Marina Piccola
This is a "basic" hotel with unmistakably Italian flair—a petite property with straightforward accommodations and, oh, you know, a storybook location right on the water. The Marina Piccola occupies two small buildings overlooking Manarola's tiny harbor, and wears its postcard-perfect position with a nonchalance that is utterly charming. Several of the 13 rooms have been remodeled and feature a stylish collision of modern design and rustic finishes, and many but not all rooms have sea views, so be sure to book one facing the water for the full experience. Manarola is one of the quietest of the five Cinque Terre towns and is almost entirely tourist-free after sundown, so you can expect a tranquil atmosphere by night and nothing but the sound of lapping waves to lull you to sleep. A rock pool for public swimming is in the cove directly below the hotel, and the Marina Piccola's on-site restaurant, serving classic Ligurian fare and seafood, is another bonus.
This is a "basic" hotel with unmistakably Italian flair—a petite property with straightforward accommodations and, oh, you know, a storybook location right on the water. The Marina Piccola occupies two small buildings overlooking Manarola's tiny harbor, and wears its postcard-perfect position with a nonchalance that is utterly charming. Several of the 13 rooms have been remodeled and feature a stylish collision of modern design and rustic finishes, and many but not all rooms have sea views, so be sure to book one facing the water for the full experience. Manarola is one of the quietest of the five Cinque Terre towns and is almost entirely tourist-free after sundown, so you can expect a tranquil atmosphere by night and nothing but the sound of lapping waves to lull you to sleep. A rock pool for public swimming is in the cove directly below the hotel, and the Marina Piccola's on-site restaurant, serving classic Ligurian fare and seafood, is another bonus.
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