Duel · Accommodation · 4 addresses
Alba sul Mare, Borgo Degli Ulivi, La Casa Nella Macchia ou La 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.
Alba sul Mare
Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night
reliability medium
from 408 € / night
9,6/10 travellers · 68 reviews
Borgo Degli Ulivi
Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night
reliability high
from 589 € / night
9,4/10 travellers · 73 reviews
The House in the Thicket
Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night
reliability medium
from 925 € / night
8,7/10 travellers · 35 reviews
La Querce
San Casciano dei Bagni · € · Under €100/night
reliability high
from 70 € / night
9,6/10 travellers · 127 reviews
The verdict
La Querce and Borgo Degli Ulivi neck and neck
8,1 versus 8,0: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
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 Borgo Degli Ulivi if…
- you prioritise confort & équipements (8,6 vs 7,8) : Pool, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, free parking, spa and equipped kitchens in villas renovated in 2017: complete amenities, accommodation described in detail.
- you care about piscine: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (6,7). At 589 € per night, the offer is complete (pool, spa, restaurant, breakfast, free parking) but the price remains high for the stay.
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: rapport qualité/prix (5,9). At €925 per night for 2 bedrooms, the offer remains expensive: no pool or air conditioning mentioned, despite private beach access and tennis.
Choose La Querce if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,8 vs 6,7) : At €70 per night, the offer includes breakfast, restaurant, spa, wifi and air conditioning, with discounts for Fonteverde: amenities above the listed price.
- you prioritise emplacement (8,1 vs 7,7) : At the entrance to the old village of San Casciano dei Bagni, 1 km from Fonteverde; Chiusi and Città della Pieve 15-20 min away, Montepulciano and Cortona 30-40 min.
- your budget matters: from €70 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head
- you trust travellers: 9,6/10 from 127 reviews, the best rating in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: confort & équipements (7,6). Nine Junior Suites with sitting area, minibar, wifi and air conditioning, self-sufficient; breakfast, restaurant and spa mentioned. Pool and parking not specified.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 35 to 127 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
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.
Borgo Degli UliviPool, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, free parking, spa and equipped kitchens in villas renovated in 2017: complete amenities, accommodation described in detail.
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.
La QuerceNine Junior Suites with sitting area, minibar, wifi and air conditioning, self-sufficient; breakfast, restaurant and spa mentioned. Pool and parking not specified.
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.
Borgo Degli Ulivi5 minutes by car from the beach, Porto Ercole, the golf course and the Cala Galera marina, in a quiet pine forest; Forte Stella 3 km away, but nothing 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.
La QuerceAt the entrance to the old village of San Casciano dei Bagni, 1 km from Fonteverde; Chiusi and Città della Pieve 15-20 min away, Montepulciano and Cortona 30-40 min.
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.
Borgo Degli UliviAt 589 € per night, the offer is complete (pool, spa, restaurant, breakfast, free parking) but the price remains high for the stay.
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.
La QuerceAt €70 per night, the offer includes breakfast, restaurant, spa, wifi and air conditioning, with discounts for Fonteverde: amenities above the listed price.
Why these ratings?
Alba sul MareThe character of the building is not specified; only the small size (two rooms) and intimate atmosphere are mentioned.
Borgo Degli UliviHamlet of villas renovated in 2017 with stone, wood and Tuscan terracotta, nestled in a pine forest: traditional restored architecture, consistent with the landscape.
The House in the ThicketStandalone villa in the macchia near Le Cannelle; the architectural style and materials are not specified.
La QuerceA former 1930s inn renovated in terracotta and natural wood, at the entrance to the old village; small property of nine rooms.
Why these ratings?
Alba sul MareTraveler rating 9.6/10 from 68 reviews: within the top 7% of the catalog.
Borgo Degli UliviTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 73 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
The House in the ThicketTraveler rating 8.7/10 from 35 reviews: within the top 47% of the catalogue.
La QuerceTraveller rating 9.6/10 from 127 reviews: in the top 3 % of the catalogue.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Alba sul Mare | Borgo Degli Ulivi | The House in the Thicket | La Querce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 408 € / night | from 589 € / night | from 925 € / night | from 70 € / night |
| Village | Monte Argentario | Monte Argentario | Monte Argentario | San Casciano dei Bagni |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 68 reviews | 9,4/10 · 73 reviews | 8,7/10 · 35 reviews | 9,6/10 · 127 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | medium | high |
| Type | Hotel | Hotel | Villa | Hotel |
| Budget | €€€€ · More than €400/night | €€€€ · More than €400/night | €€€€ · More than €400/night | € · Less than €100/night |
| Parking | Yes | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| Sea view | Yes | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Swimming pool | not specified | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Breakfast | not specified | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| Pets allowed | not specified | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Restaurant | not specified | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| Spa | not specified | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| View over the hills | not specified | Yes | not specified | Yes |
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