Hotel Porto Roca

If you want a full service hotel in Monterosso this is the choice. Located on top of a hill (a pretty serious walk) but worth it. We stayed at the end of the season, so it was quiet, but the views are incredible. This is an intimate place with a full dining room, lobby bar and breakfast service. The pool looks great (for warmer times.) Loved the staff. If you're happy with climbing up and down from the town you'll not be disappointed.

This hotel has a great location with wonderful views . The staff is friendly and tries to be helpful. The rooms and bedding need to be updated and refreshed . The restaurant and bar are enjoyable . Be prepared to hike uphill as the hotel is at the top of s hill . Great location to hike the Cinque Terre.

We spent two nights here and it was mostly a positive experience. The hotel is perched at the top of steep, high climb. Our taxi driver hit the VERY narrow drive at a good clip and it was hair-raising! What this means for everyday is a long walk up and down to the town below. Be prepared and be fit. :-) The return for this climb is a wonderful view and quiet surroundings. Both were ultimately worth it to us. If I'd had to do the climb in July heat, that might have changed. Our accommodations weren't overly fancy, but workable. The room itself was nothing special, but our bathroom had obviously been recently renovated and the deck was great. One note about the bathroom was our sink had the worlds worst design for the faucet. The lever to control water was very short and thin. It was really uncomfortable to use -- almost like the edge of a relatively dull knife -- and very hard to use with any degree of control. The staff was very friendly and helpful -- no complaints throughout Italy -- and our breakfast was lovely. Again, it was in a room with a fabulous view. Having seen many hotels during our time in Cinque Terre, truly plush options are few and far between. This was among the better options that we saw and the view put it over the top.