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Alba sul Mare, Argentario Lagoon Resort & Spa, La Casa Nella Macchia ou Sette Querce ?

Four accommodations compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.

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Alba sul Mare

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 408 € / night

9,6/10 travellers · 68 reviews

B

Argentario Lagoon Resort & Spa

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

7,4
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 662 € / night

8,9/10 travellers · 403 reviews

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The House in the Thicket

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 925 € / night

8,7/10 travellers · 35 reviews

Our verdict
D

Sette Querce

San Casciano dei Bagni · €€€ · €200–400/night

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 260 € / night

9,1/10 travellers · 470 reviews

The verdict

Sette Querce takes the lead

Sette Querce scores 8,0/10, ahead of Argentario Lagoon Resort & Spa (7,4), Alba sul Mare (7,1) et La Casa Nella Macchia (7,1). Hotel with 9 junior suites with lounge in a 1930s building at the entrance to the historic center of San Casciano dei Bagni, breakfast included and an agreement with Fonteverde. No pool or integrated spa, and a single recorded price of 260 € per night.

Choose Alba sul Mare if…

  • you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 68 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (5,4). At €408 per night, the offer is limited to a two-room B&B with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and parking; the price is high for these amenities.

Choose Argentario Lagoon Resort & Spa if…

  • you care about piscine et spa: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (6,3). Small property of 18 rooms nestled in a wooded natural setting, with an intimate atmosphere. The character of the building is not specified, which limits the rating.

Choose La Casa Nella Macchia if…

  • villa indépendante de 120 m² à Monte Argentario, à 1,4 km de la plage de Le Cannelle, avec accès privé à la plage, jardin, terrasse vue mer et tennis

Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (6,0). Standalone villa in the macchia near Le Cannelle; the architectural style and materials are not specified.

Choose Sette Querce if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,0), level with or ahead on confort & équipements, emplacement et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise intégration dans l'environnement (7,4 vs 6,3) : Renovated 1930s building at the entrance to the historic center, with only 9 rooms: a small property with a local character.
  • you prioritise emplacement (8,2 vs 7,7) : At the entrance to the historic center of San Casciano dei Bagni, Saturnia thermal baths 15 min away, Pitigliano 22 km away, Fonteverde center very close.
  • you care about vue sur les collines: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it

Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 35 to 470 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

Alba sul MareArgentario Lagoon Resort & SpaThe House in the ThicketSette Querce
ComfortLocationValueIntegrationGuest reviews
Comfort & amenities25 %editorial
7,4
7,6
7,8
8,1
Why these ratings?

Alba sul MareWi-Fi, air conditioning, free private parking, television, refrigerator and private bathroom are mentioned; no pool, which limits the offer.

Argentario Lagoon Resort & SpaPool, spa with sauna and hammam, restaurant, air conditioning, wifi, parking and breakfast included: complete facilities. The rooms are not described, which holds back the rating.

The House in the Thicket120 m² villa, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, equipped kitchen, sea-view terrace, garden, free parking, Wi-Fi, barbecue and tennis; air conditioning not specified.

Sette Querce9 junior suites with lounge, minibar, air conditioning, independent heating, Wi-Fi; breakfast included and free parking. No pool or integrated spa.

Location20 %editorial
7,2
7,4
7,7
8,2
Why these ratings?

Alba sul MareIn Porto Ercole, 1.4 km from Spiaggia Le Viste, 1.8 km from La Piletta and 2.1 km from the Feniglia; sea view and quiet setting described.

Argentario Lagoon Resort & SpaBetween Porto Ercole and Porto Santo Stefano, a few minutes from both villages and a short distance from the beaches, in a secluded wooded setting. No major sights within walking distance.

The House in the Thicket1.4 km from Le Cannelle beach with private access, Porto Santo Stefano 15 min away, Orbetello 20 min; a quiet macchia setting.

Sette QuerceAt the entrance to the historic center of San Casciano dei Bagni, Saturnia thermal baths 15 min away, Pitigliano 22 km away, Fonteverde center very close.

Value for money20 %editorial
5,4
6,9
5,9
7,1
Why these ratings?

Alba sul MareAt €408 per night, the offer is limited to a two-room B&B with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and parking; the price is high for these amenities.

Argentario Lagoon Resort & SpaAt €662 per night, the 5-star hotel offers spa, pool, restaurant, breakfast and parking included: consistent with its standing, but no details on the rooms.

The House in the ThicketAt €925 per night for 2 bedrooms, the offer remains expensive: no pool or air conditioning mentioned, despite private beach access and tennis.

Sette QuerceAt 260 € per night, you get a junior suite with a lounge, breakfast included and free parking; the offer is consistent without being generous.

Integration into the environment15 %editorial
6,2
6,3
6,0
7,4
Why these ratings?

Alba sul MareThe character of the building is not specified; only the small size (two rooms) and intimate atmosphere are mentioned.

Argentario Lagoon Resort & SpaSmall property of 18 rooms nestled in a wooded natural setting, with an intimate atmosphere. The character of the building is not specified, which limits the rating.

The House in the ThicketStandalone villa in the macchia near Le Cannelle; the architectural style and materials are not specified.

Sette QuerceRenovated 1930s building at the entrance to the historic center, with only 9 rooms: a small property with a local character.

Guest reviews20 %calculated
9,2
8,6
7,4
9,0
Why these ratings?

Alba sul MareTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 68 reviews: within the top 7% of the catalog.

Argentario Lagoon Resort & SpaTraveler rating 8.9/10 across 403 reviews: within the top 20% of the catalogue.

The House in the ThicketTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 35 reviews: within the top 47% of the catalogue.

Sette QuerceTraveler rating 9.1/10 from 470 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalogue.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionAlba sul MareArgentario Lagoon Resort & SpaThe House in the ThicketSette Querce
Recorded pricefrom 408 € / nightfrom 662 € / nightfrom 925 € / nightfrom 260 € / night
VillageMonte ArgentarioMonte ArgentarioMonte ArgentarioSan Casciano dei Bagni
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 68 reviews8,9/10 · 403 reviews8,7/10 · 35 reviews9,1/10 · 470 reviews
Reliability of our scoremediummediummediummedium
TypeHotelHotelVillaHotel
Budget€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€ · €200–400/night
Parking Yes Yes Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes Yes
Air conditioning Yes Yesnot specified Yes
Sea view Yesnot specified Yesnot specified
Swimming poolnot specified Yesnot specifiednot specified
Breakfastnot specified Yesnot specified Yes
Pets allowednot specified Yes Yes Yes
Restaurantnot specified Yesnot specified Yes
Spanot specified Yesnot specifiednot specified
View over the hillsnot specifiednot specifiednot specified Yes
7,1
Alba sul Marefrom €408 / night
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7,4
Argentario Lagoon Resort & Spafrom €662 / night
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7,1
The House in the Thicketfrom €925 / night
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8,0
Sette Quercefrom €260 / night
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