Il Timone Loreto

Il Timone Loreto is a guest house in the historic centre of Monterosso al Mare, in the Cinque Terre, about 300 metres from the village beach and just 50 metres from the Cinque Terre National Park. The property caters mainly to couples and adult travellers, who have rewarded its location with a score of 9.9 for a stay for two.

The rooms, all with private bathroom, are air-conditioned and equipped with a safe, flat-screen satellite TV, coffee machine, electric kettle and refrigerator; WiFi is included in the rate, while beach towels and an internet point are offered free of charge to guests. Some room types feature a balcony or terrace overlooking the town centre.

The location in the historic part of the village allows guests to reach shops, traditional restaurants and the railway station on foot in about 10 minutes, convenient for travelling to the other villages of the Cinque Terre. An ideal reference point for those who want to experience Monterosso without giving up essential comforts and a family-run atmosphere, away from more anonymous and impersonal properties.

★ 9.3 · Excellent · 115 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Il Timone Loreto are set in a historic building in the heart of Monterosso and share some key features: private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, safe, flat-screen satellite TV, coffee machine, electric kettle and refrigerator, as well as free WiFi included in the rate. They are designed for short or extended stays, with particular attention to the everyday practicality of guests moving around the village on foot.

The three room types available differ mainly in size, capacity and view: from the largest with city view and separate beds, to the room with balcony and panoramic terrace, to the more compact single option designed for solo travellers. This variety allows guests to choose the option best suited to their stay, while always maintaining the same standard of comfort and the same central location relative to the sea and the station.

Double/Twin Room with Single Beds

16 m² · Private bathroom

2 extra-large double beds
Max 2 guests
City view, Coffee machine, Air conditioning

The most spacious of the three room types, at 16 sqm with a city view. It offers two extra-large double beds, ideal for those who want more freedom of movement or prefer to sleep separately while sharing the same room. Featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning and a coffee machine.

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Double Room with Balcony

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Terrace, City view

The only one among the available rooms with a balcony and terrace overlooking the historic centre of Monterosso, perfect for those looking for a private outdoor space. The extra-large double bed and the 14 sqm make it suitable for a couple seeking a cosier corner with an outdoor view.

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Single Room with Private Bathroom

12 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Coffee machine, Air conditioning, Safe

The most compact option in the property, designed for solo travellers. At 12 sqm with a single bed, it still includes a private bathroom, air conditioning and a coffee machine, offering everything needed in an essential and functional space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for accommodation in the historic centre of Monterosso, 300 metres from the main beach.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the property scored 9.9 for a stay for two.
Yes, if you appreciate air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, safe and included refrigerator.
Yes, if you want to walk to shops, restaurants and the railway station, about 10 minutes away.
Yes, if you're interested in quick access to the Cinque Terre National Park, 50 metres away.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with children: the property does not admit minors and does not offer cribs or extra beds.
Maybe not, if you have a pet: pets are not allowed on the property.
Maybe not, if you have difficulty with stairs: the upper floors are accessible only by stairs, with no lift.
Maybe not, if you need on-site parking: no parking service is available.

Hotel facilities & services

Il Timone Loreto offers services designed to make a stay in the historic centre of Monterosso practical. Among the general strengths are daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and an in-house safe, as well as the possibility to go hiking and canoeing in the surrounding area. Air conditioning and heating are present throughout, as are marble or tiled flooring and CCTV cameras in common areas.

For connectivity, the property guarantees a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet connection in every room. For dining, an electric kettle for tea and coffee is available, while the rooms are equipped with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and a wardrobe. Please note that the property is dedicated exclusively to adults and that the upper floors are accessible only by stairs, with no lift.

General facilities

Hiking
Canoeing
Daily housekeeping
Private check-in and check-out
Luggage storage
Invoice available on request
Fire extinguishers
CCTV cameras in common areas
Key access
Safe
Adults only
On-site mini-market
Air conditioning
Entire property non-smoking
Marble or tiled flooring

Food & drink

Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Complimentary toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack

Location & what to see

Il Timone Loreto is located in the historic part of Monterosso al Mare, the westernmost village of the Cinque Terre, amid narrow alleys, shops and traditional Ligurian restaurants. The area is among the liveliest in the village, praised by guests with a score of 9.7 for location, and allows visitors to experience the authentic atmosphere of the centre without giving up proximity to the sea.

The historic centre beach is about 300 metres away, Fegina beach is 400 metres away, while Monterosso railway station can be reached in about 550 metres, convenient for connections to Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore along the Cinque Terre line. The Cinque Terre National Park practically begins right outside the property, just 50 metres away. For those arriving by car, Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 69 km away.

The surrounding area also offers good food: La Prosciutteria delle 5 Terre is 50 metres away, the Focacceria il Frantoio is 100 metres away, as is the Enoteca Internazionale. In summer, the area thrives on swimming and walks along the scenic paths connecting the villages, while in cooler months it is well suited to hikes in the natural park and visits to nearby historic centres, helped also by the possibility of canoeing and hiking organised by the property itself.

Monterosso Historic Centre Beach — The village's main beach, convenient for a quick swim 300 m

Cinque Terre National Park — Entrance to the hiking trails connecting the Ligurian villages 50 m

Monterosso Station — Rail connections to the other villages of the Cinque Terre 550 m

La Prosciutteria delle 5 Terre — Traditional restaurant just steps from the property 50 m

Fegina Beach — Wide beach with views over the village and the open sea 400 m

Focacceria il Frantoio — Local spot to try traditional Ligurian focaccia 100 m

What guests say about Il Timone Loreto

9.3

Excellent · 115 reviews

Staff

9.9

Comfort

9.7

Location

9.7

Cleanliness

9.7

Facilities

9.4

Value for money

9.3

Free Wi-Fi

10

Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.9) and room cleanliness (9.7), as well as the central location (9.7) and the free WiFi, rated with top marks. Bed comfort also receives very positive reviews, confirming an overall experience especially appreciated by couples.