Duel · Accommodation · 4 addresses
Alba sul Mare, Borgo Degli Ulivi, 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.
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
Sette Querce
San Casciano dei Bagni · €€€ · €200–400/night
reliability medium
from 260 € / night
9,1/10 travellers · 470 reviews
The verdict
Borgo Degli Ulivi and Sette Querce neck and neck
8,0 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 8,1) : 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 et spa: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: emplacement (7,6). 5 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.
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 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 prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,1 vs 6,7) : At 260 € per night, you get a junior suite with a lounge, breakfast included and free parking; the offer is consistent without being generous.
- your budget matters: from €260 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: confort & équipements (8,1). 9 junior suites with lounge, minibar, air conditioning, independent heating, Wi-Fi; breakfast included and free parking. No pool or integrated spa.
Reliability medium / high : 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
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.
Sette Querce9 junior suites with lounge, minibar, air conditioning, independent heating, Wi-Fi; breakfast included and free parking. No pool or integrated spa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sette QuerceRenovated 1930s building at the entrance to the historic center, with only 9 rooms: a small property with a local character.
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.
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”.
| Criterion | Alba sul Mare | Borgo Degli Ulivi | The House in the Thicket | Sette Querce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 408 € / night | from 589 € / night | from 925 € / night | from 260 € / 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 | 9,1/10 · 470 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | medium | medium |
| Type | Hotel | Hotel | Villa | Hotel |
| 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 | 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 | Yes |
| Restaurant | not specified | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| Spa | not specified | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| View over the hills | not specified | Yes | not specified | Yes |
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