La Torretta Lodge Manarola
by the TopOfHotel team
La Torretta is a clifftop luxury boutique with the most classic colourful-village view in Manarola, scoring 9.2/10.
La Torretta is a clifftop luxury boutique with the most classic colourful-village view in Manarola, scoring 9.2/10.
In-Depth Review
La Torretta Lodge Manarola is a 4-star boutique on the cliff above the centre of Manarola. The hotel sits at the same spot as the famous Cinque Terre postcard — looking down over the colourful houses stacked along the rock that get photographed more than anything else here. It scores 9.2/10 on Agoda, the highest in Manarola.
Rooms and decor
The 13 rooms are done in a Mediterranean-meets-modern style — warm tones, linen, and designer furniture. Every room has a private balcony with sea and village views, and the Junior Suite and Premium rooms add a private Jacuzzi out on the balcony. Reviews often mention opening the window first thing in the morning to the classic Cinque Terre view.
Food and amenities
The Italian buffet breakfast is good and served out on the terrace with the village in front of you — homemade cake, croissants, cold cuts, local cheese, fresh fruit and eggs to order. In the evening the hotel runs a wine tasting of Cinque Terre's Sciacchetrà and local DOC wines, either free or for a small charge.
Location and getting there
It is on the cliff above central Manarola, a 5-to-7-minute walk uphill from the station, close to Chiesa di San Lorenzo and the well-known wine bar Nessun Dorma. From here trains run to Riomaggiore in 3 minutes, Vernazza in 6 and Monterosso in 10 — a Cinque Terre Card covers unlimited train hops plus the hiking trails.
Things to know before booking
Rooms start at $243 a night and run up to about $629, the highest in Manarola, and peak season adds another 30-50%. Getting there means a steep stone climb of about 5 minutes from the station, which is hard with heavy bags. And it is a small boutique that fills up fast, so plan to book 3 to 6 months ahead in high season.
Our take
La Torretta is the pick for honeymooners, couples, and anyone after a luxury-boutique stay in the best corner of Cinque Terre. The price is high, but you get the classic view, a 9.2/10 score and premium service — book 3 to 6 months ahead for the May-to-September high season.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The classic view of Manarola village — the angle you see on every postcard.
- A 9.2/10 review score, the highest in Manarola.
- A private balcony in each room with sea and village views.
- A quality Italian buffet breakfast served out on the terrace — homemade cake, croissants, cold cuts, local cheese, fresh fruit and eggs to order.
- Some rooms have a private Jacuzzi on the balcony — great for honeymoons.
- From $243/night and ranging up to about $629 — the highest in Manarola, with peak season adding another 30-50%.
- A steep stone climb from the station of about 5 to 7 minutes — tough with heavy bags.
- A small boutique that fills up fast, so book 3 to 6 months ahead in peak season.
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Insider Tips
- Book a Junior Suite — it has the largest balcony and the best view.
- Have breakfast on the terrace between 8:00 and 9:30, when the sun lights up the village for the best photos.
- Tell the hotel ahead of time if you need help with luggage — they can sometimes arrange a cart up the hill.