Guest house on the Portovenere seafront, with views of the Ligurian Sea, Italian breakfast served in the room and just a few minutes from the Cinque Terre.
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L’Ancora is a guest house on the Portovenere seafront, in Liguria, with views of the Ligurian Sea and the Porto Venere Regional Natural Park. The property is aimed mainly at couples looking for a quiet stay by the sea, in a pedestrian setting in the heart of the village.
The four rooms, all around 16 square metres and air-conditioned, accommodate up to two guests and are furnished in a classic style. Each has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar and a coffee machine; several units also offer sea views or city views. The soundproofed walls ensure a good level of quiet, especially appreciated by couples staying together.
Every morning a sweet continental and Italian breakfast is served directly in the room. The location, within the busiest pedestrian area of Portovenere, has repeatedly been mentioned as one of the property’s strengths, while the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can be reached in about 35 minutes by car.
The rooms at L’Ancora share a common base: around 16 square metres, air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and toiletries, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar, a coffee machine and soundproofed walls for greater quiet during the night hours. All accommodate up to two guests, making the property particularly suited to couples.
The main difference between the room types concerns the view and the bed configuration. The rooms named Double Room with Sea View look out over the Ligurian Sea and points of interest in the area, with a large double bed, while the standard Double Room overlooks the city and offers a French double bed. In either case, the furnishings remain in a classic style, consistent with the character of the property.
Air-conditioned room with views of the Ligurian Sea and a point of interest in the area, with a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. It is one of the most requested accommodations in the property precisely because of the sea view.
The only room type with a French double bed and a city view instead of a sea view. The private bathroom is fitted with toiletries, a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, while the room has a minibar and a coffee machine.
Second variant of the sea-view room, with a large double bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. The soundproofed walls make this accommodation a quiet choice for those seeking rest.
Another room with a sea view and a large double bed, furnished in the same classic style as the other units. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
L’Ancora offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom complete with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries; several units enjoy sea views or views of points of interest in the area. Rooms also feature a desk, a coffee machine and a clothes rack.
General services include daily housekeeping, a safe, room service and 24-hour security, also ensured by CCTV outside the property. The guest house is entirely non-smoking and has soundproofed rooms, a detail much appreciated by couples.
On the dining side, breakfast can be requested in the room, while for technology, guests have flat-screen TVs, satellite and cable channels, streaming services such as Netflix and internet access throughout the property.
L’Ancora is located in the heart of Portovenere, within the busiest pedestrian area of the Ligurian village, just steps from the seafront and the Porto Venere Regional Natural Park, about 300 metres away. The area is typical of Cinque Terre villages, with narrow alleys, colourful houses and glimpses of the Ligurian Sea, with the Church of San Pietro just 200 metres from the property.
Arenella Beach is about 450 metres away, while Olivo Beach is 800 metres away; for those arriving by car or train, La Spezia Centrale railway station is 7 km away and the centre of La Spezia is about 12 km away. The nearest airport, Pisa Galileo Galilei, is about 59 km away. Several bars and restaurants are just steps from the door, including Miramare and La Bottega del Fritto, just a few metres from the entrance.
Portovenere is a great base for exploring the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reachable in about 35 minutes by car: in spring and summer the paths between the villages and coves offer views of the sea, while in autumn and winter the village can be enjoyed at a slower pace, with walks along the gulf and visits to the Church of San Pietro. For culture lovers, La Spezia has the San Giorgio Castle and the Amedeo Lia Museum, both about 6 km from the property, easily reached by car for a half-day trip.
Reviews particularly praise the location, with a maximum score of 10, as well as cleanliness, comfort and staff, all above 9.8. The beds are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, although still high, is the relatively lowest-rated aspect.
L’Ancora is located within the busiest pedestrian area of Portovenere, just steps from the seafront, the Church of San Pietro and the village’s main restaurants.
No, L’Ancora does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, L’Ancora includes a sweet continental and Italian breakfast, served every morning directly in the room.
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No, L’Ancora is not suitable for families with children because the property does not allow minors and does not offer cots or extra beds.
L’Ancora is about 35 minutes by car from the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and about 12 km from La Spezia.
The property is located within a pedestrian zone and offers a valet parking service, useful for those arriving by car in Portovenere.
