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.

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.

I don't even know where to begin. This place is INCREDIBLE. . The room is basic but It has all that…read moreyou need. The view is priceless.. It is a 5-7 minute walk to all of the Riomaggiore restaurants, and 15 minutes from the station.

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!

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.