Duel · Accommodation · Monte Argentario · 3 addresses
Alba sul Mare, Borgo Degli Ulivi ou La Casa Nella Macchia ?
Three accommodations at Monte Argentario 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
The verdict
Borgo Degli Ulivi takes the lead
Borgo Degli Ulivi scores 8,0/10, ahead of Alba sul Mare (7,1) et La Casa Nella Macchia (7,1). Hamlet of independent villas renovated in 2017 in a pine forest, with pool, spa and views of the Gulf of Ansedonia, 5 minutes by car from Porto Ercole. Drawback: 589 € per night and no sites accessible on foot.
Choose Alba sul Mare if…
- your budget matters: from €408 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head
- 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: intégration dans l'environnement (6,2). The character of the building is not specified; only the small size (two rooms) and intimate atmosphere are mentioned.
Choose Borgo Degli Ulivi 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 (7,6 vs 6,2) : Hamlet of villas renovated in 2017 with stone, wood and Tuscan terracotta, nestled in a pine forest: traditional restored architecture, consistent with the landscape.
- 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, petit-déjeuner et restaurant: amenities that only this listing mentions
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.
Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 35 to 73 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 408 € / night | from 589 € / night | from 925 € / night |
| Village | Monte Argentario | Monte Argentario | Monte Argentario |
| Traveller rating | 9,6/10 · 68 reviews | 9,4/10 · 73 reviews | 8,7/10 · 35 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | medium |
| Type | Hotel | Hotel | Villa |
| Budget | €€€€ · More than €400/night | €€€€ · More than €400/night | €€€€ · More than €400/night |
| Parking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Sea view | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Swimming pool | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Breakfast | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Pets allowed | not specified | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Spa | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| View over the hills | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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