Guest house in the village of Riomaggiore, in the Cinque Terre, with sea-view rooms and a terrace, just steps from the beach and the railway station.
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La Baia di Rio is a guest house in Riomaggiore, in the Cinque Terre, 400 metres from the village beach and 150 metres from the local railway station.
The property offers five room types, from the 30 m² Quadruple Room with Sea View to the more compact 14 m² Queen Room with Balcony, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and coffee machine; some feature their own kitchen, terrace or sea view, while others look out over the garden and surrounding mountains. It’s an address that suits both couples looking for a sea view and larger families, thanks to solutions accommodating up to four people.
WiFi is free throughout the property, while private parking is available for a fee, convenient for those arriving by car in a village where traffic is limited. Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.8 by recent travellers, and the proximity to the trails of the Cinque Terre National Park, about 450 metres away, ideal as a base for exploring Manarola, Vernazza and the other villages along the coast.
The five rooms at La Baia di Rio range from 14 to 30 m² and accommodate two to four people, with flexible bed configurations including large, extra-large and single beds. All rooms come with a private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels, refrigerator, coffee machine, and bed linen and towels included.
The Quadruple Room with Sea View, the largest, has its own kitchen and a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, ideal for families or small groups. The Deluxe Triple Room and the Queen Room with Balcony both offer sea views and a terrace, while the Family Room with Garden View, which has no sea view, looks out over greenery and the mountains behind the village, with an independent entrance.
The largest of the property’s rooms, at 30 m², with its own kitchen equipped with a hob, refrigerator and coffee machine. The private terrace overlooking the sea makes it the ideal solution for families or small groups of up to four people.
An air-conditioned double room with its own kitchenette, useful for those who prefer a certain independence during their stay. In addition to the sea view, it also enjoys a view of the property’s inner garden.
At 22 m², this is the best choice for small groups of three. The extra-large double bed sets it apart from the property’s other double rooms, along with the terrace overlooking the sea.
The most compact of the rooms, at 14 m², made up for by a private balcony overlooking the sea that makes it particularly popular with couples.
The only room without a sea view or terrace, it makes up for this with an independent entrance and an open view over the garden and mountains, suitable for families with children, up to four people.
La Baia di Rio offers free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and heating in every room, as well as a car park and valet service useful for those arriving in Riomaggiore by car. The property is entirely non-smoking and features an independent entrance, luggage storage, and private check-in and check-out, designed to give guests flexibility.
Services designed for the stay include walking tours and hikes to discover the Cinque Terre trails, as well as a shared terrace and rooms also suited to larger families. Rooms come with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bidet, desk, refrigerator and coffee machine, while the flat-screen TV with cable channels provides entertainment during downtime. Pets are allowed for an extra charge.
La Baia di Rio is located in the heart of Riomaggiore, the southernmost village of the Cinque Terre, among the colourful houses that descend towards the small harbour and the narrow lanes that characterise this corner of Liguria, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The oldest part of the area is pedestrian, enlivened by small seafood restaurants such as La Lampara and Rio Bistrot, both less than 50 metres from the property, and by an atmosphere that remains authentic even during the high season.
Riomaggiore railway station is just 150 metres away, a significant advantage for those wanting to move between the five villages without using a car: Manarola can be reached in just a few minutes by train, and its station is still only 900 metres away on foot along the Via dell’Amore. La Spezia, with the Castello San Giorgio, the Amedeo Lia Museum and the Technical Naval Museum, is about 6-7 km away, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 69 km away, a good hour by car or train. Private parking with a car valet service is useful for those arriving by their own vehicle, given the limited access to the historic centre.
In summer, Riomaggiore beach, 200 metres away, and the nearby Spiaggia del Cantun and Spiaggia del Persico offer a seaside alternative to the trails, while the Cinque Terre National Park, 450 metres from the property, remains the main year-round destination for coastal hiking, with routes towards Manarola and Vernazza offering views over the Ligurian Sea. In winter the area becomes quieter, ideal for those seeking walks without crowds and dinners in the village’s traditional restaurants.
Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.8, and the comfort of the rooms, rated 9.6. Also very high are the scores for host hospitality (9.7) and cleanliness (9.2). Value for money is good (9.1), while WiFi, though free, scores 8.5.
Yes, La Baia di Rio is located about 400 metres from Riomaggiore Beach, reachable on foot in a few minutes through the village’s lanes.
Yes, La Baia di Rio welcomes pets, although an extra charge may apply depending on the room booked.
No, private parking at La Baia di Rio is only available for a fee, with a car valet service useful for those arriving in Riomaggiore by car.
Some rooms at La Baia di Rio, such as the Quadruple Room with Sea View, the Deluxe Triple Room and the Queen Room with Balcony, offer a sea view and private terrace, while the Family Room with Garden View looks out over greenery and mountains.
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Riomaggiore railway station is about 150 metres from La Baia di Rio, a distance that can be covered on foot in a few minutes.
No, La Baia di Rio does not require a minimum age for check-in, although minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
