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Perched near the Ferry Terminal, La Locanda del Podestà offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast, a cozy bar, and breathtaking views from the terrace. Enjoy convenient in-room WiFi and free self parking while previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ricco del Golfo di Spezia, La Locanda del Podestà is in a rural area. Doria Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lerici Beach and Montemarcello Regional Park. Church of St. Peter and Monterosso Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like mountain biking. Visit our Ricco del Golfo di Spezia travel guide
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Via Castè 17, Ricco del Golfo di Spezia, SP, 19020

What's nearby

  • Aragonese castle, il faro.
    Il Faro
    27 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Castello San Giorgio
    Castello San Giorgio
    33 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Corso Cavour
    26 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Piazza Garibaldi
    28 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Amadeo Lia Museum
    29 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • La Spezia Migliarina Station
    11 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)
    72 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Silvana
    9 min drive
  • Antica Osteria Caran
    8 min drive
  • Bella Napoli Pizzeria
    10 min drive
  • Margherita e le sue sorelle
    7 min drive
  • Vecchia Osteria San Rocco
    7 min drive

About this property

La Locanda del Podestà

Property in a rural location
Located close to Vernazza Beach and Doria Castle, La Locanda del Podestà provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at La Locanda del Podestà have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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.

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is 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

Is La Locanda del Podestà pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Locanda del Podestà?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Locanda del Podestà?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is La Locanda del Podestà located?

Situated in a rural location, this property is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Lerici Beach and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Montemarcello Regional Park. Doria Castle and Church of St. Peter are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Locanda del Podestà Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

GABOR

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

Perfect quiet little hotel, far away from noises

this is a small hotel, with 5-6 rooms, in a quiet village. the very kind owner welcomes you personally at check-in. very quiet, very peaceful little village, on a hill, birdsong and forest welcomes you. we also got a simple Italian breakfast, it was perfect, thank you very much! The room was adequate, not too big, but good, perfectly clean, comfortable bed, soft towels. overall an ideal place for a little real relaxation, I hope we will come back here again! Thank you, Arrivederci!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is a little tricky, not for big cars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jean-pierre

Disliked: Amenities
Je ne peut pas evaluer l'hotel car il n'y avait personne pour nous acceuillir l'Hotel etait fermer donc nous sommes repartis
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera confortevole,pulita e profumata colazione abbondante e la proprietaria sempre gentile e disponibile lo consiglio davvero a tutti.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Struttura inserita in un borgo molto suggestivo. Camere pulite e ampie. Colazione migliorabile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agradable entorno, ideal para tranquilidad a pocos kilómetros no de la Spezia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastico
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

Bästa stället!!

Vi blev så glatt överraskade när vi kom fram efter en slingrande bilresa! Det var som en dröm. Det gamla stenhuset var så vackert och speciellt. Rummet vi fick var inte stort men mysigt och smakfullt renoverat. Utanför fönstret hördes fågelkvitter annars var det helt tyst! Värdinnan var otroligt gästvänlig och trevlig och berättade om platsen och husets historia. På kvällen åt vi middag i restaurangen och maten och vinet var fantastiskt gott! Detta är ett ställe jag varmt rekommenderar och tänker återvända till!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jorge

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

5 terras Tuga

Um local bonito e super calmo. Excelente para descansar. A sra apesar de aterefada, porque era a mesma para fazer tudo não deixou de prestar todo o apoio necessário. Já chegamos de noite o que não facilitou porque é um pouco escuro à volta. O pequeno almoço é bom!!! Tbm existe a possibilidade de refeição completa por 15€, mas não experimentamos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

Allez y !

Séjour très agréable dans une région inconnue jusque là et très surprenante ! Temps magnifique, paysage superbe et gentillesse des personnes rencontrés !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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4/10 Poor

Bird59

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cordialità, cortesia ed accoglienza inesistenti. La prima colazione non solo è inesistente ma non è compresa nel prezzo, sono riuscito a prendere un cafè dopo aver atteso i comodi della proprietaria e l'ho dovuto anche pagare, quindi non è vero che la colazione è compresa nel prezzo. In tre giorni non mi sono mai stati cambiati gli asciugamani ed il letto a stento veniva rifatto. Le pulizie della camera erano quasi inesitenti. Il posto è incantevole, la struttura è molto bella ed è inserita in un contesto di pace e tranquillità, peccato solo che la cortesia e la cordialità non sia stata quella che contraddistingue il popolo ligure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Nada ldilico.

El hotel Tiene muy difícil acceso, muchas escaleras y las habitaciones a través de túneles en obras. Lo malo es que no tuvimos Agua caliente por la noche y por más que se le llamó para pedirle que nos la pusiese fue imposible , hasta la mañana siguiente no nos pudimos ni duchar cuando veníamos de la Playa. En fin , para mi nada recomendable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alex

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Acceuil très agréable malgré la barrière de la langue. Possibilité de manger sur place le soir, le repas est très bon également. Je recommande.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

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

10/10 Excellent

tina and david

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcela

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Léa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

mezzo-mezzo

Hôtel indiqué par des pancartes et heureusement car il est situé dans un village vraiment isolé. Cadre très calme et bucolique. Parking un peu éloigné de l'hôtel et marches à grimper. Accueil sommaire en italien ou un peu en anglais. Chambre très propre mais manque d'insonorisation. Nos fenêtres donnaient sur la terrasse et si vous tombez en même temps que des clients bruyants, vous les entendrez dans tout le village. Déçue que le restaurant annoncé n'existe plus. Le wifi marche bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHAZA

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laurie

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

stephen

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

AUCUN INTERET LOIN DE TOUT

aucun interet ,eloigné de tout ,j'avais reservé suite aux avis du restaurant qui est fermé définitivement ,un froid de canard dans la chambre,
Verified

8/10 Good

Nadja

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

Süßes Hotel auf einem Berg

Das Hotel liegt etwas abseits und ist über eine leicht kurvige Straße nach oben zu erreichen(etwas abenteuerlich;)). Wenn man den Weg geschafft hat, wird man dafür mit einem tollen Ausblick belohnt. Das Hotel ist sehr schnuckelig. Vom Frühstück würden wir aber abraten, es sei denn man mag Zwieback ;)
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nette Pensionsleiterin - spricht englisch leider nur relativ schlecht aber zur notwendigen Kommunikation reicht es. Die Zimmer sind schön ausgestattet, alles war sauber, und selbst wenn es draußen schon morgens um 9 sehr heiß war war unser Zimmer angenehm kühl. Das dazubuchbare Frühstück besteht aus Croissants, 1 Stück tarte p.P. Und sowas wie Zwieback(?) mit süßen Aufstrichen und heißgetränk. Hätte mir mehr Variation/ weniger süßer erhofft..