Hotel Riva degli Etruschi

Relaxing and nice amenities.

Let me begin by saying that the location is superb. That stretch of Tuscan beach is second to none in its beauty. The personnel is nice and discreet. There is a nice, large pool area and a charming spa. We didn't use the restaurants other than one morning for breakfast (very basic and frankly a bit disappointing). As for the resort: I went there in 1991 to visit my parents and I can honestly say that there have been no noticeable upgrades to the rooms. From the outside, the bungalows are still a rather ugly block of concrete that poses such a striking contrast with the beauty of the landscape. A simply climbing ivy covering the outside walls would make such a difference. I can't speak for the inside of the bungalows because we were in the hotel portion of the resort. The part that I found most annoying was the fact that they charge for internet, which I refused to use. At a time when the smallest coffee shop in a remote area provides free WIFI to its customers, Riva Degli Etruschi, an upscale resort, asked for 3 Euro per hour, or 10 Euro per day (not sure about the numbers). I find it totally ridiculous.

We used it just for overnight, in our way to "La Toscana", but we found a "Family Paradise", impressive RESORT, for Families, kids and young teenagers, seaside and tuscany forest, believe me, a worth while stop in your plans for the whole family. Restaurants really nice, rooms and apartments look like just cabins from outside, but very nice and clean inside. We'll come back to stay more days.

Good clean place, not a luxury resort but very appropriate or a family vacation with exceptional value for the money. Reception staff are very friendly, make effort to speak in English slowly so that we understand. Mariana, a seafood restaurant within the resort offers exceptional dinners with a wide listing of Italian wines and a great crew of staff to serve. They even offer a 10% discount to resort guests. We ate there 3 out of 4 nights.