Name: Hotel Excelsior
Address: Massa, IT
Price range: From $651

Hotel Excelsior, MassaHotel Excelsior in Massa, Italy has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 9 hotels we score in Massa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 3.6, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $651 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Excelsior is a four-star property situated on the waterfront in Marina di Massa, Tuscany. Facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, the hotel provides views of the Versilian coast and the Apuan Alps. It sits between Versilia and the Cinque Terre, making it a practical base for visiting the nearby marble quarries in Carrara or Massa Beach. Guests have access to an on-site restaurant, a swimming pool, a spa, and a sauna. The hotel is pet friendly and accommodates families. While the location offers sea views, the private beach is a short walk away rather than being directly attached to the building. The interiors feature a modern design.What stands out

Waterfront location

On-site spa and sauna

Pet friendly policy

Sea and mountain views

Watch out for

Private beach requires walking

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