Aldo

Villa Maddalena

TopBnB Excellent 9.5 / 10

(50 reviews)

Via dei Colli, 21 - Bordighera (IM) - Area: city center | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT008008C1BOLBXT2O

Regional identification codeCIR: 008008-BEB-0001

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
2

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Spectacular view
Charming property
In the city center
Very new
The design of the property
At the seaside
Cheap
Shopping area

Description

Aldo and Colette will welcome you in a recently renovated period villa, with two comfortable rooms (including a whirlpool bath) and a large sea-view terrace where you can pamper yourself during your stay's downtime.

It will be our privilege to enable you to have a wonderful vacation by recommending, based on your preferences, restaurants, pubs, nightlife venues, and places to visit in the surrounding area and on the French Riviera.

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):

Kitchenette
Air Conditioning
Breakfast included
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Smoke Friendly
Heating

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
Smoking allowed
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests

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

Services of the house

Kitchenette
Terrace
Access for the disabled
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Laundry

Location and surroundings

City centre
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 2
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 2

Bathroom facilities

Bath tub
Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hydromassage
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

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Check-in time must be agreed in advance

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area city center

The villa is located near the historic center of Bordighera, just 1.5 km from the exit of the Autostrada dei Fiori and 500 meters from the sea.

The Pallanca exotic garden is a 15-minute walk away, the Villa delle Regina Margherita museum is 5 minutes away, and the Villa Mariani museum is only 200 meters away.

Bordighera is a gem nestled in the Ligurian Riviera, very close to the French border and the French Riviera.

In fact, Bordighera is located 33 km from Monte Carlo, 12 km from Sanremo, and 50 km from Nice airport.

Airports

Cuneo Airport - Levaldigi 85 Km
Genoa Airport - Sestri 118 Km

Train Stations

Bordighera Train Station 944 m

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Overall Rating 9.5 / 10
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What guests say

Villa Maddalena consistently receives high praise for its welcoming hosts, modern and comfortable rooms, and panoramic views—particularly from the terrace overlooking the sea. Guests appreciate the property’s proximity to Bordighera’s historic center and local restaurants. Cleanliness and attention to detail are highly rated, as is the overall value for money. Some guests mention the breakfast could benefit from more local products, but overall, stays are described as relaxing and very enjoyable.

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marcella

Villa Maddalena is a small, truly special B&B with a wonderful location and view. Aldo is a very attentive innkeeper, kind and welcoming, a real "wizard" of hospitality! Thanks again, Aldo. Marcella, Danilo, Noah.

stayed from 08/17/2025 to 08/22/2025

monica

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

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stayed from 08/08/2025 to 08/25/2025

seth

We have had a very pleasant stay at Villa Maddalena. At check-in we were welcomed with a very nice glass of wine and some delicious food by Aldo and his wife. We could park our car beside the house, had a very nice and newly renovated room with a comfortable bed and really enjoyed the fact that the old town of Bordighera was within walking distance. In fact, the beach also was located within 10 minutes of the property. Contact with Aldo was super efficient and through whatsapp, he made several recommendations and helped us whenever needed. The fact that we could use a fridge and smal kitchenette made our stay perfect. I would definitely recommend staying here!

stayed from 07/27/2025 to 08/02/2025

barbara

I stayed for a week in this beautiful villa. The room is spacious, new, and equipped with all comforts. The terrace is spectacular, from which you can enjoy the view of the sea, perhaps while savoring a good coffee in the morning. Aldo and Colette, very kind, attentive, and very hospitable, have the knack of putting their guests at ease right away. Absolutely recommended.

stayed from 07/11/2025 to 07/18/2025

kristina

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

Beautiful, clean apartment, a wonderful view of the sea from the terrace, but above all very friendly and lovely hosts. Thank you very much for the nice days with you.

stayed from 05/31/2025 to 06/03/2025

elisabeth

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stayed from 04/07/2024 to 04/10/2024

romina

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

Beautiful room, spacious bathroom with shower and bathtub. Very kind and helpful owner.

stayed from 02/09/2024 to 02/11/2024

vittorio

My wife and I had a great time. Pleasantly welcomed by Mr. Aldo, owner of the bed and breakfast. The room was clean, well furnished, and comfortable, equipped with air conditioning. From the terrace, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the sea. Convenient parking, next to the property.

stayed from 10/30/2023 to 10/31/2023

maria

Excellent welcome.

stayed from 02/07/2020 to 02/09/2020

alberto

Beautiful and peaceful place. Exceptional and caring owners. Definitely a place to come back to. The washing machine is also very useful, especially if you have children.

stayed from 08/04/2019 to 08/09/2019

raffaella

Aldo and Colette are super nice and friendly. Really beyond all expectations. My future husband Alessandro and I were welcomed warmly and cordially. We shared aperitifs and laughter, told life anecdotes and promised each other that we will return soon. The structure is practical, attached to the village of Bordighera Alta, and comfortable. See you soon!

stayed from 07/06/2019 to 07/08/2019

angela

We stayed for 2 nights at the beginning of May 2018, never been so pampered. A prestigious residence with every comfort and modernity. Welcome with focaccia and wine on the terrace overlooking the sea, and after a more or less long journey it is always a pleasant arrival. Highly recommended!

stayed from 05/29/2018 to 05/31/2018

danilo

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

Very kind and hospitable owners. Property recently renovated and very nice as well as clean. A stone's throw from the old town and 3 from Sant'Ampelio. If I have the opportunity, I will definitely return.

stayed from 02/16/2019 to 02/17/2019

claudio

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stayed from 01/01/2019 to 01/04/2019

giacomo

Luxury room, perfect welcome. Unfortunately our stay was short. We will return.

stayed from 06/25/2018 to 06/26/2018

maria

A very warm welcome with a glass of wine. Exactly what I needed. Perfect bed and room. Quiet. Beautiful bathroom. Nice people.

stayed from 05/26/2018 to 05/27/2018

michaela

Very nice hosts in a beautifully renovated Villa Maddalena. New bedrooms with great individual bathrooms. Great breakfast with croissants, fresh fruits and Italian coffee. And Colette, your scrambled eggs are delicious! These lovely hosts give you very good recommendations for the lovely village of Bordighera and the region. And if they offer to cook for you, accept! It's simply delicious.

stayed from 04/20/2018 to 04/29/2018

karsten

Very nice owners, we felt very comfortable with Aldo and Colette. Especially the restaurant tips were great! Thank you very much for the very nice time.

stayed from 08/30/2017 to 09/02/2017

lena

Simply super super super! Thank you! Great Villa! Incredibly nice landlord! It's really worth it.

stayed from 08/01/2017 to 08/03/2017

antonio

Impeccably restored structure, very friendly, caring, and present owner. The property is in an excellent location and the rooms are soundproof, spacious, and comfortable. Great breakfast on the terrace with sea view and Villa Maddalena. It will definitely be the first property contacted for future trips to Bordighera.

stayed from 06/18/2017 to 06/21/2017

elena

Great facility, well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. Excellent value for money.\n\nAldo and Colette were very kind and welcoming.\n\nI recommend staying at Villa Maddalena.

stayed from 03/25/2017 to 03/26/2017

giovanni

Great welcome from the owner and staff. Great location and excellent value for money! We hope to return soon. Giovanni and Antonella.

stayed from 01/02/2017 to 01/06/2017

andré

A warm welcome, a very comfortable room, good breakfasts, a beautiful view from the terrace, the proximity to the old town allows you to eat at reasonable prices with a wide choice of welcoming restaurants.

stayed from 09/19/2016 to 09/25/2016

edith

Beautiful room in a very nice house. Friendly landlord. Very comfortable mattresses, small fridge, wifi everywhere, Nespresso machine. Good breakfast buffet with lots of fresh fruit. The only downside is the small plastic plate that is served. It's just a 2-minute walk to the old town.

stayed from 09/10/2016 to 09/13/2016

sabine

Great accommodation, very clean, super nice and extremely hospitable hosts. Unrestricted recommendation.

stayed from 08/20/2016 to 09/03/2016

mattia

While passing through Bordighera, I highly recommend staying at Villa Maddalena. The B&B is very beautiful, comfortable, clean, and brand new. Mr. Aldo was very kind and helpful, welcoming us with a nice glass of rosé.

stayed from 06/24/2016 to 06/25/2016

amerigo

Nice place, excellent welcome, we were pampered and well treated.

stayed from 06/26/2016 to 06/29/2016

daniela

Completely renovated structure with taste. Quiet and clean rooms. Excellent value for money, not comparable to some run-down hotels that charge the same amount but offer poor service. Mr. Aldo was very welcoming! And also his partner Colette! When we return to Bordighera, we will definitely choose Villa Maddalena to stay!

stayed from 06/02/2016 to 06/04/2016

john

Villa Maddalena is a wonderful find in the lovely town of Bordighera. The Villa is beautifully situated. Parking is easy and convenient, and the old town is just steps away. The room was graciously appointed with every modern convenience, modern, stylish, and so very comfortable in all respects. The host is personable and very helpful and sincere in wanting to please his guests.

stayed from 05/20/2016 to 05/21/2016

luc

Super weekend at Aldo and Colette's place. Kindness and top-notch hospitality. Aldo has a delightful sense of humor.\nWe absolutely wish to come back to Villa Maddalena. Thanks again.

stayed from 05/14/2016 to 05/15/2016

walter

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stayed from 03/26/2016 to 03/28/2016

francesco

The owner is very kind and helpful, the room is spacious, well-finished, and well-equipped, with three mirrors, complete with a TV screen, and a large bathroom with a shower and a bathtub that are truly inviting at first sight, complete with every comfort. I had a good experience. I thank the owner and the staff for facilitating me according to my needs.

stayed from 02/11/2016 to 02/13/2016

annabel

My husband and I had a wonderful stay in Aldo's bed and breakfast at Villa Maddalena. Aldo was very welcoming and shared a delicious bottle of local red wine with us on arrival. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom was modern and had a jacuzzi bath and wonderful shower. The breakfast was good and consisted of yogurt, fruit and croissant with fresh fruit juice and coffee. I would have liked some fresh bread but I am sure if we had asked Aldo would have provided. We were able to park our car at the villa which was great. The villa is very well placed for the centro storico where there are lots of great restaurants for dinner. We had a wonderful stay, the bed and breakfast was just what we needed, very reasonably priced and Aldo was a very kind and helpful host. We will come back again.

stayed from 02/11/2016 to 02/14/2016

fabio

This is a beautiful villa from the 19th century completely renovated with two spacious and well-equipped rooms. The terrace, where breakfast is served, has a charming sea view. There is the possibility to park the car in the garage below. But the real added value is the owner: Mr. Aldo Natta.

stayed from 09/05/2015 to 09/12/2015

lois

Fantastic 5-star accommodation at 2-star prices! Beautifully designed rooms, with comfortable bed, large satellite TV, fabulous jacuzzi bath.. small kitchen area to make drinks and snacks.. What more could you want? The hosts Aldo and Collette are genuinely great people who have put their heart and soul into this property and want everyone to enjoy it. Go. You will not be disappointed.

stayed from 05/02/2015 to 05/05/2015

massimo

Villa Maddalena combines the beauty of being an ancient structure with the comfort of modern and intelligent furnishings. Aldo is a friendly and attentive host, Colette is nice and instinctive. The breakfast is rich and I believe that Aldo is available to meet the needs of every single guest. He did it with us. The only downside is being on a busy road without a sidewalk, but you can take alternative routes to the main one after 50 meters from Villa Maddalena. Nevertheless, you sleep well and without being disturbed by the traffic on the road. We will return and recommend it to our friends.

stayed from 04/03/2015 to 04/07/2015

enrica

The stay was short but really satisfying for everyone. Aldo and Colette are very friendly and added an extra touch of energy and pleasantness to our vacation.

stayed from 03/13/2015 to 03/15/2015

roberta

It is a real pleasure to give a review of Villa Maddalena where my husband and I had a wonderful time. It is an 18th-century villa recently renovated, Aldo and Colette are very kind and truly hospitable. The two rooms are comfortable, spacious, tastefully furnished with modern decor and equipped with every comfort (underfloor heating, whirlpool tub, spacious shower, large screen TV, hairdryer, memory foam mattress). Breakfast is offered in a beautiful room with frescoes on the ceiling and a stunning sea view. In summer, it can be enjoyed on the veranda. Aldo provides you with fresh croissants and focaccia. From the room, you cannot see the sea because it is on the ground floor, but just step outside and the view is breathtaking especially in the morning. The location is close to the historic center, on an uphill avenue; it takes 5 minutes to walk to the sea. It can be a bit inconvenient to enter and exit the private parking of the villa if you have a slightly large car, but it is a small detail compared to everything else. We will definitely come back. See you soon Aldo and Colette.

stayed from 01/23/2015 to 01/25/2015

thierry

It's the first time, on friends' advice, that we booked a B&B, we usually prefer hotels. An exceptional quality of accommodation and welcome from Colette and Aldo. We will definitely come back. Claire and Thierry.

stayed from 12/11/2014 to 12/12/2014

carmela

Lovely short stay, the kindness of Aldo and Colette sublime and fabulous breakfast. Bed fit for a king.

stayed from 09/13/2014 to 09/14/2014

verena

We have been to Villa Maddalena many times, one of the most beautiful places on the Riviera, but we have never had such a fantastic room for such a low price. Normally we stay in a hotel, but this time we chose the B&B. The room was simply brilliant and the bathroom was pure luxury. The best part is the kindness of the owner. Every morning he brought us fresh croissants and fulfilled our every wish. If he offers to cook for you, accept it. It's delicious. So, folks, it's worth it. The only downside is that you need to be good at walking because the villa is located in the old part of Bordighera. However, there is a bus that takes you there and if you have a car, there are no problems. We thank Aldo for the wonderful time. Verena and Robert we will come back.

stayed from 08/04/2014 to 08/11/2014

giovanni

We were welcomed in this splendid villa by Mr. Aldo in a courteous, friendly and polite manner; with a good bottle of wine and abundant strawberries. The room has excellent space, is well furnished, elegant and comfortable, and finally has a giant screen television and a beautiful bed of great and rare comfort. The air conditioning is excellent and ensures an ideal climate, and the bathroom is superb, equipped with both a large shower space and a nice whirlpool tub. The bidet and toilet are separated from the rest of the large bathroom with a door that guarantees maximum privacy. Everything is brand new, finished with delightful taste and taken care of in every detail. As mentioned, Aldo and Colette, delightful and friendly, will pamper you with delicious croissants and a super focaccia from Liguria, in addition to much more. Fantastic location for lovers of ancient Bordighera (50 meters), while for the sea you need to foresee a nice and healthy walk. Highly recommended!

stayed from 05/23/2014 to 05/25/2014

luisella

The villa is very beautiful, convenient to the sea and the historic center. The owner is a delightful and very kind person. Truly a wonderful place, the room is very comfortable and has all the services. I will definitely return very soon.

stayed from 05/19/2014 to 05/23/2014

salomé

Super place, very nice rooms, comfortable bathroom and warm welcome. Very good value for money.

stayed from 03/21/2014 to 03/23/2014

gioacchino

Upon arrival, we are welcomed by the owner of the property, Mr. Aldo, a very kind person, who immediately makes us feel at ease by greeting us with a smile and offering us a refreshing drink. The property is equipped with various comforts, but above all it is quiet, where relaxation reigns supreme. Excellent value for money, the kitchenette definitely needs improvement.

stayed from 02/18/2014 to 03/20/2014

carla

Wonderful place, with spacious and clean rooms, flat-screen television, a truly equipped bathroom, very comfortable rain shower, the bed, thanks to the mattress, allows for a good rest. Aldo is a very nice person who makes you feel at ease, very available. Absolutely recommended.

stayed from 01/23/2014 to 01/26/2014

daniel

New very nicely renovated basement rooms. The landlord is very friendly and helpful. Private parking.

stayed from 09/09/2013 to 09/12/2013

berangere

We have been fans of bed and breakfasts for several years and have already stayed in a good number of them. This is undoubtedly the most beautiful one we have rented. It is both chic and trendy, comfortable, and impeccably clean. Let's talk about the owner: his welcome is beyond all expectations, we have never been received so well. Aldo is attentive to his guests, he takes time and care for us, his breakfasts are delicious. It will remain a very good holiday memory, we had a hard time leaving the house which is magnificent and Aldo to whom we can give a 10/10 or even 12/10 if that were possible. We will return.

stayed from 07/21/2013 to 07/25/2013

selena

We stayed at Villa Maddalena for one night, passing through to France. The house is actually very close to the highway exit, but right by the sea; the structure is brand new, tastefully furnished, and equipped with every comfort. The managers were uniquely kind and friendly, the only pity was not being able to stay longer.

stayed from 05/24/2013 to 05/25/2013

alessandra

The place is very quiet even though it is on the main road connecting Bordighera Alta to the sea. The welcome was very courteous and kind from Aldo who, due to the clumsiness caused by inexperience, comes across as very sweet and a bit naive, in keeping with the peculiarity of the place. The rooms are spacious, tastefully decorated, and the hot tub deserves a relaxing stop after walks in the surrounding area. Very convenient also for those, like us, who have a small child (an additional crib is provided). In front of a stunning welcome plate of strawberries, the breakfast was rich but a bit standard (excluding the fresh brioche and focaccia). The only advice I can give is to take greater care in sourcing products for breakfast (perhaps at zero kilometers, using fresh yogurt and milk from the nearest dairy or jams produced by local farmers). In any case, the average rating is a full 9, especially for the quality/price ratio. When we return to Bordighera, we will know where to go back.

stayed from 05/11/2013 to 05/12/2013