Resort La Francesca

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January 2025

February 2025

Private beach nearby, black sand, sun-loungers, snorkelling

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Parking available

Bar

Breakfast available

Laundry

Pool

Kitchen

Explore the area

Località La Francesca, Bonassola, SP, 19011

Biking Trails Levanto - Framura
9 min walk
Bianchetto
13 min walk
Bonassola Station
17 min walk
La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
66 min drive

Room options

Villa

60 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Double Beds

Superior Apartment, Terrace

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

In-room safe, desk, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, Balcony

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

50 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Basic Apartment

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kids pool

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

About this property

Property with private beach, outdoor pool

At Resort La Francesca, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private black sand beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. All 55 rooms feature kitchenettes with fridges and stovetops, plus free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find furnished balconies, free newspapers and hairdryers. Limited housekeeping is available.

Resort La Francesca offers 55 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at Resort La Francesca. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ex Gallerie. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant. This property has 55 rooms. All rooms offer free WiFi and kitchenettes.

All accommodations offer kitchenettes, furnished balconies and digital TV
Free WiFi
Enjoy Italian cuisine and ocean views while dining at Rosadimare Restaurant
Breakfast served daily for a fee
Self-parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
On-site recreation includes 2 outdoor tennis courts, mini golf and a playground
2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Porticciolo Di Framura and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Fegina Beach

Feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the private black sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Resort La Francesca such as an outdoor pool, a children's pool and outdoor tennis courts.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach property also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Parking is available for a fee.

This Bonassola property is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Rosadimare Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

Uncovered parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Food and drink

Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 to 7 per person
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Rosadimare Restaurant

Things to do

2 outdoor tennis courts
Children's pool
Library
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snorkelling

Family friendly

Children's pool
Cot (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
In-room kitchenette
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (limited availability)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Garden
In a provincial park
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchenette
Refrigerator

Desk
Free daily newspapers
Heating
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 6 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

This property allows no late check-in whatsoever.

Reception hours are from 8 AM - 7 PM from March - November. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in and a fee will apply.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during November, December and January:

One of the dining venues
One of the swimming pools
Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 5 to 7 per person
Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 8 per day
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15.0 per stay
A facilities fee includes use of: swimming pool

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk at this property is open daily from 2 PM - 6 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Property Registration Number IT011005B2DEVCVYD5

We should mention

All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Francesca Bonassola

Francesca Villa Bonassola

La Francesca Villas Hotel Bonassola

Resort Francesca Bonassola

Resort Francesca

Resort La Francesca Inn

Resort La Francesca Bonassola

Resort La Francesca Inn Bonassola

Resort La Francesca Reviews

6.8

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Travelled with family

22 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing Stay at Resort La Francesca - Not Recommended We had a reservation at Resort La Francesca from September 8th to September 13th, but due to a poor experience, we ended up leaving a day early. The stay was truly disappointing. As soon as we checked in and entered our accommodation, we realized it was nothing like what we had booked. The unit was on the ground floor, dark, and outdated, with everything old. The "sea view" advertised on the website did not match the reality of the house we were given. The house was sparsely equipped. There were barely any dishes, no TV, and not even a coffee machine! If you're considering staying here, be prepared to feel like you're camping. I went back to the reception to complain and requested something closer to what we had reserved. They gave us another ground-floor unit, slightly better with less overgrown vegetation, where we could at least see a glimpse of the sea. As we explored the so-called resort, we noticed it was in a state of disrepair with very poor maintenance. Everything was old, and the bar, supermarket, and restaurant were only open for limited hours during the day and afternoon. The children's pool was completely empty, and other leisure areas like the tennis courts and playground showed clear signs of neglect. If you're planning to visit Levanto, be prepared for a long, steep walk down and a tough climb back up. The shorter path from the resort to the tunnels was closed off and had clearly been neglect

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virna

Travelled with partner

20 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I would’ve stayed here way longer, skipped all other things planned, heck if I could live here for ever I would. Prime location, simple and confortable, clean, convient.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

joseph

3 Feb 2023

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

The hotel was basically closed No services at all

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Russell

Travelled with family

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A beautiful location, right on the Mediterranean Sea. Individual units are private. Parking was convenient by European standards. Staff was quickly responsive to requests.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Miroslav

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

sam, france

31 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

we left after 4 hours.

Driving to and in resort is scary, you are hanging on a cliff in a very very narrow -one car- road a mile in the sky. I am a good driver but couldn't avoid scraping the rocks and ruining the right front end of my rental car as I climbed up the zigzagging 70 degree road from the restaurant -which was closed -back to our unit. I couldn't imagine what would happen if there was another car coming down as we were driving up, it would've been an accident as the road is for one car. NO wifi service period in the unit. We had 2 towels only and NO shampoo . There's is a mini market in the resort which was a joke...,they open limited hours and didn't even sell drinking water or shampoo. the next place to buy anything is 10-15 miles away if you survive driving. There's a tunnel you could walk down the Beech to town but walking back up the cliff will be very tough. We were asked to take out trash before leaving and wash dishes if we use them.!!!?? I dropped the keys in the mailbox and left 4 hours after arriving. I have left 2 hotels in my entire life of traveling after Checking in , this was number 3.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Carol

19 May 2017

Liked: Cleanliness

Cinque Terre

A bit of a disappointment that there was not much amenities open, the room was only basic with old fittings but had the most lovely views from room and very peaceful until the above neighbors arrived then very noisy most of time scraping furniture around the room,, it is very hilly and not for the faint hearted,,, but as expected this area is of the most outstanding beauty and would definitely be recommending a visit to this area again

6/10 Okay

Roarcelona, Brisbane

30 Oct 2016

Peaceful location with budget in mind

This accommodation was comfortable. clean and had fantastic ocean views. It was in preparation for winter shut down but we just wanted a quiet and clean place to stay - this place delivered. Access to Cinque Terre / Levanto is good but you must like to walk! Pathways to Bonasolla & Levanto were beautiful. Surrounding villages are great too. Was great value & would recommend - don't expect the Ritz - just enjoy the surroundings, which are stunning. Staff were friendly too.

4/10 Poor

K & S, auckland, new zealand

29 Sept 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dirty and not equiped for an "apartment" status

The setting was beautiful and accessible. But the resort was run down and we had to buy a lot of things that should of been provided which added more of an expense to our trip. Lots of broken things including toilet seat, etc

8/10 Good

Robert, Denver, CO

22 Jun 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful with Views

The location was remote, but beautiful and quiet. There is a nice walkway along the coast into Levanto, and it is flat and easy once you get down the hill—but hills are the point of Cinque Terre. The services on the hotel grounds are in good condition, but are somewhat limited especially as to when they're open. There really is no beach, although there is access to the sea, and it is very pretty. The beach at Levanto is only a short (20 min?) walk and it is extensive. The restaurant at the bottom of the hill has a limited menu, but is pleasant. Again, we went into Levanto and found many restaurant options. Sitting on the terrace overlooking the sea in the evening was fantastic. Almost all of the house have a terrace available. This peaceful oasis was a nice change from the hustle/bustle of the typical Italian cities. The access to the ferry and the Cinque Terre is great. You either need your own car to get there, or take a taxi from the train station (about 15-20 Euros in June 2015).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

15 May 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful view, but extremely inconvenient.

La Francesca, while located in a beautiful spot, should really only be considered if you drove in. Otherwise, the hike in and out of Levanto isn't practical, especially after a full day of activities. We ended up cabbing every night (€15-20 depending on who you get). The facilities themselves were clean, but probably more suited for the '80s. They require that you clean your own dishes or there's a pretty heavy fine. Front staff was very kind though, and helpful. The experience wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't recommend it if that makes sense.

4/10 Poor

Marge, North Carolina

26 May 2014

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay was in late May and both pools were closed. Nothing at the so called resort is easily accessible. It takes about 30 minutes or a 15€ taxi drive just to get to Levanto train station. Then you must get on a train in order to get to Monterosso. Not a good location at all.

8/10 Good

Megan, Vicenza, Italy

27 Sept 2013

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Remote and calm

The La Francesca resort is located in a beautiful area just north of the more-famous Cinque Terre refuge. However... The walk to the nearest train station to get to Cinque Terre proper is 40 minutes, which isn't easy for older folks. The resort itself is an entire section of hillside, but each cabin is old, with 1970s decor. Their restraunt was good, if a bit pricey, but good - the problem is that to pick another place to eat, you'd have to travel quite a ways because the resort is a bit remote from any other restraunts. There really is no service to speak of - they don't have maid service. The cabins are in passable condition - not falling apart, but definitely need a sprucing up. The rooms don't have climate control, so windows must be used - which is nice, but it makes the rooms and beds damp from the ocean air. It was fairly easy to drive to, but I certainly wouldn't recommend taking a train to this resort because you'd have to hoof it quite a ways. Overall, beautiful surroundings, and nice resort - but who goes to Cinque Terre just to stay in one remote place and not visit the rest of the cities? It was very overpriced.

6/10 Okay

Karin, Asker

29 Jul 2013

Resort near Cincque Terre

We wanted to see Cinque Terre, and chose to stay at La Francesca. I would rather have stayed in Bonassola or Levanto for this purpose. La Francesca was a bit off for us. PLUS about La Francesca: Beautiful location, very quiet, great pool area. MINUS about La Francesca: very expensive and poor quality of rooms (it is no more than 3 star). We booked a room With sea view - but too many large trees all over the place, and we could not see the Ocean at all. Strict rules and little flexibility.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

5 Jul 2013

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful view

Pool is always close, if you don't have a car , it's a problem because the personal don't care about you and you Will havé to transport your luggage alone in the mountain . The don't transport you at the train station as they write on there web site.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

25 Jun 2013

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

Out of the 60's

This is not a four star hotel. We slept on a foam mattress. This was not a pleasant place to stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

21 May 2012

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

it is an isolated hotel great for escape to nature

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

4 Apr 2012

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

6/10 Okay

Christina, Florida

4 Oct 2011

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Inconvenient location

The location of the hotel is beautiful. It is up on a mountain overlooking the gorgeous sea, falling directly between levant and Bonassola. Unfortunately, our train got in late to Monterosso, and the taxi would have been 80-100 euros. We spent the night in Monterosso, and travelled to La Francesca in the morning. It is an inconvenient location unless you have brought your own car. We did not bring our own car, so we spent 15 euros to get up to the hotel from Bonassola. The taxi itself was very hard to get, as Bonassola is such a small town. This is a fine hotel if you plan on staying in one place for your entire vacation, not venturing out into nearby towns for exploring and dining. I will not return to La Francesca!

8/10 Good

Kirsten

12 Mar 2011

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice self contained room, but

Nice self contained room, but quite isolated place to stay if you don't have a car. We relied on taxis which was expensive. The seafood restaurant at the bottom of the hill was nice, with a small shop attached for supplies but the walk back up was rather hard work! Nice place to base yourself for Cinque Terre, surrounding towns have lovely restaurants. Interesting experience trying to have a swim in the hotel pool (think it's an italian thing...) where we had to wear swimming caps. Also had problems getting replacement towels and toilet paper, 'apartment' didn't get serviced during our stay at all. Would give it an overall average rating.

6/10 Okay

Katie

9 Jun 2010

Decent option for a family stay in Cinque Terre

When I made the reservation, I think I expected more of a hotel/suite-type setting. This is more of a glorified camping village. While the apartments are clean and furnished, they are pretty basic (and smell strongly of cleaning products). It's similar to renting a beach condo in the US - you can cook for yourself, but at the end, need to make sure the kitchen is clean, trash is out, etc... It is excellent for families wanting to stay in the Cinque Terre for an extended vacation (there's a pool, beach access, sundries store, a restaurant a couple times a week), but wasn't what we expected for a romantic honeymoon escape (having said that, I maybe could have researched more on my end before booking). One plus, though, is that they take online reservations, unlike many hotels in this region!

8/10 Good

MATTEO

Travelled with group

30 Jun 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

11 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Erholung pur - kein Luxus Resort

Das Resort ist wirlich in die Jahre gekommen. Wer es Retro mag, der wird es hier lieben. Die Häuser sind sehr einfach eingerichtet und es ist zu empfehlen ein Moskitonetz für das Bett mitzubringen. Die Aussicht ist unbezahlbar und das klare Wasser eigent sich prima zum schnorcheln. Es gibt einen kleinen Privatstrand, ist die Brandung jedoch zu stark muss man ein sicherer Schwimmer sein, um ins Wasser zu kommen. Vorteil: Wir haben keine Feuerquallen gesehen (an anderen Stränden in der Nähe jedoch sehrwohl.) Es ist sehr ruhig in der Anlage und man trifft auf nette Urlauber. Der Shop hat leider nur morgens 2 Stunden geöffnet und das Parken kostet 8/Tag.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Stéphane

Travelled with group

25 May 2024

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

Lamentable

Une seule chose est belle dans cettte "hôtel", pardon, camping c'est la vue... Aucun entretien. Un piscine, pardon une marre dans un état lamentable. Des terrains de tennis, pardons, des terrains vagues. Etc etc. Un restaurant hors de prix ou la nourriture est vraiment pas bonnes et froides, avec des tarifs dignes d'un gastro. Bref, pour faire des photos cest tres bien pour le reste à fuir !

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

constance

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Endroit calme et paisible

Logement agréable. Pas assez de place sur le parking pour les appartements. Parking para tu alors qu'il est gratuit si on passe directement par l'hébergement. La propreté était ok. Les serviettes étaient toutes neuves mais ne semblait pas avoir été lavées. Piscine fermée en mai PCS il ne fait pas assez beau ! Très bien cependant dans l'ensemble..

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024