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Reviews of Arbanella

Via alla Marina, 19018 Corniglia, Italy

#3 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Corniglia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 171 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay! Thrilled we stayed here as opposed to in other hotels and other towns
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    On the last night, there were some rainstorms passing by, so there was a bit of a draft that made the sliding front door rattle and knock a little because the guests upstairs in their rooms left their window open. It was a little unsettling since I didn't expect it, but sticking a towel under the door resolved the issue. I think this can be expected of all hotels in the region, so it wasn't a big deal. Just something to be aware of so it doesn't surprise you!

    Loved the location -- how beautiful. Truly beautiful cliffside view from the terrace/backyard of the ocean and the mountains. Nice amenities for the room. I think this space is lovelier and bigger than most in the region. And honestly -- I think staying in Corniglia is super underrated. What a lovely town, in rain or sunshine, and super central to Cinqueterre-- it's very easy to the other towns from this one. Also, if you're a hiker, or just happen to need water, there is a potable drinking water fountain right across the little street from the hotel, and it has the best tasting water fountain water in the region. We're hikers so we tried all the water fountains in each Cinqueterre town, and we were very thankful that this water tasted the best! The host and her assistant were very responsive and helpful -- and the room came with complimentary local treats and wine!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They were attentive even before I arrived at the accommodation. Great location. Cleanliness grade 10. Friendly and caring staff. I loved the wine and local treats left in the room. A wonderful place to stay. I hope to return.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Perfect room, great location, authentic village
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great view! Our windows opened to an astonishing side view on the sea, high above the ground. The room was perfect, nice and clean and confortable, charming and well decorated. We were greeted with a basket containing several treats and a bottle of wine which was a very nice touch. Our host was great, available to answer our questions and responsive. Staying in Corniglia proved to be the best location in Cinque Terre. It was less crowded, felt more authentic and being in the middle of three 5 villages was great. You will have a bit of walking and stairs to climb down if you arrive by car. By train, there is a shuttle to get you in the village… or you can climb the 400+ stairs 😅 Overall we recommend this place without hesitation.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Natural oasis base for local hiking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Warm welcome. Lovely quiet location with natural views. Loved our little garden, the birds, the sea. An oasis. A great hiking base. We really appreciated the snacks, coffee, cutlery, bowls which enabled us to do our own breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay here especially given its proximity to the walking trails.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is very small - different than pictures indicated

    The location is amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A perfect apartment - so clean and modern with a great shower and view - everything we needed with style

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Amazing location and view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    i liked everything

    the room was spacious, the view amazing, garden was also lovely. We stayed in Rosmarine room and there were a lot of stairs which was okay with us

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect location and has a nice view. The Nespresso maker and cookies were great. These simple details made our stay.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    From the moment we arrived, and despite a mix up with the rooms, Francesca could not have been more helpful and friendl
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing.

    We loved everything about the property (even the stairs for somewhere like CT were minimal). The view from the room was amazing and the garden setting a bonus after a long day.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beautiful location and very clean, Appreciated the complimentary amenities like snacks and wine.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable clean accommodation having a lovely backyard overlooking Ligurian sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Floor being tiled is bit colder, if you walk barefoot. Would have been nice to have indoor slippers.

    Nice comfortable clean room with all the necessary amenities, having a lovely backyard with few seating spots to chill out. The view of the sea from the backyard at the sunset is amazing. The room was well stocked with complementary snacks, tea/coffee and some drinks. Toiletries in the bathroom were good quality and with nice smell. Luca who was there at my check in was very helpful, picked me up from the center, even later was replying promptly to any of the queries I had.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay, well thought-through concept.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower door slides very difficult

    Very friendly staff, and pro-active communication via WhatsApp. Facilities were very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    10
    Amazing experience at Arbanella Corniglia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the origami room. Alessandra gave us cookies, juice, even wine and other stuff and it was delicious and so generous of her. We really liked all the amenities and good service from her. Would definitely recommend. The place was clean and quiet. She is really responsive from whatsapp

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is pretty small so better for couples or a single traveler. The bathroom didn’t have the best ventilation so it got a little stuffy with wet towels. It rained during our stay so we had to move towels inside, but otherwise it wouldn’t have been an issue.

    Amazing location. The balcony and garden are beautiful. Corniglia is less visited and the guesthouse is off the main road so it’s very quiet and peaceful. Amazing location if you want to hike. Great restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    De host was super helpful and accommodated our requests.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no thing. All was great.

    Perfect and in the middle of the centre location. However quiet. Great attention to details in the room and communication was very quick. Great tipps about local food places etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no direct parking. You ll have to park your car at the entrance of the village. There 10 free spots (white lines) and 20e/day in blue lines.

    The room has everything you need. The view is stunning. Located in the centre but quiet street of the village. The breakfast is OK (snacks and nibbles) but you can buy fresh pastries at the mini market.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    9.0
    Staying Arabella was great. I would highly recommend to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    To get to the town center from the train station, you either walk about 20 mins (including some winding uphills) or take a shuttle bus. One time the shuttle bus was so crowded it looked like a sardine can.

    Corniglia is the smallest of 5 towns. Since it does not have a beach, it is less crowded than other towns. We liked the quietness of the town very much. I would highly recommend this place if you want to enjoy nature more than the crowd.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment was perfect & well cared for. I would thoroughly recommend. A lovely bottle of wine in the fridge to enjoy, daily snacks replenished. We stayed 4 nights & would definitely return. Caution: winding staircase down to the living area/bed may not suit everyone

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls were quite thin, could hear people in apartment above

    Location and view were great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Very relaxing and easy walk to everything. Room extremely clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Arbanella was a perfect stay! We were provided with a detailed Welcome Letter AND a video showing how to arrive to our room. As requested, our room had a balcony which overlooked the sea and in the morning we woke to the serenading of local birds and the beat to surf pounding the cliffside. Staff were extremely helpful and available 24/7 (not needed). Coffee, juice, water, little snacks provided. Rooms were immaculately clean and bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Luca, the house keeper, was exceptionally helpful. He went above and beyond.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    We had a great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are steps to get there but it is on Cornigila, there are steps everywhere.

    Room was fairly big compared to other hotels we stayed in Italy. Very clean and great views. Staff was fantastic. They responded quickly to any question that I messaged.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints reported

    All perfect. Close to the sea - the beach? And quiet as well, because it is in side street. The view, the bathroom, balcony. Just great.

    Stayed in October 2023

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