Augustus Hotel & Resort

Augustus Hotel & Resort belongs to the villa-and-pinewood world that gives Forte dei Marmi its distinctive character. Set within a generous private park, this five-star retreat brings together historic residences, modern architecture and a private beach club, with the Apuan Alps framing the wider Versilia landscape. Its appeal lies in that combination of garden living and seaside ritual: time beside a heated pool, lunch by the water and space to retreat from the beach.

Rather than a single hotel building, Augustus is a collection of addresses with different identities. Villa Pesenti houses the main reception and a restaurant; La Nave has broad balconies looking towards the mountains, alongside the spa and fitness centre. The Garden Villas offer private gardens with a pool or Jacuzzi, while Augustus Lido occupies the former Villa Agnelli. Still run by the Maschietto family, the resort has a history closely entwined with Forte dei Marmi’s tradition of private summer residences.

An exclusive-use underpass leads to Augustus Beach Club, where beach tents and the seafront Bambaissa restaurant anchor the day. Importantly, the tents are rented separately from rooms and villas, and the club also welcomes visitors who are not staying at the resort. Back in the grounds, two heated pools, a garden restaurant and two lounge bars provide alternatives to spending every hour on the sand.

Choose your accommodation by setting rather than treating the buildings as interchangeable: mountain-facing balconies, a former family villa and a private garden offer quite different ways to stay. For a slower afternoon, the Day Spa’s 90-minute circuit includes a sauna, steam room, sensory showers and a whirlpool. Arrange massages and beauty treatments at least 24 hours ahead, and check beach arrangements separately when planning your stay through the official website.