Hotel Marina Piccola

Had three very pleasant nights at this hotel early April 2025! We got a newly renovated room with a seaview, it was so delicate, with a modern bathroom (even with a view up the narrow main street in Manarola, if you opened the window). And a large carefully designed bedroom. The hosts were so helpful in providing all needed information about the area, both before we arrived, and during our stay, we realkyappreciated it! Nice breakfast was provided and enjoyed at the common longtable. Would love to come back some day!

My wife, daughter and I stayed here for three nights in the offseason. We all agreed that Manarola was the best location to use when visiting the CT. It wasn't overly touristy but was large enough to give us options for food and getting to the other towns. We booked a junior suite, room #9. The hotel has a total of nine rooms and it is run by a couple who are incredibly helpful. The room was perfect for us. We had a king (double) bed for my wife and I, and a large sofa bed for our daughter. There is no elevator, which the hotel makes very clear when booking. We had 63 steps up to our bedroom. Each morning, there is a nice breakfast with cold cuts, cereals, yogurt, toast, cheeses and fruit. Eggs and pancakes can be ordered as well. The room was nice and had a balcony with a view of the street below and a partially obstructed view of the water. The bathroom had a single sink and a nice shower. They provide shower gel so bring your own shampoo and conditioner if you will need it. There is a coffee machine and plenty of outlets. There was a small refrigerator and a safe that can be used to lock up valuables. We loved this hotel. Most of the others that we looked at in the CT would have required a longer walk outside of the towns; this one was right in the heart of Manarola. I highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for a comfortable stay in Manarola.

Hotel Marina Piccola is a gracious, well-run hotel in the center of Manarola. While Manarola can be overrun with visitors, the couple who manage Marina Piccola are hospitable, efficient, and friendly. The rooms are nice, bathrooms especially. Breakfast is wonderful. It's not large, but it is an incredibly pleasant hotel in one of the world's most picturesque towns.

This is a wonderful spot and the hosts are fabulous! Alberto and his wife are lovely, such gracious hosts! Breakfast is perfect. This hotel is right downtown I the heart of the city and just a few steps from the ocean and a swim. I highly recommend!

We actually did not end up staying at the Hotel Marina Piccola, but wanted to leave a review to say how wonderful the hosts were. They answered all our questions promptly and made several dinner reservations for us. We are saddened it did not work out this time but hope to stay there if we ever return to the Cinque Terre!