Small hotel just steps from the sea in Manarola, with air-conditioned rooms, some with views of the village, and a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast every morning.
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Hotel Marina Piccola is a 3-star property in Manarola, in the heart of the Cinque Terre, just a two-minute walk from the village’s cliffs and 5 minutes from the train station. The exposed stone walls, combined with contemporary furnishings, give the rooms a character that echoes the village’s seafaring identity without giving up modern comfort.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and with free WiFi, are designed for different types of guests: from the most compact option suited to two people up to the quadruple room with balcony and sea view, ideal for families or small groups. Every room has a flat-screen TV, safe and private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
Breakfast, served every morning, offers a sweet and savoury buffet with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus the possibility of having it delivered to the room. The location just steps from the village’s restaurants and the trails of the Cinque Terre National Park makes the hotel a convenient base for exploring Manarola and the nearby villages without relying on a car, which is not allowed in the historic centre.
The rooms at Hotel Marina Piccola share some basic features: air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, safe and private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and courtesy set. On this common base, three room types stand out, designed for different needs, from couples looking for a compact solution to families needing more space and a sea view.
The Double/Twin Room, at 17 sqm, is the most compact and flexible, with the option to choose between a double bed or two single beds. The Triple Room, at 22 sqm, adds a sofa bed to accommodate up to three people, with alternative configurations between a double bed and single beds. The Quadruple Room with Balcony and Sea View, the largest at 27 sqm, is the only one overlooking the sea directly via a private balcony, making it the ideal choice for those looking for more space and a view.
The hotel’s most compact room type, at 17 sqm, designed for two people and available with a large double bed or two single beds, to choose at the time of booking. Air-conditioned and furnished in a modern style, it is the simplest and most direct solution for a couple’s stay or for solo travellers.
Larger than the Double/Twin Room, at 22 sqm and with capacity for up to three people thanks to the additional sofa bed. Suited to small groups or families with a child, it offers two possible bed configurations to be specified when booking, while retaining air conditioning and modern furnishings.
The most spacious room in the property, 27 sqm for up to four people, and the only one with a private balcony overlooking the sea. The combination of double bed and sofa bed makes it the most suitable choice for families or groups looking for a view and extra room to breathe.
Hotel Marina Piccola offers a range of services designed to make your stay in Manarola comfortable. All rooms have a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a fridge, coffee machine and desk. The property is entirely non-smoking and also offers rooms suited to families.
General services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, concierge service, private check-in and check-out, and an in-room safe. Since the property cannot be reached by car in the historic centre, luggage storage and information on transport tickets are particularly useful for those arriving without their own vehicle.
On the dining side, the hotel offers an on-site coffee shop, fruit and menus for special diets on request, with the option of breakfast served directly in the room. Every room is also equipped with a flat-screen TV, telephone and internet connection, for comfort even during relaxation time.
Hotel Marina Piccola is located in Manarola, one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre, overlooking the rocky coastline of eastern Liguria. The property is a two-minute walk from the village’s cliffs, amid colourful houses perched above the sea and narrow lanes that characterise the entire historic centre, which is not accessible by car: those arriving by car must contact the hotel for directions on where to leave it.
Manarola’s train station is about 200 metres away, while Riomaggiore’s is 950 metres away: from here, regional trains quickly connect to the other Cinque Terre villages and La Spezia. The nearest airport is Pisa Galileo Galilei, about 70 km away. Within a few metres are several traditional restaurants, including La Cambusa and La Cantina dello Zio Bramante, both just steps from the entrance.
The Cinque Terre National Park, about 1.5 km away, offers the network of scenic trails connecting the five villages, walkable year-round though busier in spring and summer. Riomaggiore Beach, 1.4 km away, and the more secluded Cantun Beach are the closest swimming spots during the warmer months. Those wanting to head towards La Spezia, about 7 km away, can visit San Giorgio Castle, the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Naval Museum, as well as the city’s historic walls, in a half-day excursion to combine with the sea.
Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.9) and the location (9.9), followed by cleanliness (9.8) and services (9.7). Value for money, at 9.4, is also highly appreciated: guests describe Hotel Marina Piccola as a well-kept property in a great position in the heart of Manarola.
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No, Hotel Marina Piccola does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel Marina Piccola does not have on-site parking; in any case, Manarola’s historic centre is not accessible by car, and those arriving with a vehicle should contact the hotel for information.
Hotel Marina Piccola accepts cash payments.
Hotel Marina Piccola is about 200 metres from Manarola train station, a convenient starting point for visiting the other Cinque Terre villages.
Yes, Hotel Marina Piccola includes a buffet breakfast, with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as the possibility of having it delivered to the room.
Some rooms at Hotel Marina Piccola offer sea views, such as the Quadruple Room with Balcony and Sea View, while other room types overlook the village or the town.
