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La Locanda del Podestà

Ricco del Golfo di Spezia property with restaurant and bar/lounge
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Double Room
Double Room
Mountain view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • 6 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Front desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Hiking/biking trails
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
Wardrobe
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Via Castè 17, Ricco del Golfo di Spezia, SP, 19020

What's nearby

  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 12 min drive
  • Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive
  • Castle of Riomaggiore - 24 min drive
  • Corniglia 5 Terre La Spezia - 60 min drive
  • Vernazza Beach - 65 min drive

Getting around

  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 72 min drive
  • La Spezia Migliarina Station - 11 min drive
  • Cà di Boschetti Station - 13 min drive
  • La Spezia Centrale Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria da Caran - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pia 'N' caffe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MiVà Sant'Agostino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Gira - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar Nuovo di Taiola Antonietta - ‬9 min drive

About this property

La Locanda del Podestà

When you stay at La Locanda del Podestà, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of La Spezia Cruise Terminal and Ferry Terminal. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. There's a terrace, and rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.

Languages

English, Italian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • 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
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (dogs only)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property is not accessible by public transportation.

Also known as

Locanda Podestà
Locanda Podestà Inn
Locanda Podestà Inn Ricco del Golfo di Spezia
Locanda Podestà Ricco del Golfo di Spezia
La Locanda del Podestà Inn
La Locanda del Podestà Ricco del Golfo di Spezia
La Locanda del Podestà Inn Ricco del Golfo di Spezia

Frequently asked questions

Does La Locanda del Podestà offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Locanda del Podestà 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at La Locanda del Podestà?

Yes, dogs stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at La Locanda del Podestà?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Locanda del Podestà?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at La Locanda del Podestà and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near La Locanda del Podestà?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

La Locanda del Podestà Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem
Incredible old world experience. Have a small car. Parking is tight. Excellent dinner def have it and breakfast is delicious which is included. She is like my grandma so nice and caring. And he room is huge.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A gem of a find in the hills above La Spezia
Driving up the coast we booked this via hotel.com on the afternoon of our stay and it was a real gem of a find. Situated in the hills above La Spezia it's a delightfully rustic and charming family run hotel and the rate, given the quality of our stay, was pretty amazing. Our room was fairly spacious with en suite bathroom and glorious views from the window across the hills and the wifi was very good in the room and on the patio. The drive up to the hotel is via a narrow winding road but there's room enough at the summit for parking and a very short walk to the hotel and up the steps to the rooms. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, despite a language barrier that wasn't really a problem at all, giving us maps to the local area outlining some of the best excursions. I really wish we'd found the place earlier and could happily have spent a few days here, but sadly had to dash north the next day to Milan. Our stay fell on my birthday and I can't think of a better place to spend it. I would most definitely give make a return visit. 10/10
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful secluded gem!
We booked the room last minute for an unexpected overnight stay. The host was very accommodating to our request for a late check in. The place is beautiful, quaint, comfortable. The host even went out of her way to find us a bottle of wine late at night when we arrived. Nice breakfast in the morning. Would definitely recommend this little hidden gem.
tina and david, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Host
The hotel has everything you need, the only thing is the location, it is a beautiful area but it's far, we had a good experience because the Owner was a great host and offered to pick up/drop off us at La Spezia Central Station EVERY DAY (Thank God, because taxis are €25 each way), otherwise you will need a car to reach the hotel.
Marcela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best property of the region
Absolutely stunning property, very clean, topical house of the region, very cute and relaxing. We always go to big names chain hotels. And this one beat them all with it's character. Ones you are there you have to visit portovenere. It's the best of Italian riviera.
CHAZA, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Isolated
As the hotel said no parking, we had no car. It is a $25 Euro cab from LaSpezia train depot. Lovely setting however it is 15 min auto ride to town. Minimal bkfst at hotel and no food or drink service otherwise. Hotel Mgr speaks no English and is only person there. Minimal wifi svc in portions of building. Lovely spot to be totally alone and enjoy peace and quiet..otherwise find somewhere else.
Laurie, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

A great find but hard to find
Great place when you out find it it took me just 2 hours and 5 chat with locals. In the end a very nice man jumped in his car and I followed him for 10 minutes up a very small road to the top of the hill. The owner could not have been nicer. Interesting place
stephen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfecto!!!!!
The best location to stay if you visit La Spezia or Cinque Terre with family. Located up on a hill top free from the hustle and bustles of Vehicular movements and the possibility to woke up to the live orchestra conducted by the Birds and the winds from the woods. The host is really a helpful lady and very caring. Things will be much easier if you have a Car as the location is situated on the top of an hill and public transport is not available after 6.30 PM from La Spezia. We arrived with out a car in the late night and found us very lucky to get help from the kind host who took her car out just to pick us up to the accommodation and also drove us local restaurant in La Spezia for the Dinner in the late night. Perfect place to spend a vacation.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Never ever
Never ever same hotel! False info, false advertizing, wrong address on booking confirmation, bad indications on the road, nobody to welcome you at reception, lost entire day on the area, had to relocalize in real time! Please refund!
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8/10 Very good

Recommended!
Decent. Place to sleep. No frills. Private bathroom a + (apparently uncommon in the region)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great place to stay if you want to be exclusive. Lovely place and would stay there again . Wish the restraint was open and wifi was a bit stronger .
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

For Adventurous Romantics
Most memorable stay of our 4 week vacation. Will have a wealth of stories to share with friends. Reaching this location should only be attempted in daylight with a GPS and preferably a small car. Very rustic and romantic with great views. Roomy with modern baths cleverly and tastefully added. Breakfast was delicious and with a scenic overlook from the mountain through a window lined with flowers. Perfect place for the most adventurous romantic couple.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Rustic and beautiful
The hotel was beautiful and rustic with gorgeous views and friendly staff. This is not the place to stay if you want to be in the lap of luxury (air conditioning, lots of space, a concierge who speaks English). If you are looking for a traditional Italian B&B, then you will love this hotel! The hotel is located about 30 minutes from Cinque terre and you need a car if you plan to stay here. Overall, I would definitely stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable place to stay
This hotel is set away about 15 minutes from La Spezia, near Cinque Terre, in the hillsides. Even though you're not on the water, the view is no less spectacular! I loved staying here and would do it again in a heart beat. Not a good option to stay at this hotel if you don't have a car. It is not near any public transit, as it is up on a hillside. Thankfully, I was ona a road trip, but not everyone who was staying there at the time was in the same boat. The wifi was also a bit weak unless you are standing in the hallway. The owners/managers are all incredibly sweet, but it does help if you speak at least a little Italian, or enough Spanish to understand what's going on, since their English is not very strong.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

secluded but fabulous
it was hard to find, located in the hills on a dead end road. once found it was a gem. our private secluded castle with a nice restaurant. beautiful surrounding rolling forested hills, and just 20 minutes to porto venere and cinque terre. WOW!
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8/10 Very good

Rustic and Romantic
This is for you if you want a romantic getaway in the countryside.This is really a hermitage not a hotel and is part of a very old historic structure on top of a hill. .It is a challange to find your way there and without the GPS we would have been lost .Be sure not to get the room above the restaurant as there is lots of noise till late at night .The restaurant serves excellent local food . There is no parking and you have to park on the side of a steep and narrow road and carry your luggage up 65 stairs.
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8/10 Very good

Away from it all ... Exotic experience
What a great experience. A little hard to find and parking on the side of a narrow country road. I wouldn't hesitate returning though. Great room and private bathroom. Window looks out into an amazing view of hills above Cinque Terra (no ocean view). Attached restaurant served very good food and reasonable prices.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A lovely stay at a charming location
The hotel is better described as a B&B - it has a relaxed approach (we arrived to find a note on the door saying the owner only opens for check-in between 3pm and 7pm). But the place almost feels like a family home for all that and the owner couldn't have been friendlier and more helpful. It's a very pretty place with gorgeous views over the hills. You definitely need a car as it is quite a way from the nearest town (La Spezia) - however parking is just on the side of the extremely narrow road. The room was very nice and clean. We were allowed to bring our own food to have an evening picnic in the courtyard which was very nice (the restaurant, except for breakfast, was closed). It is great value for money, importantly. We had a lovely stay here.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Remote village
We enjoyed our time there. We were surprised at how remote the village is and there are no stores but it is within hiking distrance of the upper trails above Cinque Terre. The terrace was beautiful with flowers and the view.
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8/10 Very good

Quiet getaway
It was a lovely and calm location but too far from the city. Definitely need a car to get around town. Rosella was fabulous and very generous in her time. The room was spacious and very clean. Great place to relax.
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8/10 Very good

Quite isolated but very quiet.
Quite isolated. As we were the only guests the dining room was not available for dinner (understandable) so we had to drive 20 km to find a restaurant and found La Spezia a very modern town very confusing to drive in to. Breakfast was European standard (cafe, croissants, jam, pastry). La Laconda was very well kept and clean but hard to get luggage up the many steps to the room. The only parking was on the end of the mountain road with very limited parking spaces and quite a long way to get the luggage to the hotel. Very polite and attentive staff person but with very limited English.
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10/10 Exceptional

awesome bed and breakfast
my stay here was absolutely perfect. The staff was excellent and very kind and the location was beautiful. Especially if you like to hike.
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10/10 Exceptional

La Locanda del Podestà
Lovely guesthouse in quiet village in the hills. It was very peaceful and relaxing as it is tucked away. The terrace was a perfect setting to eat dinner. The food was absolutely delicious; homemade and well worth it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic B&B
Very charming place in a remote hamlet. Superb.
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8/10 Very good

Great people, terrible location
Beautiful hotel located way off the beaten path. Wonderful people, nice service, decent breakfast. The only problem we had was the location. Unless you have a car do not book this hotel. It is close to the train station by car, but unaccessible except by taxi if you don't have one. The owner kindly drove us to the station, but to save some headaches get something closer if you're without a vehicle.
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