Family-run hotel in a former boathouse just steps from the beach in Arma di Taggia, with a traditional restaurant and buffet breakfast.
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Hotel Vita Serena is a one-star property housed in a former boathouse just 20 metres from the sandy beach of Arma di Taggia, in the province of Imperia.
Every morning a buffet breakfast is served with homemade cakes, traditional Ligurian sweets, savoury specialities, bread, jam and fruit. The on-site restaurant offers local cuisine, served on the veranda during the summer months, while free WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms have tiled floors, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, with a private bathroom featuring a hairdryer and toiletries in most room types.
The location is particularly appreciated by guests, who rated it 9.5: San Remo is about 7 km away, while Monte Carlo can be reached in a 40-minute drive. The area is ideal for walks and bike rides along the seafront, and pets are welcome at no extra charge. The rooms are located on the first floor and the building does not have a lift.
The room offering at Hotel Vita Serena includes three compact room types, designed for simple stays right on the coast. All of them feature tiled floors, a desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, plus free WiFi, while the bed layout may vary upon request at the time of booking.
The Double/Twin Room is the largest of the three, at 18 sqm, with the option to choose between two single beds or a large double bed, making it suitable for couples travelling with a child. The Standard Single Room, at 12 sqm, is designed for a single guest and includes a private bathroom with shower and toiletries. The Double Room with External Bathroom, at 15 sqm, stands out instead for having a bathroom not attached to the room, a more economical solution for those who do not need a private bathroom.
The most spacious of the rooms at Hotel Vita Serena, at 18 sqm, with a flexible bed configuration: upon request, guests can choose between two single beds or a large double bed, making it also suitable for those travelling with a child. It has a private bathroom, tiled floor, desk and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
The smallest room type in the property, designed for a single guest, at 12 sqm with a single bed. The private bathroom comes complete with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the room features a wardrobe, safe and heating, plus a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Of intermediate size compared to the other two room types, at 15 sqm with a large double bed, this room stands out for the one truly distinctive feature in the range: the bathroom, with shower, bidet and hairdryer, is not attached to the room but external. The furnishings are completed by a wardrobe, safe, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Hotel Vita Serena offers a good range of amenities designed for a simple and well-kept seaside stay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while the converted boathouse retains a character typical of the area. The on-site restaurant serves local cuisine, with the option of veranda service in the summer months, and is complemented by a bar and the possibility of breakfast in the room.
The rooms, located on the first floor of a building without a lift, are equipped with a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and internet connection. The bathroom includes complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, shower and bidet, while heating, safe, mosquito nets and tiled or marble floors ensure a good overall level of comfort.
Pets are welcome at no extra charge, a detail that makes the property a practical choice for those travelling with their dog or cat along the Ligurian Riviera.
Hotel Vita Serena is located in Arma di Taggia, a coastal hamlet of the municipality of Taggia, in a former boathouse converted into a hotel just steps from the sea. The area retains the atmosphere of a quiet fishing village, with casual eateries, seafood restaurants and cafés that keep the seafront lively all year round, especially in summer.
The sandy beach of Bussana is about 40 metres from the hotel, while Vittoria Beach can be reached in a few minutes on foot, at 450 metres. Several places to eat, such as Time Cafe and Osteria 1808, are just 10-20 metres from the front door. Taggia-Arma railway station is 1.6 km away, useful for getting around along the coast, while San Remo is about 7 km away and Monte Carlo is a 40-minute drive, convenient for those wishing to visit the Principality of Monaco for the day. Monaco Heliport is 36 km away and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is 52 km away.
Guests staying here can enjoy long walks or bike rides along the seafront, particularly pleasant in spring and autumn, or head to San Remo to visit Villa Nobel and the gardens of Villa Ormond, about 4.6 km further west. In summer, the proximity to the sea makes the property practical for those looking for beach days without having to drive, while in low season the area is well suited to quiet walks along the coast and visits to the villages of the Ligurian hinterland.
Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the location, rated 9.5 and considered ideal by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at a good 8.6, while services and WiFi are slightly lower but still positive.
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Yes, Hotel Vita Serena accepts pets at no extra charge.
Yes, Hotel Vita Serena is located just 20 metres from the sandy beach of Arma di Taggia, in a former boathouse.
Yes, Hotel Vita Serena serves a daily buffet breakfast with homemade cakes, traditional Ligurian sweets, bread, jam and fruit.
No, the Hotel Vita Serena building does not have a lift and the rooms are located on the first floor.
Hotel Vita Serena is located about 7 km from San Remo, easily reachable by car.
Yes, Hotel Vita Serena offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas.
