Hotel Porto Roca

We LOVED this hotel!! Seriously. One of our favorites. THE GOOD: -Staff was AMAZING. Manuel (Manny) at the front desk was so accommodating and answered all my questions!!! -Hotel was able to check us in early??? but if they can???t check you in early, they can hold your bags. -Again, really accommodating. We had an early train to catch and they drove us to the train station with our bags. They even packed us a little breakfast to go!! -They can hold your key when you go out for the day -A WONDERFUL breakfast with a few (book DIRECTLY with them on their website to make sure it???s included) -Fantastic dinner with again, an outstanding view on the terrace (book directly with them to receive a discount on dinner) -UMBRELLAS AT THE BEACH. this was just a great benefit. You don???t have to pay for chairs or an umbrella - they???re included when you show your hotel card -SUPER CLEAN ROOMS -Amazing view??? we had the sea view room with a little balcony. Just dreamy! -If you hike the Blue Path from Corniglia to Monterrosso (which I highly recommend you do), you end up RIGHT at the hotel. It was so perfect for us -An amazing pool and hot tub with a view NOT SO GREAT: Honestly nothing except maybe the walk up but we really didn???t mind it! We loved being a little further away from the business of the train station and all of the craziness, so it was perfect for us. Got our calves in shape!

Overall, this hotel certainly lived up to my high expectations. No matter what, do not try to walk w your luggage to this hotel, call the front desk and arrange for their taxi or a shuttle. Just trust me??? (more info below). The good: - the hotel itself is beautiful. I knew the views and pool, etc would be nice but I had lower expectations for the inside. I actually really loved the decor/motif of the hotel and enjoyed our room. - if you can, get a sea view suite??? that view from the balcony, wowwwww. - pool was very refreshing and the bar was great for drinks and light food. - the location allows you to be in Monterosso but off the beaten path which was so nice as CT was very very busy. - the complimentary access to the beach is a really amazing perk given it is at least 30 Euro to rent a chair for the day. The not so good: - it is a 15 min walk from the train station back to the hotel that Incl a very very very steep climb??? - that walk up to the hotel??? it is no joke to walk back up the hotel and after a long exhausting day, it is a total workout. We personally did not use the shuttle aside from going to-from the train station w our luggage, so it was dreaded every time we had to hike up the hill back to the hotel. - Room service stops promptly at 8pm.. one night my friend and I were particularly exhausted and didn???t want to go into town for dinner so thought we???d eat at the hotel. Restaurant was fully booked and we called at 8:05pm for room service (even said we???d come pick it up) and were denied. This was super disappointing and really sucked Bc there is no other option to eat really without going into town. Overall I would certainly recommend this hotel as long as you know what you are getting into with that hike!!!

In an amazing location, with great views, this hotel offered our teenage family everything we were looking for: 1. proximity to Monterosso, yet away from the crowds 2. understated elegance with authentic Ligurian feel 3. spacious and comfy accommodation 4. choice of beach/pool 5. great food. I can only talk positively about the Porto Roca hotel, as we experienced very good service, kind and helpful staff and the town and surroundings were just breathtaking. One can just park the car in the public or private garage (at a reasonable daily fee), and forget it for the rest of the stay. There is also a shuttle taking guests from the hotel to the beach and back, even if it???s walking distance. During the hottest parts of the day, climbing up the cliff can in fact be quite a chore! A few thumbs up: - Breakfast was very good, with plenty of savoury and sweet choices. - By the pool, there is a very handy bar serving light lunches and great aperitifs in the evening. - We had dinner at the hotel only once, and it was good. The great thing is that you can get anywhere in 5 terre or in Monterosso from the hotel. - Station is 15 mts walk and trains stop at all the other 4 villages. Monterosso itself offers a lot of great restaurants. - Covid sanitation was constant. - Wifi perfectly working. - The double bed in our suite was among the most comfortable ever experienced in a hotel. In conclusion, a real gem, which superseded our own expectations.