Guest house set in a medieval tower in the heart of Manarola, in the Cinque Terre, with a hot tub, sea views and rooms decorated with contemporary artwork.
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La Torretta Lodge is a guest house set in a restored medieval tower in the village of Manarola, in the Cinque Terre, just 250 metres from the railway station.
The property offers guests a free hot tub and uniquely decorated rooms, each featuring contemporary artwork, a Nespresso coffee machine and a minibar with free soft drinks included. Many room types look out over the Ligurian Sea, while others face the garden or the characteristic fishing village. Some suites have a balcony or private terrace, others a patio or independent entrance, making every stay different from the last.
American breakfast is served every morning, and staff offer a concierge service to organise hikes along the Cinque Terre trails, snorkelling trips or diving along the coast. Thanks to its proximity to the station, La Spezia, Levanto and Genoa are all easily reached by train from here. The property is particularly popular with couples, who have rewarded its location with a score of 9.7.
The rooms at La Torretta Lodge occupy the spaces of a medieval tower and stand out for their carefully curated décor, featuring contemporary artwork, a Nespresso coffee machine and a minibar with free soft drinks in every room type. All rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay regardless of the room chosen.
The range goes from the compact Single Room with a sea-view terrace, designed for solo travellers, to the spacious Junior Suite with a bathtub and the suites with a private balcony or patio overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Some rooms instead face the garden or the village, offering an alternative view of Manarola. Room sizes vary considerably, from 12 m² for the Single Room up to 80 m² for the largest suite, catering to different needs, from solo travel to family stays.
The entry-level room of the range, with a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea and ceilings decorated with contemporary artwork. It’s among the most compact in the property, but still features a Nespresso coffee machine and a minibar with free soft drinks, plus an iPod docking station uncommon in the other room types.
Almost twice the size of the Classic, this room is recognisable by its frescoed ceilings, an exclusive decorative detail of this room type. The sea view is partial but still present, along with the same carefully curated amenities: artwork, coffee machine and minibar.
The first suite of the range, it stands out from the standard rooms thanks to a bathtub in the bathroom, found in only a few room types in the property. The larger spaces and direct view of the Tyrrhenian Sea make it suitable for those seeking a more private stay.
Unlike the Junior Suite, here the distinguishing feature is the small private balcony overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, ideal for those who want to enjoy the view without leaving the room. The furnishings remain unique piece by piece, with minibar and coffee machine included.
The only room type designed for a single guest, the smallest in the property but with a private terrace overlooking the sea that no other room of this size offers. The bathroom is equipped with bathrobes and a hairdryer.
The same size as the first Junior Suite but with a private patio instead of a balcony, overlooking the sea. The bathroom is enhanced with bathrobes and a hairdryer, a detail that sets it apart from the entry-level rooms.
The only room in the range without a sea view: here the balcony overlooks the garden and inner courtyard, a quieter alternative for those not seeking a sea-facing room. The size is compact, in line with the Classic.
The Deluxe stands out for its independent entrance, unique among the double rooms in the property, and for a more complete bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries set. The sea view accompanies the minibar and the flat-screen cable TV.
La Torretta Lodge offers guests a free hot tub, a sun terrace and a garden, common areas designed for relaxing after excursions in the Cinque Terre National Park. The property’s tour desk organises snorkelling trips, scuba diving, fishing and hiking along the coastal trails.
Practical services include daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, a concierge service and luggage storage, useful for those travelling with Pisa Airport 70 km away. A safe, CCTV and key access ensure security during your stay.
On the dining front, an on-site café is available with fruit, wine and champagne, in addition to the in-room minibar with a kettle for tea and coffee. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while air conditioning and soundproofing are present in every room for a comfortable stay.
La Torretta Lodge occupies a medieval tower in the heart of Manarola, one of the five villages that make up the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Ligurian coast. The village climbs up the cliffside with its colourful houses, stone alleyways and terraced vineyards, and the property is just steps from the town’s main gathering spots, among traditional restaurants and small artisan gelaterias 50 metres from the entrance.
Manarola railway station is just 250 metres away, with local connections to Riomaggiore, La Spezia, Levanto and Genoa, the most convenient way to travel along the coast without a car. Riomaggiore beach is about 1.3 km away, while the Cinque Terre National Park begins 1.4 km from the property. For those arriving by air, Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is the nearest reference point, about 70 km away.
In summer, the panoramic trails connecting the Cinque Terre villages, such as the historic Via dell’Amore towards Riomaggiore, are the most popular activity among guests, along with snorkelling and diving along the coast, which can be arranged through the property’s tour desk. In autumn and spring the area is well suited to walks among the terraced vineyards, while La Spezia, reachable by train in just a few minutes, offers museums such as the Amedeo Lia Museum and San Giorgio Castle for a more cultural day out, especially in the colder months when the sea is less inviting.
Guests particularly praise the cleanliness (9.5) and comfort (9.4) of the rooms, as well as the location in the heart of Manarola (9.3). The value for money, while still good at 8.3, is the lowest score, a sign that the level of the stay is perceived as above the area’s average.
La Torretta Lodge is located at Vico Volto 20, in the village of Manarola, one of the five villages of the Cinque Terre in Liguria, 250 metres from the railway station.
No, La Torretta Lodge does not allow pets during your stay.
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Check-in at La Torretta Lodge is possible from 15:00 to 19:30.
Yes, La Torretta Lodge requires a minimum age of 18 to check in.
Yes, La Torretta Lodge offers free WiFi throughout the property.
La Torretta Lodge has a free hot tub, a sun terrace and a garden, and organises activities such as snorkelling, diving and hiking along the Cinque Terre through its own tour desk.
