exposed stonework, beamed ceilings and antiques. The expansive grounds house a large pool and there's an indulgent spa to aid total relaxation. Best yet there's two good restaurants to pick from. See More
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Hotel Hermitage, Elba Portoferraio, Elba 112 rooms from $260
Beach Life - Set on the beautiful Biodola beach in the verdant grounds of the Tuscan National Park, book this hotel for a luxury beach breakFamilies - Offering spacious family suites, a kid's club and lots of family-friendly activities, book this hotel for your summer holidaysFoodies - With four restaurants within the hotel serving different takes on classic Italian cuisine, this hotel is great for foodiesSights nearby - Visit Villa dei Mulini, Napoleon’s former home and now a National Museum. The property dates back to 1724
Check AvailabilityThis luxury, five-star hotel is nestled on Biodola beach on the Tuscan island of Elba. Most of the guestrooms sit within private cottages built into the rock on the hillside facing the Mediterranean. Foodies will be spoiled by the resort's four restaurants, serving gourmet Italian cuisine. See More
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Grand Hotel Imperiale Forte dei Marmi (Tuscany) 46 rooms from $350
Families - Fully staffed kids club on siteRestaurant - Three restaurants offering everything from beach side dining to sophisticated gourmet cuisineLocal markets - Visit the weekly Wednesday market for a designer bargain!Sights nearby - Minutes away from Forte dei Marmi fortressRecommended by - TabletCheck AvailabilityFive star luxury family friendly property in the glitzy resort of Forte dei Marmi on the Tuscan coast. Forty six sophisticated, airy rooms and suites some with balconies some with balconies looking out to sea. Three restaurants, wellness centre and private beach. Glamourous seaside luxury See More
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Borgo Pignano San Gimignano 17 rooms from $355
Families - With excellent family friendly accommodation and a wide range of activities for all ages it's perfect for family stayViews - The property enjoys breathtaking views over the surrounding Tuscan countrysideRestaurant - Fine dining Tuscan style in Villa Pignano, or for something more relaxed try the Fireplace Restaurant or Trattoria Al FrescoKids Club - During the summer months there are dedicated staff who organise a wide range of children's activitiesRecommended by - SawdaysCheck AvailabilityA private Tuscan estate and luxury haven set amid 750 acres of organic farmland. Sensitively restored throughout, bedrooms and suites feature original architectural details and traditional Tuscan style interiors plus stunning views. A magical spot for couples, weddings, and family holidays. See More
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