Family-run hotel 200 meters from Lavagna beach, with balcony rooms and sea views, free WiFi and convenient train connections to the Cinque Terre and Genoa.
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Hotel Ancora Riviera is a family-run 3-star hotel located in Lavagna, Liguria, about 200 meters from the beach and the town center.
The rooms, decorated in a bright style, feature satellite TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom with shower and courtesy set; some room types offer a balcony, while the superior rooms provide a direct sea view towards Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio. The offer includes solutions for every need, from the more compact single room to the triple room for families.
The buffet breakfast, prepared by the family running the property, features homemade cakes, bread, fresh fruit, cheeses and cured meats. Common facilities include a garden, TV room, safe and elevator, with upper floors also accessible to guests with mobility difficulties.
The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who rated it 8.7 for a romantic stay: Lavagna railway station, less than ten minutes on foot, quickly connects to Genoa and the Cinque Terre, while ferries to Portofino and the Cinque Terre depart from the town’s harbor.
Hotel Ancora Riviera offers five room types, all featuring a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and courtesy set, as well as free WiFi. Sizes range from the 9 square meters of the Single Room to the 15 square meters of the Triple Room with Balcony, designed for those traveling in threes.
Most accommodations have a balcony and air conditioning: the Classic Double Room and the Triple Room overlook the town, while the Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View is the only one offering a direct view of Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio. For those seeking flexibility, the Economy Double/Twin Room allows guests to choose between a double bed or two single beds at the time of booking, while the Single Room remains the most compact and economical solution for solo travelers.
At about 13 square meters, this double room has a balcony with a town view, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower; the simplest solution for those seeking an essential yet complete stay.
The largest room in the property, at 15 square meters with a balcony offering a town view, allows guests to choose between a double bed paired with a single bed or three separate single beds, making it ideal for families or small groups.
Identical in size to the Classic room but with a decisive added value: the private balcony opens onto a direct view of Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio, making it the preferred choice for those seeking a sea view.
The most compact room type in the hotel, designed for solo travelers: an essential 9 square meters with a single bed, TV and private bathroom with hairdryer and courtesy set, without a balcony.
An economical 12 square meter room with a town view, where guests can choose between a double bed or two single beds by informing the hotel at the time of booking: the most affordable solution for those who do not need a balcony.
Hotel Ancora Riviera in Lavagna offers guests a garden and a common room with a TV area and safe, useful for those wishing to relax after a day at the beach. The property is entirely non-smoking and has an elevator that also makes the upper floors accessible.
Each room has a private bathroom with toilet, shower, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, as well as satellite channels, telephone and internet connection. Those traveling by car can rely on a parking area, while the on-site coffee shop is convenient for breakfast or a break during the day. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as are non-smoking rooms, designed to ensure a comfortable stay for every type of guest.
Hotel Ancora Riviera is located on Via Dei Devoto, in the heart of Lavagna, a town on the Riviera di Levante known for its seafront promenade and the traditional Palio del Mare. The area around the property is residential and pedestrian, just steps from both the sea and the shops and venues of the historic center, with the Torre del Borgo, an ancient medieval tower, just 450 meters away.
On foot, guests can reach Lavagna beach in 350 meters and several restaurants within a few dozen meters, such as Degustami at 20 meters and the Yacht Club Lavagna at 100 meters. Lavagna railway station, about 600 meters away, connects in a few minutes to Chiavari and in under an hour to Genoa, as well as providing direct access to the Cinque Terre. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 39 km away, while seasonal ferries to Portofino and the Cinque Terre depart from the town’s harbor.
In summer, Lavagna beach and the nearby beaches of Chiavari and Cavi di Lavagna are the go-to spots for swimming and water sports, while Parco Tigullio, about 1 km away, offers adventure trails suitable for families with children. Culture lovers can visit Casa Carbone, a museum dedicated to engraver Anton Maria Carbone, 400 meters from the hotel. In cooler months, the proximity to the station also makes it convenient for a day trip to the villages of the Cinque Terre or to the historic center of Genoa, without needing a car.
Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.2, and the location, appreciated with a score of 8.8, thanks to the proximity to the sea and the town center. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings, while the value for money, though solid at 8.2, remains the category with the most room for improvement.
Yes, Hotel Ancora Riviera is located about 200 meters from Lavagna beach and the town center, on Via Dei Devoto.
No, Hotel Ancora Riviera does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel Ancora Riviera has a parking area for guests traveling by car.
Hotel Ancora Riviera accepts check-in from 14:00 to 21:30 and requires check-out between 08:00 and 10:30.
From Hotel Ancora Riviera, Lavagna railway station is less than 10 minutes on foot, from which trains depart for the Cinque Terre; alternatively, seasonal ferries to the Cinque Terre and Portofino depart from Lavagna’s harbor.
Yes, the Superior Double Room with Balcony and Sea View offers a view of Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio.
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