Vela Azzurra
Manarola · Italy

Vela Azzurra

Guest house with garden in the heart of Manarola, in the Cinque Terre, just steps from the sea, traditional restaurants and the train station.

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8.9 Score
40 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Manarola
Nearby Fooderia · 5 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Vela Azzurra

Vela Azzurra is a guest house in Manarola, within the Cinque Terre National Park, about 1.8 km from Riomaggiore Beach and just a few metres from the village’s alleyways. The property features a garden, free WiFi throughout, and entirely non-smoking rooms, with independent access and private check-in designed for guests arriving directly from Manarola station, only 200 metres away.

The only room type available is a 32 sqm Deluxe room designed for two adults and a child, with air conditioning, a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, a tea and coffee corner, wardrobe and flat-screen TV: a practical solution for families or couples who want to explore the village on foot.

The location is the feature most praised by guests, who rated it 9.7: restaurants such as Fooderia and La Cantina dello Zio Bramante are just a few metres away, while the Cinque Terre National Park trail starts about 1.4 km away. A convenient base for exploring the Ligurian villages without needing a car.

Vela Azzurra
★ 8.9 · Fabulous · 40 reviews

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Guest house with garden in the heart of Manarola, in the Cinque Terre, just steps from the sea, traditional restaurants and the train station.

Room types

Vela Azzurra offers a single accommodation type, the Deluxe Room for two adults and a child, designed for those seeking a compact yet complete space in the heart of Manarola. The room covers 32 sqm and features an independent entrance, air conditioning, a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bidet, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and a corner with a kettle for tea and coffee, plus bed linen and towels provided by the property.

It is furnished with two beds, one single and one large double, making it suitable for both couples and small families with a child. The non-smoking accommodation is part of a property that is entirely smoke-free indoors, with a small outdoor garden available to guests for moments outdoors during their stay.

Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) — Vela Azzurra
Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
32 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Independent entrance, Tea/coffee maker, Air conditioning

32 sqm room with an independent private entrance, designed for two adults and a child. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower and bidet, while the sleeping area offers a wardrobe, flat-screen TV and a corner with a kettle for tea and coffee. Air conditioning is provided throughout.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to stay in Manarola's historic centre just steps from restaurants and gelato shops.
  • Yes, if you're travelling by train: Manarola station is just 200 metres from the property.
  • Yes, if you're looking for a spacious 32 sqm room suitable for a family with a child.
  • Yes, if you appreciate an independent entrance and private check-in without strict hours.
  • Yes, if you want to explore the Cinque Terre National Park on foot, 1.4 km away.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets, as they are not allowed at the property.
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for private parking: the property doesn't have any.
  • Maybe not, if you want breakfast included, as this service is not offered here.
  • Maybe not, if you want to choose between multiple room types: only one option is available.

Hotel facilities & services

Vela Azzurra offers an outdoor garden and free WiFi throughout the property, as well as an independent entrance and private check-in that make it easy for guests arriving directly from Manarola’s centre. All indoor areas are non-smoking, with a dedicated smoking area outside for those who need it.

Rooms feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom amenities, as well as a corner with an electric kettle for tea and coffee and a small refrigerator. There’s also a flat-screen TV with internet connection for entertainment and information during the stay.

The property also provides practical amenities such as a wardrobe or closet, bed linen and electrical outlets near the bed, designed to make the stay functional even for families with children.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower
  • Smoking area

General facilities

  • Garden
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Invoice available on request
  • Key access
  • Smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Independent entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

  • Kettle/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Electric kettle

Location & what to see

Vela Azzurra is located in the heart of Manarola, one of the Cinque Terre villages nestled between the rocks and the sea, on Vico Chiuso della Marina, just steps from the small harbour and the colourful alleyways that characterise this hamlet of the municipality of Riomaggiore. The area retains the authentic atmosphere of the Ligurian villages, with houses overlooking the sea and vine-covered terraces.

Manarola train station is just 200 metres away, a real advantage for those who want to travel along the Riviera without a car: from here, regional trains connect the other Cinque Terre villages within minutes, as well as La Spezia, about 14 km away, home to the Amedeo Lia Museum and Castello San Giorgio, both about 7 km from the property. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is about 70 km away.

Just outside the door are restaurants such as Fooderia and La Cantina dello Zio Bramante, as well as Sorbetteria Gelateria 5 Terre. The Cinque Terre National Park, about 1.4 km away, offers the famous panoramic trails connecting Manarola to Riomaggiore and Corniglia, ideal for walking in spring and autumn; in summer, Riomaggiore Beach, 1.8 km away, and coves reachable by boat complete the area’s seaside offerings.

Fooderia — Restaurant just a few metres from the property, ideal for quick lunches 5 m
Sorbetteria Gelateria 5 Terre — Artisan gelato shop just steps from the entrance 10 m
Manarola Station — Train connections to the other Cinque Terre villages 200 m
Cinque Terre National Park — Panoramic trails between the villages and the Ligurian coast 1,4 km
Riomaggiore Beach — Small beach among the rocks, popular in summer 1,8 km
Castello San Giorgio — Medieval fortress overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia 7 km

What guests say about Vela Azzurra

8.9
Fabulous · 40 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Value for money
9

Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the location, with a remarkable 9.7: couples in particular appreciate the location, rated 9.5. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly rated, both above 9.3, a sign of a stay carefully attended to in every detail.

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