Comfortable, luxurious, and convenient. Located just on the edge of town, free parking is offered…read moreto all guests and there is no driving through ZTL zones. The grounds are impeccable and tropical with colors and flowers and palms everywhere. The location is utterly stunning. Up on a cliff a bit over the water, the views reach both ways down the coast. The breakfast room (which also serves as one of the main restaurants) has giant windows that make you feel like you are in a painting. Just a two minute walk and you are on the main boardwalk with all the cafes and restaurants and shops Camogli has to offer. The grocery store, several other cafes, and several produce stores are a short walk up the hill. The private beach sealed the deal for me. Plenty of loungers were always available either on the beach or the little sun decks & jetties and the attendants were happy to set up for either sun or shade. The shore is not sand but small rocks - I had no trouble navigating but many others kept on sandals. There is also a diving platform down the small paved jetty that allowed easy entry into the water if you didn't want to walk in on the rocks. The floating barrier detracted a bit from the scenery but kept the water free of debris. It was also sometimes a little difficult to tell if lounges were available or being saved. The pool was large and clean and had great views from the cliff. Our lunch at the bar was alright, the trofie and shrimp were good but very oily. Breakfast was outstanding - ridiculous selection of pastries, fruits, hot dishes, meats, cheeses, etc. We had dinner once on the property and were treated to an almost private experience in the dining room and a delicious dinner of whole roasted sea bass. We walked to a local pasta shop for lunch and brought it back for a quiet lunch in the hotel garden. Our room was cool and comfortable with a fridge and luxury sized toiletries. Staff was friendly and helpful. I hope someday we can return.

A paradise on the Tyrethian Sea. My wife didn't tell me how much it cost, but it was worth it. The…read moreperfect place to relax, and try to forget the nightmare of traveling from West Palm to Milan. Customs sucks. Traveling sucks. Anyway , the view of the city and and sea is amazing. The room was perfect. The hotel also has a restaurant and a bar that serves drinks and snacks during the beautiful sunset. They have a pool, and a free private beach attached to the hotel. Everyone who worked there were very nice, helpful and diligent with there duties. The hotel is pristine. This was the best hotel I have ever stayed at. Period.

We had an amazing stay at Locanda Il Maestrale!…read more Giovanni (owner) takes pride in his hotel and caters and interacts with all guests in a friendly and welcoming way. Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed and they will explain their water machine, juicer, afternoon snacks, breakfast set up (8am - 10am) and answer any questions you may have. Breakfast is amazing! All high quality selections, delicious coffee, yogurt, meats, cheeses, breads, focaccia, soft boiled eggs, etc., etc. the croissants are made locally and are amazing. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed with air conditioning that works well. Bathrooms are well appointed and clean. Beds and pillows are comfortable and rooms are kept spotless. Staff are happy to make local recommendations and can sell you hiking trail / train passes as needed. All their recommendations to us were excellent and appreciated. Great location right in the Main Street in Monterosso. Stairs required to enter hotel, so be advised if mobility is an issue but they do have a stair lift but you'd need to ask to use it. Our room (suite) had an elevated bed area that required stairs to access the main living area and bathroom so again, be advised if you have mobility issues. Hotel provides beach bag and beach towels for your use. Parking nearby (at a cost) and steps away from the marina and ferries. Short walk to the new part of Monterosso for the train. Convenient home base when visiting Cinque Terre. Staff went above and beyond to help us dry out when we got caught in the rain. Hiking and visiting different towns in the Cinque Terre are is amazing, but requires a level of fitness to truly enjoy. Look no further... great stay. Hotel is very clean and the owner grew up here and knows everyone in town. Final Note: hotel sits upon entrance to older part of town and small delivery trucks make some noise entering town for morning deliveries but this didn't present an issue for us, but calling out for full transparency and note if you are a light sleeper.

Delightful employee who was working during the afternoon and who checked us in. She explained how…read moreto use the water machine, the orange juicer. Beautifully decorated patio with view of street. Nice size room, bright, wonderful breakfast. Collection of books to borrow, including travel guides for the Cinque Terre region. Able to buy local train ticket at a discount from them. Be sure to ask for senior rate if 69 or older.

Staying at La Torretta felt less like staying at a hotel and more like having our own little home…read moreaway from home in the heart of Manarola. Tucked into the village and surrounded by its charming, traditional character, it gave us a much more local experience of Cinque Terre-- and that ended up being one of my favorite parts. Our room was cozy and intimate, small but incredibly practical, and just perfect for the two of us. The highlight was our little private terrace overlooking the Ligurian Sea. There was something so special about sitting there, espresso in hand, taking in that view and simply watching life unfold around us. One of the most magical moments happened completely unexpectedly. One evening, coming back from a date night dinner, there was a local soccer game happening right in the piazza outside the lodge, in front of the church. We could hear the energy from our terrace and experience this wonderfully authentic slice of village life. It felt intimate, spontaneous, and very special-- one of those travel moments you simply can't plan. Breakfast was wonderful, with everything you could want: fresh pastries, fruit, eggs, coffee and more. And one afternoon, we asked if we could have an espresso on the terrace, and they brought it right to us. That little touch felt so incredibly Italian. The staff was another highlight. Everyone was genuinely warm, attentive, and incredibly helpful, taking care of everything we needed and making the stay feel effortless. La Torretta isn't about a big, flashy hotel experience-- and that's exactly why I loved it. It's about waking up in the middle of a real Ligurian village, having your morning coffee overlooking the sea, and feeling, even if just for a few days, like Manarola is home. A truly charming and intimate stay, and one I would happily return to.

CINQUE TERRE, ITALY LA TORRETTA LODGE - MANOROLA…read more UP FRONT: When you visit Cinque Terre in Italy, (literally "five lands"), you have five choices on where to stay out of the five fishing villages. If you're like most tourists, you're going to visit all of them, but one has to be your "home base". After visiting all of them, I think your best bet is either Manorola or Monterosso. The scenery in both places is astounding. Manorola is small and quiet and has some cliffs you can dive off at the bottom of the hill. Monterosso is a bit more sprawling and has a good stretch of beach. We stayed in Manorola two nights. Got the tip about La Torretta on Trip Advisor. This hotel is a dream. From start to finish, it felt too good to be true. Check in was a breeze - it was only us in the lobby - and we sipped Prosecco on the patio while the front desk copied our passports and finished up the paper work. Our room #7 was at the very top with the most breathtaking view (see photo). Bed was very comfortable, and the bathtub (we didn't use it) is literally the biggest I've ever seen - HUGE. No problems with the room - temperature control was good, mini-bar was complimentary. Be aware there is no phone in the room, and if you need something, you need to go down the steps to the office or call down from the window as you see the hotel staff moving about the property. lol. I did that once, we needed towels for the room, but no phone, so I just called out to the maid while I was standing on the balcony. It worked. The hotel sits on top of the hill. You walk down the hill to all the shops and restaurants. There's everything you need, ATM machine, train station, pharmacy, and more. At the bottom of the hill is the ocean, no beach, but there are places where you can lay out and many people do. There's also swimming allowed and the water is so cold and refreshing. You can dive in from many areas, and climb to the cliffs where you will be afraid to jump, but do it, it's so much fun. It took me 15 minutes to get enough courage to get off the cliff, but with the encouragement of fellow cliff divers, I was able to do it. Kept going back up to the top to do it again. There's breakfast in the mornings, all kinds of goodies - meats and cheeses, croissants, pastries and of course coffee. The hotel staff work hard to make sure you have everything you need. But keep in mind, they are not at the front desk 24/7. They close at 9:30 PM and they weren't clear about that when we checked in - neither did they say there was no phone in room. When we left, we were taking a train at the bottom of the hill, and they brought our luggage down with a golf cart. All the good things that have been said in the reviews are true - nothing hyped up about this place. Worth every dollar we spent on the room. Recommended restaurant around the corner: TRATTORIA DAL BILLY

This is my second stay at Hotel Palme and I'm confident it won't be my last…read more A one minute walk to the beach at Il Gigante, Hotel Palme has comfortable rooms with nice beds, decent sized bathrooms, and a fabulous breakfast. Downstairs is a nice little bar servicing a comfy inside seating area and the wonderful courtyard where you can be shaded from the sun under pines and palms. The wifi is strong, and they have parking if you require it. While all of the this great, the best part of Hotel Palme is the staff. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Excellent authentic Ligurian beach experience.

Staying here now Aug 2022. Struggling with this place. No one has a clue how to help me with the AC…read morein my two rooms - total sauna situation- like camping in the Everglades in the summer. I actually tried to sleep in the courtyard. The couch pad was about the same as the mattress. Trying to get out of here but may be stuck - slim options last Invite this time of year. I'd stay away from this place.

We arrived and loved our room. We stayed in Casa Lisa. We dealt with Sara. A very sweet and kind…read moreyoung woman. The room was ready for us even though we arrived early and sadly could not respond to Sara on what's app. Everything was provided for us, the only complaint is the pillows. Wish they were not so flat. Californians like their pillows fluffyOur view was amazing. It is high up but we found out the next day an easier way up, without climbing all those stairs. We were able to have dinner at their lovely new restaurant. Fortunately there was a cancellation. We were seated at the bar with remarkable views. But I have to say the food was the main attraction. Kudos to the woman chef, who brought out our food. Everything was delicious ‼ For dessert we did order a chocolate and pear cake, we were not to keen on it so they did bring us out some amazing Panna Cota, with a homemade raspberry sauce. My goodness‼ When you are in Vernazza, you have to give this place a try‼

Lorena treated us like royalty during our stay, had several suggestions for us for places to visit…read morein the area and had cappuccino, pastries, and delightful conversation to offer in the mornings. The rooms are updated, modern and very comfortable. If you do book Casa Catò, book it through the hotel website. You will get a better deal than on the other websites and you will ensure they don't have to pay 23% of the charge to a company who doesn't have any skin in the game. Do your host a favor.

Since I couldn't make it to the Amalfi coast this summer, friends from Firenze recommended Cinque…read moreTerre as an alternate coastline, so I did some research and I found Hotel Porto Roca in Monterosso. It is a luxurious hotel, and I read a ton of reviews that suggested springing for the upgraded room with a view of the sea, and I am so glad I followed that advice. I had one of the most beautiful vistas of my lifetime all from this tiny balcony on a cliffside hotel. I spent two days relaxing by the infinity pool drinking Aperol spritzes, eating at their restaurant, and swimming in the Ligurian sea. It was a super restorative way to spend time during a heatwave, and I would absolutely go back to this hotel. They speak many languages at the hotel, and most patrons seemed American, Dutch, or British. Check out my photos because words cannot accurately express just how majestic the bay is--if you've been to Maui, Hawaii, it is sort of like that! Their restaurant and poolside bar are also really decent, with great servers. Ps: there are more benefits and less clerical issues when you book directly from hotel websites in Italy. This hotel specifically offered 20% off for using their website to book. Pps: there are no public cars or parking lots in this town. You get off the train and BOOM your at the coastline! The hotel offers a shuttle up and down the cliff or you can hike it, but it's steep. Monterosso is freaking gorgeous

This review is for the hotel restaurant La Terrazza, which has a beautiful view of the historical…read moreside of Monterosso. We didn't have reservations in advance and were thrilled to secure some the day of. We got seated by a closed window and they even opened it for us so we could enjoy the view and evening air. Service was spectacular, and they were particularly attentive to gluten-free. I really enjoyed the little gf egg bites complimentary app they brought out. The husband and I each had a pasta dish we found to just be ok but not super flavorful. We shared the second course of steak with a few fried potato wedges and condensed veggies, and we found it to be the same flavor-wise. The steak temp was cooked perfectly though. That's all we had room for as we are just not accustomed to the Italian multi-course meal! We loved the view and the service and would definitely return and just try something else on the menu.

An Amazing Gem in Monterosso, This Boutique Hotel is set in the hillside but just steps from Old…read moreTown. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed by the staff. Owners, Carla & Matteo made our stay so memorable. They are the most caring & hospitable hosts I have ever met, concerned about every guest. I so enjoyed getting to know them. And I loved all the staff - Paula & John are outstanding professionals & eager to help, the breakfast ladies were amazing - everyone is like family. The hotel is beautiful! So serene, you can't help but relax. Everything was immaculate. Our lovely room was tastefully furnished with a comfortable bed, a desk & chair, a large wardrobe that held all of our things, a refrigerator, and our own balcony where we sat every morning & evening enjoying the beautiful view of the town & the sea. They have thought of every convenience from welcoming snacks in the refrigerator to printouts & helpful tips about the area. Bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner & body wash. A hair dryer is provided. Ample plugins. After a long day of hiking, a refreshing shower & cooling air conditioning was wonderful. The breakfast buffet was set on the main balcony with an option to eat indoors. It was so delicious with everything you could want - bacon & eggs, fresh juices, meats & cheeses, yogurt & granola, fresh fruit, and delicious homemade desserts every day. (The lemon tart was my favorite) Matteo made it so easy for us to purchase a discounted Cinque Terre card that included the trains & a reservation for Via dell'Amore. He was very helpful about the ferry schedule - it is a short walk to catch the ferry. Ask about Restaurant recommendations - (Galin was our favorite). Everyone is so kind & helpful with such great service - even filling your water bottles with ice & water for your hikes, towels for the beach, and quick, reasonable laundry service. And don't miss Carla's fantastic Pesto Cooking Class! It was such fun & so delicious to eat after we made it. We even got the recipes. Make sure to reserve your spot. While the hotel is up a small, steep hill, we were able to walk up pulling our wheeled carryon luggage without a problem. The hotel will arrange a taxis for you from the train station if needed. They also have car parking, which is rare. Once at the hotel, you can walk through the lovely lemon grove down some steps arriving right on the main street of Old Town. The best of both - scenic quiet hillside, yet still in town. There is a small beach in Old Town and also just a 10 -15 minute walk to New Town beaches. Easy walk to the train station and the trails. The hospitality and location are the best you will experience, well worth the price. We stayed 4 glorious nights & I hated to leave. I feel Carla & Matteo are our dear friends now. They made us love Cinque Terre even more and we will not stay anywhere but Hotel Villa Steno! More Date of stay: June 2026

If you can, you must. Absolutely and by far the best view and personalized hotel we ever stayed…read morein. Room is very comfortable, clean and well equipped and decorated. The owners of this hotel have done an amazing job keeping this property well appointed. You feel the care they have put into it from their personal engagement to the service they provide. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. If we ever return we will stay in this beautiful hotel.

Wandered in on a whim to seek a bar area with a nice view, and a gentleman at the front desk…read morewhisked us to the pool bar. Nice upscale property with great view, to enjoy a drink and small snack while wandering Santa Margherita Ligure. Super-attentive service. Classy vibe.

Lovely hotel with amazing setting. Room overlooking the sea. Hotel staff very attentive and…read morewelcoming. Food is great and the continental breakfast is a great start to the day. 40 min walk from Porto fino on very scenic walk. Pricey but you get what you pay for. If you want a cheaper place with less service and less cleanliness and not as pristine setting then go for it.