La Torretta Lodge

We enjoyed staying here. The room was simple but adequate and had a lovely view over the town, hills and sea. The staff were courteous and friendly. After lots of walking on both days we enjoyed the fact that we had two lovely places to have dinner at really close by: La Regina de Monarola and La Trattoria dal Billy. Our room did not include breakfast so we enjoyed breakfast one morning in Vernazza and then just outside the hotel at Cappun Magru.

This place is magical! The views overlooking the postcard perfect town of Manarola and the sea were breathtaking. The location is quiet and charming. Our room was beautifully decorated including with stunning works by an Italian photographer. The staff could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. Breakfast on the terrace was a wonderful way to start the day. Wish we could have stayed more than 5 nights .

My husband and I were greeted very warmly when we arrived and enjoyed a glass of prosecco on the terrace, while we getting checked in. The views are absolutely spectacular! Our room was just off the terrace and while the room was quite small, the view from our window was stunning. We sat out on our own private terrace and enjoyed the sunset after a strenuous hike to Corniglia. The location is perfect. A very steep, but manageable walk from the train station.

Located near the church at top of town. Great views of sea and town below. Very friendly staff with great service. Lots of steps to/from rooms but that is Cinque Terre. We stayed in Room 2. Nice size living room, large bedroom with king bed, and big bath room with huge double shower. Very nice. Loved included breakfast on outdoor patio with nice views. Food was great. Staff carried luggage to/from rooms which was super helpful. Place would be challenge for physically challenged. Highly recommend private boat tour of area. Trains and 5 towns were packed with tourists during daytime. Nighttime they clear out. Be prepared for major walking and step climbing when you tour Cinque Terre. But well worth it! Great way to work off the bread, oil and pasta!

After much searching across all of the 5 towns, I felt fortunate to have found La Torretta in my research....as I was not looking for an Airbnb, or a room in someone's flat, or to stay outside of the Cinque Terre where far more options abound. Well, after setting foot on the property, and later our room, I knew we'd hit gold! A few reasons.... - Service that is genuinely friendly, welcoming and attentive throughout....from the immediate approach as we made our way through the initial entrance of the property, drenched in sweat (more on that later), the porter immediately taking our luggage and directing us to the lobby, where after providing the requisite documentation, we were invited on to the common terrace for super-refreshing glasses of Prosecco - Helpful guidance in terms of restaurant, boats, ferry and hiking path recommendations as well as the ever-important train schedules for shuttling between towns (post hike or post dinner!) - Twice daily housekeeping which not only was invisible and fast, but each time left the room in immaculate condition - Attentiveness during the complimentary breakfast each morning...offering unlimited refills of anything we desired without the slightest indication that there was a time limit....it felt as though the freshly-squeezed orange juice would be poured endlessly until it was dinner time! - The complimentary breakfast was an abundance of riches: the freshest selection of fruits, pastries, and assortment of cold-cuts; a wonderful bread basket with accompanying jams; coffee or cappuccino; freshly squeezed juices; and eggs made to order....talk about setting you up for your daily hiking success! - Complimentary mini-bar which was replenished daily; while it excluded alcohol beyond the complimentary bottle of local red wine which was left for us along with a lovely note, it was such a nice touch to actually be able to drink flat or sparkling water, or a Coke or Sprite and not worry about paying some exorbitant amount for the privilege - Our room was only a Classic Room with a Sea View...rather small yet impressively and stylishly decorated to maximize the space...and the View....oh boy they certainly delivered with the View (see photos) Things to keep in mind.... - The property sits at the very top of the one-way pedestrian street in Manarola, right next to the Church of San Lorenzo. Once you exit the pedestrian tunnel, it is an undulating hill that seems endless in the brutal afternoon sun dragging along 2 suitcases...at least there are no steps! The lodge advises about 10 mins from pedestrian tunnel to the top but it certainly took us more like 20 mins (we are old!) - The exterior stairs to many of the rooms including ours (#8) are VERY steep (as other reviewers have mentioned)....but then again, you are in Cinque Terre to give those legs a workout, no?? - The WiFi is perfectly serviceable but only inside your room.... - The Classic Room could do with an additional table or even a luggage rack....the

Not only was this hotel gorgeous, clean, and relaxing, the hotel staff was the absolute best. We did not arrive until after 11:00pm, and one of them stayed to welcome us and make sure we had everything we needed. They provided the very best service and were incredibly kind. I could not recommend this hotel more!