Name: The First - Manarola 5 Terre
Address: Via rollandi 175, 19017 Manarola, Italy, Via rollandi 175, Liguria, 19017, Italy
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £237 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Guest house The First - Manarola 5 Terre

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Unbelievable views, gorgeous room, such a comfortable bed-- Manarola was the perfect base too. Couldn't recommend this more. Christian collected us from the carpark and showed us around, he was great, always contactable by text.

Roisin, Ireland

Views from the room are fantastic. Decor is nice but other issues overshadowed this...

Richard, United Kingdom

The view was phenomenal Bed was wonderful as was the spa bath The balcony was lovely too

Keris, United Kingdom

The view from the room wa INCREDIBLE! We loved to just hang out at the terrace overlooking the coast and the houses. We caught the sunset across the horizon from our room. Everything was spectacular and absolutely perfect! It was a breathtaking experience

Atiqah, Japan

The room was well decorated and does have an amazing view over Manarola.

Tom, United Kingdom

perfect view for the sunset, very clean room with good quality of the facilities

Chongyi, China

Nice toiletries. Andrea- the guide- was very polite and helped us carry the heavy bags.

Vlad, Romania

Amazing terrace with stunning views. The room was very well designed and made the most of the space, with a really impressive bathroom and spectacular views from the jacuzzi bath. Very relaxing. We stayed with our two kids (11 and 13) and there was plenty of space. There is no reception desk and the entrance is quite quirky, but the concierge, Andreas was incredibly helpful. He helped us find a parking space, carried our luggage to the room and showed us how everything worked. He even took the time to help us book the best restaurants when we arrived. It was very handy having a “mobile” concierge who we could phone anytime.

Mark, United Kingdom

Amazing location and modern facilities. Cleaning lady was gorgeous and looked after our room with lots of special touches. Host shared great local tips.

Adriana, Australia

Everything was great, with mod cons and still me great places to eat very nearby. Concierge, Andrea was perfect and even met us at La Spezia station to take us to the property in Manarola 😊. Don’t forget your swimming costume/trunks for a great dip in the sea.

Jane, United Kingdom

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8.7

Great location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Unbelievable views, gorgeous room, such a comfortable bed-- Manarola was the perfect base too. Couldn't recommend this more. ”

Roisin Ireland
“Views from the room are fantastic. Decor is nice but other issues overshadowed this...”

Richard United Kingdom
“The view was phenomenal Bed was wonderful as was the spa bath The balcony was lovely too”

Keris United Kingdom
“The view from the room wa INCREDIBLE! We loved to just hang out at the terrace overlooking the coast and the houses. We caught the sunset across the horizon from our room. ”

Atiqah Japan
“The room was well decorated and does have an amazing view over Manarola.”

Tom United Kingdom
“perfect view for the sunset, very clean room with good quality of the facilities”

Chongyi China
“Nice toiletries. Andrea- the guide- was very polite and helped us carry the heavy bags.”

Vlad Romania
“Amazing terrace with stunning views. The room was very well designed and made the most of the space, with a really impressive bathroom and spectacular views from the jacuzzi bath. Very relaxing. ”

Mark United Kingdom
“Amazing location and modern facilities. Cleaning lady was gorgeous and looked after our room with lots of special touches. Host shared great local tips.”

Adriana Australia
“Everything was great, with mod cons and still me great places to eat very nearby. Concierge, Andrea was perfect and even met us at La Spezia station to take us to the property in Manarola 😊. ”

Jane United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Manarola.Located in Manarola, The First - Manarola 5 Terre offers a terrace. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The air-conditioned rooms provide a garden view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

All units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle.

Guests at The First - Manarola 5 Terre can enjoy a continental breakfast.

The accommodation offers a hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at The First - Manarola 5 Terre.

La Spezia is 10.6 miles from the guest house, while Corvara is 19.3 miles away. The nearest airport is Pisa International, 62.8 miles from The First - Manarola 5 Terre, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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The First - Manarola 5 Terre has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 4 Dec 2017.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Continental, Italian

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+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Royal Honeymoon Suite, Jacuzzi & Amazing Seaview Terrace 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This suite has a bathrobe, soundproofing and tile/marble floor. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Hot Tub • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Spa Bath • Desk • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproofing • Tile/Marble floor • View • Dining area • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Bidet • iPad • Sea view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Hypoallergenic • Coffee machine • City view • Terrace • Towels • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 4 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Majestic Junior Suite, Seaview Balcony 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This suite features a balcony, tile/marble floor and flat-screen TV. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Desk • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproofing • Tile/Marble floor • View • Dining area • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Bidet • iPad • Sea view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Hypoallergenic • Coffee machine • City view • Towels • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Queen Deluxe Room Lateral Seaview 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking This double room has a electric kettle, soundproofing and spa bath. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Tile/Marble floor • View • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Bidet • iPad • Sea view • Garden view • Mountain view • Landmark view • Hypoallergenic • Coffee machine • City view • Towels • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day. Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks *

Stazione La Spezia Centrale
4.2 miles
La Spezia Harbour
4.8 miles
Le Terrazze Shopping Centre
5.2 miles
Fabei
19.4 miles
Zum Zeri - Passo dei due Santi
19.5 miles
Zum Zeri
19.6 miles
Mare Monti Shopping centre
19.8 miles

Restaurants and markets *

Trattoria da Billy Restaurant
0.1 miles
Coop 5 Terre Supermarket
0.1 miles
Nessun Dorma Cafe/bar
0.2 miles
Ristorante Dau Cila Restaurant
1.2 miles
Ristorante Belforte Restaurant
1.9 miles
Piazza del Mercato - La Spezia Market
4.3 miles
Mercato di Forte dei Marmi Market
24.9 miles

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Parco Regionale Marino delle 5 Terre, Mediterraneo Sea/ocean
0 miles
Borgo Medioevale di Monte Marcello Mountain
9.3 miles
Bocca di Magra River
9.3 miles

Closest airports *

Pisa International Airport
43.6 miles
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
48.4 miles
Parma International Airport
56.9 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What travellers love about this location

“The host/valet who met us did a wonderful job and he gets 5 out of 5 stars. The room was new and so lovely and modern. The only thing it was very hot duri...”

Damian

USA

8.3

“Amazing location and modern facilities. Cleaning lady was gorgeous and looked after our room with lots of special touches. Host shared great local tips.”

Adriana

Australia

“Everything was great, with mod cons and still me great places to eat very nearby. Concierge, Andrea was perfect and even met us at La Spezia station to take us...”

Jane

United Kingdom

9.1

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14:00 - 21:00

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Until 12:00 hours

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Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a cot upon request or existing bed	FREE
3 - 4 years	Can use a cot upon request	FREE

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Smoking is not allowed.

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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

“Unbelievable views, gorgeous room, such a comfortable bed-- Manarola was the perfect base too. Couldn't recommend this more. Christian collected us from the carpark and showed us around, he was great, always contactable by text.”

Roisin

Ireland

“The view from the room wa INCREDIBLE! We loved to just hang out at the terrace overlooking the coast and the houses. We caught the sunset across the horizon from our room. Everything was spectacular and absolutely perfect! It was a breathtaking experience”

Atiqah

Japan

“Amazing terrace with stunning views. The room was very well designed and made the most of the space, with a really impressive bathroom and spectacular views from the jacuzzi bath. Very relaxing. We stayed with our two kids (11 and 13) and there was plenty of space. There is no reception desk and the entrance is quite quirky, but the concierge, Andreas was incredibly helpful. He helped us find a parking space, carried our luggage to the room and showed us how everything worked. He even took the time to help us book the best restaurants when we arrived. It was very handy having a “mobile” concierge who we could phone anytime. ”

Mark

“Everything was great, with mod cons and still me great places to eat very nearby. Concierge, Andrea was perfect and even met us at La Spezia station to take us to the property in Manarola 😊. Don’t forget your swimming costume/trunks for a great dip in the sea.”

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Reviewed: 10 June 2019

Nancy
USA

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Very comfortable accomodations.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Deluxe Room Lateral Seaview
- • Stayed 1 night
Check-in was exceptional. Host provided so much information. Hotel is a bit of a walk out of town, but it very close to an excellent restaurant.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 29 May 2019

Roisin
Ireland
10

“A perfect stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Majestic Junior Suite, Seaview Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
Unbelievable views, gorgeous room, such a comfortable bed-- Manarola was the perfect base too. Couldn't recommend this more. Christian collected us from the carpark and showed us around, he was great, always contactable by text.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 18 May 2019

Richard
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
2.5

“Save your money...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Majestic Junior Suite, Seaview Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
At £400 a night I think any customer has a right to expect more than The First offers. We had a nice room but that's where things end really. The 'virtual concierge' is a total shambles. When our bathroom flooded (daily due to a poorly designed 'wet room') all I got was the offer of some extra towels for the bathroom. You can book a room at the Ritz, London for this price so I think a refund of some sort would have been more appropriate. Not from these people though - they are fundamentally greedy. They wouldn't even help with our bags unless we took up the 'offer' of 'baggage assistance' for €10. Save yourself some money and grief - the area is beautiful but there are much better value options in Manarola.
Views from the room are fantastic. Decor is nice but other issues overshadowed this...

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 9 May 2019

Ron
USA
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Deluxe Room Lateral Seaview
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No Balcony like the pictures depicted.
Modern and updated.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: 3 May 2019

Hayley
Australia

5 helpful votes
8.3

“Great location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Majestic Junior Suite, Seaview Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Just to note, one of the shutter on the window was broken and kept slamming on the window during the night. We had to close the shutters on the window, which was the only way to stop it slamming shut. This is a bit of a shame because it would have been nice to wake up with the shutters open, looking at the view from our bed.
The apartment is located on the hill overlooking Manarola. Our room had a sea view with a small private balcony, which provided a really beautiful and quiet sanctuary away from the crowds. Considering how incredibly crowded with tourists Manarola becomes during the peak of the day, this was particularly important for us, as we could escape to our room and sit on the balcony with a cheese platter and glass of wine, and still enjoy the magnificent views of Manarola, but without the hoards of people waving their selfie-sticks around. The bathroom was clean and nice big fluffy towels are provided, we had plenty of bath towels and washers provided for our two night stay. Christian is very helpful and polite and met us at the station before leading us up the hill to the apartment. He went through all necessary details with us, and gave us some extra information about where to dine and where to shop. I personally didn’t think that any of the restaurants around town were that great. Things are a little overpriced, probably because Cinque Terre is predominately a tourist attraction, so there is definitely a tourist-mark-up. The little independent grocer in town was great, we bought cheeses and olives and crackers from there and the owner was very helpful.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 29 April 2019

Richard
USA
9.6

“Had great trime Staff very helpful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Deluxe Room Lateral Seaview
- • Stayed 2 nights
Needs larger in room frig , blue light switches
Great location .

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 29 April 2019

Alexandra
USA
9.6

“Outstanding with breathtaking views!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Royal Honeymoon Suite, Jacuzzi & Amazing Seaview Terrace
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They should include the service for the luggage pickup in the price.
Everything was amazing. The honeymoon suite is outstanding and has a breathtaking view. It is so worth it. Christian, our concierge was also outstanding, great service. We will come back!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 25 April 2019

Tanapol
Thailand

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Damn excellent accommodation for Manarola”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Royal Honeymoon Suite, Jacuzzi & Amazing Seaview Terrace
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing at all. I love this property.
Almost everything. Firstly, the staff who effortlessly tried to contact me 1 day prior to arrival to make sure he would show up on time when I arrived the parking area. He also recommended the dining restaurant and managed go book the table. Excellent staff. The property is so beautiful, the room, the view, the amenities, and most of all, the Jacuzzi bath tub. Price is acceptable with the abovementioned features. I am willing to come back here again with my wife. If you come to Manarola, please invest in fantastic property like the First Manarola. It is worthwhile.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 22 April 2019

Keris
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Royal Honeymoon Suite, Jacuzzi & Amazing Seaview Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom set up was a little ridiculous. The toilet was right against the glass door and you had to close an electronic blind to get even a little privacy. There was a gap in the blind right by the toilet as well. It really was not very romantic. The blind also randomly went up and down on its own.
The view was phenomenal Bed was wonderful as was the spa bath The balcony was lovely too

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: 8 April 2019

Michael
USA
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Majestic Junior Suite, Seaview Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We can’t say enough about First Luxury One Manarola. The location,accommodations and view were nothing short of spectacular. Christian was our contact person and I cannot even begin to express how helpful he was in the weeks and days leading up to our stay. He was readily available to answer questions and even helped with dinner reservations.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 6 April 2019

shawnmcatx
USA
Age group: 55 – 64

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Royal Honeymoon Suite, Jacuzzi & Amazing Seaview Terrace
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
What a view! Wow! Great!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 25 March 2019

Atiqah Azhari
Japan
9.6

“The PERFECT accomodation at Manarola, and possible Cinque Terre :D”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Royal Honeymoon Suite, Jacuzzi & Amazing Seaview Terrace
- • Stayed 1 night
The view from the room wa INCREDIBLE! We loved to just hang out at the terrace overlooking the coast and the houses. We caught the sunset across the horizon from our room. Everything was spectacular and absolutely perfect! It was a breathtaking experience

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 16 March 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.5

“Nice but go somewhere cheaper”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Deluxe Room Lateral Seaview
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The mod cons were completely unnecessary and it was over priced for what it was. Room very small and we paid triple the price than somewhere else for less convenience.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 15 March 2019

Jonetta
South Africa
Age group: 45 – 54

2 helpful votes
5.0

“Not worth the cost”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Deluxe Room Lateral Seaview
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No breakfast Pictures dont resemble actual facility. Veranda seems 10m long, but in real life less than 1m No spa bath as indicated on booking. Walking long distance with luggage, luggage service at additional cost. Not recommended, find cheaper and better elsewhere
Location

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: 4 March 2019

Michael
USA
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Majestic Junior Suite, Seaview Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lots of steps, but that’s the norm in this area
Best views in Manarola you can see from Riomaggiore to Monterosso

Stayed in March 2019

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