Il Sogno di Manarola by The First

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Exterior detail
Beach nearby
Aerial view
Honeymoon Suite, Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite, Balcony

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Via Rollandi, 175, Riomaggiore, 19017
  • Church of San Lorenzo
    2 min walk
  • Manarola Ferry
    4 min walk
  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area
    5 min walk
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    70 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, Courtyard View

  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, Balcony

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Riomaggiore

Located in Riomaggiore, Il Sogno di Manarola by The First is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Church of San Lorenzo and Manarola Ferry. .This guesthouse is 9.9 mi (16 km) from La Spezia Cruise Terminal and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Monterosso Beach.

What's nearby

  • Church of San Lorenzo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manarola Ferry - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manarola Nativity - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castle of Riomaggiore - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Manarola Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Bistrot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La zorza caffe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Il Pescato Cucinato - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vertical Bar Riomaggiore - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Il Sogno di Manarola by The First

Guesthouse in Riomaggiore
Il Sogno di Manarola by The First offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 60-cm flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets.

This Riomaggiore guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 9:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 30 per person
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 3 nights

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 011015-AFF-0141

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

First Manarola 5 Terre Apartment Riomaggiore
First Manarola 5 Terre Apartment
First Manarola 5 Terre Riomaggiore
First Manarola 5 Terre
The First Manarola 5 Terre
Il Sogno Manarola By The First
The First Il Sogno di Manarola
Il Sogno di Manarola by The First Guesthouse
Il Sogno di Manarola by The First Riomaggiore
Il Sogno di Manarola by The First Guesthouse Riomaggiore

Il Sogno di Manarola by The First Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 116 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivo, San Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, highly recommend but be aware lots of steps. The owner is responsive and the staff is so kind
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful in explaining rum amenities to us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room. Views from the balcony route Were outstanding. Cleaning lady Did an excellent job helping us get orientated to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check-in process was a nightmare and the staff was incredibly rude. There is no lobby or staff that work physically on the property. We booked through Orbitz. Received a message the day prior asking for our contact information so we could receive the check-in code to get our room keys. I responded through Orbitz as there was no other email provided. I never heard back, so for several hours prior to our arrival I tried to call, no less than 5 times. We were placed on hold for > 10 minutes at a time, then the call would drop. Got to the property could not get into our room, no staff was there, tried calling again with no success. Called Orbitz, who also struggled to get in touch with anyone for > 20 minutes. Finally they were able to get in touch with someone who was so rude, yelled at the Orbitz agent and then hung up the phone. Orbitz called to offer to cancel our reservation and help us find new accommodations. While they were searching for other hotels, I finally received a phone call from the hotel. The gentleman, who would not give me his name despite my asking, was exceptionally rude to me. I explained we had been trying to reach him for quite some time. He told me "stop being hysterical, that's my problem, not his." He went on to tell me that he "doesn't care if we had to end up sleeping on the streets." We were finally able to get in after multiple more phone calls and texts, but I was so disappointed with their customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful terrace! The room was gorgeous and comfortable. Suggestions for improvement considering the price: we were only given 1 bathrobe, the terrace should have an umbrella already setup, the room needs a kettle for making tea and ideally a mini-fridge and microwave. We loved our stay and would still highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed in the honeymoon suite. The view was absolutely breathtaking and the bed was very comfortable. Locking the door and using the A/C were very confusing. It would have been nice to receive more detailed instructions from the staff, who are not on site. They responded quickly via WhatsApp but were not very friendly or helpful. They provided a wine key that was missing a corkscrew, so when we tried to enjoy a bottle of wine at sunset, we had to walk to a nearby restaurant to ask them to open it. When I brought this to the staff’s attention, they ignored that part of my message. For the price, I expected more attention to detail and a much more welcoming and helpful staff.

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View was fantastic, little down side the walk from the parking to the condo!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I booked the honeymoon suite and were blown away by the incredible views from our private terrace. It was the perfect getaway and wish we stayed more than two nights because it really was so beautiful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kitty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony is absolutely amazing. Well worth the walk up the steep hill. The bed is super comfortable and the balcony is the best thing ever. On the downside, the shower is extremely small and very slippery to get out of, given that water sprays all over the entrance. The wifi is very patchy when sitting on the balcony but is good inside the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Elliott

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The terrace is very large and the best view in Manarola, and the breakfast is very nice. The room is small, it's odd to have a bathroom with a toilet open to the rest of the room (glass partition), and there were small ants everywhere. We arrived on a hot day in late April and the heat radiator was on, it took some time for confusing instructions from staff via what's app texts to turn it off and although AC is advertised it is not turned on until sometime in May. It's like an airbnb in that there is no on-site staff and it's in an apt bldg, yet it's like a hotel in that they charge for coffee, water, etc. that is in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhia

Liked: Staff & service
The area, entry way, building isn’t lit. Very dark.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite a hike up and down
More strenuous climbing than most cities, but doable for us 74 year olds. Great views from room. Bed and linens are both good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Hopkinton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stunning view and very cute apartment. Great location, comfortable bed, nice hot tub, epic deck. Could use a refrigerator or ice machine to chill some wine but honestly the view is to die for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ana amazing place!
The place is amazing, a very nice view and a very modern room. The car park is 10 minutes walk.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disappointed
Based on the location of the unit it would be best to advise your guests as some will have luggage, offer bag assistance facilities even with an additional charge. Upon arrival the television did not work not one came to resolve the problem we were advised a lady would come the following day. When we saw the cleaning lady she had no clue how to fix it and no one else came to assist and no one check if the problem was resolved. The refrigerator there is an absolute waste of time as it is filled with your drinks and cannot even facility a guest bottled water. The room needs a proper size refrigerator and a microwave. I paid for two nights and only stayed one and ended up having to pay to stay elsewhere. I am very disappointed as this was our honeymoon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Laurel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and views. Be sure to bring your own water bottles and coffee or be prepared to pay for in room amenities. Walk from nearby parking was very convenient and room was very clean. Bring a flashlight as walkway up to room even during the day has insufficient lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, it was the most amazing view and most comfortable stay we had in our trip to Italy. The walk to the hotel is worth it. Keep in mind that if you stay during Orange weather warning period all shops close so you will need to find food in another city. That said this place is still worth it !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lovisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was really good. We enjoyed our stay Bert much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate mod room and bath and the stunning balcony vista make the climb worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

tamala

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Million dollar view. Pay very close attention to directions and location. And, if you do not want to carry or pull bags up and down hills and up and down MANY flights of stairs either hire the baggage service or stay somewhere else. That said, once you get to the room, you will not be disappointed. Room 212 offers a beautiful view and is down the hill from the train station the quaint town of Manarola. The property is in Manarola, not Riomaggiore. Riomaggiore is one train stop away. We personally thought Manarola was more quiet and quaint than Riomaggiore so were happy about the location. Again, only challenge with this property is accessibility. As long as you have a plan in advance, it will not be an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were a lot of stairs with luggage but we managed. Loved the patios and the views were breathtaking. Really enjoyed our stay. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ray

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023