Small hotel in Bonassola, a few steps from the sea and the train station, with Mediterranean garden, homemade breakfast and easy access to the Cinque Terre by train.
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Hotel Pensione Moderna is a 3-star hotel in Bonassola, Liguria, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and 50 metres from the train station that connects to the Cinque Terre in just 10 minutes by train.
The property stands out for its garden with exotic and Mediterranean plants, where in summer a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast is served with homemade products. The rooms, all with private bathroom, TV and desk, range from Single to Family, made up of two adjoining rooms, and in some cases feature air conditioning; WiFi is free throughout all areas.
The staff, highly appreciated by guests, offer maps of the area’s trekking trails and information on train timetables for those wishing to visit Levanto or the Cinque Terre National Park. The location is particularly loved by couples, who rated it 9.5 for a two-person stay. Pets allowed with no extra charge, restaurant open during the summer months: a practical address for those wanting to discover the Levante coast without giving up the convenience of getting around on foot or by train.
The five room types at Hotel Pensione Moderna cover the needs of solo travellers, couples and families, from the compact 11 sqm Standard Single Room up to the 24 sqm Family Room, made up of two adjoining rooms designed for larger groups. All accommodations feature a private bathroom, TV and desk, with free WiFi included throughout the property; some rooms also offer air conditioning during the warmer months.
Rooms designed for larger families, such as the Quadruple and the Family Room, include bunk beds alongside the double bed, while the Standard Triple combines a single bed with a large double bed in a space of over 21 sqm. Each accommodation maintains the simple and functional style typical of the guest house, with a private en-suite bathroom in every room.
The most compact of the property’s doubles, at 15 sqm, with a large double bed, desk and en-suite bathroom. Ideal for couples looking for a simple, functional base just steps from the sea.
The smallest accommodation in the hotel, designed for solo travellers: 11 sqm with a single bed, desk and private en-suite bathroom.
At 21 sqm it is larger than the Standard Double, combining a bunk bed with a large double bed, making it suitable for families with children or small groups.
Slightly larger than the Quadruple, at 21.5 sqm, it combines a single bed with a large double bed: the most balanced choice for groups of three.
The largest in the property, 24 sqm across two adjoining connecting rooms, with a single bed, bunk bed and large double bed: designed for larger families who want to stay together in the same space.
Hotel Pensione Moderna offers a garden with a terrace where guests can relax among Mediterranean plants, as well as a restaurant open during the summer season. Those who love outdoor activities will find bicycle rental, a tennis court and the chance to practise snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing, windsurfing and fishing, with staff always ready to point out the best hiking and trekking routes in the area.
The rooms, all non-smoking, are equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as TV and internet connection; some feature air conditioning or a fan, useful during the hotter months. Parking is available for those arriving by car, while pets are allowed with no extra charge. Solutions for families with multiple adjoining rooms are also available.
Hotel Pensione Moderna is located in the heart of Bonassola, a seaside village in eastern Liguria less crowded than the nearby Cinque Terre towns. Bonassola beach is just 150 metres away, while the small Municipal Park, about 250 metres away, offers a shaded green corner perfect for a break away from the summer sun. All around the property are focaccerie and typical Ligurian restaurants just a few dozen metres away, along with a bar 150 metres away, ideal for breakfast or an aperitif amid the village’s daily life.
Bonassola train station is just 50 metres from the hotel and is connected to the line that reaches Levanto and the Cinque Terre in about 10 minutes by train, making a day trip easy without needing a car. The Cinque Terre National Park is about 7 km away, while the nearest airport, Genoa-Sestri, is about 62 km away, a good hour’s drive. For those travelling by car, parking is available near the property.
In summer the area is ideal for snorkelling, diving and windsurfing along the coast, as well as cycling and hiking on scenic trails leading up to Passo del Bracco, about 7 km away, through woods with views over the Ligurian Sea. In the cooler months, Bonassola remains a convenient base for trekking to the other beaches along the coast, such as Scà or Levanto, both reachable in just over a kilometre, or for visiting the Cinque Terre villages by train, avoiding the area’s summer traffic.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.3, and the location, 9.4, especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness (8.7) and comfort (8.5) are also good, while services (8.1) and WiFi (7.5) remain the lowest-rated aspects, without affecting the overall positive impression of the property.
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Yes, Hotel Pensione Moderna accepts pets on request, with no extra charge.
Hotel Pensione Moderna is about 150 metres from Bonassola beach, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
From Bonassola train station, 50 metres from Hotel Pensione Moderna, the Cinque Terre are reachable in about 10 minutes by train.
Yes, Hotel Pensione Moderna offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Hotel Pensione Moderna has an in-house restaurant, open only during the summer season.
Hotel Pensione Moderna offers an Italian buffet breakfast, served in the property’s garden during the summer with homemade products.
