Hermitage Hotel & Resort: A Summer of Taste, Sport and Timeless Italian hospitality with Starhotels

Summer at Hermitage Hotel & Resort, Forte dei Marmi – Starhotels Collezione is an invitation to slow down and experience the authentic rhythm of one of Italy’s most celebrated seaside destinations. Nestled between the pine forest and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the elegant retreat, with its one hectare and a half of private gardens – unveils a seasonal programme that brings together exceptional hospitality, Tuscan flavours, outdoor living and the enduring appeal of Italian sport.

Throughout the season, the hotel offers guests a collection of experiences designed to capture the essence of Forte dei Marmi: relaxed yet refined, deeply connected to local traditions while embracing contemporary lifestyle.

L’Ora dell’Orto: The Garden Aperitivo

Every Thursday until early September, from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Hermitage Hotel welcomes guests to L’Ora dell’Orto, a convivial aperitivo set within the property’s flourishing kitchen garden.

Celebrating the abundance of the season, the experience combines signature cocktails, fresh pinzimonio and tasting bites prepared live by the hotel’s chefs at the BBQ show cooking station. Accompanied by a DJ set, each evening also showcases a different artisan market-style display highlighting local craftsmanship, creating an atmosphere that reflects the creativity and traditions of Tuscany.

Designed as an open-air gathering where locals and travellers naturally come together, L’Ora dell’Orto is conceived to extend seamlessly into dinner, encouraging guests to enjoy an entire summer evening immersed in the hotel’s relaxed garden setting.

Where Tennis Meets the Dolce Vita

Sport has always been part of Forte dei Marmi’s identity, and this summer Hermitage Hotel & Resort proudly supports the 7th Starhotels Tennis Tournament, hosted at the prestigious Tennis Club Europa, one of the town’s most renowned sporting institutions, from 28th to 30th August.
The club has long attracted celebrated and internationally recognized figures from the worlds of football and tennis who have consistently regarded it as a discreet summer retreat in one of the most exclusive locations in Versilia.

Open to players regardless of club membership, the tournament welcomes competitors in both women’s and men’s doubles, reaffirming Starhotels’ commitment to promoting sport, wellbeing and meaningful connections through shared experiences.

The tournament will culminate in a final awards ceremony bringing together players, guests and partners to celebrate another memorable edition.

The Spirit of an Italian Summer

Whether gathering in the vegetable garden for an aperitivo under the stars or enjoying the excitement of tennis in one of Italy’s most iconic coastal resorts, Hermitage Hotel offers a summer programme that celebrates the pleasures of authentic Italian living.
Blending relaxed luxury with genuine local character, the hotel continues to provide a destination where gastronomy, nature, culture and sport come together in perfect harmony—creating memorable experiences that define summer in Forte dei Marmi. The sea is only minutes away, yet reaching it becomes part of a slow, quintessentially Forte dei Marmi ritual: by bicycle, or aboard the hotel’s private electric shuttle.

The 59 spacious rooms and suites, conceived also for longer stays, welcome guests with generous wardrobes and private terraces or livable verandas opening onto the greenery. Their tones recall the palette of Versilia – sand, sky, and vegetation – while the silence of the garden surrounds every evening and every awakening.

At the heart of the park, Cabana Beach introduces an unexpected dimension: a poolside beach, with Forte dei Marmi’s iconic cabanas set among tropical vegetation of palms, banana trees, and strelitzias. A place to linger even during the warmest hours of the day, amid shifting light, soft shade, and restorative calm.

The culinary offering unfolds across the property’s different spaces, with a generous and informal selection ranging from pizza to barbecue, alongside the traditional flavors of Versilia. At Orto all’Hermitage Restaurant, surrounded by lemon trees, flowers, and aromatic herbs, the cuisine celebrates seasonality and the local territory with simplicity and care. The organic garden lies at the heart of the farm-to-table philosophy: a living space that becomes an experience in itself, from tastings and aperitifs to moments of conviviality among guests. As evening falls, the atmosphere evolves without ever losing its spontaneity: slow sunsets, drinks at the Cabana Lounge Bar stretching into the night, and dinners beneath the pergola, in a natural balance of elegance and informality.

Hermitage also redefines the idea of the contemporary family resort. For younger guests, there is not simply a play area, but an entire world of their own, set in a dedicated green space away from the adults’ relaxation areas. Those who wish to truly unwind can do so, knowing that their children are happy and in good hands. Between sand, sports, and creative activities, the weekly program offers a rich and engaging mix of experiences – from Lego Lab to Circus Lab, and the ever-popular treasure hunt – while each day ends with small shared sunset rituals, from gelato and music to moments designed especially for the little ones.