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Alba sul Mare, Borgo Degli Ulivi ou Hotel Vecchia Maremma ?

Three 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.

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Alba sul Mare

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 408 € / night

9,6/10 travellers · 68 reviews

Our verdict
B

Borgo Degli Ulivi

Monte Argentario · €€€€ · More than €400/night

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

from 589 € / night

9,4/10 travellers · 73 reviews

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Hotel Vecchia Maremma

Orbetello · €€€ · 200–400 €/night

6,3
FairHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

from 215 € / night

7,6/10 travellers · 172 reviews

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The verdict

Borgo Degli Ulivi takes the lead

Borgo Degli Ulivi scores 8,0/10, ahead of Alba sul Mare (7,1) et Hotel Vecchia Maremma (6,3). 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…

  • 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 7,4) : 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 petit-déjeuner, animaux acceptés et spa: amenities that only this listing mentions

Choose Hotel Vecchia Maremma if…

  • your budget matters: from €215 / night, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: intégration dans l'environnement (5,9). The character of the building is not specified; the property is only described as located along the Via Aurelia, with no information about its architecture or integration into the landscape.

Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing and 68 to 172 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

Alba sul MareBorgo Degli UliviVecchia Maremma
ComfortLocationValueIntegrationGuest reviews
Comfort & amenities25 %editorial
7,4
8,6
7,3
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.

Vecchia MaremmaSeasonal outdoor pool, restaurant, bar/lounge, gym, free parking, wifi and air conditioning are mentioned; the rooms, however, are not described.

Location20 %editorial
7,2
7,6
6,3
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.

Vecchia MaremmaAlong the Via Aurelia, at Quattrostrade, outside the historic center and off the seafront: convenient by car but in a busy road environment.

Value for money20 %editorial
5,4
6,7
6,2
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.

Vecchia MaremmaAt 215 € per night, the offer (pool, restaurant, parking, wifi, air conditioning) remains that of a simple to mid-range hotel: the price seems high for these amenities.

Integration into the environment15 %editorial
6,2
7,6
5,9
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.

Vecchia MaremmaThe character of the building is not specified; the property is only described as located along the Via Aurelia, with no information about its architecture or integration into the landscape.

Guest reviews20 %calculated
9,2
9,0
5,6
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.

Vecchia MaremmaTraveler rating 7.6/10 from 172 reviews: ahead of 88% of the catalog.

Features

Price, village, amenities

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionAlba sul MareBorgo Degli UliviVecchia Maremma
Recorded pricefrom 408 € / nightfrom 589 € / nightfrom 215 € / night
VillageMonte ArgentarioMonte ArgentarioOrbetello
Traveller rating9,6/10 · 68 reviews9,4/10 · 73 reviews7,6/10 · 172 reviews
Reliability of our scoremediumhighmedium
TypeHotelHotelHotel
Budget€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€€ · More than €400/night€€€ · €200–400/night
Parking Yes Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes Yes Yes
Air conditioning Yes Yes Yes
Sea view Yes Yesnot specified
Swimming poolnot specified Yes Yes
Breakfastnot specified Yesnot specified
Pets allowednot specified Yesnot specified
Restaurantnot specified Yes Yes
Spanot specified Yesnot specified
View over the hillsnot specified Yesnot specified
7,1
Alba sul Marefrom €408 / night
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8,0
Borgo Degli Ulivifrom €589 / night
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6,3
Hotel Vecchia Maremmafrom €215 / night
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