La Calata
Portovenere · Italy

La Calata

Guest house just steps from the centre of Portovenere, with air-conditioned sea-view rooms, balconies and terraces overlooking the Cinque Terre gulf.

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9.5 Score
416 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Arenella Beach · 300 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Pets Allowed

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La Calata

La Calata is a guest house in Portovenere, Liguria, just 300 metres from Arenella Beach and in the heart of the Ligurian village that opens the door to the Cinque Terre.

The three rooms, all air-conditioned and with private bathroom, offer sea views and differ in size and outlook: two have a balcony and terrace overlooking the gulf, while the largest, also designed for families, can accommodate up to three people thanks to an additional sofa bed. Each room is equipped with a desk, electric kettle, refrigerator, safe and flat-screen TV, with sheets and towels always included.

The property, entirely non-smoking, is a short walk from historic village restaurants such as La Taverna di Venere and a short distance from the Porto Venere Regional Nature Park. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.9 for a trip for two, while the staff receive an almost perfect score among guest reviews.

La Calata
★ 9.5 · Exceptional · 416 reviews

Plan your stay at La Calata

Guest house just steps from the centre of Portovenere, with air-conditioned sea-view rooms, balconies and terraces overlooking the Cinque Terre gulf.

Room types

The rooms at La Calata share a similar layout: air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV, independent entrance and soundproofed walls, along with the sea view that characterises the entire property. The main differences concern the size, ranging from 21 to 27 square metres, and the bed arrangement, designed to suit both couples and small groups.

Two room types have a balcony and private terrace overlooking the gulf, ideal for those looking for outdoor space to enjoy the view, while the largest room, with single beds and an additional sofa bed, is the best choice for those travelling as three. All rooms include toiletries, a hairdryer and a tea and coffee set, ensuring a practical and comfortable stay just steps from the sea.

Double Room or Twin Room with Sea View and Balcony — La Calata
Double Room or Twin Room with Sea View and Balcony
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony, Terrace, Sea view

At 22 square metres, this room is one of the largest in the property and stands out for its private balcony with sea view, as well as the terrace overlooking the gulf. The two single beds make it versatile for both couples and two friends travelling together, while the private bathroom with shower completes a practical and bright solution.

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Double Room with Balcony and Sea View — La Calata
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony, Terrace, Sea view

The most compact of the three room types, at 21 square metres, designed mainly for couples thanks to the large double bed. Here too there is a balcony with sea-view terrace, while the private bathroom with shower guarantees all the essential comforts in a more intimate space compared to the other rooms.

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Double/Twin Room with Sea View — La Calata
Double/Twin Room with Sea View
27 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Sea view, Toiletries, Air conditioning

This is the largest room in the property, at 27 square metres and accommodating up to three people thanks to the additional sofa bed alongside the two single beds, the only solution designed for small groups or families. The private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, together with the sea view, make it the most complete choice for those looking for more space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for rooms with sea view, balcony or terrace just steps from Arenella Beach.
  • Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 9.9 for a trip for two.
  • Yes, if you want restaurants like La Taverna di Venere literally just metres from the door.
  • Yes, if you appreciate well-kept, clean spaces, with a cleanliness score of 9.7.
  • Yes, if you're travelling with a pet: pets are allowed on request, with a possible additional charge.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you need breakfast included in your stay, as this service is not offered by the property.
  • Maybe not, if you need on-site parking, which is not available at La Calata.
  • Maybe not, if you're travelling with an infant and need a cot or extra bed, which are not available.
  • Maybe not, if you have difficulty with stairs: the upper floors are not accessible by lift.

Hotel facilities & services

La Calata offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and free toiletries, as well as a refrigerator, electric kettle and safe in every room. There is also a tea and coffee making set, convenient for those who want to enjoy a break without leaving the room.

On a general level, the property guarantees daily housekeeping, an independent entrance, heating and soundproofed walls, and is entirely non-smoking. Access is via personal keys, while the upper floors can only be reached by stairs, a detail worth considering for guests with mobility difficulties.

On the technology front, every room has a flat-screen TV and internet connection, while free WiFi is available throughout the property, an aspect much appreciated by guests, who rated it 9.6.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Invoice available on request
  • Key access
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Marble or tiled floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Independent entrance
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms available
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible only by stairs

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Sea view
  • View
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Location & what to see

La Calata is located in the heart of Portovenere, the Ligurian village overlooking the gulf that marks the entrance to the Porto Venere Regional Nature Park, just 200 metres from the property. The neighbourhood is the liveliest in the village, with alleys, sea-view terraces and historic venues right next to the building.

The nearest beach, Arenella, is about 300 metres away, while Olivo Beach is reached in 700 metres and Sporting Beach in less than a kilometre. There’s no need to go far to eat: La Taverna di Venere, Pizzeria Focacceria la Pitonetta and the restaurant Da Iseo are all just steps away, 10-20 metres from the entrance. St. Peter’s Church is 300 metres away, one of the most photographed viewpoints in Liguria. Those arriving by train can rely on La Spezia Centrale Station, about 6 km away, a starting point for the Cinque Terre; Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 59 km away.

Portovenere is a convenient base for exploring the coast: in summer you can reach the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto by boat, or follow the coastal paths towards Riomaggiore. In town, San Giorgio Castle and the museums of La Spezia, such as the Technical Naval Museum and the Amedeo Lia Museum, both about 6 km away, are worth visiting, ideal for a quieter day or for cooler seasons.

Arenella Beach — sandy beach reachable on foot from the village centre 300 m
La Taverna di Venere — typical Ligurian restaurant right next to the property 10 m
Porto Venere Regional Nature Park — protected area with coastal paths and views over the gulf 200 m
St. Peter's Church — historic church overlooking the sea, among the most photographed in the area 300 m
San Giorgio Castle — medieval fortress with panoramic views over the Gulf of Poets 6 km
La Spezia Centrale Station — railway hub useful for reaching the Cinque Terre 6 km

What guests say about La Calata

9.5
Exceptional · 416 reviews
Staff
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Free Wi-Fi
9.6

Reviews particularly reward the staff, rated 9.9, and the location, with an excellent 9.8. Cleanliness and comfort also exceed 9.7, while the value for money, although solid at 9.3, is the relatively lowest score among the rated categories.

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