Borgo San Faustino Country Relais and Spa

We’re deeply grateful to Borgo San Faustino for being such a wonderful home for Capodanno in Jazz 2026. The quiet landscape and understated elegance of the spaces made a lovely balance of celebration and retreat. What stayed with us most was the warm, attentive, discreet hospitality that made guests feel cared for. The rooms, shared areas, spa, and dining all felt easy and natural. Everything was clean, quiet, and very well maintained, with extraordinary value for the price.

The meal was superb, and the grounds are beautiful, but the room and upkeep fell short. There were spider webs and dead flies on the floor, and the air conditioning didn’t work at first in 36°C heat. The host had to come by several times before it started running. There are no electrical outlets apart from the one used by the night light. There’s a small bar fridge in the room, and if you need a cup, look inside it. The host himself couldn’t have been nicer. He was accommodating and did his best to help, but only so much could be fixed. This is supposedly a resort and spa, but you’d only know it from the price. The room doesn’t feel like one. Eating outside was uncomfortable too, with the seats tilted downhill; the metal chairs had no cushions and felt like another torture device. The place has a lot of potential if the grounds and rooms were consistently maintained.

This wasn’t the experience I expected. Maybe it used to be an agriturismo country lodge and tried to become something more, but it all felt a bit sloppy. The rooms and indoor areas had spider webs in the crevices, dead flies on the floor, and lime all over the shower and faucet. There’s only one outlet, for the night light, so you have to unplug it to charge anything. The room was very small, with a view of a wall. The old fashioned bathroom has a good view only if you’re sitting on the toilet, and the toilet and bidet looked like they were from the 60s, perhaps meant as old charm. Everything needs a lot of maintenance just to be acceptable. The air conditioning wouldn’t start, and after a few calls to the host we got it working. Then it wouldn’t turn off, so I had to unplug it. The wooden bench outside the room was in terrible shape and dangerous. The provided slippers and robe were the only resort-like touch, though there was nowhere to hang the robe. Dinner was pretty good, but overpriced. All the outdoor furniture looked worn and wasn’t clean. I sat on the outdoor couch and had to wash my pants afterward. A title alone doesn’t make for a good stay. If this is a resort, it’s the last resort.

We found the place online and booked directly. They use WhatsApp, which made communication really smooth and easy. The staff gave us a lovely welcome, and it was especially nice meeting Andrea, Ciara, Tamara, and the rest of the team. They made us feel at home, and we can’t wait to return. We came on a spontaneous trip for views, peace, and Italian food, and got all of that. The grounds are beautifully kept, and the views are stunning. The menu is small, with local seasonal food, mostly made on site, and their own wine is wonderful. We visited in early April, at the start of the season, so it was quiet and felt like the place was just coming alive. It also seems well set up for bigger events and weddings, with Villa Laura nearby. Our room was simple, clean, and comfortable. The pool was closed, unfortunately, but we enjoyed the sunbeds and the lovely pool area. There’s also a spa on site for an extra charge.