Does La Vista di Marina by The First offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Vista di Marina by The First does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at La Vista di Marina by The First?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at La Vista di Marina by The First?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at La Vista di Marina by The First.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Vista di Marina by The First?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Vista di Marina by The First and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. La Vista di Marina by The First also has private indoor hot tubs.

Does La Vista di Marina by The First have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a private indoor hot tub.

What's the area around La Vista di Marina by The First like?

La Vista di Marina by The First is located near Fossola Beach, just a short 4-minute walk from Riomaggiore Station and 7 minutes' walk from Castle of Riomaggiore.

La Vista di Marina by The First, Riomaggiore: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

6/10 Good

Aug 17, 2025

Great Location.

Fernando, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 24, 2025

Was a really nice room with a big bed, nice big bathroom, I really enjoyed the room and the location. I would stay here again and recommend it to others.

Derek, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 12, 2025

The bed cover is stained, which was disappointing for the amount of money we paid for this stay. The bathroom door doesn’t close properly.

Annie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 8, 2025

Beautiful location. Super clean and new

Karen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 19, 2025

Great location, newly renovated modern apartment. Partial sea views. This apartment is self-check in, which if you follow the information sent is easy to follow. The apartment is up a very inclined set of stairs on the 5th floor. This can be a challenge with luggage and going in and out all day, however, the apartment was totally worth it.

Emma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 17, 2025

Incredible room and beautiful location. The view from the balcony was insane! I’d highly recommend this room.

Trent, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 27, 2025

NOT A HOTEL!!!!

Not mentioned anywhere that this is not a hotel- but simply just a room lent out by a random landlord. No reception so simply none of the services listed was available. On our way to the address given by Hotels.com we were contacted by the landlord on WhatsApp and given instructions where to find the keys. During one evening others entered the room even if we had locked the door, because the emergency key box had keys for all rooms… Clean room and towels changed everyday, but all in all my recommendation is to Stay away!!!!

Kristian Rasch, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 11, 2024

Nice property

Thushi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 2, 2024

My only complaint is that there was no water in the room. Very relaxing stay!

Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 29, 2024

Great spot. Kind of hard to find, but once you find it, relax and enjoy!!

Nelson, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 6, 2025

The location of the room was amazing and not so great at the same time. Communication with the staff was hit and miss. I reached out a few weeks prior to arrival asking about early check in and or luggage storage. The stairs are extremely steep and not consistent size. We had one carry on and backpack each and it was a difficult climb. It would be great if this was indicated somewhere in the listing and not just in the reviews. Once you get to the room, it is great! The room was clean and the view is wonderful. The other draw back is that it is located above a bar in the center of town. The bar and noise until 1:00 in the morning is not conducive to a relaxing vacation.

Meegan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 11, 2025

The view was a 10/10, for sure. The place itself was okay, the upstairs bedroom was pretty warm, the bathroom only has 1 very dim light in there and it was veryyyyy dark. Also the property manager/host was really not a helpful person at all. It was our first time in cinque terre, we knew there was going to be stairs but did not know the full extent and let me tell you it was a lot of hills and stairs. They did not warn us or inform us of a luggage service. After we checked in, we asked them if there was a luggage service we could pay to bring our luggage to the car when we check out. They told us no, but afterwards we saw companies with their trucks for luggage service. The host was just not helpful at all and I probably wouldn’t stay there again.

Raquel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 13, 2023

Highly recommend

Absolutely loved staying here! One of my favorite places I stayed at in Italy. It really felt so comfortable, the bed and bathroom were so nice. Loved the view of the water and town from the balcony. It was magical to wake up to the sunrise and ocean view. Perfect location. Highly recommend staying here!

Veronica, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 14, 2025

The bedroom was clean, fresh and bright. We found it comfortable and met our needs. The bathroom was also clean but it would have been useful to have been given instructions on how to use the shower. The water in the wash hand basin hot tap was cold. Lots of clean, fresh towels were made available to us and very nice shampoo, body wash and body cream and other bathroom necessities. Unfortunately, there was no conditioner. I found communicating through WhatsApp functional and impersonal. At no point was any effort made to ‘host’ us or to offer any type of hospitality. Or indeed to let us know we could contact them about any extra needs. This aspect of our stay was disappointing. I have no idea about the eco credentials of this accommodation.

Aisling, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 1, 2024

Gorgeous and clean place with a beautiful view. It was a little difficult to find but a local was able to help us find it. There are a lot of stairs so be ready to climb!

Jenna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 20, 2024

Room with a view

What a stunning unit for our one night in Riomaggiore. Clean, bright, central and the view!! Wow.

Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2022

Amazing room in riomaggiore!!

Incredible stay at La Vista, one of the best nights sleep I got in Italy. Room was spacious and comfortable, AC was the best we had during our whole trip. The breakfast service was lovely too. My only suggestion would be to be mindful of the stairs up to the room, they are dark and steep.

jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 1, 2024

Perfect for 2

Beautiful place to stay for my girlfriend and I. Very convenient location from the train station. The bed was comfortable and the whole place was very clean. There was no mini fridge only the mini bar which could only fit one bottle of wine. Overall an excellent trip but make sure to pack lightly because the stairs are no joke.

3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 27, 2024

Great view from the balcony on the 4th floor. Expect to carry bags up 4 flights of stairs, so definitely pack light. Not many things in the kitchen, so don’t expect to be cooking meals. Near lots of restaurants but make sure you reserve a table in advance.

Leonie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 21, 2025

Worth the steep climb up! Spectacular views!

Don't believe the bad Google reviews! This place is Amazing! We booked the honeymoon suite during our 10 day trip across multiple cities in Northern Italy and this was our favorite hotel of all of them. The views were absolutely spectacular! The room was clean and well appointed. A few tips: 1. Don't bring a big bag. We left our large suitcases in our rental car and just carried a small backpack up the stairs 2. Must be somewhat 'fit' or 'in shape' to stay here, the stairs are VERY steep and getting from the parking area to the property is at the bottom of the hill. Getting back up the hill would be difficult if you have any mobility issues. Your apple watch will definitely know that you are working out when you climb these 4 flights of stairs, but once you're up there it is worth the view. If you have any mobility issues and cannot hike up a large hill then I would not book here, and probably would not stay in this area at all. Good communication from the host leading up to our stay and during our stay.

Meggie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 16, 2024

The rental was amazing. It was clean, beautiful, and comfortable with everything one would need with a great view. It is quite a climb up to the top of the stairs that is not for the weak of heart. Directions to find and get into the rental were like a scavenger hunt but part of the fun. It is located right above a happening restaurant bar so the noise goes until 11 ish, but is also right above a happening restaurant bar so trip home is easy other than those stairs. they are serious if you are packing luggage.

Joshua, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sep 24, 2024

Lots of steep stairs

The hotel has multiple different locations, and they dont tell you that, you have to look for the address that they send you in the morning. There are lots (like 8 floors) of steep stairs that you have to climb to get to the apartment, the lights for the stairs are on a timer and go off while you climb them if you're not fast. The owners/managers are quite rude, they sent aggressive messages that they later deleted. The hot tub does not get hot, at best it is luke warm. There were ants/bugs crawling on the floor when we were there. Otherwise its a nice suite.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 17, 2022

Incredible stay and view - Paradise

We had a fantastic stay. The location was perfect. The view was picturesque, and the breakfast was superb. I was worried after I booked; I saw some bad reviews on this place that it was a scam. It is NOT a scam; you need to be smart and read your emails. Check-in is contactless, but it is all laid out in a welcome letter by email and worked flawlessly. The staff was super responsive to WhatsApp texts, and we had a fantastic trip. I will definitely stay with them again. And encourage the same. We had front-row seating at the marina and an incredible sunset. The breakfast was terrific as well. They catered to my dietary needs and made it the perfect stay. Once at the B&B, the ferry and train will get you everywhere you need to go. My only warning is that the stairs to this place are narrow and steep, but I will do it again for that view. Parking is off-site, but it is manageable to get to and from the parking and B&B.

Joel, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

May 27, 2025

Positive: Magnificent view of the iconic buildings of Riomaggiore and the Mediterranean. Negatives: 1. Incredibly hard to find. The owner’s instructions were woefully inadequate, and Google Maps pointed to an erroneous location. The owner did respond to WhatsApp messages, and we eventually got in… but not before several long “wild goose chases”. 2. The room was clean, but the furnishings were spartan. The bed was uncomfortable, and the frame squeaked. Also, no indoor table and chairs suitable for enjoying coffee, wine, or beer when its raining. 3. WiFi was never available during the stay. The owner responded but service never came online. This is unacceptable for this price. 4. The “private hot tub” was not inviting. A 6-ft planter beside the tub contained no plants, only dirt. Yuck! The plants on the balcony were also in very poor condition, indicating a lack of upkeep. 5. There was a coffee pot, water and a mini bar in the room, but nothing was free. Prices were not outrageous but at this price we at least expect free drinking water and coffee. Finally, be aware that the property is on the top floor and one must navigate 6 flights of narrow, winding, poorly-lit stairs. The listing says “no elevator” but we weren’t prepared for a rigorous and challenging indoor hike, particularly with several large pieces of luggage. Be forewarned! We’re giving 2 stars … only because the view is really breathtaking. We would love to return to the area … but it won’t be here.

Laura, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jan 16, 2024

The unit shown in the photos is not what you get. I reported this to Expedia and they have dodged it, you can only talk to virtual agents that reply in circles. They refuse to answer questions. The owner or Expedia has entered photos inconsistent with the property. For example, we picked a unit with an indoor spa tub. We received a moldy shower with a bathroom door that was broken, a heater that could not be turned off, broken rope railings to enter the unit up 4 levels of stairs that are steeper than they are wide, terrible lighting, and far short of having kitchen equipment required make anything. The photos provided were from a different unit and the condition upon arrival was far from luxury. This unit shouldn’t be more than $100 a night. Expedia won’t comment on if the owner or if Expedia is responsible for the incorrect images, nor have they corrected it on their site. Do not expect to get help from Expedia or ownership when the problems are reported. This listing is a scam.

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