Villa La Massa
Bagno a Ripoli, Italy · 5 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Dogs Stay Free
Dogs In The Bar
Onsite Garden
Dog Walking
Dog Food
No Weight LimitVilla La Massa Dog Friendly Review
Villa La Massa holds an outstanding A+ Roch Rank, and just outside Florence it is one of the most generous places in Tuscany to stay with a dog. Dogs are welcome in every room, one dog per room depending on size, with no weight limit, no dog fee and no damage deposit. Your dog can join you in both of the hotel's restaurants, Oliveto and Verrocchio, and in the bar.
Waiting in the room when you arrive are a bowl, a basket and welcome biscuits for your dog, and dog food is available on request. The villa sits in its own large private park where dogs can walk freely, the team will give you maps of the walking route they recommend to guests, and there are more green spaces close by. Dog walking can be organised on request.
Your dog may stay in the room while you head out, and the team simply asks you to tell them your preferred time for turndown so housekeeping can work around you. If anything goes wrong, the hotel can call a vet for you, and cats are welcome too. For a dog owner who wants a Florentine villa with room to roam and no surcharge for bringing the dog, Villa La Massa is hard to beat.
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Roch Score: 48/77. Meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 10 September 2025.
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Is Villa La Massa dog friendly?
Yes. Villa La Massa meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, our independent assessment of what genuinely dog friendly means, where it holds our top Rank A+ rating. Most of its rooms are dog friendly, so getting a room for you and your dog is rarely a problem.
Is there a pet fee at Villa La Massa?
No. Villa La Massa does not charge a pet fee. There is no additional deposit. Your dog stays with you at no extra cost, which is still rarer than it should be across the hospitality industry.
How many dogs can stay per room at Villa La Massa?
Up to 1 dog is permitted per room at Villa La Massa. If you are travelling with more than one dog, speak to the hotel directly before you book so they can advise on the best way to accommodate you.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Villa La Massa?
No. Villa La Massa has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Can I leave my dog alone in the room at Villa La Massa?
Yes. Dogs may be left unattended in the room at Villa La Massa. We would still suggest letting reception know and making sure your dog is calm and settled before you head out, so housekeeping and other guests are never caught by surprise.
Where are dogs allowed in Villa La Massa?
Dogs are welcome in several public areas at Villa La Massa, including the bar, restaurant and garden. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Villa La Massa?
Villa La Massa provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats, dog food for sale and a dog walking service for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Are cats welcome at Villa La Massa too?
Yes. Villa La Massa welcomes cats as well as dogs, so the whole household is catered for. The same certified standard that covers dogs has confirmed cats are genuinely welcome here, not simply tolerated.
Is Villa La Massa pet-friendly?
Yes. Villa La Massa welcomes both dogs and cats, so the whole household can travel together. It also meets the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds our top Rank A+ rating.
Are pets allowed at Villa La Massa?
Yes. Villa La Massa allows dogs and cats to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Villa La Massa hold?
Villa La Massa holds our top Rank A+ rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It meets all six minimum requirements of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Villa La Massa?
The pet policy at Villa La Massa covers the essentials: dogs stay free with no pet fee, up to 1 dog per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the bar, restaurant and garden. There is no additional deposit. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.