Liguria: Cinque Terre
(Monterosso Al Mare)

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Rating system: In Italy, hotels receive a ranking from 1 to 5 depending on the level of service, amenities offered and comfort. A 5 star hotel is very plush and a 1 star hotel is very basic. Farms and other unique establishments are often not rated. Read the descriptions here, visit the hotel's website and you'll never be disappointed.

IN MEDIEVAL CENTER

PORTO ROCA — Via Corone 1 — Monterosso Al Mare 19016 - ph: 0187817502 fx: 0187817692 — www.portoroca.it - email: portoroca@cinqueterre.it

There are 43 rooms at this 4 star hotel (really a nicely kept villa) on the rocks above the Bay of Porticciolo (extraordinary views). It is one of the nicer hotels in the area (think lovely yet simple) and the rooms have all the comforts including views of the sea (most rooms have antiques) and bath, TV, phone, mini-bar and terraces or balconies. There’s a restaurant serving local specialties. Some of the most popular dishes are the homemade pasta with pesto, the antipasto buffet (to die for) and seafood (of course). The restaurant and terraces are great places to view the coastline or have a drink or a bite to eat. There’s a private beach (a mini-bus will take you to the sea) and a terrace (great for sunning) — it’s a nice place to relax. The bar is comfy and cozy. The Jacazzi family are very nice.

LOCANDA IL MAESTRALE - Via Roma 37 - Monterosso Al Mare 19016 - ph: 0187817013 fx: 0187817084 - www.locandailmaestrale.it - email: maestrale@monterossonet.com

For years I've been waiting to find a real treasure in Monterosso....Stefania and Giovanni have taken a 17th century palazzo and converted it into a really good B & B. They've utilized some of the architectural features as well as some frescoes and they just add to the beauty of this "gem". There are 6 rooms, two of which are suites (appropriately named Monterosso and Vernazza) and 3 doubles (named Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore)....and a single called the Cinque Terre.....the decor is lovely, warm, comfortable and each room is equipped with a private bathroom with shower, TV, phone, safe, minibar and hair dryer. There's a good buffet breakfast served (in the right weather) on the terrace where you can look out over the main road of Monterosso.

ALBERGO PASQUALE — Via Fegina 4 — Monterosso al Mare 19016 - ph: 0187817550 or 0187817477 fx: 0187817056 — www.pasini.com - email: pasquale@pasini.com

I’ve had several friends stay here and they love this 3 star hotel. It is well located — right in the center of town at the beach. It is one of the oldest hotels in town and looks out over the fishermen’s beach. The Pasini family own and run the hotel with care and attention to their guests. There are 16 rooms with bath, shower, TV, phone and panoramic sea views (air conditioning too). The rooms are nice — simple - comfortable. There is a restaurant and the food is tasty — Ligurian fare. The breakfast served is good.

HOTEL VILLA STENO — Via Roma 109 — Monterosso al Mare 19016 — ph: 0187817028 or 0187818336 fx: 0187817354 — www.pasini.com - email: steno@pasini.com

This hotel overlooks the old town and the sea — a lovely place. It’s just 150 meters from the beach and harbour. There are 16 rooms at this 3 star property — owned by the Pasini family (they know how to run a welcoming hotel). Each of the rooms have shower, bath, TV, phone, air conditioning and panoramic views — each room even has a terrace or small garden with views. A good breakfast is served here and taking it on the terrace is another joy — you cannot beat the views here! Another benefit to staying here is the parking — quite good. There’s a bar where you can enjoy wines from the local vintners.

HOTEL SUISSE BELLEVUE — Localita Minali 19016 — ph: 0187818065 fx: 0187818325 — www.hotelsuissebellevue.it email: cigolini@hotelsuissebellevue.it

The rooms are nice and comfy here — all 30 of them. This is a 3 star property about 1 km from town (that’s close) and the panoramic views make it totally worth it! The hotel is family run (the Cigolini family). The rooms are modern, comfortable and decorated with a mixture of styles. Each room has bath or shower, TV, phone and hair dryer. There are gardens, patios, terraces and good feelings at this spot on the Cinque Terre. Great parking too!

ALBERGO DEGLI AMICI — Via Buranco 36 — Monterosso Al Mare 19016 — ph: 0187817544 fx: 0187817424 — www.cinqueterre.it/hotel-amici/ - email: amici@cinqueterre.it

Just like the name — a good and friendly place. Family run (Moggia - Rina & Vittoria), this 3 star hotel is 150 meters from the sea, 700 meters from the train station and right in the center of town. There are 38 nice rooms that have shower, bath, TV, phone, safe, hair dryer and some have terraces/balconies and views. There is a restaurant at the hotel serving local Ligurian specialties. There’s a lovely garden (lemon and olive trees) that can be reached from the 4^th floor of the hotel. From up here you can enjoy the view over the roofs of Monterosso to the harbour and sea. The garden is just wonderful. There’s ping pong in the garden too! A warm and welcome spot to stay….

CINQUE TERRE — Via IV Novembre 21 — ph: 0187817543 fx: 0187818380 - www.hotelcinqueterre.com email: info@hotelcinqueterre.com

There are 54 rooms at this nice 3 star hotel. It’s a modern structure with comfortable rooms. The rooms have shower, phone and TV. The décor is simple, comfortable and nice. There’s a restaurant, a bar, a TV room, a garden and a private beach for guests too.

HOTEL JOLIE - Via Gioberti 1 — ph: 0187817539 fx: 0187817273

A simple 3 star hotel with 31 rooms. The rooms are decorated nicely — simply, there’s a garden and a restaurant (good food). It’s just a few minutes to the sea.

LA COLONNINA — Via Zuecca 6 — ph: 0187817439 fx: 0187817788 - www.lacolonninacinqueterre.it
email: info@lacolonninacinqueterre.it

There are 20 rooms at this 3 star hotel located just off the marina (50 meters from the sea). The rooms are modern and simple — totally comfortable. There is a garden and a restaurant. There’s a TV room and a solarium.

HOTEL MARINA — Via Buranco 40 — ph: 0187817242 fx: 0187817613 - www.hotelmarinacinqueterre.it
email: marina@cinqueterre.it

Just a short distance from the sea is this nice 3 star hotel set in a park with lemon trees (the smell is very nice). The rooms offer shower, phone, TV and safe. The décor is nice and comfortable. There’s a park, a veranda, a restaurant serving good food — all very tasty. An enjoyable spot in the Cinqe Terre.

ALBERGO PUNTO MESCO — Via Molinelli 35 — Monterosso al Mare 19016 — ph/fx: 0187817495 - www.hotelpuntamesco.it
email: info@hotelpuntamesco.it

There are 17 rooms at this newish and newly renovated hotel. The rooms are fresh and bright. The rooms have private facilities, a small balcony/terrace, TV, air conditioning, hair dryer, phone and internet connection. The hotel has parking. The hotel has an arrangement with the Belvedere Restaurant down by the seaside for meals.

LA POESIA - Via Genova 4 - Monterosso al Mare 19016 - ph: 0187817283 cell: 3343240333 or 3484740085 - www.lapoesia-cinqueterre.com - email: info@lapoesia-cinqueterre.com

This little charmer is in the center of town not far from the beach. It is a 17th century building that has been renovated and restored. There are 4 rooms 3 of which are named after women who figured in the poetry of Nobel prize winner Eugenio Monatale. The rooms are simple, pretty - almost elegant - attention has been paid to the decor - nice. Each room has private facilities, TV, hair dryer, safe and minibar. There's a terrace, a sweet breakfast room and a warm welcome. A good spot in Monterosso.

OUTSIDE CITY — VILLAS/FARMS

VILLANOVA — LocalitaVillanova — ph/fx: 0187802517

This villa and farmhouse are located a short distance from Levanto, but in an excellent position to enjoy the coast and Cinque Terre. The villa is red and white and the adjoining farmhouse is made of stone (with white mortar)……pretty — unique — old and evocative. There is a chapel that is very old and used on rare occasions. The villa/farm is run by the Massola family. The inside of this farm/villa is lovely and elegant. This is a great place to stay (even though only breakfast is served)…..an experience. At breakfast you are likely to get fresh fruit grown by Mr. Massola.