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Resort La Francesca

Beach property in Bonassola with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Private beach nearby, black sand, sun-loungers, snorkelling
Children’s play area – outdoor
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • 55 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service

Room options

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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

Furnished balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 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

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

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

Highlights

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

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About the area

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Località La Francesca, Bonassola, SP, 19011

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

  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 97 min drive
  • Framura Station - 14 min drive
  • Bonassola Station - 17 min walk
  • Levanto Station - 29 min walk

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

Resort La Francesca offers a private beach where you can relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll have access to on-site snorkelling. The 2 outdoor tennis courts and outdoor pool provide recreation options for everyone. Offering ocean views, Rosadimare Restaurant serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. A rooftop terrace and a poolside bar are other highlights, and rooms offer kitchenettes and furnished balconies. Fellow travellers say good things about the overall property condition.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Uncovered on-site self-parking (EUR 8 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Private beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 40 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 5 to 7 per person

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

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs EUR 8 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The swimming pool is accessible for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.
Property Registration Number IT011005B2DEVCVYD5

Also known as

Resort Francesca Bonassola
Resort Francesca
Francesca Bonassola
La Francesca Villas Hotel Bonassola
La Francesca Villas And Resort
Resort La Francesca Inn
Resort La Francesca Bonassola
Resort La Francesca Inn Bonassola

Frequently asked questions

Does Resort La Francesca offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Resort La Francesca 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.
Is there a pool at Resort La Francesca?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Resort La Francesca?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Resort La Francesca?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 8 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Resort La Francesca?
Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Resort La Francesca and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as snorkelling, and improve your game on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the property's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Resort La Francesca?
Yes, Rosadimare Restaurant offers Italian cuisine and ocean views.
Does Resort La Francesca have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a fridge and cookware.
Does Resort La Francesca have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.
What's the area around Resort La Francesca like?
Resort La Francesca is a short 12-minute walk from Bonassola Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Levanto Marina.

Resort La Francesca Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

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

2/10 Poor

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
Fernando, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Virna, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The hotel was basically closed No services at all
joseph, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A beautiful location, right on the Mediterranean Sea. Individual units are private. Parking was convenient by European standards. Staff was quickly responsive to requests.
Russell, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Miroslav, 5-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
sam, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

it is an isolated hotel great for escape to nature
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified HotelClub guest review

6/10 Good

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!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

MATTEO, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Evelyn, 6-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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 !
Stéphane, 4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

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..
constance, 2-night trip
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