Pros
- 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
Bottom Line
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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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
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.
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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.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Basic Television
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Cable
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Cribs
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Swim-Up Bar
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