Antico Podere San Francesco Hotel

I went in the off-season, when it was very quiet, and really liked the beautiful patios and meticulously maintained garden. The pool was nicely looked after and is open from April 15-Nov 1. Apparently, the water is heated to 28C from April through June. Renovations are underway ahead of the season, which is normal, but a new building is also being constructed and may spoil the view. Avoid rooms 33-37 if you want a peaceful outlook. The staff were professional, friendly, and extremely helpful when we found out my agency had made a booking mistake. Thank you Mrs Lucia and Simone! 🍀 I'll have to come back and see it again. This place is going on my favorites list.

We chose the romantic bubble suite for our anniversary, and it was an incredible experience I'd recommend to everyone. There are plenty of bubbles around Italy these days, but this is surely the best one. The location is lovely, and you get real privacy. The heating works perfectly, there's a tent above the bubble that you can operate from inside, and you can warm your side of the bed. The jacuzzi was excellent, too. It's not cheap for just one night, but worth it for a special moment. Elena at reception was welcoming and available, and the breakfast staff were kind and helpful. Breakfast is supplemental, and the food was good quality.

The beds were much more comfortable than I expected, especially the kids' sofa bed, which slept well. I worked from the apartment for three days. The Wi-Fi was decent, though I had to switch to my mobile hotspot twice. That's not bad for Italian resorts, and it was a deciding factor when we booked. The resort itself was nice. I hadn't found the electric charging station in my research, but we could use the paid one. It was closed for one night for some reason. Pool hours are 10am-7pm, which weren't ideal for me since I wanted to swim before 10.

The apartments were clean and well organized, with nice villages and cities nearby and the coast close at hand. The kids had a great time in the big, fun pool. Staff were kind and thoughtful, and keen to help solve problems or suggest excellent dinner reservations. The only thing I'd change is the Wi-Fi, which could be stronger.