Family-run guest house in La Spezia, near the port and the trains to the Cinque Terre, with a panoramic terrace, private pool and air-conditioned rooms with views.
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Villa Nina is a family-run guest house in La Spezia, located along the road leading to the villages of the Cinque Terre, about a 20-minute walk from the city port.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with wooden furnishings, all with private bathrooms and windows overlooking the port or the city. Room types range from the simplest single room to studio apartments with kitchenette or full kitchen, designed for longer stays or larger families, up to accommodations with sea views and access to a private pool for exclusive use.
One of Villa Nina’s strong points is the shared terrace, set up with a small garden, benches and tables, offering a panoramic view over the Gulf of La Spezia. The main railway station can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, convenient for those wanting to take day trips to the Cinque Terre. Pets are welcome at no extra charge, and free parking makes the property practical for those travelling by car.
The rooms at Villa Nina cover a range of solutions designed for different needs, from the most compact single accommodation to studio apartments for three or four people, all equipped with a private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV. Several room types have a kitchenette or a full kitchen, useful for longer stays, while others focus on an independent entrance and a tea and coffee set to give guests greater autonomy.
Some rooms and studios overlook the port or the city, others offer sea views and access to the property’s private pool for exclusive use, a rare detail for a guest house of this size. Sizes range between 25 and 30 square metres, with flexible bed configurations that can accommodate anything from a single traveller to small family groups, subject to indicating the desired bed type at the time of booking.
The smallest and most functional room type in the property, designed for those looking for an essential solution without giving up comfort. It is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with hairdryer; at the time of booking you can indicate your preferred bed configuration, double bed or two single beds.
Compared to the economy room, this studio gains space (30 sqm) and an equipped kitchenette, ideal for those who want to prepare some meals independently. The bathroom is fitted with toiletries and a hairdryer, and the accommodation can also fit a crib on request.
The most suitable solution for groups or larger families thanks to the bunk bed combined with the double bed, for a total of four sleeping places. It has its own kitchen, not just a kitchenette, and sea views in addition to the city, with a bathroom complete with hairdryer and toiletries.
A compact studio that still offers access to the pool with a view, designed for two people. The private bathroom with shower and bidet comes with toiletries, while the independent entrance and the dining area with sea view make it more private compared to the other shared room types.
The only accommodation designed for the solo traveller, with the same access to the pool with a view as the other rooms but sized for a single guest. The private bathroom includes shower, bidet and toiletries, and the dining area with sea view offers extra personal space compared to the shared economy room.
Villa Nina offers guests a private pool for exclusive use, alongside a sun terrace with garden, deck chairs and sun loungers, as well as a tennis court for those who want to stay active during their stay. The property also organises themed activities, from bike and walking tours to hiking, snorkelling and scuba diving to explore the surrounding area.
Practical services include luggage storage, daily room cleaning, an airport shuttle on request and a safe at reception. WiFi is free throughout the property, as is parking, while pets are allowed at no extra charge.
Rooms and studios have air conditioning, flat-screen TV with cable channels and internet connection, as well as private bathrooms with toiletries and hairdryer. Guests staying in studios with a kitchen or kitchenette also find a hob, electric kettle and kitchen utensils for independent meals.
Villa Nina is located along the road connecting La Spezia to the villages of the Cinque Terre, in a residential area a few minutes from the historic centre and the marina. The neighbourhood is quiet, with local shops, cafés and small restaurants a few minutes’ walk away, ideal for those seeking a convenient base away from the bustle of the centre.
About 600-700 metres away are restaurants such as Osteria delle Spezie and Al Dattero, while the Amedeo Lia Museum and San Giorgio Castle are both 1.4 km away. The 14th-century Walls can be reached in 1.7 km and La Spezia Centrale station, the starting point for trains to Monterosso, Vernazza and the other Cinque Terre villages, is 1.8 km away, about 10 minutes by car from the property. Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport is 64 km away.
Guests staying at Villa Nina can spend their days hiking along the Cinque Terre trails, with convenient departures from the city’s railway station, or choose the nearby beaches such as Persico or Cantun, both about 3.4-3.5 km away. In summer the property’s private pool and the panoramic terrace over the Gulf become a good spot to relax after days at the beach, while in low season the historic centre of La Spezia, with its seafront and museums, remains easy to visit on foot or by a short drive.
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Guests particularly praise the friendliness of the staff, rated 9.4, and the cleanliness of the rooms, around 8.8. Comfort and value for money also receive good ratings, while the location, although convenient for the Cinque Terre, receives slightly lower scores.
Yes, Villa Nina accepts pets and does not charge any extra fee for their presence during the stay.
Yes, Villa Nina offers a private pool for exclusive use, accessible to guests staying at the property.
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La Spezia Centrale station, from which trains depart for Monterosso, Vernazza and the other Cinque Terre villages, is about 10 minutes by car from Villa Nina.
Yes, Villa Nina offers free parking to guests, available on the street near the property.
Some of Villa Nina’s studios, particularly those for 3 and 4 adults, are equipped with a kitchenette or full kitchen; the other rooms do not include cooking facilities.
At check-in Villa Nina requires a photo ID and a credit card, but there is no fixed security deposit to be paid in advance.
