The Sense Experience Resort
Contemporary eco-resort with a clean, nature-integrated aesthetic. White low-rise architecture blends into the pine forest. Italian-made fabrics, warm wood tones, and calming scents define the rooms. Equal parts beach club and wellness retreat, with a serious food program layered on top.
Book directly on the official site to get two complimentary sunbeds and beach umbrellas included
Why It Matters
Named one of Time Magazine's World's 100 Greatest Places in 2021. Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts (Lifestyle Collection) and the American Express Hotel Collection. Fine dining restaurant Eaté received a Gambero Rosso award for Best Mixed Drink Offering of the Year. Strong eco credentials including GSTC certification, a restored dune system, a photovoltaic system, and 70% kitchen waste recycling.
This is Tuscany's Maremma coast — the long, wild southern shoreline that most visitors skip on their way to Siena. The Sense Experience Resort sits within a 5-hectare pine forest park right on the edge of Torre Mozza beach, about 5 km outside Follonica. Built from scratch as a contemporary eco-resort, it has 112 individually decorated rooms and suites across five low-rise buildings. The vibe is decidedly beach-club-by-day, fine-dining-by-night, with a strong wellness and sustainability thread running through everything. Motto is #benaturalbeyou.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Comfort Room with Balcony or Garden
Entry-level room, 20 sqm, with a balcony or private garden. Fits 2 guests. Good for couples who want outdoor space without the sea view premium. All standard amenities including minibar, safe, Smart TV, Dyson hair dryer, kettle with herbal teas, soundproof walls.
Queen · 20 sqmComfort Room with Sea View (Side)
20 sqm room with a balcony and a side view of the sea. Good for those who want a sea glimpse without the superior tier price. Sleeps 2. Note from guest reviews: the side sea view can be quite lateral — worth clarifying at booking.
Queen · 20 sqmDeluxe Double Double Room
29 sqm with two queen beds, sleeping 2–4. Good for families. Surrounded by greenery with wood-toned interiors. Largest standard room category.
2 Queen · 29 sqmDeluxe Double Double Room with Sea View
Same 29 sqm footprint as the Deluxe Double Double but with a sea view. Two queen beds, sleeps 2–4. Good for couples travelling together or families who want the sea view.
2 Queen · 29 sqmJunior Suite Sea View
35 sqm junior suite with two double beds (160×200 cm), a direct sea view, and a balcony. Air conditioning, full suite amenities, and VIP Program included. Sleeps 2–4.
2 Queen + Sofa · 35 sqmJunior Suite Sea View with Jacuzzi
35 sqm suite with a king bed, in-room Jacuzzi, sea view, relaxation corner with sofa, and a balcony. Sleeps 2. The Jacuzzi-in-room option is the signature room for the Jacuzzi & Massage Escape package.
King · 35 sqmJunior Suite with Side Sea View
37 sqm junior suite with two queen beds and a lateral sea view. Balcony included. Sleeps 2–4. Entry point into the suite tier with all VIP Program benefits included.
2 Queen + Sofa · 37 sqm
One Bedroom Suite with Private Garden
46 sqm one-bedroom suite at ground level with a private 8 sqm garden, separate living room, and king bed. Sleeps 2–4. One of the larger suite options.
King + Sofa · 46 sqmOne Bedroom Suite with Sea View
46 sqm suite with a front sea view, three balconies, a separate living room, and a king bed. Sleeps 2–4. Multiple balconies make this the most open-air suite option.
King + Sofa · 46 sqmOne Bedroom Suite with Terrace
33 sqm one-bedroom suite on the first floor with a private 12 sqm terrace, living room, king bed, and sofa. Sleeps 2–4. VIP Program included.
King + Sofa · 33 sqmSuperior Room Sea View
23 sqm room with a direct frontal sea view over the Gulf of Follonica and Elba Island. Sleeps 2–3. Individually decorated with Italian-made fabrics and warm wood elements.
Queen + Sofa · 23 sqmSuperior Room with Garden
Spacious 26 sqm room with a private garden. Can accommodate 2–4 guests with a queen bed and sofa. The extra square footage and garden access make this a good option for families or guests who want more space at ground level.
Queen + Sofa · 26 sqmTwo Bedroom Seafront Suite with Jacuzzi
38 sqm two-level suite with a front sea view, outdoor dehor area with Jacuzzi and sea-facing sun beds. Sleeps 2–4. Considered the top romantic suite option and is included in the Jacuzzi & Massage Escape package.
2 Queen + Sofa · 38 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Two curated nature walking paths through the coastal pinewood — the Awakening path and the Sunset path — designed to stimulate the senses through indigenous botanicals and natural scents.
Yoga classes offered at the resort with a view of the Gulf of Follonica. Uses the Ashtanga Vinyasa method. Available as part of the Yoga & Pilates Weekend package.
Resort-arranged boat excursion departing from the port of Follonica aboard the Gozzo Dani 9.3, sailing to discover Elba Island and the coves of Cala Violina.
Horseback riding through the Chianti trail, or a private carriage tour through the Maremma countryside.
Guided truffle-hunting experience in the Tuscan hills.
Guided tour of the Tuscan Maremma countryside aboard a vintage Fiat 500 or open-top Spider. One of the more memorable off-resort experiences on offer.
Guided visits to Maremma and Bolgheri wine estates including Rocca di Frassinello, Ornellaia, Petra, Tenuta Fertuna, Le Mortelle, and others. Range from simple tastings to architectural cellar tours and vineyard picnics.
Bikes available for complimentary use to explore the resort grounds or pedal into Follonica town center (about 5 km, flat terrain). E-bike rentals also available.
Guided diving and snorkeling trips to Punta Ala, Cerboli, and Elba Island — some of Tuscany's best underwater sites.
Follonica has a dedicated kite-beach nearby where guests can take lessons or courses in kite-surfing and windsurfing through the Golfo Windsurf School.
Stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking available at the resort, typically May through mid-September.
Seasonal outdoor heated pool maintained at 28°C, with pool umbrellas, sun loungers, swim-up bar, and a children's pool. One of the most talked-about features in guest reviews.
The resort's private beach on the Blue Flag-awarded Gulf of Follonica, rated 5 sails by Legambiente. Reserved sun loungers under parasols. Front-row beach service available for suite guests. Swim-up bar access from the pool.
On-site multi-purpose court available for tennis. Free to use on reservation. Group and private lessons available.
Outdoor fitness training sessions with a professional trainer. Option to book private personalised sessions. Technogym equipment available for the Hotel Fitness Pack.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The resort has wheelchair access and rooms with accessible facilities.
Available throughout the resort including all rooms and public areas.
Included for direct bookers. Extensive buffet with made-by-chef pastries, cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, smoothies, and the signature Eggs The Sense.
The resort offers full wedding celebration packages.
Complimentary daily access to newspapers and magazines via PressReader app on any device.
The resort is part of the iPrefer Hotel Rewards program (Preferred Hotels & Resorts). Enrollment code PSASE.
Pets accepted on request and upon payment of a pet fee.
Seasonal outdoor heated infinity pool kept at 28°C, with pool umbrellas, sun loungers, children's pool, and swim-up bar.
Dedicated beach club with private beach access, umbrella and sunbed service, and swim-up bar.
EV charging stations available on the property.
On-site car park, no reservation needed.
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