Manarola Stunning Suite
by the TopOfHotel team
Manarola Stunning Suite is a modern village-centre apartment with a private kitchen and a sea-view balcony — built for longer stays.
Manarola Stunning Suite is a modern village-centre apartment with a private kitchen and a sea-view balcony — built for longer stays.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Manarola Stunning Suite is a contemporary vacation-rental apartment in the heart of Manarola, and it works differently from the hotels and B&Bs around it — this one is for travelers who want privacy and room to spread out. The decor is modern: wood floors, white walls, contemporary furniture, a king-size bed and a separate living room with a sofa. The private balcony looks out over the sea and part of the village, and it's at its best as the sun goes down. It scores 8.7/10 on Agoda.
Food and amenities
The kitchen is the whole point. It's fully equipped — stove, fridge, microwave, plus plates, bowls, pots and pans — so you can cook your own meals instead of eating out three times a day. Pick up fresh pasta, vegetables, cheese and a bottle of Sciacchetra from a local shop and you'll spend far less than you would at restaurants. For a family or a group of 3-4, the per-person cost drops well below booking hotel rooms and eating out every night. The apartment also has a TV, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
Location and getting there
You're in the centre of Manarola, a 5-minute walk from the train station and close to the Chiesa di San Lorenzo and the local shops. All five Cinque Terre villages link up by train in 3-10 minutes, so day-tripping the coast from here is easy.
Things to know before booking
There's no 24-hour front desk — check-in is by appointment, so message the owner ahead about your arrival time, especially for a late train. Breakfast isn't included in the rate, which is the trade-off for having your own kitchen. And daily housekeeping costs extra rather than coming with the room.
Our take
Manarola Stunning Suite suits families of 2-4 or couples settling in for 4 or more nights who want to cook for themselves and value the privacy. From around $177 a night, it's a sensible base for the area. It's not the right call if you want full hotel service and a front desk at any hour — but for self-catering in the middle of the village, it delivers.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A fully equipped private kitchen — stove, fridge, microwave, plus plates, bowls, pots and pans — so you can cook your own meals.
- A private balcony with sea views and a glimpse of the village; the atmosphere is best at sunset.
- Much more space than a typical hotel room, which makes it work well for families or groups of 2-4.
- Modern decor — wood floors, white walls, contemporary furniture, a king-size bed and a separate living room with a sofa.
- A village-centre location, a 5-minute walk from the station and close to the Chiesa di San Lorenzo and local shops.
- No 24-hour front desk, so check-in happens by appointment — message the owner ahead about your arrival time.
- Breakfast isn't included in the rate; you'll be making your own or heading into the village.
- Daily housekeeping costs extra rather than being part of the price.
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Insider Tips
- Take the 3-minute train to Riomaggiore and shop the market for ingredients — cooking your own meals here is a real money-saver.
- Eat dinner on the balcony with a bottle of local Sciacchetra picked up from a village shop; it beats a lot of the restaurants.
- Message the owner in advance to lock in your check-in time, since there's no 24-hour staff on site.