What People are saying
Beautiful views
Varun Ron 07/10/2016 15:59Monterosso is the best village out of the 5 in Cinque Terre. The regional train from La Spezia is a good way to get their. From Monterosso it's a good idea to take the boat to the other 4 villages to get the beautiful views of the villages and hills from the sea.
Not as good as the reveiws. Tight sleeping quarters, Bad AC
Henry Won 11/08/2016 22:36Who is Cherry and where was she? I read the reviews about a woman named Cherry and she blew us off. I never saw her.
We stayed in a room that was meant for a family of four and it was very uncomfortable. All three beds were in cramped quarters and on the top floor which required you to carry your luggage up a narrow spiral staircase. The only tiny bathroom is downstairs so be prepared to tip toe down the stairs in the middle of the night.
The Air conditioning is terrible. It cools downstairs but nothing upstairs....good luck trying to sleep on a hot summer night in your tight upstairs sleeping quarters.
As for Cherry, I sent her an email asking for some "local" restaurant advice and I didn't get a response. I also sent an additional email inquiring about staying an extra night and I didn't get a response. The morning after after we checked in, I asked the nice woman who was serving breakfast about "Cherry". I told her about my questions and she said Cherry was at the bank. She contacted Cherry and she told us that we didn't ask Cherry about spending another night. This was NOT true. She obviously was too consumed with other issues to tend to her guests. We ended up staying next door T the Hotel Margarita. We had two rooms for less money. A much better property.
Nice for short family visit
RuR479on 23/07/2016 14:37Crowded little corner of the world but charming non the less. We've enjoyed an afternoon in Monterosso al Mare and we took a 5 min train ride to neighbouring Vernazza.
We drove from Florence 2.5 hours each way but wished we had had a full day to explore a bit more. Maybe staying one night would've been nice.
Monterosso was nice for small children, the ocean was calm and there is a small slide in the water near the shore. If you are not staying overnight, there are showers, changing cabins and bathrooms at the beach.
Have a drink in the terraces by the beach and take in the views, or enjoy a nice meal leaving room for gelato in nearby Vernazza.which is only 5 min away by train...
Beautiful but crowded beaches
Phil Oon 20/07/2016 02:50The beaches are covered with umbrellas and people and many parts are paid entry. Its hard to find space. There is a football field there, where my 11 year old son and i were able to join friendly locals and play. This remains a holiday highlight for both of us.
Great B&B
Austin37335on 21/05/2016 08:55My wife and I stayed in the double room for 7 nights and we came away thinking we couldn't have picked a better B&B.
Firstly it has a great location, just off the main street in Monterosso old town close to the shops, bars and restaurants and is just a few pleasant minutes stroll from the beach.
The room was a pleasant surprise when we first arrived. It consists of a self contained ground floor living space, with a couch, table, chairs, tv and a good bathroom (with an excellent shower). The bedroom is on an cleverly constructed mezzanine level which is accessed via a spiral staircase.
The breakfast was comprehensive and if the weather permitted it was served outside on the charming patio area, if not, it was served in the room.
Cherry, the owner, was very helpful and communication was great leading up to and during our stay. A special mention must go to Cora who looked after us fabulously during our stay. She is ultra helpful and friendly and she cooks a mean scrambled egg!
If you're looking for B&B accommodation in the Cinque Terra then we couldn't recommend this place highly enough.