Del Golfo

The hotel is convenient, has parking, and is close to the beaches. A bit expensive for a 3-star hotel, but in August it is acceptable. What I absolutely did not like was not being able to access the room at the scheduled time because it was not ready yet and not even receiving the offer of a glass of water from the lady at the reception (she asked us twice if we wanted to go to the bathroom but not if we wanted to drink something...and their bar and restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner just a few meters from the entrance). Once we went up to the room we freshened up and left our luggage, but in the evening we realized that the room smelled of smoke (like our clothes) even though we had explicitly written in the booking request that we did NOT want a smoking room (I even thought that you could no longer smoke in hotel rooms, well, maybe I am wrong). Finally, the breakfast was very well-stocked with sweet options but with little savory (not even a little piece of focaccia...). I do not recommend it.

Very convenient property a few steps from the beaches and the center. Kind and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast with homemade cakes. Recommended.

After exploring Tuscany, we decided to spend a couple of days on the coast with the goal of visiting the famous Cinque Terre. We chose Lerici for a two-night stay, and Hotel Del Golfo was our accommodation. This is an older but charming, family-run hotel. The owner kindly offered us a discounted price, and it provided everything we needed—a room close to the beach, secure parking for our car, and breakfast included. The room was a little bit out-dated but clean and comfortable. The only issue we encountered was that the hairdryer wasn’t working. We stayed on the fourth floor and that is ehy we used elevetor everytine going in and out. Breakfast was simple, but served with genuine warmth. While the selection was fairly basic and the coffee wasn’t the best we had during our trip in Italy, it was enough to start the day. What really stood out was the friendly hospitality. You can tell this has been a family-run hotel for many years, and the owners genuinely care about their guests. The hotel also has a secure parking garage just around the corner, which was very convenient and kept our car protected from the summer heat. The town center, with its restaurants and bars, is only about a five-minute walk away. There’s also a large supermarket nearby, easily reached through the interesting WWII tunnel. We really enjoyed our stay in Lerici. The town feels authentic and much less crowded than many other destinations along the Ligurian coast. From the harbor, you can easily take a boat to Cinque Terre, making it a great base for exploring the area. Overall, Hotel Del Golfo offers good value for money in a great location.