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Hotel La Gioiosa
3-star hotel in the hinterland of Finale Ligure, with garden, terrace, restaurant and sea-view rooms, ideal between the beach and the trails of Le Manie.

Family-run guest house in the centre of Finale Ligure, 200 metres from the beach, with air-conditioned rooms and city views.
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San Giovanni is a guest house located in the centre of Finale Ligure, just 200 metres from the beach and a short walk from the village’s restaurants and bars. The property, entirely non-smoking, offers rooms with city views and an environment carefully attended to in every detail, ideal for those visiting the Riviera di Ponente between the sea and hiking trails.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV with satellite channels, differ in size and bed configuration: from the more compact Deluxe Double Room to the larger family solutions, designed for groups or families with children. Some units feature a balcony with city view, independent entrance and a safe.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while private parking is offered for an extra charge with a car retrieval service. Pets are allowed, with a possible surcharge. The central location makes it possible to reach Finale Ligure Marina railway station, traditional restaurants and the beach on foot, making San Giovanni a practical base for exploring Finale Ligure and its Ligurian hinterland rich in trails and historic sites.

The three room types offered by San Giovanni share some essential amenities: private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and city view. Each room also has a desk, wardrobe and safe, features designed to make both a short stay and a longer stay on the Riviera di Ponente comfortable.
The main differences concern the size, ranging from the 20 sqm of the Deluxe Double Room to the 28 sqm of the Superior Family Room, and the guest capacity, which rises to up to four people in the family solutions. The Deluxe Family Suite stands out for its balcony with city view, while the larger rooms combine a double bed and single beds, making them particularly suitable for families with children or small groups on holiday.
The most compact of the three room types, with 20 sqm and an independent entrance. Featuring a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and city view. Suitable for couples or small families with one child.
A suite designed for families, with 22 sqm and the only balcony with city view among the property’s rooms. It combines a double bed and two single beds, air conditioning and satellite TV, offering more outdoor space than the other room types.
The largest of the available rooms, with 28 sqm and the same bed configuration as the Deluxe Family Suite but with more space available. It features an independent entrance, wardrobe, safe and city view, ideal for groups or large families.
San Giovanni offers a range of services designed to make a stay in Finale Ligure convenient. Among its strengths is free WiFi available throughout the property, along with a parking and car retrieval service for those arriving by car. The property is entirely non-smoking and has key access and a safe for guests’ security.
Guests staying here can count on air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, satellite channels and internet connection, as well as a small on-site minimarket for daily needs. Invoices can be requested on demand, and an ATM is available nearby.
For those who love exploring the area, San Giovanni helps organise walking and cycling tours as well as activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving and hiking, making the property a good base for exploring the Ligurian hinterland and coast.
San Giovanni is located in the heart of Finale Ligure, close to Via Roma and the venues of the old town, in an area animated by bars and restaurants just a few metres from the property, such as Trattoria Ristorante Gnabbri and Ambicò, both less than 20 metres away. Finale Ligure’s beach can be reached in a few minutes on foot, about 200 metres from the entrance.
Finale Ligure Marina railway station is just 400 metres away, convenient for those travelling along the Ligurian coast without a car, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 46 km away. The Toirano Caves are 20 km away and Marina di Alassio 32 km, both reachable by car in about half an hour. Borgio Verezzi beach, 2.2 km away, is also an easy destination for an alternative day at the sea.
Nature lovers can reach the Finalese-Capo Noli forest in just a few minutes, 3.2 km away, known for the trekking and mountain biking trails that cross the Ligurian hinterland, while the Cavernone di Monte Cucco, 5 km away, offers an experience between adventure parks and wild nature. In summer the area is popular for cycling and diving along the coast, while in the low season it is suited to quiet walks through the village’s alleys and visits to historic sites such as the Oratory of Santa Caterina, 1.6 km away.
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Guests especially praise the staff (9.5) and the central location (9.5), particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.6. Cleanliness is also rated very highly (9.4). Value for money, though solid (8.9), remains the relatively lowest score among the categories evaluated.
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Yes, San Giovanni accepts pets, although a surcharge may be required depending on the property.
San Giovanni has private parking with a car retrieval service, available for an additional cost.
San Giovanni is located about 200 metres from Finale Ligure’s beach, conveniently reachable on foot.
Yes, San Giovanni offers family rooms such as the Deluxe Family Suite and the Superior Family Room, with capacity for up to 4 people.
Yes, San Giovanni offers free WiFi connection throughout the property.
Yes, Finale Ligure Marina station is about 400 metres from San Giovanni, easily reachable on foot.