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3-star hotel in the hinterland of Finale Ligure, with garden, terrace, restaurant and sea-view rooms, ideal between the beach and the trails of Le Manie.

Bed and breakfast in Finale Ligure with garden, sun terrace and private parking, just minutes from the sea and the historic centre.
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Castelli in aria is a bed and breakfast in Finale Ligure, Liguria, 2.3 km from the main beach, with free private parking included.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with WiFi, each with a private bathroom featuring toiletries, hairdryer and bidet, plus a flat-screen TV. Some room types enjoy a garden view, and all include an outdoor dining area, a detail that makes the common spaces particularly lively even outside the room. Breakfast, served every morning, offers Italian and buffet options.
Guests have access to a garden, a sun terrace and a common room with a TV area, ideal for relaxing after a day at the sea or cycling around the surroundings. The area is especially popular with couples, who rate the location 9.4. Nearby there is also a water park, while the centre of Finale Ligure and its beaches remain easily accessible. A good choice for those seeking a peaceful stay, surrounded by greenery yet close to the sea.

The rooms at Castelli in aria share a similar setup: air-conditioned spaces, private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and an outdoor dining area that invites guests to eat outside, amid the garden’s greenery. Room sizes range from 17 to 20 square metres, with flexible bed configurations allowing a choice between a double bed or single beds, depending on the group’s needs.
The Deluxe Double/Twin Room with Garden View stands out for its green outlook, while the Double/Twin Room with Bathroom offers the same bed flexibility on a slightly larger surface. The Double Room with Extra Bed, the largest of the three at 20 sqm, is designed to comfortably accommodate an additional third bed, making it the most suitable option for small groups or families travelling together.
The smallest of the three room types, it stands out for its direct view over the property’s garden. Air-conditioned and equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV, it offers a private bathroom and an outdoor dining area where you can enjoy the green view even at mealtimes.
Slightly larger than the Deluxe, with 19 sqm available, it keeps the same flexibility between a double bed and single beds but without the garden view. Equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with an outdoor dining area.
The largest room in the property, at 20 sqm, combines a double bed and an additional single bed in a single layout, making it the best option for those travelling as three. Air-conditioned, with a satellite flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Castelli in aria offers common spaces designed for outdoor relaxation: a garden, a sun terrace and an outdoor dining area sit alongside a common room with a TV area. Those who love staying active can enjoy bike and walking tours, hiking, canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and even a tennis court, plus a water park within reach in the surrounding area.
Every room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet connection. Parking is available on the street, while breakfast, with Italian and buffet options, is served every morning.
The property also organises evenings with themed dinners and live music shows, offering social moments that round out the stay. Family rooms are also available, and access is managed via keys, with the entire unit located on the ground floor.
Castelli in aria is located in a residential area of Finale Ligure, Liguria, a short distance from casual eateries such as Trattoria au Quarte, 450 metres away, and the restaurant Da Gillo, 550 metres away. Nearby, 650 metres away, is also the Oratory of Santa Caterina, a small historic landmark of the village, plus several bars and cafés handy for breakfast or an afternoon break.
The beach of Finale Ligure is about 2.3 km away, while the Finale Ligure Marina railway station is 1.9 km away, convenient for those arriving by train along the Tyrrhenian line. Baia dei Saraceni is 6 km away, the Toirano Caves about 20 km, and Genoa-Sestri Airport about 47-60 km, an option for those arriving by air from outside the region. Riviera Airport in Villanova d’Albenga is closer, about 21 km away.
The area is well known among sports enthusiasts for cycling, with Finalese-Capo Noli just 3.2 km away, an area popular with mountain bikers and hikers among trails and cliffs overlooking the sea. In summer the coast is suited to snorkelling, diving and windsurfing, while the hilly hinterland offers trekking and horseback riding routes all year round. The Cavernone di Monte Cucco, 3.7 km away, is a popular destination for excursions with children, and the Bergeggi Marine Protected Area, about 12 km away, offers views of great natural value along the western Ligurian coast.
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Reviews particularly praise the hospitality, with a staff score of 9.9, and the cleanliness of the spaces, rated 9.8. Comfort and value for money are also highly appreciated. WiFi remains the weakest point, with a score of 7.5, still average for this type of property.
No, Castelli in aria does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, Castelli in aria offers free private parking available on site, as well as street parking options.
Yes, Castelli in aria is about 2.3 km from Finale Ligure beach and 6 km from Baia dei Saraceni.
Yes, a stay at Castelli in aria includes breakfast with Italian and buffet options.
Yes, Castelli in aria offers family rooms, although it does not provide cots or extra beds for young children.
Near Castelli in aria you can enjoy cycling, hiking, canoeing, windsurfing, diving and horseback riding, as well as visit a nearby water park.