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Resort La Francesca

Family fun on the black sand beach
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Private beach nearby, black sand, sun-loungers, snorkelling
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Children's play area - outdoor
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Località La Francesca, Bonassola, SP, 19011
  • Biking Trails Levanto - Framura
    9 min walk
  • Bonassola Beach
    12 min walk
  • Levanto Marina
    16 min walk
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    66 min drive

Room options

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TV

Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
3 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Superior Apartment, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Apartment, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Basic Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bonassola

A family-friendly stay in Bonassola awaits you at Resort La Francesca. You'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Porticciolo Di Framura and 15.7 km (9.8 mi) from Fegina Beach. Highlights at this beach property include a nearby private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .All 55 rooms feature TVs with digital channels, and you can enjoy free WiFi, furnished balconies and free newspapers. In-room dining is easy with kitchenettes that come equipped with fridges and stovetops. Additionally, safes, hairdryers and desks are available. Limited housekeeping is available. .The restaurant, Rosadimare Restaurant, serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. The property's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers plus access to mini golf. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this Bonassola property, you'll be 16.3 km (10.1 mi) from Monterosso Beach and 20.5 km (12.8 mi) from Deiva Marina Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Biking Trails Levanto - Framura - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Levanto Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Levanto Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fegina Beach - 40 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Monterosso Beach - 41 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Bonassola Station - 17 min walk
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Picea - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Palme SRL - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Gritta - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Macaja - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Casinò Bagni - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Resort La Francesca

Family fun on the black sand 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.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 40 buildings
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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

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

More

  • 40 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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

More

  • 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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Resort La Francesca?

Resort La Francesca offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Resort La Francesca?

Yep, Resort La Francesca has an uncovered self car park for EUR 8 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Resort La Francesca?

Yep, Resort La Francesca is a short 12-minute walk from Bonassola Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does Resort La Francesca have a pool?

Resort La Francesca has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Resort La Francesca a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Resort La Francesca.

Is Resort La Francesca family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Resort La Francesca is a hit with families.

Does Resort La Francesca serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Resort La Francesca?

No, Resort La Francesca does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Resort La Francesca?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Resort La Francesca?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Resort La Francesca?

No, pets are not allowed.

Resort La Francesca Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 94 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virna

Travelled with partner
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

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
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

sam, france

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it is an isolated hotel great for escape to nature

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Christina, Florida

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

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

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
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Evelyn

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.
Sonnenuntergang
Aussicht aus dem Schlafzimmer
Privatstrand
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Stéphane

Travelled with group
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

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

4/10 Poor

Jean luc

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024