Tenuta di Venere is a guest house in Portovenere with sea views, a garden and a sun terrace, ideal for romantic and relaxing stays just steps from the Gulf of Poets.
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Tenuta di Venere is a guest house located in Portovenere, in the province of La Spezia, about 1.6 km from the free public beach and just a few minutes from the historic centre of the village. The entirely non-smoking property has a garden, a sun terrace and free private parking, a detail not to be taken for granted in a village where traffic and parking are often complicated.
The five rooms, all with sea view or garden view, are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar, coffee machine and private bathroom with toiletries. Some room types add a balcony or terrace with independent entrance, while others offer more spacious layouts or a side view of the gulf. Italian breakfast, also available as a takeaway option, completes the offer for those who want to set off early towards the Cinque Terre or the coast.
Suited to couples and families with children over 14, Tenuta di Venere is a convenient base for exploring the Gulf of Poets, with its beaches, coastal paths and fishing villages, while maintaining a private and quiet setting.
The five rooms at Tenuta di Venere share a similar layout, but different sizes and details make each type recognisable. All are air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and coffee machine: the basics are designed for a self-sufficient stay, without needing to go down to reception for every need.
What makes the difference is the floor area, ranging from 23 sqm in the Queen Room to 34 sqm in the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, and the outdoor spaces: two room types have an independent entrance with a terrace or balcony offering sea views, while the others focus on more intimate settings with garden views or a side sea view. The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony is also the only one that can accommodate up to three people, thanks to the sofa bed added to the double bed.
This is the largest room among those without a balcony, with 28 sqm of space and a separate seating area. The private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer is paired with both a sea view and a garden view together, a detail that sets it apart from the other room types.
This is the most compact of the five room types, at 23 sqm, with a more intimate layout designed for couples’ stays. It features a wardrobe, tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, while still enjoying the sea view.
Unlike the other double rooms, here the view of the gulf opens sideways, offering a different perspective of the sea. The 24 sqm leave room for a spacious wardrobe and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and toiletries.
This is the largest room in the property, at 34 sqm, with an independent entrance and a private balcony overlooking the sea. The sofa bed added alongside the double bed makes it the only room designed to accommodate up to three people.
At 26 sqm with an independent entrance, this room stands out for its private terrace with sea view, an advantage it shares only with the Deluxe Room with Balcony. The private bathroom features a shower cabin, unlike the walk-in showers found in the other rooms.
Tenuta di Venere focuses on outdoor spaces and essential comforts rather than elaborate services. The garden, the sun terrace with umbrellas and sun loungers, and the picnic area with outdoor furniture offer different ways to enjoy sunny days, while those arriving by car will find free private parking, a convenience in a village with narrow roads.
Inside, air conditioning is available in the common areas and in all rooms, as is heating during the cooler months. Daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, and the option to have breakfast in the room simplify the stay. Sea lovers can rely on snorkelling and scuba diving equipment, while fishing enthusiasts will find dedicated spaces. The property is entirely non-smoking, with a designated smoking area outside.
Tenuta di Venere is located on Via Capanna, in a hilly, residential area just a few minutes from the centre of Portovenere, the colourful village at the mouth of the Gulf of Poets famous for its houses perched over the sea and the Church of San Pietro. The setting is quiet, surrounded by olive groves and terraced vineyards, away from the traffic of the historic centre but easy to reach on foot or by a short drive, about 39 km from the marble district of Carrara.
The nearest free public beach is about 950 metres away, while Portovenere Beach and Olivo Beach are within 1.7 km. For meals, La Marinara restaurant and Pizzeria la Baia di Ria are about 800-950 metres from the property. La Spezia Centrale railway station is 5 km away, useful for those travelling without a car towards the Cinque Terre or Genoa, while Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 61 km away. San Giorgio Castle, which overlooks the village from above, is 4.4 km away.
Those staying here can spend summer days at the sea and diving in the Porto Venere Regional Nature Park, 1.8 km away, or head towards the Cinque Terre National Park, about 5 km away, for walks along the scenic trails between Riomaggiore and Vernazza. In low season, La Spezia offers cultural alternatives such as the Technical Naval Museum, 3.9 km away, and the Amedeo Lia Museum, 4.5 km away, both suitable for a day trip on days less suited to the beach.
Guests particularly praise the staff (9.8) and cleanliness (9.7), a sign of attentive, detail-oriented hospitality. Room comfort (9.6) and location (9.1) also receive very positive ratings, while WiFi (7.9) remains the weakest point, still average for a property in a hilly area.
No, Tenuta di Venere does not allow pets.
Check-in at Tenuta di Venere is possible from 16:00 to 19:00, with advance notice of arrival time, while check-out takes place from 08:00 to 10:00.
Yes, Tenuta di Venere has free private parking for guests travelling by car.
Tenuta di Venere welcomes children from age 14, while the minimum age for check-in is 18.
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Yes, all five rooms at Tenuta di Venere offer a sea view, some also with a garden view or a side view of the gulf.
Yes, Tenuta di Venere offers an Italian-style breakfast, also available as a takeaway option.
