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Il Sogno di Manarola by The First

Guesthouse in Riomaggiore, steps from Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Via Rollandi, 175, Riomaggiore, SP, 19017
  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Castle of Riomaggiore
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Guvano Beach

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  • 194 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite, Jetted Tub

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Balcony

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Riomaggiore

Il Sogno di Manarola by The First places you next to Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Church of San Lorenzo. Each of the 3 rooms at this guesthouse includes a minibar, an espresso maker, and a flat-screen TV.
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What's nearby

  • Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manarola Ferry - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of San Lorenzo - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Castle of Riomaggiore - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fossola Beach - 19 min walk - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manarola Station - 6 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Bistrot - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La zorza caffe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Il Pescato Cucinato - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Vertical Bar Riomaggiore - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Lampara - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Il Sogno di Manarola by The First

Guesthouse in Riomaggiore, steps from Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area
Guests staying at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a porter/bellhop. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with concierge services and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
60-cm flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, designer toiletries, bidets, and slippers. Other standard amenities include minibars, espresso makers, and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Property Registration Number IT011024B47N3Y4QAR

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?

Il Sogno di Manarola by The First provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?

This guesthouse is located in Riomaggiore, just steps from Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area and Manarola Ferry, and within a short walk of Church of San Lorenzo. You'll also find Manarola Nativity and Azienda Agricola Capellini Luciano less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Il Sogno di Manarola by The First include a casino at the property?

No, Il Sogno di Manarola by The First doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Il Sogno di Manarola by The First a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this guesthouse, including a minibar and Netflix in each accommodation with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?

No, but this guesthouse offers jetted bathtubs in some accommodations.

Does Il Sogno di Manarola by The First have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Il Sogno di Manarola by The First doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Il Sogno di Manarola by The First allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Does Il Sogno di Manarola by The First have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Are there rooms with balconies at Il Sogno di Manarola by The First?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy sea or hill views.

Il Sogno di Manarola by The First Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a long walk from parking area to hotel. Up and down big hills
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No front desk. No taxi service. Person gave instructions for check in on whats app and was extremely rude!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely residence with amazing views

Beautiful room. Very comfortable beds. Modern furnishings. View is amazing and check in easy and efficient. Staff very helpful on arrival. We were only able to stay one night but would have loved to stay longer. Definitely would come back if available. The area is know for its beauty and there are narrow stairs as it is built into the mountain, but there is also a winding road/path up to the residence so stairs can be minimized. There are two terraces to sit and enjoy the breathtaking view of the town and hills.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely fabulous. Easy self check in and owners were very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonidas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Miheer

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here. Customer service is terrible and it is literally hell getting to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Think Twice

Don’t stay here!!! This place had good reviews on this site but I should’ve looked at Google. Incredibly terrible customer service at this place that has good potential. This isn’t a real hotel. The staff communicated via WhatsApp which is fine. They sent me instructions on how to check in. However, it wasn’t very clear on how to actually get to the place itself. Once we finally arrived, we got the key from a lockbox. However; it was a generic skeleton key and incredibly difficult to use. We got in the suite and hotels.com sends their usual “how was check-in” email. I answer honestly. They must’ve notified the staff because I then got rude messages on WhatsApp threatening to evict me for leaving a negative “review”. Couldn’t believe it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Do not stay here. Very rude
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shala

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view alone at this property from the balcony is worth the cost! My husband and I stayed in La Spezia and booked one night in Manarola at this property. We took in the breathtaking sunset from the balcony and then watched a lightning storm off in the distance under the stars. A memorable stay for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivo, San Jose

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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