Via di Matraia 22/24, 55012 Lucca, Italy·View on map
Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia is an aparthotel in the Lucca Hills, set in a mediaeval hamlet whose main building was once the Guinigi family manor.
Separate apartments occupy the surrounding buildings and range from one to three bedrooms, with living areas and kitchens; options accommodate up to eight people. The property is 9.4 km from Lucca’s centre, in a rural setting beyond the city.
Apartment interiors combine modern or Tuscan decor with self-catering equipment, and several have garden, pool, mountain or landmark views, patios or terraces. The outdoor swimming pool is open from 1 May to 15 October, and the grounds include furnished garden space. Free private parking is available on site, while WiFi is free in the rooms. Pets are accepted on request, with charges possibly applying. Larger apartments suit families or small groups who value separate bedrooms and shared living space, while one-bedroom options are also available.
Eight self-contained apartments range from 60 to 140 m², with one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts and capacity for four to eight people. Each has a kitchen and living room, with bed arrangements combining large double or king-size beds, sofa beds and, in some apartments, single beds. The bathrooms vary between apartments, and one family layout includes both a bath and a shower. Options include economical, standard, superior, executive and family apartments, with names highlighting a private garden, terrace, patio or views.
Views and outdoor spaces distinguish many of the apartments: outlooks include gardens, the pool, mountains, landmarks and an inner courtyard. Some have a balcony or patio, while terrace-equipped options provide outdoor space beside the apartment. The larger layouts offer more bedrooms and living space, including a mezzanine configuration, while the one-bedroom apartments measure 60 or 65 m². Capacities range from four to eight people, so the selection includes both smaller stays and larger group arrangements.
This 65 m² one-bedroom apartment sleeps up to four and has a balcony and patio. Its outlooks include the garden, a landmark and the inner courtyard. The kitchen has a dishwasher, and the apartment also includes a barbecue, washing machine and soundproofing.
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At 90 m², this standard two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to six and has two bathrooms. Its views include the garden, mountains, a landmark and the inner courtyard. Compared with the one-bedroom options, it offers a second bedroom; the kitchen includes a dishwasher and the apartment has a washing machine.
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This 90 m² superior apartment sleeps six and is distinguished by its private garden. Its two bedrooms have a large bed and a double bed, with a sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen has a dishwasher, and the apartment also includes a barbecue and washing machine.
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This 100 m² executive apartment sleeps up to six and combines a private garden with a patio and balcony. Its views include the pool, garden, mountains and surrounding landmarks. Inside, two bedrooms and a living room are complemented by a dishwasher, barbecue and washing machine.
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At 130 m², this family apartment accommodates up to eight and has three bedrooms, a mezzanine and two bathrooms. It is the only option in this selection with a bath as well as a shower. Views include the garden, pool, mountains and city, with a patio for outdoor space.
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This 60 m² executive apartment is the smallest one-bedroom option and sleeps up to four. Its terrace looks towards the garden, with pool, landmark and city views also among its outlooks. The apartment has a dishwasher, barbecue and washing machine alongside its self-catering kitchen.
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The largest option at 140 m², this three-bedroom apartment sleeps eight and includes a private garden. Its arrangement has two extra-large double beds and two single beds, with two bathrooms. Garden, mountain and landmark views accompany a kitchen with a dishwasher and a washing machine.
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This 100 m² two-bedroom apartment sleeps up to six and has a balcony with garden, pool, landmark and city outlooks. Its sleeping arrangement includes a large bed, two single beds and a sofa bed. A dishwasher, barbecue and washing machine are among the practical features for a self-catering stay.
See pricesThe apartments are arranged for self-catering, with kitchens or kitchenettes supported by cooking equipment, kitchenware, refrigerators, dishwashers, kettles and coffee machines. A washing machine is also available, while flat-screen televisions with cable and satellite channels provide indoor entertainment. Air conditioning is among the facilities, and free WiFi is available in the rooms. Free private parking is available on site.
Outdoors, you can use the garden, terrace, sun terrace, outdoor furniture, picnic area and barbecue facilities. Sun loungers or beach chairs, umbrellas and pool or beach towels are provided. The property also offers fitness and yoga classes, massage and spa services, bicycle rental, tour assistance, airport transfers, packed lunches and grocery deliveries. Pets are accepted on request, and charges may apply.
Matraia is a small village in the Lucca Hills, and Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia occupies buildings around the former Guinigi family manor. Matraia village is 200 m away, with Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo 250 m from the apartments. Le Colonne is 300 m away and Osteria il Botteghino 750 m away for meals nearby. Guest feedback praises the peaceful setting and views, as well as the swimming pool; some visitors felt the garden was less maintained. The surrounding hills and historic hamlet give this address a rural character distinct from Lucca’s urban centre.
Lucca’s centre is 9.4 km away. The property advises bringing your own vehicle because public transport does not serve the accommodation, and free private parking is available on site. Ponte a Moriano railway station is 2.8 km away and San Pietro a Vico is 5.1 km away. Pisa International Airport is 27.1 km away; Florence Airport is 51.3 km away. The surrounding villas and villages are easier to reach by car.
Nearby visits include Marlia Villa Reale, 1.9 km away, along with Teatro di verzura and Giardino dei limoni, both 1.7 km away. Villa Torrigiani is 4.2 km away, and Marlia village is 2.5 km away. Families can plan a visit to Parco di Pinocchio, 6.9 km from the apartments. In Lucca, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 9 km away and Guinigi Tower is 9.1 km away; the piazza and tower are historic stops in the city centre. You can combine the villa gardens around Matraia with a separate visit to historic Lucca.
Guests appreciate the peaceful hill setting, the views and the swimming pool, and describe staff as friendly and attentive. Some found the garden less well maintained, while a few felt the pool closed early in the evening.
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Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia is in Matraia, 9.4 km from Lucca’s centre, and the property advises bringing your own vehicle because public transport does not serve the accommodation. Free private parking is available on site. Pisa International Airport is 27.1 km away. Check-in is from 16:00 to 19:00, and you must tell the property your expected arrival time in advance.
Matraia village is 200 m from Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia, and Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo is 250 m away. Marlia Villa Reale is 1.9 km away, while Villa Torrigiani is 4.2 km away. Parco di Pinocchio is 6.9 km from the apartments. In Lucca, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 9 km away and Guinigi Tower is 9.1 km away.
The outdoor swimming pool at Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia is open from 1 May to 15 October. Some guests have noted that it closes early in the evening, so late swimming may not fit your plans.
Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia has one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments measuring 60 to 140 m² and sleeping up to eight people. Options include family and mezzanine layouts, and several have a patio, terrace, balcony or garden views.
Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia accepts pets on request, and charges may apply. Pet acceptance is subject to the request, so include your pet details when arranging the stay.
Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia has free private parking on site, and a reservation is not needed. One parking space per room is included; an additional space carries a surcharge.
Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia requires a EUR 500 damage deposit on arrival, collected by credit card. The deposit is refundable within 14 days after check-out, subject to an inspection of the accommodation.
Check-in at Tenuta Guinigi Antico Borgo di Matraia is from 16:00 to 19:00, and you should provide your expected arrival time in advance. Arrivals from 20:00 to 22:00 incur a EUR 50 surcharge; after 22:00, the late check-in charge is EUR 100.