Il Sogno di Manarola by The First
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8.0Excellent
(262 Ratings)
"It's clean and quiet with very nice view.
Walkable from/ to train station."
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High-end valueWell priced for this area
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Includes essentialsPets allowed, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
Offering garden views, Il Sogno di Manarola by The First is an accommodation located in Manarola, 1.9 km from Riomaggiore Beach and 16 km from Castello San Giorgio.
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Internet / Wifi
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Beachfront or waterfront
Garden
Family friendly
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Top rated by guests
8.0Excellent
(262 Ratings)
"It's clean and quiet with very nice view.
Walkable from/ to train station."
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Ratings and reviews
7.0 / 10.0
Todo parecía relativamente nuevo y de buen gusto.
El acceso, era incómodo si uno va con algún equipaje que no sea una pequeña mochila. La caja de seguridad estaba sin batería, no funcionaba.
7.0 / 10.0
Utsikten er fantastisk, det må være den beste utsikten i Manarola.
God seng.
Flott terrasse, men dessverre hadde vi en del regn så alt ble vått.
Mye vakkert å se i Manarola.
Det regnet inn begge nettene, dryppet inn fra taket rett på metallhyllen, så det laget lyd, rant så ned på klærne som hang der...
Veldig støvete på ledninger som hang flere steder i taket.
Dårlig dusjløsning, vannet rant ned trappen.
Kjøleskap kun for minibar. Den henger på veggen, og knapt plass til små vannflasker og et par Yoghurt.
Nøkkelkortet fungerte dårlig, så vi måtte bruke nøkkelen fant vi ut dag 2.
9.0 / 10.0
La vista al mar
El que no hay donde dejar maletas previo o posterior al check in
8.0 / 10.0
Clean, modern, location was good
Prior to check in staff started to communicate via WhatsApp (all comms until then had been via booking.com) and asking for passport and credit card details. Firstly I think they should have had someone meet us at the property (all other properties we have booked on this trip have done this if it’s not a hotel with manned reception) and shouldn’t ask for personal data via digital means. They at least should have messaged via booking.com to advise they will be moving to WhatsApp to communicate. Honestly I thought the WhatsApp message was a scam
10.0 / 10.0
It's clean and quiet with very nice view.
Walkable from/ to train station.
Better do not take big or heavy luggage, you have to climb stairs either from train station and car parking area.
8.0 / 10.0
The most spectacular view, spacious room, great outdoor terrace, fabulous location (albeit tiring to get to after a long day exploring, but all part of the experience!) and helpful staff. We were able to leave our luggage earlier than check in which was really helpful and the manager was helpful and communicative via WhatsApp before our stay.
Perhaps just a bottle of water for arrival as the walk is quite tiring in the heat, but this doesn’t detract from a really lovely stay.
4.0 / 10.0
Fairly comfy
View is terrible, lots of garbage in this so called garden. No terrace and extremely small. Far from everything
8.0 / 10.0
Location is perfect.
Not even a bottle of water is included in the price.
4.0 / 10.0
This apartment was quite nice and the balcony was amazing.
For the price we paid there wasn't a single thing included with the room. This was the most expensive place we stayed and they squeezed every other penny out of us. For what we paid there needs to be a little bit more than what we had. I had just proposed to my girlfriend and asked to have a package supplied in the room. I paid 120 euro for some old chocolates, champagne and a plate of strawberries. They put the champagne in an ice bucket with little to no ice and there isn't a fridge in the room. We came home to warm champagne and no way to get it cold. I had to go into town and convince a bar to give us some ice to get it cold again. Not worth a cent of what we paid.
8.0 / 10.0
Big room
A small marathon up stairs and more stairs and then some more stairs to reach. Tiny balcony
5.0 / 10.0
The amazing view from the balcony.
We felt it was overpriced for what it was. The apartment was advertised as luxury but we felt it was far more basic than that. We expect the room bar to cost but to charge to use the coffee machine is not appropriate.
The room advertises as having a safe, which it did. However it was not bolted to anything so I could lift it out the cupboard and walk off with it. Not what I would expect!!
I requested Prosecco on arrival as it was a special anniversary and they charged way over the odds for a cheap bottle.
9.0 / 10.0
Traumhafter Ausblick vom Balkon, stylisches Zimmer und Bad
liegt steil bergauf, viele Stufen bis zum Haus, Dusche: Wasser fließt nicht ordentlich ab
6.0 / 10.0
It’s located in beautiful Manarola and it provided a place to sleep.
For many, it would be a challenge to find and if doing so after dark, some may not feel safe. Communication with the owner was ok and anything used in the room, coffee, water or snacks are at an additional cost.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolument tout, nous avions pris la suite lune de miel, elle était fantastique.
Rien, il faut juste savoir qu’il faut anticiper le parking à l’entrée de la ville puis on m’a donné les infos nécessaires aussitôt pour nous repérer.
8.0 / 10.0
Super Lage - geniale Aussicht. Balkon oberhalb von Manarola
Leider war das Jacuzzi nicht sauber - Haarreste.
10.0 / 10.0
Wohl beste Lage überhaupt im Manarola! Die Aussicht ist sensationell. Das Zimmer und Bad sehr gross
Einwenig rennovationsbedürftig aber nicht störend
10.0 / 10.0
The apartment was above my expectations. I had read that some people were disappointed about not having the sea view. In order to benefit from the sea view, one must book and pay for the appropriate property! The view was superb, but there was a lot of uphill and stairs to obtain this beautiful view. It was all worth it though. Not for the mobility challenged. Manarola is built on a cliff as are the buildings.
I was disappointed that there was a charge for the coffee pods. First time I have encountered this. :( It would have been nice to enjoy the balcony with a cup of coffee, but refused to pay for a coffee pod when there was excellent espresso down the street.
3.0 / 10.0
The location was great, lots of stairs, but it was expected.
I received a message from the hotel staff saying I haven’t paid and if I didn’t pay he would cancel my reservation. I told him my card information was given to booking.com when I made the reservation ( I updated it again to be sure). He demanded payment through a link, even though booking.com says not to message payments outside of their site. Because I needed the reservation and wouldn’t be able to find a place last minute I messaged him my credit card number through the link provided. He was VERY rude and it was stressful thinking I wouldn’t have a place to stay. I would not stay at this place again, I don’t need to worry about my reservation getting cancelled last minute. AVOID
8.0 / 10.0
Location da sogno, vista mozzafiato, nel cuore di Manarola
Pulizia
10.0 / 10.0
The VIEW and the modern amenities! Perfection! Waking up to the sea crashing with the mountains in the distance was breathtaking.
The shower was a little cumbersome and small but not too bad once you got the hang of it and accessing the property was tough (we used the stairwell way) and should have gone around!
10.0 / 10.0
The view was spectacular. Very memorable and relaxing
I would recommend hiring luggage transport for at least part of the way up
It was a climb but worth it
8.0 / 10.0
La vista dalla suite, con il suo balconcino a picco sull’ultima parte del borgo di Manarola che entra nel mare e con il grande terrazzo vista cinque terre e collina con Presepe illuminato, è qualcosa di magico e unico. La camera è curata nel design e nella tecnologia, lo staff disponibile e gentile.
Premesso il prezzo che si paga, il servizio è migliorabile, con poco sforzo si darebbe ampia giustificazione:
1) la strada dal parcheggio alla casa con i bagagli è un incubo: sarebbe gradito un servizio di trasporto, da comunicare al momento della prenotazione, e perlomeno il check-in di persona in orari lavorativi;
2) la camera all’arrivo era congelata, se fosse stata riscaldata prima sarebbe stato gradito, la pulizia rivedibile e la finestra era rotta ma nessuno è venuto a aggiustarla;
3) sarebbe utile avere disponibilità di servizio in camera.
In generale servirebbe più cura al servizio, tendenzialmente assente, per poter godere appieno del meraviglioso soggiorno e pagare con felicità quanto richiesto.
9.0 / 10.0
The view from the side porch was amazing and relaxing. It was a beautiful outdoor extension of our room. Making it a great place for our family to congregate!
ELEVATOR! But we know this wont happen. The climb to the hotel is rough. Do not bring alot of luggage. We did thinking we were tough enough (in shape) .
10.0 / 10.0
This property is all about the view, and the view has to be one of the greatest in all of the Cinque Terre. The apartment is well decorated and very modern and stylish, but you're really paying for that view from the balcony and it delivers. Make sure at least one night you take dinner and wine to go and watch the sun set over the whole Cinque Terre coast from the balcony.
The price is expensive, and the property wasn't fully clear on just how many stairs you have to take to get up to it -- it is really at the top of the hill in Manarola, so be ready to work out to get there.
5.0 / 10.0
Location is spectacular
Service and included amenities do not match the price point. At $800 per night you shouldn’t be nicked & dimed.
10.0 / 10.0
I am pretty sure this is the best location in Manarola. the view was out of this world. and the balcony was an amazing extension of the room.
10.0 / 10.0
our view was amazing, the bed was so comfortable, you actually felt like sleeping on a marshmallow!
the long trek up the hill and stairs!! but we got there!
10.0 / 10.0
brilliant location, the room was amazing and very comfortable. breakfast was good, bigger than I imagined. we couldn’t eat it all hahah
was all great.
we understood there was a lot of steps to the property before we arrived. The steps were worth the view at the top
9.0 / 10.0
amazing location
8.0 / 10.0
The view from our balcony was amazing! It was worth every step!
The parking instructions and access to the property was vague. More details would be ideal given the difficulty of access with luggage.
5.0 / 10.0
the room was perfect
the cleaning staff excellent
Francesco at the phone reception was un accurate un respectful Not friendly Not helpful at all
this is not what they say at the web
it is only a bedroom with a tiny balcony
No reception Nobody cares
they ask fotr passports photo in Bs the email Cero data protection
we Never will come back to this bedroom
the location is very dificult to find it
it is a buulding with other appartments
they keep the main door open of the place
the key is only for you room
it is a family building where they have in the top floor 3 rooms No salon No living No reception No nothinhg
and the person in the phone Reception was like the enemy
we paid 1075 for 3 days and 250 for 1 day
it is not worthful at all
the technology
and cleaning staff
the room decor
10.0 / 10.0
The views from the room were amazing and the patio area was roomy and comfortable. Daily breakfast was more than any of us could eat and it was delicious!
10.0 / 10.0
the view, the terraces, the jacuzzi
very steep hill climb to get there - also lots of stairs which was challenging with heavy luggage.
9.0 / 10.0
we liked the view, the room size, the balcony space and the well stocked food/beverages
we did not like that the directions didn’t not give details to get to the hotel directly from the train station. there are a few different ways to go and it would be important for the hotel to be specific especially for wheeling suitcases. we thought the cost of breakfast was high for what we got. the 90 euro vip bronze package was way over priced.
FAQs
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Il Sogno di Manarola by The First pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.