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Reviews of Il Castello di San Ruffino

Via San Lorenzo 1- Frazione San Ruffino , 56035 Lari, Italy

#3 of 17 hotels in Lari

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 130 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It should have had a better option for evening entertainment. At least some music , and the terrace/ bar wasn’t open

    The location and the design are great.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the castle and the view. Staff were super kind and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful castle surrounded by a lovely garden with a pool. The rooms were clean and comfortable, with king-size beds and two pillows, very comfy for a good night’s sleep. However, there was no separate shower—only a worn jacuzzi bathtub with a shower inside, which wasn’t ideal for washing hair. Breakfast was not included in the stay; it could be booked, but was rather expensive. The girl at reception was kind and welcoming. There’s a small bar inside the castle’s restaurant, but there weren’t many staff available for bar service.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    8.0
    Lovely place but needs some TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The a/c was like a diesel generator, the bed wasn’t comfy and the whole hotel was in need of renovation in my opinion. I was bitten to death by the swimming pool from mosquitoes.

    The property was aesthetically beautiful, the character and location is superb.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    8.0
    Stunning location, beautiful hotel, brilliant room, fantastic value for money. Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little rustic around the edges- no ironing boards in the rooms, but there was a dedicated ironing room, with some irons and boards, but it was swelteringly hot and the lights didn’t work!

    Stunning hotel in a beautiful location. Evenings spent on the terrace watching the sunset with a bottle of wine were amazing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect Tuscan holiday in a historic and beautful castle...dreamy!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing really. Just that a car would be required to stay in this property

    Beautiful property overlooking the Tuscan countryside, staff was courteous and helpful, the rooms/suites were charming and well kept

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2025

    10
    Stunning hotel, beautiful location, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel and the surrounding landscape were simply stunning. The rooms are huge, with really comfortable beds and excellent cleanliness. The hotel staff were very friendly, helpful and approachable. I would definitely revisit.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Minor (and likely very fixable) issue would be the shower. The pressure comes and goes and it would inexplicably start dripping at times. But this is really a very minor thing during an absolutely fabulous stay!

    Everything, it is absolutely beautiful and we would gladly recommend it to everyone!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2025

    8.0
    Royal stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom could use some renovations and we had some shortage of water in the shower in the morning.

    The establishment is very nice, located in a quiet place. Staff is very welcoming and kind. The castle is very well maintained and smells amazing inside.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    8.0
    a special experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    the interior

    location, breakfast, staff, pool, outdoor area

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2025

    10
    Magical!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything and everyone was perfect! Beautiful property with gorgeous rooms and fantastic restaurant and wonderful pool. Laura was an exceptional host - took really good care of my mom who has accessibility issues- exceptional service.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2025

    10
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The castle offers breathtaking views, timeless charm, and a peaceful atmosphere that instantly makes you feel relaxed. The accommodation perfectly combines historic elegance with modern comfort. Our room was beautifully decorated, spacious, and very clean. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, always ready with a smile and great local recommendations. The castle has also a restaurant. The location is ideal for exploring nearby towns like Volterra, San Gimignano, Pisa (aprox 40 min driving) Lucca, Livorno.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stay, we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Patio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Barking dog all night, no coffee in room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: November 1, 2024

    10
    Fairytale! The place where all the world’s problems fade away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is perfect

    We spent a lot of time deciding where to stay in Tuscany, and when we found this beautiful castle hotel, we were absolutely breathless just looking at the photos. We decided immediately to book here, and it seems like this was the best decision we could have made. We were greeted with incredible kindness and warmth, we could charge our electric car, and we enjoyed a stunning room with an amazing view throughout our three-day stay—something truly unique. If someone dreams of staying at the most beautiful spot in Tuscany, this is the perfect choice. I highly, highly recommend it. The breakfast was divine, and we are especially grateful to Carlotta at reception for all her help. She’s the most wonderful person we’ve ever met—big hugs to her!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    10
    like a dream
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's WOW. everything are great in this location.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The entry road needs to be updated.

    Beautiful castel. Amazing views. Great place to stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    10
    The hotel symbolizes the unique flair of Tuscany
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a great hotel with very good food and an excellent breakfast. The staff is very friendly and the welcome was warm. This is exactly how we imagined our stay in Tuscany, we will be back 😀

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    parking and route inside the resort

    very good castle, very good service, excellent breakfast. poor infrastructure, very hard to be reached by car, because of bad route inside the castle. Parking is far away of the castle and hard if its raining, like it was. Despite the fact we have some discomfort of not having concierge service with lugages and we were supposed to care it by stairs, it was very very nice room, service and food.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you don’t rent a car you are completely dependent on taxis which can be quite expensive. Also there are no shops or other restaurants in a walking distance around the hotel

    The rooms are very big and comfortable, and the reception staff is very nice. Breakfast is very good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stunning location, amazing staff and the Bistro food was delicious. The swimming pool is lovely and relaxing and as it’s adults only there aren’t any kids to spoil the peace and quiet

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    10
    Fantastic castle full of charme in a great area of Tuscany
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, all perfect

    Great room, comfortable bed, charming structure, nice pool, we will definitely come back

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I really much did enjoy my stay at the Castle. Carlotta who is taking care of everything is really an amazing person, full of positive Energy. She really knows everything about and around the Castle. Once you get to the parking just call the Hotel and they will pick you up with all your stuff. I got a free welcome drink at the family run restaurant and had Dinner there as well. What a lovely place and the food and service was excellent. Breakfast was also incredibile, homemade cakes just soooooo good. I also got and upgrade (travelling by myself) and i got the honeymoon room (Number 14) that was funny ...not going to spoil this one though. If you want a fantastic view and a romantic room, Just ask for Number 14. Everything was nice and clean and very quite. Definitely a Place to relax and to return in future. Thanks Carlotta you made my stay special ! See you next time ?

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the bathroom was dirty

    The staff was very nice and polite. The property is very beautiful but still a bit expensive for what it offers.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had the deluxe suite and it was a really nice stay. The staff was so friendly and supportive. The room was really spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2024

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