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

Very expensive. I found many options for less than half price but my friend insisted we stay at…read morealla porto rossa-- no idea why. We had a small room with queen size bed. A small bathroom, desk, and patio were also included. The mini fridge had some drinks for us, free of charge which was nice. We also received a bottle of water and cookie on each nightstand. The patio doors and window had no screen so when we opened the room filled with mosquitoes. But it was very pretty to look out over the water with the doors closed. The location was nice but I believe everything in town is about the same distance from the center of town. And the train is near by everything. Long story short the place is nice with a comfy bed and we felt safe. But many options in town also looked very nice and were less than half the price so I would shop around a little before committing.

Alla Porta Rossa refers to 8 apartments in Manarola and one in Riomaggiore that you can rent out…read more This review is for the Alla Marina apartment. The apartment has a living room, kitchen, 1 double "room" (really just a partitioned area from the second bed "room"), a double sofa bed, a very, very tiny single room, single bathroom with shower, huge terrace with a view of the main strip (don't believe them when they say "seaview" - that means you can see a sliver of the ocean). Apartment has a full kitchen, AC and satellite TV. The apartment sleeps 5 (two each in the two double beds, 1 in the small coffin...errr... I mean bedroom) but you can pay extra for extra people. You can comfortably sleep one person on the couch and then more people (maybe 3) on the floor of the large living room. Make all of your arrangements online through the website. You will then be given instructions on where to find the main rental office for Alla Porta Rossa where you meet Barbara. After you've paid (cash gets you a discount) you will then be led to the apartments. I love, love, love this apartment and will try to stay here as much as possible when I'm here. Hopefully they come out ok after the recent mudslides. There's nothing like the feeling of coming "home" at night, going to the balcony, opening a bottle of wine and a variety of cheeses and just looking at all the stars in the sky. Buy food from any of the restaurants downstairs and then ask them if you can take it up to the house if you desire. You can also do your laundry in the small (I mean tiny) washing machine and then air dry it right outside on the balcony. Remember that this is an apartment so no one will be coming by to fix your sheets. If you want to feel like a local this is THE place to stay! If you're coming here by train give yourself extra time to get here. The trains are completely unreliable and you WILL be late most of the time if you don't account for this. You do NOT want to piss Barbara off. Trust me on that one. =D Sorry Barbara! I will definitely be coming back to Manarola and will rent from Alla Porta Rossa again.

Cecio Ristorante Camere is basically frozen in the best possible time warp. I had pesto pasta here…read more15 years ago and came back now -- same terrace, same unreal view over the cliffs, same "how is this so good?" pesto. Nothing's changed, and that's exactly the charm. The place still feels calm and local, with a balcony that makes you want to sit there way longer than your meal needs. Simple food, friendly vibe, and easily one of the best spots in Corniglia to pause and just take in the coast. Perfect then, perfect now.

My wife and I had probably the most delicious pesto we've ever had at this restaurant! It was…read moredelicious! (S)

This business site seemed to have been created for reviews of the bar establishment on the beach…read morebut with photos featuring the Statua Il Gigante. Location ~ farthest end from the Spiaggia di Fegina and a good walk from the train station. For passing tourists, a chillaxing spot on the unnoticed side apart from the main center. The bar ~ local, more like a tiki setup with falling apart decor and handwritten menus. Music playing feels more Caribbean than Mediterranean. Only the patio for seating, thankful for the umbrellas shielding the sunburning rays. The drinks ~ usual Italian pilsners, beach cocktails. Pours on the heavier side had our group drinking more than we should have and our obnoxiousness elevated to annoyance of others. Appetizers always seem delish when pairing with a lot of drinks. Bathroom available for diners. Time flies when having fun so check your watch frequently; almost missed the train again. The perfect beach bar. Statua Il Gigante ~ about 100 yards away at the end of the beach is a private villa with an eye popping sculpture that is the symbolic icon of the town. Named Neptune and in 14 meters in height, named fittingly as Gigante. Carved out of the cliff rock, he once guarded the beach with muscular arms & trident. This guy & villa survived bombings from the world war and natural elements but it is evident it is wearing down on him. He needs a drink from the bar.

Great place to grab a bite and bevie before heading to the private beach area with chairs and…read moreumbrellas. Worth it, in my opinion to pay for a chair by the ocean and beautiful scenery. It's also nice to have access to a change room and bathroom, after swimming. They serve baked goods, coffee and hard bar drinks.

I loved this place! It's a cozy little hotel with lovely staff, a comfortable room, really good…read morebreakfast, a nice location, and in a delightful and beautiful town. But like much of Cinque Terre, it is a vertical place. From the train or ferry, we had to walk up the main road, then up some steps to our hotel, then up more steps to our room. It takes some strength and stamina, but it's worth it.

We stayed for 2 nights. The place is owned by sisters who were wonderful…read more We had the family suite with a little balcony. Very spacious living room with day-bed sofa and a bedroom with a queen bed. The bathroom made me jealous - haha- was very luxurious. Our bfast was included and there's so many options in the am. Fresh eggs made to order as well. The coffee can't be beat. And the focaccia! We ate it all day long, every chance we got. When we left, they gave some to my daughter for our train ride to Firenze. It was super addicting. Give in to the focaccia temptation often while in Cinque Terre. You won't taste it's like again. The staff was super helpful and kind. Can't recommend them enough! They made our stay in Cinque Terre the best!

This BnB is run by Beppe and his wife, Ines. Beppe speaks very little English, but my wife and I…read morehad a grand time acting out what we needed to say. Beppe provides a small breakfast of good coffee, bread and biscotti, homemade marmalade, and a pastry. The rooms are small. Ours had one full size bed and one small couch that would work well for a child but not an adult. The building is old, and the showers/ bathrooms are small, but clean. We were fine in them, but we are around 5'5". If you are much taller you may have to take a shower with bent knees! The water could definitely have gotten hotter, also. It was about lukewarm the whole shower. We booked our stay through airBnB.com- mostly communicating with Beppe's daughter Francesca until we arrived. I recommend BnB da Beppe for the great location and the wonderful experience Beppe provides!