The Sense Experience Resort
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Summary of reviewsThe Sense Experience Resort, located on a serene private sandy beach surrounded by lush pine forests, offers an enchanting and remote sanctuary perfect for unwinding by the sea in Tuscany's Bay of Follonica. Its close proximity to the sea provides breathtaking vistas and a tranquil beach setting, further complemented by reserved beach loungers and umbrellas for each room.
Guests consistently praise the breakfast buffet as an extraordinary start to the day, featuring a wide range of high-quality items, fresh juices and a stunning beach view. Although some guests suggested minor enhancements, the breakfast is celebrated as a top-notch highlight of the stay.
The resort's dinner service receives mixed reviews with high praise for the 4-course dinners and beautiful presentation at the seaside restaurant but criticism for limited menu variety, high prices and occasionally poor service. Despite these issues, the dining ambiance, sea views and friendly staff are appreciated.
The rooms are widely acclaimed for their modern amenities, spaciousness, cleanliness and ocean views, though a few guests noted minor discrepancies between expectations and reality. The resort maintains impeccable cleanliness across its beautifully organized property, earning rave reviews for its serene and well-maintained environment.
The staff consistently earn high marks for their friendliness, professionalism and dedication to guest satisfaction, enhancing the overall positive atmosphere. A few guests noted occasional variability in service, particularly in the restaurant, but the general consensus remains overwhelmingly positive towards the staff's kindness and competence.
The pool area receives mixed feedback, appreciated for its size and water temperature but critiqued for its distant location and occasional maintenance issues. The resort's ample and convenient free parking, along with the option for staff to park vehicles, is highly valued by guests.
For families and couples, the resort offers a range of activities and amenities, including a pet-friendly beach, making it an ideal destination for family holidays and romantic getaways. The comfortable, clean beds and additional thoughtful touches like rose petals and complimentary Prosecco enhance the overall experience.
Overall, The Sense Experience Resort excels in providing a picturesque, clean and friendly environment, despite some service inconsistencies in the dining area. It remains a standout choice for those seeking a luxurious and tranquil retreat.
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Guests consistently praise the breakfast buffet as an extraordinary start to the day, featuring a wide range of high-quality items, fresh juices and a stunning beach view. Although some guests suggested minor enhancements, the breakfast is celebrated as a top-notch highlight of the stay.
The resort's dinner service receives mixed reviews with high praise for the 4-course dinners and beautiful presentation at the seaside restaurant but criticism for limited menu variety, high prices and occasionally poor service. Despite these issues, the dining ambiance, sea views and friendly staff are appreciated.
The rooms are widely acclaimed for their modern amenities, spaciousness, cleanliness and ocean views, though a few guests noted minor discrepancies between expectations and reality. The resort maintains impeccable cleanliness across its beautifully organized property, earning rave reviews for its serene and well-maintained environment.
The staff consistently earn high marks for their friendliness, professionalism and dedication to guest satisfaction, enhancing the overall positive atmosphere. A few guests noted occasional variability in service, particularly in the restaurant, but the general consensus remains overwhelmingly positive towards the staff's kindness and competence.
The pool area receives mixed feedback, appreciated for its size and water temperature but critiqued for its distant location and occasional maintenance issues. The resort's ample and convenient free parking, along with the option for staff to park vehicles, is highly valued by guests.
For families and couples, the resort offers a range of activities and amenities, including a pet-friendly beach, making it an ideal destination for family holidays and romantic getaways. The comfortable, clean beds and additional thoughtful touches like rose petals and complimentary Prosecco enhance the overall experience.
Overall, The Sense Experience Resort excels in providing a picturesque, clean and friendly environment, despite some service inconsistencies in the dining area. It remains a standout choice for those seeking a luxurious and tranquil retreat.
Luxury Resort
A 5-star resort nestled in a pine forest with a private beach, heated infinity pool, gourmet restaurants, and offering various experiences like yoga and wine tasting.
Resort near Golf Courses
While not directly on a golf course, its proximity to Golf Club Toscana and Riva Toscana Golf Resort (approximately 12km) makes it a convenient option. It offers a luxurious stay with easy access to golfing facilities and combines beach holidays with wellness.
Family Friendly Resort
This resort is known for its superior amenities and services, making it a luxurious option for families. While specific family-centric amenities aren't detailed in the provided data, its reputation suggests a high-quality experience suitable for discerning families.
Dog Friendly Resort
This resort provides a luxurious experience for guests and their pets. The location and resort-style amenities ensure a comfortable stay for both humans and their furry companions.
Resort with Swimming Pool
This resort offers an exceptional experience with its pool facilities and overall amenities. It has consistently high review scores and is considered a luxury option in Follonica. It provides a private beach and various activities.
Heated Pool Private Pool Outdoor Pool
Resort with Parking
This resort offers highly convenient parking with free, hotel-owned, open parking, and a valet service. A dedicated car parking space is included with each room, ensuring ease of access and security for guests.
EV charging stations
Accessible Resort
This resort has rooms specifically for disabled guests, and a detailed report on their accessibility features is available through a link to the Handy Superabile association.
Resort for Yoga
This resort offers a specific 'Yoga Sense' experience focusing on Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. The sessions are conducted in an inspiring setting by the sea, enhancing the practice with natural surroundings.
Resort with EV Charging Stations
This resort has an electric car charging station available for guests. It is a luxury, family-friendly hotel near the beach with a private beach area, three restaurants, and a swim-up bar.
5-Star Resort
This 5-star resort offers a private beach, a heated infinity pool, and elegant rooms and suites integrated with the natural surroundings. It's known for providing tailor-made services and a luxurious experience in the heart of Tuscan Maremma, near Torre Mozza beach.
Resort with Outdoor Pool
The Sense Experience Resort offers a seasonal outdoor pool with pool umbrellas and loungers. It is located by the sea, providing a luxurious experience with excellent ratings from previous guests.
Resort with Heated Pool
This modern resort boasts a heated infinity pool, providing a luxurious setting for relaxation and swimming with picturesque views. The resort also offers a private beach club.
Resort for Honeymoon
Romantic Resort
Resort with Tennis Courts
Resort with Private Pool Rooms
About The Sense Experience Resort
License: 053009ALB0029, IT053009A17NUPTGLI
Guest Reviews
Location
The resort’s proximity to the sea provides breathtaking vistas, including views across to Elba and allows guests to enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves. Many appreciated the location’s peacefulness, far removed from the hustle and bustle, while a few noted its remote nature, making walking to other locations challenging.
The property itself is well-maintained with modern facilities, ensuring both comfort and environmental respect. Each room’s access to reserved beach loungers and umbrellas adds to the overall relaxed and luxurious beach experience.
With a setting that's both enchanting and convenient, this resort provides the perfect escape for those looking to unwind by the sea in Tuscany's beautiful Bay of Follonica.
Breakfast
The buffet is noted for its excellent presentation and consistent replenishment, ensuring a satisfying experience without any unfulfilled wishes. Guests appreciate the extra touches, such as the bottles of water provided daily and the stunning views of the beach enjoyed during breakfast, which enhance the overall sense of tranquility. While a few guests suggested minor improvements, such as enhancing the taste of the fruit or introducing a wider cheese selection, the majority consensus celebrates the breakfast as a top-notch, amazing and fantastic highlight of their stay.
Dinner
However, a common concern among diners was the limited variety of the menu and the high prices not matching the food quality. Dishes, although of good quality, often left guests wanting simpler or more authentic options. Some felt the menu was pretentious and the portions were too small. The lack of diversity and the absence of price listings on the menu were also pointed out.
Service was another major issue with numerous reports of long waits, poor service and even catastrophic experiences. The restaurant closing at 21:00 added to the inconvenience for some guests. Reviews of the Dimorà restaurant were particularly negative with many feeling it didn't meet the high standards of the resort.
Despite the criticisms, the setting and ambiance of the dining areas were often appreciated, particularly the beautifully placed restaurant with a sea view. Staff kindness and friendliness were highlighted, although it didn't fully compensate for the overall dining experience, which many felt was below par for a luxury resort.
Rooms
The room facilities are well-kept, encompassing comfortable large beds, well-furnished interiors, functional spaces and beautiful bathrooms featuring large rain showers. Guests have also commended the resort's attention to detail in maintaining room amenities, such as excellent room service available even in the evenings and thoughtful touches like private umbrellas and lounge chairs on the beach.
Despite these numerous positives, some reviews mention that certain rooms are smaller than expected with limited closet space and do not always match their online descriptions. There are also a few isolated complaints about room cleanliness and odor. In general, though, the consensus leans heavily towards satisfaction with the resort's accommodations, citing the modern style, spaciousness and comfort that make it a worthwhile stay.
Beds
The beds are described as large and clean with firm yet soft mattresses that many have appreciated. Additionally, guests have noted the excellent quality of the bedding, including the mattresses, pillows and linens, all of which contribute to a restful night's sleep.
A thoughtful touch like rose petals on the bed and a complimentary bottle of Prosecco added to the welcoming experience for some guests. There were a few mentions of beds being too small, but overall, the majority of reviews highlight the comfort and cleanliness of the bedding as a standout feature. Super soft bathrobes and other amenities round out the luxurious sleep experience at the resort.
Cleanliness
Despite some occasional minor oversights in room cleaning, the general consensus is that the resort is among the cleanest that guests have experienced. The resort's commitment to maintaining a clean and orderly environment is evident in its well-maintained amenities and spaces. The resort’s property is described as stunning and well organized, contributing to an overall pleasant and satisfactory stay for visitors.
With attention paid to even the smallest details, The Sense Experience Resort promises a clean and comfortable retreat, making it a standout choice for those who prioritize cleanliness and order in their travel accommodations.
Staff
Reviewers frequently mention that the personnel are not only helpful but also go the extra mile to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. This includes attentive service during meals and in-room requests, maintaining cleanliness with remarkable dedication and always greeting guests with a smile. The management's knowledge and efficiency also receive commendation, contributing to the overall positive atmosphere of professionalism and warmth.
However, there are occasional remarks regarding variability in staff demeanor with some noting disorganization and less uniform friendliness, particularly in the restaurant service. Despite these few inconsistencies, the overall sentiment towards the staff remains overwhelmingly positive with guests appreciating their kindness, competence and unwavering effort to meet all needs and desires.
In summary, The Sense Experience Resort prides itself on its team of friendly, professional and highly attentive staff who are committed to making every guest's stay memorable and enjoyable.
Pool
However, there are concerns about the pool's location, noting it is positioned in a far corner of the resort which some find inconvenient. The cleanliness and maintenance of the pool area have also been points of contention with a proportion of guests mentioning it appeared unkempt and dirty. Additionally, some visitors feel the pool area is too crowded and that the facility doesn't quite match up to the high standards observed in other parts of the hotel.
Despite these drawbacks, the resort's adjacent private beach, complete with sunbeds and facilities like free pedal boats and canoes, often offsets any pool-related disappointments, creating an overall pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors.
Parking
In addition, the resort offers a unique service where the car is parked for you if desired, adding an extra layer of convenience. Guests also highlighted that you can leave your car key at the reception, indicating an efficient and streamlined process.
While a few guests mentioned a preference for covered parking, the current offering still satisfies most visitors with its spaciousness and accessibility. For those interested in exploring the nearby areas, the resort's location offers a pleasant bike path to Follonica and bicycles are available to borrow, further enhancing the travel experience. Overall, the parking amenities at The Sense Experience Resort are well-received, contributing to a hassle-free stay.
Family
Families will find it easy to unwind and recharge in the beautiful and quiet surroundings, adorned with trees and flowers. The property is not only welcoming to children but also to pets, featuring a private beach where dogs are allowed. However, the resort's pet-friendly policy does have some limitations, as guests mentioned an inability to use the beach, pool and communal areas with their small dog.
In summary, The Sense Experience Resort creates a pleasant and relaxing environment perfect for family vacations, ensuring that children and pets are well-catered for, while also offering romantic settings for couples. The beautiful and unique landscape enhances the experience, making it a delightful place to stay.
4 Star
However, feedback on the service at the restaurant indicates inconsistencies with some guests finding it subpar and unprofessional for a four-star establishment. Despite this, the resort is praised for its cleanliness and friendly staff, although specific individuals at the reception and the restaurant were noted to fall short of the expected service standards.
Overall, while the resort excels in aesthetics and many aspects of guest comfort, the service, particularly in the dining area, leaves room for improvement. The price-performance ratio has been a point of contention, suggesting that some feel the resort charges premium prices without entirely delivering a corresponding level of service.
Luxury
The hotel is a smaller establishment, which means it is a tranquil escape from mass tourism, adding to the feeling of exclusivity. Guests can enjoy a fabulous breakfast and an à la carte dinner with a daily changing menu, though some have noted that the egg dish and fried bacon at breakfast can be cold. The resort provides an intimate and luxurious experience, making guests fall in love with its offerings.
However, some practical considerations may affect the overall experience. Several guests have mentioned that the rooms are smaller than expected, likened more to 2-star airport hotel rooms rather than those of a luxury resort. Additionally, the price-performance ratio has been a point of contention with some feeling that the cost, especially €600 for one night, is excessive for the standard provided. While the food and drink prices are considered too high by some, many still find their stay to be a luxurious and delightful getaway. Despite these critiques, the overall luxurious ambiance of The Sense Experience Resort remains a significant draw for many looking for a high-end escape.
Romantic
Dog Friendly
While dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant, there is a dedicated area nearby for them. Italian dogs exclusively are allowed in this section, which has generated some discussion among guests. To enhance communication transparency, some guests suggest clearer guidelines beforehand. Nonetheless, the beach area itself, albeit pebbly, receives high marks for its comfortable loungers and the daily arrangement of fresh towels. Additionally, the availability of bicycles further enriches the guest experience, offering a pleasant diversion from beach activities.
Overall, even during peak season, the resort manages to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for both humans and their canine companions.
Yes, The Sense Experience Resort has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Private Pool, Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Sense Experience Resort.
Yes, The Sense Experience Resort welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Sense Experience Resort.
No, The Sense Experience Resort doesn't have a gym.
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