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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 Finale Ligure, with garden, terrace and free private parking, appreciated by families and cycling and hiking enthusiasts in the Ligurian hinterland.
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SOTTO LA ROCCA is a guest house in Finale Ligure, Liguria, about 4.5 km from the main beach, with a garden, terrace and children’s play area.
The property offers three room types, all with private bathroom and free WiFi: two double rooms, one more compact and one designed for families with an added bunk bed, and a spacious double room for guests seeking extra room. Each option includes a flat-screen TV, heating and bathroom toiletries.
Outside, guests will find a garden, a sun terrace with deck chairs, free private parking and the possibility of arranging bike tours, hiking and horse riding in the hilly surroundings of the Finale area, a region well known to mountain biking and climbing enthusiasts. The location is convenient for those travelling by car to the beaches and villages of the Riviera di Ponente, while the staff receive very high ratings for friendliness and cleanliness, making the property a practical base for families and couples looking for a simple and genuine stay.

SOTTO LA ROCCA offers three room types, all featuring a private bathroom, heating and free WiFi, designed for different space needs and group sizes. The two Double Rooms share the same basic layout but differ in capacity: one accommodates up to two people with a large double bed, the other holds up to four guests thanks to an added bunk bed, making it suitable for families with children or small groups.
For those seeking more room, there is the Spacious Double Room, designed for two people in a more generous space than the other options. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, bathroom toiletries and an electric kettle, while the independent entrance of some units guarantees guests greater privacy during their stay in Finale Ligure.
This Double Room, designed for two people, features a private entrance, bathroom with shower and bidet, wardrobe, electric kettle and flat-screen TV. It is the most compact of the available rooms, ideal for couples looking for an essential and functional space.
Compared to the other Double Room, this unit adds a bunk bed to the double bed, accommodating up to four people: a practical choice for families with children or small groups of friends. It features a private bathroom with shower and bidet, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and electric kettle.
As the name suggests, this room offers more space than the other two room types at the property, while keeping the same capacity of two guests. Featuring a private bathroom and a large double bed, it is the recommended choice for those seeking extra room during their stay.
SOTTO LA ROCCA focuses on outdoor spaces and services designed for families and active groups. The garden, terrace and sun terrace with deck chairs and loungers offer areas to relax between one hike and the next, while the play area also makes the property suitable for those travelling with young children.
For those who love exploring the Ligurian hinterland, bike tours, cycling excursions, walking tours and horse riding can be arranged, activities consistent with the outdoor vocation of the Finale area. Completing the offer for families are available strollers, babysitting service on request and the possibility of requesting packed lunches for days out.
On the practical side, the property guarantees daily cleaning service, heating and internet connection in all areas, as well as parking with spaces reserved for disabled guests. A private bathroom is present in every room, making the stay comfortable even for those staying several days.
SOTTO LA ROCCA is located on Via Calice, in the hilly area behind Finale Ligure, a quiet residential area overlooking the Finale hinterland, well known among climbing and mountain biking enthusiasts. The setting is green and secluded, away from the traffic of the seafront but still just a few minutes’ drive from the historic centre and the sea.
Finale Ligure’s beach is about 4.5 km away, a distance similar to that separating the property from Finale Ligure Marina train station (4.3 km), useful for those travelling by train along the Riviera di Ponente. Some restaurants in the town centre, such as Piemontese and Barabba, are just over 1 km away, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 48 km away, a good hour’s drive for those arriving by plane.
The area is known for outdoor activities: nearby there are cycling and mountain biking routes, hiking trails towards Colle di Melogno and natural areas such as the Finalese-Capo Noli forest. In summer the beaches of Finale Ligure, Borgio Verezzi and Pietra Ligure, all within a few kilometres, are the main destination, while in low season the hinterland is well suited to walks, horse riding and visits to historic sites such as the Oratory of Santa Caterina, about 3 km from the property.
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Reviews particularly reward cleanliness (9.4) and staff (9.1), followed by comfort and value for money (9.2). The lowest score remains location (8.3), consistent with a hillside property away from the sea, but the overall rating remains very positive.
No, SOTTO LA ROCCA does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at SOTTO LA ROCCA is possible from 15:00 to 23:30.
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Yes, SOTTO LA ROCCA offers free private parking on site, with spaces also reserved for disabled guests.
Yes, all rooms at SOTTO LA ROCCA include free WiFi, a service rated 9.5 by guests.
Finale Ligure’s beach is about 4.5 km from SOTTO LA ROCCA, easily reachable by car.
Yes, all rooms at SOTTO LA ROCCA have a private bathroom with shower and bidet.