Nestled in a rural location, Hotel Villa Cheli offers an idyllic retreat. Enjoy wine release events and savor local flavors at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a glass of wine from the attached winery. With free WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
International Academy of Italian Cuisine - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
Lucca Polo Fiere - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Bagno Gioia - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Walls of Lucca - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Porta Sant'Anna - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 35 min drive
Lucca Station - 9 min drive
San Giuliano Terme Station - 10 min drive
San Giuliano Terme Ripafratta Station - 12 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Leos Pizzeria - 3 min drive
Villa Cheli - 1 min walk
Buralli - 5 min drive
Antica Trattoria Stefani - 4 min drive
About this property
Hotel Villa Cheli
A great choice for a stay in Lucca, Hotel Villa Cheli features a winery where you can enjoy a glass of local wine. After splashing around at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A children's pool, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
31 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests are required to contact this property by telephone one day prior to arrival to arrange check-in.
Please note cookware, dishware, and kitchen utensils are available at no extra cost for Apartment room bookings. Reservation is required at the time of booking.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total, up to 55 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
Winery release events
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Seasonal outdoor pool
Bicycle parking
Winery on site
Wine tasting room
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
First-run movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 3 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65 per vehicle (one way)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 30:
Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
Bar/lounge
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from April to September
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT046017A1ZJG55P47
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Hotel Villa Cheli
Hotel Villa Cheli Lucca
Villa Cheli
Villa Cheli Lucca
Hotel Villa Cheli Hotel
Hotel Villa Cheli Lucca
Hotel Villa Cheli Hotel Lucca
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Villa Cheli offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Villa Cheli does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Villa Cheli?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Villa Cheli?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 55 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Villa Cheli?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Villa Cheli?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 65 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Villa Cheli?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Hotel Villa Cheli and nearby?
Hotel Villa Cheli has a winery and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Villa Cheli?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining and Italian cuisine.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was superb with a wide assortment of delicious foods. (5 reviews)
The pool was a highlight, big enough for all to enjoy, with a great mix of adults and kids, and a lovely setting. (6 reviews)
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Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Hotel Villa Cheli was a delightful and charming find in Lucca. The unique character of the hotel made our stay memorable, and the staff were incredibly welcoming. We would absolutely choose to stay here again.
Deanna
Deanna, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 1, 2025
Super wellbeing location but quite remote
We had a very relaxing 1 night stay at this pretty spa-style hotel in the Tuscan hills.
Disappointingly, the restaurant was closed forcing us to travel to a nearby town, but we had a great experience and excellent meal.
Overall it was very pleasant, but quite expensive.
SIMON
SIMON, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
A fabulous retreat from the city! We enjoyed the countryside and nearby villages. The pool provided much needed relief from the hot weather. The breakfast was goid!
Desiree
Desiree, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
July 2024 vacation
Pool was amazing. Dinner prepared by the chef was the best in Italy. The staff are so nice and helpful. The breakfast buffet was delicious and contained a wide assortment of foods.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2023
Great experience! Location from lucca ideal and the dinner at restaurant lovely. Got a room with terrace.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Pretty place, Stefania went above and beyond to help us. Showers were too too small not even to move around and use hand held shower. Otherwise breakfast was superb and property was lovely, we would have enjoyed more if we had stayed longer. Rooms could have accommodated more than three and we could have saved money. Stefani’s solved our transportation problems
Muhammad S
Muhammad S, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
This was a beautiful property situated between Pisa and Lucca. It’s an older hotel but all of the amenities including air conditioning were good. Amazing pool area and loungers and you can run down to the lobby to get drinks and other snacks. We had a family room which had an upstairs with a king bed and downstairs there were two twin beds for the kids. Lots of good food options near by. Only negative was that the breakfast provided by the hotel wasn’t great in terms of quality or quantity of options available. They seemed to run out of things regularly and not be replaced.
Cole
Cole, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2024
Stayed in the the Junior suit with a balcony and beautiful view. The staff is so friendly and helpful like a big family! Typical Italian rustic style but very charming hotel. Lucca only about 8 minutes away by car. Will come back again! Breakfasts are the same every day which is a bit boring . We would like to have more options like a fruit salad / soft fruit and tomatoes and eggs to choose from. Other than that - lovely place to stay. Thank you all for looking after us . Barbara and Mark
Barbara
Barbara, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2026
This hotel was amazing in every way possible ❤️
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2026
The hotel is in a great spot, far enough away from Lucca to feel you're in the countryside, but still easy to get into town. There's a lovely Bar-Pasticceria a short walk away, and you can go for quite long walk in the grounds then up into the hills. Breakfast was very good. And the staff were helpful. They do have events at the hotel, but the rooms have good sound insulation, so I still slept very well.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2025
The location
Anouchah Sanei
Anouchah Sanei, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2022
As a last minute stay this beautiful hotel was spectacular.
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1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Beautiful villa, unique and picturesque.
Mendel
Mendel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2022
A simple and elegant Tuscan villa surrounded with beautiful gardens and terraces
Wonderful food
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2022
Fantastic hotel
Amazing stay. Finished our holiday off nicely. Staff were very attentive and spoke a great level of English. Highly recommend!!
Jodi
Jodi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2023
Villa Hotel in the country
Lovely villa hotel with wonderful food and staff. Halfway between Pisa and Lucca. The pool and grounds were a delight. Great place to recover from a long flight from the US.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
very very sweet atmosfere
Giovanni
Giovanni, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 29, 2025
Better places to stay in this price class
There are much better hotels in this price class.
Restaurant was not particularly good. Send back a couple of meals. The restaurant food didn’t seem very fresh which is highly unusual I this part of the world.
The rooms were ok but dated, like I say better places to stay on this price class
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2023
Hotel Villa Cheli
Stayed for 5 days. Super service, very friendly staff. Cleaning very good. Dinner menu ok, but no lunch service.
Oyvind
Oyvind, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 27, 2023
Very accommodating staff, excellent restaurant. Breakfast was VERY substandard (a coffee machine instead of real coffee, cream cornetos with no cream, cheese and meats old and dried out.
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Spot on in Lucca
During a 3 week road trip from London to Italy (& back) we’ve taken in quite a few hotels at various price brackets.
For value & friendly service this hotel ranks highly.
The pool is big enough so that even if there are families with young children in it, other adults can still enjoy a dip.
All members of staff were very helpful & friendly.
A beautiful spot for dinner at the top of the tree lined drive.
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 3, 2024
They do have events that affects quietness
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 28, 2024
Unfriendly and unprofessional staff, loud music until midnight, overpriced. Don’t go there!
Stefan
Stefan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2025
What a charming place. I just loved it! It is a dream! Lots of green areas, parking is a plus, the place is ancient, but is very well kept! The outside is so charming. The room was like... going back in time! So charming! The room had air conditioning, and the bathroom is great, quite new. Staff is extremely friendly. We had dinner there one night and food is fantastic. Their Chianti wine is so good! And the best was when I was leaving and Signore Antonio spend some precious minutes chatting with me about the history of this place, which was just incredible to hear. The place has 800+ years, but it is very well maintained. This is a beautiful hotel! I could not enjoy the beautiful swiming pool because it is November and it is chilly, and so the pool was closed. But it is a beautiful swiming pool. This place is only 10 minutes from Lucca and around 20 minutes from Pisa.
Mauricio
Mauricio, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2022
Villa Cheli was beautiful, we were sorry when we had to leave. We stayed 4 nights as part of a larger holiday and wish we'd had longer. The pool is a great size and there was never more than a few people around it. There was a good mix of people, adults and kids and lots of nationalities. The food in the restaurant was very high quality and buffet breakfast had loads of choices. The room was immaculate. It wasn't fancy, but that's not what we were expecting anyway. Nicely decorated and very clean. The staff were friendly and helped with booking taxis when we needed. There is a bus stop right at the end of the drive which is great - only 1.50 for a ticket into Lucca! And you have to visit Lucca - one of the best towns in Italy we've been to. We will definitely go back here.