Doriana

La Gerbera

TopBnB Very good 9.2 / 10

(45 reviews)

Via Martiri della Libertà, snc - Levanto (SP) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT011017B42JPG4O8N

Regional identification codeCIR: 011017-AFF-0002

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Guesthouse

Rooms
1

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Near the station
In the city center
Charming property
Very new
Shopping area
At the seaside
Cheap
Near the metro
The design of the property
Abundant breakfast

Description

The recently built La Gerbera is ideally situated to enjoy a nice seaside resort with a wide beach, but it can be also a starting point for excursions to “5 Terre”. La Gerbera is situated in a peaceful area, a few steps from the heart of the town, 300 m far from the train station and 700 m far from the beach. La Gerbera has five polished double rooms, provided with wood furniture and independent entrance.

At the ground floor guests can find a beautiful garden with sun beds and an external shower where to spend pleasant sun days and relaxing summer evenings.

The quite atmosphere together with the willingness and spontaneity of the owners will assure you a very comfortable stay.

Being sensitive to the protection of the environment the owners chose to install photovoltaic panels.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Air Conditioning
Romantic Atmosphere
Garden
TV
Free Wifi
Hair dryer
Heating

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All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Recently restored house
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Photovoltaic or other forms of renewable energy

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace

Location and surroundings

City centre
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 5
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 5

Size of rooms

Between 10 and 14 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
Desk / table and chairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Wine and food attractions area
Located in country side or nature reserves
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Garden
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

The breakfast is "MAKE YOUR SELF " in the room; It's is equipped with tea / coffee facilities (caffe/cappuccino lyophilized) and an Italian breakfast snacks.

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Check-in from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area city center

The property is located in a peaceful area, 300 meters away from the train station and 700 meters away from the beach.

Airports

Genoa Airport - Sestri 67 Km
Pisa Airport - Galileo Galilei 82 Km

Train Stations

Levanto Train Station 197 m

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.2 / 10
45 reviews

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Excellent

9.8 (105 reviews)

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Excellent

9.6 (272 reviews)

What guests say

Reviews consistently praise the outstanding cleanliness of the rooms and the exceptional hospitality provided by the owner, Doriana, who is frequently described as attentive, helpful and full of good recommendations for exploring the area. The property boasts a strategic location near the train station, within easy walking distance of the center and beach, making it an ideal base for visiting the Cinque Terre. Guests appreciate the comfort and modernity of the rooms, as well as the availability of free parking and well-maintained communal spaces such as the garden. Breakfast is mostly pre-packaged but adequate for this type of accommodation. A few guests mention some noise from the nearby road or railway, but overall, the stay is described as very pleasant and highly recommended by travelers.

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emanuela

Strategic location for those traveling by train. Well-kept, functional and clean room and a nice garden area equipped with sunbeds for guests' use. Dori, the owner, is very friendly, attentive and helpful.

stayed from 06/18/2024 to 06/23/2024

The answer from the host:
Grazie Emanuela! dori.

carmen

Excellent location, spotlessly clean, and Dori, the owner, is an absolutely fantastic, lovely human being. Highly recommended!

stayed from 09/30/2023 to 10/07/2023

The answer from the host:
thank you for your nice review. It's a pleasure to read that you have had a great time here! dori 😊

marzia

Great accommodation, clean and well-kept, close to the train station and the town center, easy to move around on foot. The owner Dori is super kind and helpful, ready to provide all the explanations on how to move around to visit the Cinque Terre. Highly recommended accommodation.

stayed from 09/01/2023 to 09/04/2023

The answer from the host:
grazie mille!! dori 😊

serena

Excellent stay thanks to Dory, the owner, who welcomed us and informed us about the place, answering all our questions. Large and clean room, very nice garden to relax and enjoy breakfast. Highly recommended property.

stayed from 06/21/2023 to 06/25/2023

The answer from the host:
grazie per la bella recensione! dori 😊

antonella

It was our first experience in a Bed and Breakfast, I must say that we were lucky to find Dori, the owner. A lovely person who informed us about everything we might need and very caring. Regarding the room, very clean and fresh. We had no problem with the car, parked in front with a pass provided by Dori. We will come back to see you.

stayed from 06/20/2023 to 06/24/2023

The answer from the host:
grazie per aver scelto La Gerbera! arrivederci, dori 😊

erin

This place is a great find. 3 minutes from Levanto train station, very easy reach of all of Cinque Terre. Levanto itself, in my opinion, is a better home base to explore the region than the 5 Terre. It is calmer and less touristy during the day, yet livelier at night. Plenty of restaurants, a couple of supermarkets, etc. \n\nAs for the B&B itself, it was in a great location, the room was very nice, and the host, Dori, was incredibly kind, responsive, helpful, and flexible with check in/out, local recommendations, etc. If I go back to the region, I would happily stay here again. The B&B also had a nice garden to relax in and great wifi. \n\nOverall, it was a perfect spot to stay to explore Cinque Terre. Everything is in reach by train within literally a few minutes, or if you want, there are many great hikes that leave from very nearby. A beautiful region of Italy, and a great home base to explore from. 10/10 recommend.

stayed from 06/02/2023 to 06/06/2023

The answer from the host:
thank You for your nice review, I am very happy to read you enjoyed your stay at La Gerbera dori 😊

inese

Cleanliness is on a high level, very bright, modern. Dori, the host of the place, very helpful, provides all information about transports and all other things. Good location as we travel every day to some hiking trails, ideal to visit the Cinque Terre tracks. On the first floor, there is a small terrace garden for relaxing after a hard hiking day, highly recommended. Inese & Maris.

stayed from 05/25/2023 to 05/30/2023

The answer from the host:
thank You for sharing your experience at La Gerbera! dori 😊

schmitt

Wonderful welcome from Doriana, very kind, helpful tips, very flexible for the arrival time, all in excellent French. Thank you! Very clean room redone every day, new and functional toilets, nice exterior if the weather is nice. Breakfast in the room with water, juices, biscuits, savory snacks, packaged pastries, coffee, tea or cappuccino... Ideal for leaving early for hiking! 5 minutes from the station and a small supermarket, a little more from the city center, very convenient for hiking in the Cinque Terre or dining in town. (Slight downside, very convenient location but consequently you can hear the road and the train if you are sensitive to noise). Thank you Doriana!

stayed from 05/16/2023 to 05/21/2023

The answer from the host:
merci stephanie!! dori

jochen

We enjoyed our stay at La Gerbera in Levanto very much. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Our host, Doriana, was very friendly and accommodating and gave us valuable tips on restaurants and places of interest. If we will return to Levanto, we would be happy to stay at La Gerbera again.

stayed from 05/09/2023 to 05/14/2023

The answer from the host:
thank you Jochen! dori

claudio

Very pleasant stay thanks to the kindness and availability of the owner, the cleanliness and the strategic location for excursions to Cinque Terre. Highly recommended. Claudio Daniela Lella Franco.

stayed from 09/09/2022 to 09/12/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille!! Dori

aldo

Extremely clean and well-organized structure. La Gerbera is very kind and helpful. Strategic location for visiting the Cinque Terre. Very pleasant stay.

stayed from 08/30/2022 to 09/03/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie Aldo e Maria Grazia..mi fa molto piacere la vostra recensione! un caro saluto, Dori.

piergiuseppe

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stayed from 06/15/2022 to 06/19/2022

The answer from the host:
Vi ringrazio per aver scelto La Gerbera per le vostre vacanze!! Dori.

michela

What can I say? Everything was perfect! Dori is truly a thoughtful and caring touch. The B&B is very well-kept, the rooms are clean and spacious, and the location is truly the best to reach the Cinque Terre. We had a great time. It's nice to know that there are still people who do their job with professionalism and passion. Dori, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Michela and Massimo.

stayed from 05/25/2022 to 05/28/2022

The answer from the host:
Grazie michela per le belle parole..è una grande soddisfazione sapere che avete avuto un buon soggiorno!! e grazie per aver scelto La Gerbera per le vostre vacanze..a presto! un caro saluto, Dori

daniela

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9

An incredibly kind and attentive management. Always ready to fulfill every wish. The cleanliness was more than perfect and the love with which the accommodation is equipped makes it very homely. The train is more or less at eye level, separated only by a small valley and reachable via a pedestrian bridge. 5 minutes on foot. Shopping opportunities very close. The sea also reachable in less than 10 minutes. Boat trips to the other places of the Cinque Terre are at the end of the beach. 15-20 minutes. An incredibly beautiful holiday.

stayed from 09/27/2021 to 09/30/2021

The answer from the host:
Thank You Daniela!! I hope to see You in the future!! Ciao Dori.

paola

Excellent structure with large, comfortable, and very clean rooms, convenient for the station, the center, and the beaches. Dori, the landlady, very kind and always available to give advice and information. Excellent Wi-Fi. Highly recommended.

stayed from 09/11/2021 to 09/14/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie Paola per la bella recensione!! A presto, Dori.

elisabetta

Highly recommended B&B. The location is great: it's 5 minutes from the train station (so perfect for visiting the Cinque Terre) and just under 10 minutes from the center/beach of Levanto. The room is very spacious and really clean; also very convenient the clothesline outside to dry swimsuits/beach towels. As for parking, a pass is given to park for free outside, we found a spot right in front of the property. Dori was really very kind and helpful, also providing us with information and tips on places to visit. The best B&B I've stayed at!

stayed from 08/15/2021 to 08/20/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie per la bella recensione, sono molto lieta che vi siate trovati a vostro agio. Dori

mariarosaria

We stayed as a couple for three nights. Clean and cozy room, bathroom not too big but new and functional. Relaxing garden available for guests. Packaged breakfast but still well taken care of. Great location, close to both the city center and the train station (very convenient for visiting the Cinque Terre). Doriana, the owner, is very kind and friendly to the guests.

stayed from 05/30/2021 to 06/02/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Mariarosaria! Dori.

giovanna

The structure is beautiful, strategic location to visit the Cinque Terre. Very clean room. Mrs. Dori is very kind. Highly recommended.

stayed from 05/29/2021 to 06/01/2021

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Giovanna!!! Dori.

dori

Mrs. Dori is a very friendly, kind, and attentive person, the cleanliness is perfect, definitely worth going back.

stayed from 10/05/2019 to 10/08/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille, a presto! Dori.

mary

La Gerbera is located very close to the train station, which served our needs perfectly. Doriana welcomed us very graciously. She came to pick us up from the train station and helped with our luggage. For our return trip to the station, Doriana was once again kind enough to drive us back to the train station. This B&B is very clean and quiet. I highly recommend La Gerbera if you want to visit the Cinque Terre.

stayed from 07/26/2019 to 07/29/2019

The answer from the host:
Thank You Mary! I hope to see You next time! best wish, dori.

giuliano

Excellent welcome, good location near the station and the center. The room more than satisfying.

stayed from 06/06/2019 to 06/09/2019

lluís

There are three things I ask of a B&B at the very least. 1. Sleep quality: the bed was extremely comfortable, spacious, and even though the room did not face the street, as it is a house and facing the mountains there was perfect silence to rest. 2. Cleanliness: the room and bathroom are clean and cleaned and towels, glasses, etc. are changed every day. 3. Wifi signal quality: I had no connection problems, everything perfect. The B&B does not have parking but it is not necessary as there is free parking on the same street. Even though the owner informed us that she did not have a license to cook and could not prepare hot food for breakfast, she went out of her way to bring us everything and make sure nothing was missing (toast, butter, pastries, jam, milk, coffee or tea, juices, water, etc.).

stayed from 04/13/2019 to 04/15/2019

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Lluis et Merce!!! doriana.

meghan

Our stay at La Gerbera in Levanto was one of the highlights of our honeymoon in Italy. The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable and the host, Doriana, was beyond accommodating. She gave us tips on places to visit and where to eat, which was helpful being that it was our first time there. It was also very close to the train station. We will definitely go back to Levanto, and we would be happy to stay at La Gerbera again!

stayed from 10/11/2018 to 10/13/2018

The answer from the host:
Thank You Meghan!! I hope to see You in the future. Doriana.

bernard

Thank you Doriana! Smiling, helpful, attentive to make sure everything goes well. A safe address, to recommend without any problem.

stayed from 10/01/2018 to 10/06/2018

The answer from the host:
Merci Bernard & Bernadette! A bientot! Doriana.

aline

Very beautiful and tastefully decorated guest room, very clean and comfortable. The establishment is close to the city center, the train station, and the beach. Address to recommend.

stayed from 09/19/2018 to 09/22/2018

The answer from the host:
Merci Aline!

maddalena

Beautiful structure, convenient location for services and the center. Comfortable and clean rooms, the owner very kind and helpful. We had a lovely holiday.

stayed from 08/13/2018 to 08/16/2018

The answer from the host:
Grazie Maddalena!

evelyne

A warm welcome from Doriana who is a attentive hostess and gave us all the useful tips for our stay. A large room with extremely clean modern bathroom. Bed and towel change every day. A stay on the Cinque Terre that fully satisfied us due to the proximity of the train station for accessibility to the villages. From Levanto itself, you can go hiking to Monterosso. Another big thank you to Doriana for her extreme kindness and her perfect French which allowed us to exchange.

stayed from 06/03/2018 to 06/07/2018

The answer from the host:
Merci Evelyne!

alexander

Positive: Very friendly hostess. Neat rooms. Negative: Very noisy due to the location on a busy street and proximity to the train station, sleeping was hardly possible. No real breakfast, only some juice, yogurts, butter, and jam. Fresh food like fruit or bread must be bought independently.

stayed from 05/24/2018 to 05/27/2018

The answer from the host:
Thank you Alexander.

brigitte

Beautiful room, spacious and comfortable. Modern bathroom. Warm welcome. Good location, quiet, close to the train station, sea, and old town. Free parking on the street of the residence. Very nice environment. And fresh water every day in the fridge.

stayed from 05/23/2018 to 05/26/2018

The answer from the host:
Merci Brigitte!

frédérique

Doriana is an owner of great kindness and helpfulness. Her welcome is smiling and welcoming. She did everything to ensure I had a quality breakfast despite my food intolerances. The room is kept in a great state of cleanliness as well as the bathroom, spacious and comfortable. The towels are replaced frequently. La Gerbera is ideally located near the train station (5 minutes on foot) and the city center (10 minutes on foot). We found free parking for our car without any problems in front of La Gerbera. Doriana is very available to provide all information about her city, the Cinque Terre, transportation methods, tips, etc. Address that I highly recommend.

stayed from 05/14/2018 to 05/18/2018

The answer from the host:
Merci Frédérique

arianna

The structure is very convenient with the station, a bit less so for the sea. I found it quiet. The cleanliness is excellent and the owner is very kind. Breakfast is packaged like in almost all guesthouses with a kettle, tea and instant coffee, rusks, jams, cookies, yogurt drinks.

stayed from 04/26/2018 to 04/30/2018

The answer from the host:
Grazie Arianna.

jchristophe

It was very good: very clean, the owner was very friendly and great location, very close to the train station, city center and a supermarket. If we return to the 5 Terre, we will rent again at La Gerbera.

stayed from 05/23/2017 to 05/24/2017

The answer from the host:
Merci Christophe

mireille

Very well located near the train station, shops and restaurants within walking distance. Impeccable cleanliness, pleasant room, kindness and availability of the owner.

stayed from 03/11/2018 to 03/19/2018

The answer from the host:
Merci beaucoup! Doriana.

jean claude

Before visiting the 'Cinque Terre', I recommend staying in Levanto, with about 6000 inhabitants, rather than in La Spezia, with over 90000 inhabitants, and specifically at La Gerbera B&B, located 5 minutes walk from the train station where there is a train every 30 minutes towards La Spezia and 5 minutes from the city center, convenient for restaurants in the evening. 2 days and 3 nights are necessary to fully appreciate the 'Cinque Terre'. La Gerbera is a recent establishment from 2008, very well equipped with Wifi. Comfortable with a king size bed and a superb bathroom. Parking for the car is free with a card provided by La Gerbera, a significant advantage when parking costs are very high. Special mention for the hostess Doriana, very warm, speaking excellent French, very attentive to the smooth running of your stay. No bad surprises, just happiness.

stayed from 09/18/2017 to 09/20/2017

The answer from the host:
Merci!

deborah

A heartfelt thanks goes to Doriana, always helpful and welcoming; she provided many indications on what to visit, enriching our holiday. The structure is in an optimal position both for the station and for the center of Levanto. Good breakfast and impeccable cleanliness. We will definitely come back. Thank you, Deborah and Elisa.

stayed from 08/21/2017 to 08/26/2017

The answer from the host:
Grazie Deborah ed Elisa! A presto, Dori.

reiner

The room with bathroom was small and functional, very clean and tidy. The location was optimal, slightly outside the town, but still only a few minutes walk to the center, the beach and the train station. Breakfast could be prepared in the room itself. There was a kettle, instant coffee, water, juice, yogurt, butter, jam, rusks and cookies. Since there was a refrigerator, we could store our purchased food (cold cuts and cheese) well. In the morning we provided ourselves with bread rolls. In the small garden there were sun loungers and a seating area. Doriana, the owner, was extremely friendly and helpful, giving us numerous tips and information. Parking on the street was easily possible, a parking permit was provided. Levanto is an ideal starting point for exploring the Cinque Terre and its surroundings. The place is not as touristy as the Cinque Terre villages. There are very good train connections, but you can also reach the villages and Portovenere by boat.

stayed from 06/20/2017 to 06/25/2017

Adorable hostess. Quiet room well located in Levanto for other walks. Very pleasant room and impeccably clean. In short, a stay we would like to extend.

stayed from 05/10/2017 to 05/14/2017

The answer from the host:
Merci Marie Claude!

florence

We had an excellent week at this very well located (close to the city center, the beach, and especially the train station) and functional guesthouse. Every day, after a long day of walking, we found a clean and tidy room and bathroom, as well as a well-stocked breakfast and fridge [tea and coffee bags, biscuits, toast, butter, jams, yogurts, still and sparkling water bottles, cheeses, and even small chocolate eggs for Easter]. Doriana is attentive to every request and always available: thank you again to her. We can only recommend this guesthouse!

stayed from 04/12/2017 to 04/19/2017

The answer from the host:
Merci Florence! Doriana.

sylviane

Very well located in the village, 5 minutes from the sea and trains. A very good location for hiking in the Cinque Terre, swimming, etc. The car stayed parked all week: perfect! Spacious and very clean room, tastefully decorated, quiet. Doriana is helpful and available. Thanks again. Sylviane.

stayed from 08/22/2016 to 08/27/2016

marie

Wonderful stay, I recommend this address, it is excellent. Very pleasant ground floor guest room, near the train station and the center of Levanto. Very convenient, we parked the car for 4 days and traveled by train, boat, and on foot. The welcome from Doriana (the owner) is very warm, very kind and speaks French very well. The room is spacious, impeccably clean, nothing is missing. Nice bathroom too...

stayed from 07/19/2016 to 07/23/2016

anna

Great place to stay in Levanto. Close to the beach and train station. Free parking. Doriana was a lovely host.

stayed from 03/23/2016 to 03/24/2016

sharon

A great location for the village and access to the Cinque Terre. Doriana was a wonderful helpful host who went the extra mile. We will be back!

stayed from 08/18/2015 to 08/23/2015

marie-christine

A very beautiful B&B. Close to the center and the railway station. The housekeeper is so kind. A very good address for discovering the 5 Terre.

stayed from 09/21/2013 to 09/26/2013

paula

Doriana was very attentive to all of our needs. Her place is spotless and very attractive. It is a short walk to the center of town and parking is readily available across the street. It is located in a residential area, so you get a real feel of the people. I would highly recommend this B&B and would stay there again!

stayed from 05/11/2013 to 05/14/2013

roberta

Deserving place, very clean, quiet, located in a good area that allows you to reach without too much difficulty: station, center, sea. Let's say that for young people who want to take a few steps, it is great. Mrs. Doriana is very kind and helpful for everything you need and provides the right indications both on places to visit and regarding restaurants. If anyone has any doubts, they can rest assured because they will definitely be fine. The only thing that could improve the structure is if there was a room for breakfast. Let's say it is very nice to have breakfast in the room, but if there was a breakfast room and the breakfast a little richer, it would be perfect. Anyway, compliments to Doriana and thank you again for everything.

stayed from 04/24/2013 to 04/28/2013