Duel · Accommodation · Monte Argentario · 2 addresses
Borgo Degli Ulivi or Mercure Argentario Hotel Filippo Ii ?
Two 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.
ABorgo Degli Ulivi
Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night
reliability high
from 589 € / night
9,4/10 travellers · 73 reviews
BMercure Argentario Hotel Filippo Ii
Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night
reliability medium
from 578 € / night
8,7/10 travellers · 425 reviews
The verdict
Borgo Degli Ulivi takes the lead
Borgo Degli Ulivi scores 8,0/10, ahead of Mercure Argentario Hotel Filippo Ii (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 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 6,1) : 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 7,4) : 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 spa et vue sur les collines: amenities that only this listing mentions
Choose Mercure Argentario Hotel Filippo Ii if…
- your budget matters: from €578 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (6,1). The architectural character of the building is not specified; no information about an old structure or landscape integration is mentioned.
Reliability high / medium : ratings based on the file of each listing and 73 to 425 traveller reviews, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
Borgo Degli Ulivi wins the head-to-head with a Hidden Tuscany Rating of 8.0 against 7.1, driven by its comfort (8.6), its spa, its villas renovated in 2017 and its integration into the pine forest. It suits those who want calm and character, provided they accept €589 a night and take the car, since nothing is reachable on foot. The Mercure Argentario Hotel Filippo Ii, at €578 and with direct access to the sea, appeals to those who prefer the beach within reach, but its building remains vague.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Borgo Degli UliviPool, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, free parking, spa and equipped kitchens in villas renovated in 2017: complete amenities, accommodation described in detail.
Mercure Argentario Hotel Fili…Pool, air conditioning, wifi, restaurant, breakfast included, free parking, pets allowed: the essentials are mentioned, without description of the rooms.
Why these ratings?
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.
Mercure Argentario Hotel Fili…In Porto Santo Stefano, a few minutes by car from the center, with sea view and direct beach access; Orbetello is nearby but no precise distance is given.
Why these ratings?
Borgo Degli UliviAt 589 € per night, the offer is complete (pool, spa, restaurant, breakfast, free parking) but the price remains high for the stay.
Mercure Argentario Hotel Fili…At €578 per night, the hotel offers a pool, breakfast included and free parking, but the price remains high for a 4-star with undescribed rooms.
Why these ratings?
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.
Mercure Argentario Hotel Fili…The architectural character of the building is not specified; no information about an old structure or landscape integration is mentioned.
Why these ratings?
Borgo Degli UliviTraveler rating 9.4/10 from 73 reviews: among the top 11% of the catalog.
Mercure Argentario Hotel Fili…Traveler rating 8.7/10 from 425 reviews: within the top 30% of the catalog.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Borgo Degli Ulivi | Mercure Argentario Hotel Fili… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 589 € / night | from 578 € / night |
| Village | Monte Argentario | Monte Argentario |
| Traveller rating | 9,4/10 · 73 reviews | 8,7/10 · 425 reviews |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Type | Hotel | Hotel |
| Budget | €€€€ · More than €400/night | €€€€ · More than €400/night |
| Swimming pool | Yes | Yes |
| Breakfast | Yes | Yes |
| Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Pets allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Restaurant | Yes | Yes |
| Spa | Yes | not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Air conditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Sea view | Yes | Yes |
| View over the hills | Yes | not specified |
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