La Ginestra is a family-run guest house in the village of Corniglia, in the Cinque Terre, 400 meters from the beach and close to the trails of the National Park.
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La Ginestra is a non-smoking guest house located in the heart of Corniglia, one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre National Park, just 400 meters from the village beach and a short walk from the scenic trails overlooking the Ligurian Sea.
The four available rooms, ranging from 9 to 16 m², are designed for short or extended stays: from the Double Room with Private Bathroom, featuring a terrace and air conditioning, to the simpler Standard Single Room, suited to solo travelers. All units have a private bathroom and independent entrance.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while pets are welcome on request, with a possible surcharge. A few meters from the property are typical restaurants such as A Cantina De Mananan and Food and Sea, ideal for sampling local cuisine after a day of trekking along the coast. Corniglia railway station, 600 meters away, quickly connects to the nearby villages of Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso.
La Ginestra offers four room types, all with private bathroom and independent entrance, ranging in size from 9 to 16 m². The Double Room with Private Bathroom is the most distinctive, with a terrace and air conditioning overlooking a glimpse of the village; the Standard Single Room, more compact, is designed for solo travelers and offers a choice between a single bed and a French double bed.
The Large Double Room and the Double Room complete the offer with double beds of different sizes, extra-large for the first and French double for the second, both designed for couples looking for a simple and functional stay in the center of Corniglia. Smoking is not permitted in any of the rooms.
The Double Room with Private Bathroom is the only unit with a terrace and air conditioning, overlooking a glimpse of the village of Corniglia. At 16 m², it offers enough space for a couple’s stay, with an independent entrance and an electric kettle for tea.
The Standard Single Room, the most compact in the property at 9 m², is designed for solo travelers. It features a private entrance, an electric kettle, and a bathroom with shower and hairdryer; the bed can be chosen as either single or French double.
At 16 m², the Large Double Room is the most spacious among the doubles, furnished with an extra-large double bed. It is suited to those seeking more space than the standard Double Room, while keeping the same private bathroom and free WiFi access.
The Double Room is the simplest and most compact option in the property, with a French double bed and private bathroom. Although the size is not specified, it remains a practical choice for a short stay in the center of Corniglia.
La Ginestra offers essential services designed for a simple, worry-free stay in the village of Corniglia. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as in-room internet access, convenient for those traveling for work or wanting to stay connected during excursions in the Cinque Terre.
Room access is via personal keys, with an independent entrance for guests, and the property is entirely non-smoking, including the rooms. An invoice for the stay can be provided upon request.
Pets are accepted upon request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest: a detail that makes La Ginestra a practical choice even for those traveling with their dog or cat along the Cinque Terre trails.
La Ginestra is located in the heart of Corniglia, the smallest of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre National Park, perched on a promontory overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Via Fieschi, the village’s main street, is lined with small shops, wine bars and typical restaurants, and offers glimpses of the sea that characterize the entire coastline right from its alleys.
The property is a short walk from the entrance to the Cinque Terre National Park, just 50 meters away, and 250 meters from Corniglia beach, the pebble bay below the village. Corniglia railway station is 600 meters away and connects within minutes to the other Cinque Terre villages: Manarola, with its station 2.3 km away, Vernazza, with its beach 2.7 km away, and Monterosso, home to Fegina beach, about 5 km away. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is the most convenient reference point for those arriving by air, about 108 km away.
Corniglia is an excellent base for walking the scenic trails connecting the Cinque Terre villages, among terraced vineyards and olive groves overlooking the sea, particularly striking in spring and autumn. In summer, the nearby Corniglia beach is popular for swimming and snorkeling, while in any season it’s worth stopping to try seafood dishes at the village’s restaurants, such as A Cantina De Mananan, just a few meters from the property, or enjoying a wine tasting at one of the wine bars along the main street.
Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.1, appreciated in particular by couples visiting Corniglia. Cleanliness and staff friendliness also score well, both at 8.7, while comfort and value for money remain solid, around 8.3.
No, La Ginestra does not offer on-site parking; Corniglia is a pedestrian village and those arriving by car must use parking in nearby towns.
Yes, La Ginestra allows pets on request; a surcharge may apply.
Check-in at La Ginestra is available from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
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Yes, La Ginestra is located about 400 meters from Corniglia beach.
Yes, all rooms at La Ginestra have a private bathroom.
No, La Ginestra does not require a minimum age for check-in.
