Duel · Accommodation · Talamone · 3 addresses
Hotel Fontermosa, Hotel Il Telamonio ou The sea is close at hand. ?
Three accommodations at Talamone 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.
Hotel Fontermosa
Talamone · €€€ · €200–400/night
reliability medium
from 309 € / night
8,2/10 travellers · 379 reviews
Hotel Il Telamonio
Talamone · €€€ · €200–400/night
reliability medium
from 230 € / night
8,3/10 travellers · 898 reviews
The verdict
Hotel Il Telamonio takes the lead
Hotel Il Telamonio scores 7,3/10, ahead of Hotel Fontermosa (6,7) et The sea is close at hand. (6,5). This 3-star hotel stands out for its rooftop pool with sea view and its location in the heart of Talamone's historic center, near the port. Its main drawback: a rate of €230 per night for rooms that are not described.
Choose Hotel Fontermosa if…
- you care about restaurant: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (5,8). Building character not specified; the hotel is a modern four-star located directly on the SS Aurelia.
Choose Hotel Il Telamonio if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (7,3), level with or ahead on confort & équipements, emplacement et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise emplacement (8,1 vs 7,6) : In the heart of Talamone's historic center, on Piazza Garibaldi, near the port and close to the Maremma Park: a good base for exploring on foot.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (6,6 vs 6,1) : At €230 per night, a 3-star hotel with pool, breakfast and parking included; the offer remains limited for this high price.
- you care about petit-déjeuner et climatisation: amenities that only this listing mentions
Choose The sea is close at hand. if…
- 3-star hotel in the historic center of Talamone, steps from the port, with Wi-Fi, panoramic terrace and some rooms with sea view
Its weak point in this head-to-head: confort & équipements (5,9). Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, panoramic terrace, single or double rooms, some with sea view: few amenities specified overall.
Reliability medium / low : ratings based on the file of each listing and 379 to 898 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?
FontermosaFour stars with seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant, free parking and wifi; air conditioning and breakfast not specified.
Il TelamonioWiFi, air conditioning, free parking, breakfast included and rooftop pool with sea view are mentioned; the rooms are not described.
The sea is close at hand.Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, panoramic terrace, single or double rooms, some with sea view: few amenities specified overall.
Why these ratings?
Fontermosa10 minutes by car from the port of Talamone, close to the sea and the Argentario, but the hotel is located directly on the SS Aurelia.
Il TelamonioIn the heart of Talamone's historic center, on Piazza Garibaldi, near the port and close to the Maremma Park: a good base for exploring on foot.
The sea is close at hand.In the heart of the historic center of Talamone, right next to the port: village and sea accessible on foot, a practical base for exploring Maremma.
Why these ratings?
FontermosaAt €309 per night, the offer is limited to pool, restaurant, parking and wifi: the price seems high for these alone.
Il TelamonioAt €230 per night, a 3-star hotel with pool, breakfast and parking included; the offer remains limited for this high price.
The sea is close at hand.No rate is indicated: impossible to assess what the traveler gets for the price, for lack of figures.
Why these ratings?
FontermosaBuilding character not specified; the hotel is a modern four-star located directly on the SS Aurelia.
Il TelamonioSmall hotel located in the historic center of a medieval village, consistent with the local architecture; the character of the building is not specified.
The sea is close at hand.Small urban hotel located in the historic center, next to the port of Talamone; the character of the building is not specified.
Why these ratings?
FontermosaGuest rating 8.2/10 from 379 reviews: ahead of 53% of the catalog.
Il TelamonioTraveler rating 8.3/10 from 898 reviews: within the top 47% of the catalog.
Features
Price, village, amenities
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Fontermosa | Il Telamonio | The sea is close at hand. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | from 309 € / night | from 230 € / night | not specified |
| Village | Talamone | Talamone | Talamone |
| Traveller rating | 8,2/10 · 379 reviews | 8,3/10 · 898 reviews | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | low |
| Type | Hotel | Hotel | Hotel |
| Budget | €€€ · €200–400/night | €€€ · €200–400/night | not specified |
| Swimming pool | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Parking | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Restaurant | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Breakfast | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Air conditioning | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Sea view | not specified | Yes | Yes |
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