Located on the seafront in Portovenere, L’Ancora has a view of both the Ligurian Sea and of Porto Venere Regional Park. The property features air-conditioned rooms and classic-style interiors. Rooms have free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, some offer sea views. The private bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer. Every morning, a sweet Italian breakfast is served in your room. L’Ancora is 12 km from La Spezia. Cinque Terre UNESCO Heritage Site is a 35-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Portovenere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Portovenere

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous view, really friendly host, clean and comfortable room. Delicious breakfast brought to our room exactly when asked. Across the street from the best restaurant of our trip, Portivenere.
  • Brieuc
    Belgium Belgium
    Clean, nice host, perfect location, breakfast in bed!
  • Angelika
    Hungary Hungary
    We spent 4 wonderful nights in Portovenere, where Silvano, our host, provided exceptional service from start to finish. He truly goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. The place is spotless, with sea-view rooms and fantastic restaurants...
  • Craig
    Australia Australia
    Great service, nice room, on the 2nd night we were moved to a room with a sea view which was great. Breakfast served to the room which was nice. Location is good - with in the old town so very convenient for restaurants. If you want the free beach...
  • Yu
    Singapore Singapore
    Silvano was a lovely host, he was welcoming without being intrusive. The location was excellent, located conveniently at the walking street full of shops and restaurants; also a stone’s throw away from the port and main attractions like Chiesa di...
  • Liat
    Israel Israel
    The host is very nice , a true gentleman great breakfast , amazing view , great location , clean😃 we will for sure return
  • Yue
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It feels just like home: Friendly welcome from the owner, fresh flowers in the corridor, amazing breakfast, nice sea view, great location close to the port, access to the sea just downstairs, big Italian shower, even the decoration is chosen with...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Me and my partner loved our stay at L'ancora. The host was so welcoming and accommodating. The room was spacious and spotless and was cleaned every day. Breakfast in bed each morning was superb. Fantastic location. Will definitely be back!
  • Manoj
    India India
    One of the best locations, with views of the sea.. great amenities and very responsive owners
  • Fiona
    Ireland Ireland
    Such a wonderful stay, we were looked after so well by our incredible host! He was so kind and offered to help in every way possible. Would recommend the sea view room - so lovely to wake up to! Breakfast is brought to your bedroom door each...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of L'Ancora
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

View

  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • View

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 30 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Ukrainian

House rules
L'Ancora takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check-in from 17:00 until 21:00 costs EUR 20. All requests for late arrival are subject to confirmation by the property.

Please inform L'Ancora in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property is located within a pedestrian-only zone.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 011022-AFF-0004, IT011022C2C2ZIGAXB

FAQs about L'Ancora

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from L'Ancora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at L'Ancora is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at L'Ancora can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
  • Room options at L'Ancora include:

    • Double
  • L'Ancora is 350 yards from the centre of Portovenere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • L'Ancora offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at L'Ancora may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.