Villa La Massa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom (on Arno River)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Via Della Massa N 24, Bagno a Ripoli, FI, 50012
  • Nelson Mandela Forum
    9 min drive
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    9 min drive
  • Piazzale Michelangelo
    10 min drive
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    35 min drive

Room options

Exclusive Suite, 1 Bedroom (view on the Arno River)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment (Residences by Villa La Massa - Rosano)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Park View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment (Residences by Villa La Massa-Rimaggio)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (on Arno River)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Prestige Arno river or park view)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (view on the Chianti hills)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite (Top Arno river view/on Chianti hills)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment (Residences by Villa La Massa - Remole)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Colonica located Casa Colonica)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (Parco Suite, River and Hills view)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bagno a Ripoli

A luxury stay in Bagno a Ripoli awaits you at Villa La Massa. You'll be 6 km (3.7 mi) from Historic Centre of Florence and 7.9 km (4.9 mi) from Ponte Vecchio. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and free buffet breakfast. .A relaxing visit to ARNO SPA can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and aromatherapy. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Business travellers can take advantage of conference space, a business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free use of bicycles. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Bagno a Ripoli hotel include Piazza della Signoria and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Piazza del Duomo - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 6 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Casamatta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bar Mario - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Otel Varietè - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Sosta del Rossellino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Twist Martini Cafè - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Villa La Massa

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Villa La Massa offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Villa La Massa. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Bagno a Ripoli hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1525
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Villa La Massa offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

ARNO SPA has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1525
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Villa Massa Bagno a Ripoli
Villa Massa Hotel
Villa Massa Hotel Bagno a Ripoli
Villa La Massa Hotel
Villa La Massa Bagno a Ripoli
Villa La Massa Hotel Bagno a Ripoli

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa La Massa?

Villa La Massa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Villa La Massa?

Yep, Villa La Massa has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Villa La Massa?

Yep, ARNO SPA is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Villa La Massa have a pool?

Villa La Massa has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from May to October.

Is Villa La Massa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Villa La Massa is a hit with families.

Does Villa La Massa serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa La Massa?

No, Villa La Massa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Villa La Massa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa La Massa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at Villa La Massa?

There is a golf course next to Villa La Massa.

Villa La Massa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 97 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mileidi, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! All the staff is well trained. Beautiful garden, amazing views, great gym, spa.. breakfast was great! The general manager Elisa Peroli is amazing! We will definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at. Setting is beautiful and the staff are exceptional. Will definitely be back! Thank you for making our stay so special.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and it exceeded our expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Great Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing not to like as far as the property and services. We found it to be a bit low energy for us. Hushed voices,?quiet hushed voices. The spa did nirvy e the
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical experience
Amazing, incredible stay! Beautiful historic property that was really unique, with the most amazing customer service. I felt like I was in a fairytale.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Val, Lake Forest

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant, awesome service in the restaurant and overall. Hotel is dated, pool cold and not heated. Suggested management invests into a pool heater so kids can enjoy the pool cause water was freezing. Rooms need updating badly. In room only tub, no shower. Remote quite area outside the city, tranquil and peaceful. Very relaxed atmosphere. Again, restaurant staff incredible, gourmet menu, great breakfast. Will definitely return but without kids. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANCESCA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The level of service was excellent. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Will certainly try to get back there again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
By far, the best hotel I've ever stayed at. The entire grounds, rooms, and staff were beyond what one could imagine. This hotel deserves its own rating as I really don't believe 5 stars describes it well. Location to Florence was a bonus but it was really hard to put the energy together to leave this hotel. The staff treat you like family and go above and beyond what i have experienced in other 5 star hotels. The only bad part was leaving.

10/10 Excellent

Chad, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds, but lacking
Gorgeous property and amazing staff. However, be advised that the ACs don’t cool the rooms below 78-79 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast was okay but the view from the dining room was breathtaking. Dinner was a huge disappointment, trying to be too fancy and forgot about flavor and that they are in Italy. The grounds are immaculate and the staff, though very understaffed, were very attentive. Tamara did the best she could to accommodate us. I would not recommend this place in the summer, maybe fall or spring. And don’t waste your time or money in the restaurant, go in to Florence where there are many great restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa is dreamy. I wished we could have tried the spa but there were so many places to see we never had the time. I would comment that the bar prices and the restaurant prices were extremely high. We never ate dinner at the restaurant. We ate at restaurants in the area instead. I have to say in nearly three weeks of traveling in Italy and staying at different levels of luxury, la Massa had the least impressive scrambled eggs, which I thought odd for such a lovely hotel. And because of its location by the Arno river rehabs, the mosquitos in October were not welcome guests in our room...and they don’t use screens!i wish I had brought some of my insect repellent impregnated clothes that I had just used in Africa the month before. That aside, I would love to return to La Massa and just chill....
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best of all worlds
Excellent intimate hotel within 15 mins of the city and vineyards of Tuscany; the staff are extremely personable and really take care. We are clients of their sister hotel Villa d’Este in Como and would highly recommend Villa la Massa as well; feels like its your own home; we have already booked to return with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally, New Forest, England.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful relaxing setting.
Beautiful historic building with setting, service and rooms to match. If you want to holiday in style this is the perfect place,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really lovely stay, staff were kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent!!
My wife and I spent part of our honeymoon at this magnificent hotel. The attention from the moment we walked into the property was beyond spectacular. The staff is extremely helpful, kind, caring, and beyond attentive. We had breakfast every morning at their beautiful restaurant which overlooks the Arno river and the food is so delicious. We also had an exquisite dinner on Saturday evening with exceptional service and attention. There is nothing bad we can say about this beautiful property and their staff. The reception desk, the wait staff at the restaurant, and management are all passionate about making sure every single guest leaves wanting to come back. To say the least, we did not want to leave and will be sure to come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Experience!
Hotel was amazing. Beautiful rooms, delicious food (breakfast/dinner), stunning views, and fantastic service. I usually do not go out of my way to rate a hotel, but Villa La Massa deserves all 5 stars!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel and service - very expensive
Spectacular property and excellent service Extremely pricey though other than the basic room rate; minimum $250/dinner for 2 if eating in restaurant and a moderately priced bottle of wine; private tours were $600-700/day

10/10 Excellent

Ofer, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time!
Wonderful hotel, great location, very friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the nicest places I've ever stayed
The pictures don't do this hotel justice, it is so fabulous, straight out of a movie. Built in the 1500's by a cardinal, this hotel is reminiscent of a countryside castle, but scaled down, and very tasteful. Classical music plays throughout the lobby, bar and restaurant. I will never forget how fabulous this hotel was, and how fabulous they treated us. Bravo!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Your Tuscan villa on the outskirts of Florence
We loved our stay here and wished it was longer. It is everything you imagine it to be. We had a gorgeous suite with more room than we needed and two patios -- either of which would have been wonderful. The service is friendly and personal. The buildings and grounds are gorgeous, you feel like an aristocrat just being there. The pool is good sized and deep and refreshing. The restaurant is first rate and the setting -- a balcony overlooking the river -- is charming. The breakfast selections are generous and delicious, not to be missed. It's about a 20 minute drive from town, not bad at all except when it's raining, in which case the taxis in Florence disappear. Hiring a car is much more expensive -- 90 or 100 Euros versus about 45 -- but worth it on the way in if you have to make a train, especially during commuting times. It's also a great jumping off point for touring Tuscany. Loved this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017