Via Trento E Trieste 31, Levanto, Italy | 39-0-187-807212
In the
village of Levanto -- walk to town center and beach in five-minutes
Charming,
classic rooms with en-suite bathrooms and air-conditioning
Apartment
with fully-equipped kitchen and private garden
Outdoor terrace and handsome garden
Room
service plus 24-hour front desk
Free
train station pick-up
Free
breakfast with a large selection
Free
Wi-Fi throughout plus outdoor and garage parking
Lots
of steps can make the property difficult to maneuver
Room
service has limited hours
The 12-room mid-range Villa Margherita by the Sea is a family-run bed-and-breakfast in the quaint village of Levanto, just a
five-minute walk from the town center and beach. Classic rooms have en-suite bathrooms plus flat-screen TVs, and some have terraces with wonderful
town views. The historic hotel has an additional lovely terrace for all guests to use and a handsome garden as well. Wi-Fi, breakfast, and on-site parking (a rarity in this part of Italy) are all free. There are no elevators here, though, and steps encompass the property, which may pose a problem
for guests with mobility issues.
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Scene
A historic, quaint bed-and-breakfast with gorgeous outdoor spaces
Brick steps lead to the
Villa Margherita by the Sea: a yellow, classic Italian villa built in 1906 with
a family-run, friendly atmosphere. The small, traditional lobby is mostly
functional, with a wood front desk, and antique touches like a pendulum wall
clock add to the hotel’s character. Blue-and-white printed tile plus fresh flowers
make the breakfast room feel homey, and there are marble stairs, red-and-white checkerboard floors, and classic photos throughout the property. While some rooms have private terrace access, there is a beautiful terrace for all guests to use that's laden with shrubs
and vine-covered walls, as well as a lovely garden, and both have an intimate, private atmosphere. Guests are
primarily couples, though some families stay here as well.
Location
In a quiet village by the sea, close to Levanto town center and beach
The Villa Margherita by the
Sea is on a busy road in the village of Levanto with the town center and Levanto's beach a five-minute walk away; the Levanto train station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Hiking and
biking trails as well as Bonassola Beach are a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while the
northernmost part of Cinque Terre, Monterosso Al Mare, is a 20-minute drive (12 minutes by train).
Also a 20-minute drive away are Monterosso Beach and Fegina Beach, while Fossola
Beach and the Castle of Riomaggiore are a 45-minute drive (both are reachable in 25 minutes by train). The closest airport,
Pisa International Airport, is an hour and 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Homey and vintage, with private ensuite bathrooms; some have terraces
Charming, individually
decorated rooms have an antique feel with traditional patterned tile and floral
fabrics throughout. Metal bed frames and bedside lights with flower lampshades make the
rooms feel like home, and all have air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Most rooms have solid wood furniture with classical lines, like desks and wardrobes, and black-and-white photos on the walls. Some rooms
have terraces with gorgeous town views while the Red Diamond Apartment has a
fully-equipped kitchen (stove, oven, washing machine, full-size refrigerator,
dishwasher) and a private garden. En-suite bathrooms also
have a vintage style. Some have plain blue-and-white tiling while
others have colorful floral designs. All offer hairdryers and heated towel
racks as well as stand up showers and generic toiletries. There are no
tubs available, though.
Features
Loads of freebies -- from breakfast and Wi-Fi to parking and train station pick-up
For a bed-and-breakfast, this hotel offers a surprising number of freebies. A wide selection of foods including
fruits, meats, pastries, hard boiled eggs, and yogurt are served at the free
breakfast, a major highlight for guests. There are no other meals served on site. Yellow couches in addition to a
flat-screen TV are provided in the lounge, and the terrace garden is a particularly lovely place to relax. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Free
train station pick-up plus free Wi-Fi are offered as well as free outdoor and
garage parking, almost unheard of in the area. Room service is available, but has limited hours.
