The 19th-century Grotta Giusti is an award-winning spa hotel in Tuscany, set between meadows and trees in a quiet location between Pisa and Florence. It’s in a 45-hectare private park with a small lake, a large swimming pool and a sunbathing area.

Renovated in 2017, the 4-star property is decorated with frescoes and stylish antiques, while historical paintings decorate the breakfast room.

Rooms are decorated in an elegant country house style, with parquet floors, white marble bathrooms, bathrobes, a mini bar and free Wi-Fi. Some Comfort Rooms and the slightly more spacious Superior rooms also have balconies with mountain views.

Beneath the resort is a thermal cave that stretches for 200 metres and is reputed to be the largest in Europe. It is divided into three areas — Heaven, Hell and Purgatory — with temperatures ranging from 28-34°C. Other spa facilities include a heated pool with hydromassage jets, a therapeutic thermal pool with a waterfall and a large whirlpool. The spa offers medical, spa and beauty treatments, massages and mud baths (supplements apply). Other facilities include tennis courts, a running track and a gym.

The hotel shuttle bus takes you to the nearby spa town of Montecatini Terme, which is popular for shopping and walks through the old town’s streets.

This hotel is set in a tranquil private park 2 km outside Monsumanno Terme. The A11 Motorway is 4.5 km away, and it is a 1-hour drive to Florence. It have a discount on the green fee at Montecatini Golf, 3 km away.It is a 19th century villa, with elegant decoration and includes access to the wellness centre. There is a parking available.Boasts an outdoor thermal pool measuring 750 m², with a waterfall, hydromassage jets, and a natural cave with steam bath. There is also an outdoor Bioaquam thermal circuit.