This fabulous little historic gem is situated in a beautiful nook just steps away from the…read morePasseggiata di Nervi, a scenic walkway with breathtaking views of a dramatic coastline. The service here is quite excellent and the food and events make you feel like you're home. This building is also a historical site that dates back to the 1500s and is now a family-run business. Villa Bonera's frescoed ceilings, the ancient fortepiano in the hall at the second floor, the dining room that was originally the chapel of the villa, contain so many stories - including a few ghosty ones! From being an ideal location for a wonderful getaway near Genoa, Hotel Villa Bonera certainly won't disappoint. If you go, say hello to Roberto, Gabriella, and their children, Marco and Barbara. They're amazing!

I have been coming to this magical place for years and it never disappointed me! The Morandi's…read morefamily is the most hospital people you will ever meet. We can't wait to come back.

Couldn't love this place more. .3 miles from the train station. Platform to door. It is family…read moreowned and operated, and they will make you feel like family. We got the top floor. Well decorated and laid out room. Beautiful view. But now, I would want a room with a balcony. The shower offers good pressure and plenty of hot water. If you want beach towels, you can pick them up at the front desk on your way out. They are a "green" facility, so you can get train tickets at a much cheaper price. They can also book your hikes. There is so much to do here. We stayed 3 nights 4 days and I wish we had 3 more nights. We did get to visit all 5 areas and hike 4 of them. Don't eat at Pastaria. There's a reason they always have plenty of seats. You will want to eat at Ciak and Emy's way. Our favorite grocery store was Crai. Walk straight back and they have vino on tap. 6€ for a liter! You can also take scuba tours, bike tours, kayak tours. Oh, you can pay extra for breakfast included. It's a generous breakfast. And the husband makes a "cake of the day" that is always award winning.

This is the cutest hotel right in the heart of Monterossi. Amazing views of the coast and…read morehillsides. Quaint, clean rooms (with great AC!) and exceptional service. I was only here two nights but loved it so much I wanted to stay longer; sadly they were booked up. The location truly puts you in the middle of Monterossi, making everything easily walkable. I can't recommend this amazing hotel enough!

Very lovely hotel but unfortunately our room had no hot water for both days/nights of our stay. We…read morereported the problem to the front desk and went out for the evening. When we returned, we were told issue resolved and there is hot water. Well, no hot water at all the second morning. At the time we reported the problem we were offered the option of showering in another bathroom of a room on the other side of the hotel but not the option of changing rooms. Not a fan of cold showers at 5:30 AM. ‍

I've been meaning to write this review for quiet a few months now. My friend and I were traveling…read morein the beautiful cinque terre area last June and we came to corniglia village, it is the one in the middle, up on the hill. Amazing views. Anyhow, seeing as we had nowhere booked to stay on this hot summer day, we decide to grab a coffee and we asked they guy behind the counter if there was any rooms going. Within minutes a lady appeared and took us to a room. We had to go across the little square up some steps. It was a very cute place. Breakfast was included, so the next day we went over to the cafe. These people were so nice, they gave us lots of there local pastries to try, great coffee, told us all about the village as they were both local. We didn't want to leave. They recommended some local wine too. The white wine in this region is to die for. It was a nice end to a spectator trip to Italy

******BUYER BEWARE--DO NOT STAY HERE******* Before you read on, I want you to know that this is an…read moreauthentic review from an authentic person. I thoroughly read the reviews for this place and noted the boilerplate responses from the hotel manager, Mr. A (who has been stalking my reviews and who I fully expect to write a rebuttal to this review). I ignored the adage "where there's smoke, there's fire" and spent so much money here under the assumption that the good reviews were legitimate and the bad reviews were illegitimate. Sestri Levante is a charming town and there are countless wonderful hotels that don't charge guests €300 for them to sleep in a windowless attic and call it a "Royal Suite" or a "Junior Suite" (we eventually stayed at the Hotel Balbi and the bathrooms were bigger than the "room" we stayed in for 25 percent less than a "suite" here). UNLESS YOU ARE COMFORTABLE PAYING WALDORF ASTORIA PRICES FOR A MOTEL SIX, DO. NOT. STAY. HERE. Words can't describe the experience we had here. I've travelled extensively and honestly NEVER ENCOUNTERED AN EXPERIENCE LIKE THIS. We were given an ATTIC ROOM WITH NO WINDOWS, a slanted roof that did not fit my 6 foot height and the entrance to which required a precarious walk along an unfinished walkway outside. None of this was disclosed when we booked this. They consider this a normal room in this hotel, it was not a discounted room, WE BELIEVED WE WERE BOOKING A NORMAL ROOM. The room was sweltering hot due to it being the attic in a tiny tiny room. When we checked in, we initially raised our concern with the front desk clerk and she apologized and assured us that they could move us rooms the following morning. The next morning, we came down to change rooms and were COMPLETELY GASLIGHTED BY THE STAFF. They first refused to change rooms, then they pivoted and wanted to shift us into a new room each morning so that we would have moved each day of our three night stay. If you do make the mistake of staying here, DO NOT LEAVE THEM WITH YOUR CAR. The parking is not on site and they are not at all careful with guests' cars. I left something in my rental so I asked to access it. A "valet" walked me about 6 blocks and offered to drive me back to the hotel with my bag, which I thought was nice. IT TURNED OUT THAT HE DROVE ME IN ANOTHER GUEST'S CAR!!! Want to know how I learned that? THE VALET LEFT MY CAR KEYS IN THAT GUEST'S CAR AND DROVE TO ANOTHER CITY!!

Good service and great location. Not a tourist trap. Don't come before 12 though :-)read more

This is by far one of the nicest vacation properties we've ever stayed at, both in the US and…read moreabroad. Alberto has personally renovated a tiny village in the hills overlooking Lavagna and made it into a vacationers paradise. Wisely, he has retained the charm of the original structures while adding the convenience of a modern home for his guests. Alberto also grows olives, grapes,and some other fruit/veg which he graciously offered us on a near daily basis. I have to say, and I'm not even exaggerating...he makes the BEST olive oil I have ever tasted! As for amenities, this place has everything one could need; good quality WiFi, thoughtfully stocked kitchen, quality beds and bedding, brand new bathrooms with high end fixtures, and an awesome sitting area overlooking Lavagna and the sea. Sitting outside and having dinner with a great glass of Alberto's wine was one of my favorite memories of our Italy trip. I should also mention the beautiful grounds of La Torre del Borgo. It's a paradise on earth and a very relaxing place to chill out. Everywhere you look you see olive trees, grape vines, cherry trees, beautiful hillside vistas, and of course, the sea. Take a leisurely stroll on the grounds or just sit back on a lounger and enjoy the view. There's nothing better. Would definitely recommend this place. Five stars. For reference, La Torre del Borgo can be found here on AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2359996

Wow, the Hotel Marina (www.marinahotel.it) has been a wonderful place to spend 3 nights in Sestri…read moreLevante, so close to Cinque Terre! Seriously, you need to consider staying here. From the hotel it is an easy (level) 15-minute walk to the train station which will take you to each of the 5 towns decorating the beautiful Italian Riviera coastline. Staying in Sestri is, I think, a less-expensive option than spending the extra money to stay in a Cinque Terre town itself. These towns are close to Sestri by train, so you might want to check it out! The hotel is so very clean! The rooms are tasteful and spotless! The bed is firm, but very comfortable. The hotel water tastes good, too. If these were the only good things I had to say about the Marina Hotel, it would be a boring review, so let me tell you about the hidden value to staying at the Marina Hotel... his name is Santos! Santos is one of the warmest, nicest, hotel managers I have ever met. I think the word I am looking for is "genuine" - Santos "genuinely" wants you to be comfortable, to have fun during your visit and wants you to enjoy the hospitality that he and his sister, Magda, have to offer. I'm talking about more than a friendly, "Buongiorno!" here. Santos will sit down with you and tell you his recommendations for what you want to see while in Sestri Levante. Today, for example, we spent our last day in Cinque Terre taking the train to Riomaggiore, then hopping a boat to Portovenere, something we might not have thought about, had not Santos mentioned it to us as a place we really should visit. And we're glad we did! It is an old and beautiful coastal town that has to be reached by boat or foot, from the northern area of Cinque Terre. Oh, I have to tell you about the food at the Marina Hotel. OMG! While we have enjoyed the lunches we've eaten at other restaurants around Cinque Terre in the last few days, we have eaten every dinner at the hotel. Why? Because - who knew? - Santos is a fantastic chef! Last night he walked me into the back of his kitchen to show me the 40kg of weight he had pressing down on the octopus he is serving tonight as part of his daily hotel pre-fix menu. It's like Santos read my mind, because eating fresh octopus on the Italian Rivera, has been on my list of things to do during this trip! Ha! Santos just stopped by my spot in the lobby (enjoying a nice vino rosso) and showed me the solid block of octopus for tonight's meal. Apparently he has a machine that slices the octopus like a terrine and then I think there is some sauce he is making to put over it. In any event, it's - as always - a delightful 3-course meal and my mouth is watering! So, I'll stop the review here and suggest you do yourself a big favor and give The Marina Hotel some consideration during your next visit to Italy!

This place made our cinque terre trip and was the best place we stayed at in Italy. The couple who…read moreruns the B&B takes pride in their place and goes out of their way to make it comfortable and memorable. The photos of the rooms and gardens say enough; it's beautiful, relaxing and well thought out. The breakfast spread was spectacular! You get a menu the night before to choose from and can include eggs, meats, cheeses, pastries, you name it. We over ordered our first morning and then cut back on our subsequent orders. See photos that are attached. In the hot afternoon, reading in the garden and sipping their homemade limencello was perfect. We also got to meet and mingle with a few other fellow travelers during this time. We had an issue with our return flight and needed to use an actual laptop instead of our phones to try to fix it. The owner brought us into his home and gave us his home computer to use for as long as we wanted. This was unexpected but very appreciated.

We ended our vacation in Italy at this amazing B & B. The owners have the most amazing attention to…read moredetail. I highly recommend staying here. It's beautiful, quaint, great location and a magnificent garden. Wonderful breakfast each morning, beautifully served. Homemade Lemoncello served at 5:30 each evening. This is a must when staying in Cinque Terre.

Beautifully appointed hotel. Room was spacious and the hotel was immaculate. Breakfast, which was…read moreincluded, was fabulous. Walking distance to everything, including the train station. Very accommodating owners. Would definitely return and certain do recommend.