4 stars back in 1965, yes, absolutely! Flash forward to 2013 and the very dated hotel has a ton of potential, but leaves a bit to be desired for the price and the "4 Star" label. We stayed over a long weekend- Easter- and paid extra for an apartment by the sea. Our location was great, with a fabulous view,... More

We felt a little deceived after booking online. As it doest not have the setup of a 4 star resort. The rooms where very basic, and for about 100€ a night, with no breakfast it was the worst value we got in our 3 week stay in Italy. The location is great and Lavento has a great sandy beach great... More

The scenery is SPECTACULAR. There's very little beach access in Cinque Terre (only Monterroso) and La Francesca has a private beach. I'll echo what people say - the staff is TERRIBLE. Like TERRIBLE. They don't care, they're rude, there's no air of customer service, they don't care you paid, it doesn't matter what they promised etc - you get what... More

Hard to find. Front desk crowded and the staff , rushed and surly. Needed a bathroom on arrival but no go till we checked in. Might be a language barrier, my italian weak as was their english. The cabins: cold quaint, bare basic decor. A fireplace heat source with no wood. I scrounged and got scraps outside for a fire... More

It's difficult to have just 1 opinion about this place. The setting is absolutely wonderful - what a pleasure to open the door to the sea-view every morning and to have a sunny breakfast with that view. Remember to ask for an unhindered view - the view from some bungalows are not quite as open and wide. The private beach... More

This is where we would go over and over again. Great views, VERY silent. Nice pool area and close to the Cinque Terre.

Really you have a lot of courage calling this place hotel and resort!!!!!! We arrived at this "4 stars residence" from Switzerland unfortunately at 10.00pm on Friday night and the reception was already closed we found the directions for our apartment attached to the door of the reception! When we entered, we soon realized that the apartment was not well... More

What a beautiful location. We arrived the day before the official summer season started so most of the amenities were closed (the pool, the market, the pizzeria). It would have been a better stay if these things had been open, which we thought they were because the lady at reception told us they were. Oh well. Also, thankfully we had... More

I can see why some people liked this resort. It is in a good location, has wonderful views, good price and the staff was friendly, especially at the resturant. But the view and charm could not overcome the poor conditions of the rooms. Maybe it was early in the season and they have not done their good cleaning yet. The... More