Costa Liguria Inn Manarola
by the TopOfHotel team
Costa Liguria Inn is a classic Ligurian-style inn — good value, right in the centre of the village.
Costa Liguria Inn is a classic Ligurian-style inn — good value, right in the centre of the village.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Costa Liguria Inn Manarola is a small inn fitted out in classic Ligurian style — the warm orange and terracotta tones you see across the village's original buildings, with wood furniture and Italian-patterned fabrics. There are only a handful of rooms, and they run compact — roughly 12-16 sqm, which is normal for the old buildings of Cinque Terre but tight if you're a family. Some look out over a slice of the village or a small street rather than the sea. Every room has air-con, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is included in some packages — croissants, local bread, cold cuts, cheese, fresh fruit and espresso. It's basic but covers the bases, and eating here before you set off saves you hunting for a cafe. The staff are friendly, speak English, and will help you book a Cinque Terre boat tour or work out the coastal trails.
Location and getting there
You're in the heart of Manarola, about a 5-minute walk from the train station and close to Chiesa di San Lorenzo and all the local restaurants. Trains link the five villages: 3 minutes to Riomaggiore, 6 to Vernazza, 10 to Monterosso. A Cinque Terre Card is the best value if you plan to ride often.
Things to know before booking
This is an old building and it could use a little refurbishment — some of the furniture is starting to look worn. Rooms are on the small side, so they suit couples better than families. And not every room has a sea view — some face an alley, so say so when you book if you want to look at the water. The honest trade-off is facilities for location and price.
Our take
Costa Liguria Inn earns its 8.4/10 for what it is: a charming, good-value 3-star in a market where beds run expensive. It suits couples and travellers who want a decent room in the $137-271 range and care more about being steps from the harbour than about hotel extras. Book direct, ask for a quiet street-facing room, and you get real Ligurian character at a price you can manage.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Classic Ligurian decor with the warm tones that match the rest of the village.
- Rates start around $137, which makes it the best value among Manarola's 3-star options in a market where beds run expensive.
- A village-centre location that puts every key sight within an easy walk.
- Friendly staff who speak English and can help book a Cinque Terre boat tour or point you to the trails.
- Breakfast is included in some packages — croissants, local bread, cold cuts, cheese, fresh fruit and espresso, basic but complete.
- Rooms run about 12-16 sqm in an old village building, so they feel tight for a family.
- The old building could use a little refurbishment — some of the furniture is starting to look worn.
- Some rooms look out onto an alley rather than the sea, so specify a sea view when you book if that matters to you.
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Insider Tips
- Booking direct through the hotel's own website can sometimes beat the OTA price.
- Ask for a room facing the small side street — it's quieter than the square side.
- Have the breakfast here before you head out; it saves time wandering the village looking for a cafe.