Luxury hotel holiday Augustus Hotel and Resort Tuscany

The Augustus Hotel and Resort is a five-star luxury hotel in Forte dei Marmi on the Tuscan coast. Set in extensive grounds of herbs and umbrella pine, there are two buildings (the main house with its distinctive green-striped awnings and La Nave) housing the spacious and elegant bedrooms. The Augustus has the feel of a country-house hotel on the beach. The hotel has its own private beach with beach service, as well as a heated pool with jacuzzi and 75 beach tents. Good for families with supervised childcare.
Included in your Expressions holiday
  • Accommodation in a double or twin room on bed and breakfast
  • Scheduled flights with British Airways London to Pisa
  • Hire of a group A car for the duration of the holiday
  • Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
  • Optional room, car and flight upgrades. Details on request

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Augustus Hotel & Resort, Forte di Marmi

The Augustus Hotel and Resort is 5-star luxury hotel, set in tranquil grounds adjacent to the beach. The mountain and pine views to the rear and excellent beach facilities afford guests a seaside holiday with the feel of the Tuscany countryside.

Facts in brief

Official star rating 5

Location The hotel is 25-minutes' walk to the Pontile di Forte dei Marmi

Closest airport Pisa

Distance from airport The hotel is 30-minutes' drive from Pisa Airport

Hotel facilities and services

2 Swimming Pools, Bar Service at the pool, "Le Perroquet" Terrace, "Lido" Terrace, Private Beach Club and Heated Saltwater Swimming Pool (charged locally from 15 June to 31 August), 3 Restaurants, Lounge, Bar, Room Service, Fitness Room, Massage, Cycle Hire, Lift, WiFi, Parking.

Complimentary

WiFi, Access to the Fitness Centre and Swimming Pools. Stays of at least 7 nights receive a Euros 50 voucher to be used towards a body massage at the spa (minimum purchase Euros 250), and either a chef's choice of seasonal amenity or welcome fruit in your room on arrival.

Out and about nearby

Forte dei Marmi (market on Wednesday mornings) with its sandy beaches, Spa town of Montecatini , the Arno valley, San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, Florence and the Cinque Terre of Liguria. 

Sports nearby

Tennis, Horse Riding, Fishing, Sailing, Versilia Golf Course is 2 miles away. 

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The Hotel Augustus was excellent. We were upgraded to a junior suite which was a good start to our stay. The hotel was very comfortable with noticeably friendly and professional staff.
Mr H, June 2019

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,660

Holiday Code IE330

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Augustus Hotel & Resort, Forte di Marmi

Room descriptions

Augustus Hotel and Resort has 75 rooms with air conditioning, bath and wc, satellite television, telephone, safe, mini-bar and hairdryer.

Standard double or twin room no balcony
Superior double or twin room with balcony
Deluxe room
Junior Suite double room and sitting area
Deluxe Junior Suite double room, sitting area and two bathrooms
Family Suite double room and single room

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The Hotel Augustus was excellent. We were upgraded to a junior suite which was a good start to our stay. The hotel was very comfortable with noticeably friendly and professional staff.
Mr H, June 2019

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,660

Holiday Code IE330

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Augustus Hotel & Resort, Forte di Marmi

The journey and how you get there

For a holiday to Augustus Hotel & Resort in Tuscany, our clients usually fly to Pisa or Florence airport or arrive by train at Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station. We recommend the use of a hire-car for a stay at this hotel and we would include it in the price of holiday.

Additional information

Minimum stays: 3 nights minimum stay from 9 to 22 June and from 27 August to 9 September. 5 nights minimum stay between 23 June and 26 August.

Children: Children are welcome at the hotel and dedicated family suites are available. Cots are complimentary and extra beds for children are provided free of charge in low season.

Other information: 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Forte dei Marmi and about 30 minutes' drive from Pisa.

Special offers

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The Hotel Augustus was excellent. We were upgraded to a junior suite which was a good start to our stay. The hotel was very comfortable with noticeably friendly and professional staff.
Mr H, June 2019

Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing a Double room for 7 nights

From about

£1,660

Holiday Code IE330

The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.

Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to the Augustus Hotel & Resort, Forte di Marmi

Highlights of Tuscany

Famous vineyards producing wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Alabaster is produced in Volterra. Gold and silver are worked in Florence and the Ponte Vecchio is lined with jewellery shops. Marbled paper and stationery is a speciality of Florence. Ceramics and hand-painted majolica from raw terracotta from Impruneta to the glazed pottery of Siena are to be found throughout Tuscany. Lucca has traditionally produced silk and hand-woven fabrics. Leather goods including shoes, handbags and belts are to be found from market stalls to designer shops such as Gucci and Ferragamo. Interesting markets include the Mercato dell' Antiquariato which sells furniture from antiques to bric-a-brac in Arezzo on the first weekend of every month, in Pisa on the second weekend and in Lucca on the third weekend. The 'wild' Maremma is known for its long-horned white cattle and cowboys (butteri) and natural springs including Saturnia.

Cultural highlights of Tuscany

As birthplace of the Renaissance, Tuscany contains a wealth of treasures: Giotto`s Campanile and Brunelleschi`s Dome in Florence, the Tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo in Florence`s Santa Croce, Botticelli`s `Birth of Venus` and `Primavera` and the portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino by Piero della Francesca in the Uffizi, Michelangelo`s `David` in the Accademia, the architecture of the Piazza della Signoria in Florence, `The Tuscan Maremma` painting by Giovanni Fattori in the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, the Piazza del Campo in Siena, `The Legend of the Cross` frescoes by Piero della Francesco in Arezzo, `The Creation` fresco by Bartolo di Fredi in the Collegiata in San Gimignano, Romanesque church of the Collegiata in San Quirico d`Orcia, 14th Century Fortezza of Montalcino, Renaissance masterpiece of the church of Madonna di San Biagio at Montepulciano, the abbey-church of Sant`Antimo, mediaeval Lucignano and the towers of San Gimignano, the Etruscan Museum in Cortona.  

Festivals in Tuscany

Many of Tuscany`s festivals resound with the flamboyance of the Renaissance and keep Tuscans and visitors alike in touch with the region`s rich history. Others are linked to Tuscany`s hearty traditions of eating and drinking. The most famous is Siena`s Palio which takes place on 2 July and 16 August each year. Others include the Sagra del Tordo (Festival of the Thrush) in Montalcino on the last Sunday in October when there is an archery contest and charcoal-grilled thrush are a delicacy. In Florence, Calcio in Costume (a football match played in mediaeval costume) takes place in June. Pisa has the Giocco del Ponte (Game of the Bridge), a mock battle in Renaissance dress also held in June. Viareggio celebrates Carnival on Shrove Tuesday with a huge display of flamboyant floats. In May and August Massa Marittima holds the Falcon Contest.  

Gastronomy in Tuscany

Simple country food is at the heart of Tuscan cooking. Regional dishes include Bruschetta (bread or ciabatta toasted and rubbed with garlic, olive oil and salt), Ribollita (bean, cabbage and bread soup), Pasta with hare or wild boar sauce, Porcini mushroom and truffle dishes, Bistecca all Fiorentina (thick cut of sirloin and fillet beef), Cantucci (almond and honey biscuits) served dipped in Vin Santo, Panforte (chocolate, nut and spice cake). Pecorino cheese made from sheep's milk. Local wines include the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano and the Bianco di Pitigliano. Famous reds include Chanti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Vin Santo made from semi-crushed grapes left for several months is an excellent dessert wine.

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