Guest house just steps from the port of Camogli, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, Italian breakfast and parking, ideal for those seeking the Ligurian old town within easy reach.
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La Gioia is a guest house in Camogli, Liguria, just three minutes on foot from the beach and the village’s marina. The property is located on Via San Fortunato, right in the historic centre, and offers an informal welcome designed mainly for couples, who rate the location 9.8.
The rooms, furnished in a simple and bright style, feature a private bathroom with hydromassage shower, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, toiletries, bed linen and towels. WiFi is free throughout the property, and an Italian-style breakfast is served in the morning. Guests also have access to a shared dining area where they can start the day before heading down to the sea.
The location is particularly convenient for those who want to get around without a car: Camogli railway station is about one kilometre away, while Portofino, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure can be reached in under thirty minutes. It’s a good choice for those who want to experience the village on foot, among restaurants, beaches and views over the Golfo Paradiso.
La Gioia offers one room type designed for flexibility, the Double/Twin Room, which can be set up with a large double bed or with two separate single beds, depending on guests’ needs. The room measures 15 square metres and can accommodate up to two people, making it suitable both for couples and for those travelling together without being a couple.
Each accommodation features a private bathroom with hydromassage shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a coffee machine in the room. The basics for a comfortable stay are never missing: toiletries, bed linen and towels are always included. The atmosphere is that of a small family-run guest house, where the simplicity of the spaces leaves room for the property’s real strength, its immediate proximity to the sea and the centre of Camogli.
The only room type offered by La Gioia, versatile thanks to the option of choosing between a large double bed or two single beds. Featuring a private bathroom with hydromassage shower, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, plus a coffee machine for waking up in the morning. Toiletries, bed linen and towels complete the amenities of a compact but functional room, measuring 15 square metres.
La Gioia provides guests with a range of facilities designed to make the stay practical, starting with private parking and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, equipped with flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet connection.
General services include daily housekeeping, a common lounge with TV area, laundry and ironing service, dry cleaning and an airport shuttle on request. There is also an on-site minimarket, and access is regulated by keys, with heating and fans available in the rooms.
On the dining front, the property offers an in-house coffee shop with fruit and a kettle for tea and coffee, useful for a quick breakfast before heading out to explore the village. Finally, the rooms feature a private bathroom complete with bidet, hairdryer, complimentary bathroom amenities and a small living area with a dining table and kitchen utensils.
La Gioia is located in the heart of Camogli, a fishing village on the Golfo Paradiso, on Via San Fortunato, just steps from the marina and the main beach. The area is typical of the Ligurian carruggi, narrow alleys that open onto colourful houses and the sea, with a lively atmosphere of restaurants, bars and traditional shops.
Just 20-50 metres away are some of the village’s most popular restaurants, such as Patchanka, Da Paolo and Semmu Friti, while Castel Dragone is visible less than 100 metres away. Camogli beach is about 100 metres away, and the town’s railway station is 500 metres away, convenient for reaching Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo and Genoa by train. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 23 km away. By car, Portofino and Santa Margherita Ligure can be reached in under 30 minutes.
Those staying at La Gioia can easily dedicate a day to the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, reachable by boat or with a scenic 4 km walk, or head towards Portofino’s Brown Castle, 7 km away. In summer the sea and the coves along the coast remain the main destination, while in low season the village is well suited to walks along the trails of Portofino Park and visits to small local museums, in a less crowded but equally charming setting.
Guests particularly reward the location, rated 9.8, and the staff with 9.4. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly appreciated, both above 8.9. Value for money remains the more modest score, though still solid at 8.6.
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No, La Gioia does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, La Gioia offers free private parking for guests.
La Gioia is located about 100 metres from Camogli beach, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
Yes, La Gioia includes an Italian-style breakfast served every morning to guests.
No, La Gioia does not allow children and does not provide cots or extra beds.
La Gioia accepts only cash payments at the time of stay.
