Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 15, Vernazza, Italy | (618) 248-8274
Stunning location on the cliffs of Vernazza
Show-stopping views from the hotel’s shaded terrace
Comfortable, contemporary rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and rainfall showerheads
Breakfast is included in the room rate
Warm, welcoming owners
Free Wi-Fi
No on-site restaurant or bar
Lots of stairs throughout the property
This quiet bed-and-breakfast in Vernazza books quickly during peak
summer months thanks to its stunning views of
the sea from its perch on the coast, its friendly owner, and its contemporary decor and amenities -- far more than other small hotels in Cinque Terre. The four white-washed rooms are airy and loaded with creature comforts like minibars, flat-screen TVs, and rainfall showerheads. But reaching rooms requires negotiating several steps, which could be a problem for anyone with mobility issues. Visitors
looking for a slightly less expensive option can opt for Camere Elisabetta, a
two-pearl hostel with views of town and the sea.
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Scene
Renovated, historic house with comfortable, modern interiors
The plain, antique exterior of this converted Ligurian house
belies the modern interior, a cut above similarly sized bed-and-breakfasts in
Vernazza thanks to its renovated, light-filled hallways painted stark white and
decorated with black-and-white photos of Cinque Terre. The hotel is popular
with couples (an adjoining room option works well for families, too), though all
visitors should note that there are lots of stairs inside and outside the house, so getting around can be difficult for visitors with mobility issues.
Location
Located right on the coast, near the entrance of the walking trails along Cinque Terre’s coast
La Mala’s owner greets guests either at the railway station
or at Vernazza’s square -- both within a five-minute walk -- to help with luggage and
lead the way to the bed-and-breakfast’s location on Via San Giovanni Battista,
in the westward part of town. The town’s iconic watchtower, Castello Doria, is
just two minutes walking. La Mala is also a convenient home base for guests
wanting to walk the famous footpaths to Cinque Terre’s other small towns -- the road
starts a three-minute walk from the hotel, northwest to Monterrosso al Mare or
southeast to Corniglia.
Rooms
Simple and white-washed, with modern amenities beyond the usual bed-and-breakfast
La Mala’s four rooms are each decorated simply and all in
white, except for the light-wood floors. Each includes a comfortable bed, air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, mini-fridge, and coffee and
tea making facilities, plus a reliable (and free) Wi-Fi connection. Modern
bathrooms include bidets and marble showers with rainfall showerheads that come
stocked with Prija bath products and hairdryers. Rooms 31 and 26 overlook the
sea; Room 19 the village and the harbor; while Room 20 provides views of the
ancient watchtower at the town’s center.
Features
Lovely, shady terrace with views of the water
La Mala’s stunning location on the ocean is the main draw,
and it's best enjoyed from the hotel’s beautiful terrace. A simple daily breakfast
delivered to the room is included in the room rate as well.
