Adults-Only Boutique Hotel Villa Edera & La Torretta

We really loved our stay here. The hotel is beautifully decorated (lovely colours and textures and art) and feels very welcoming. The staff were lovely - helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choice and opportunities to try things we wouldn’t have at home (ricotta and honey for example). We did a cookery course with Orietta in which we learnt a lot and also got to eat what we had made at the end including their home preserved anchovies. It was interesting to hear about the area and food traditions and we now know why our foccaccia has never been successful. We also got a tour of the gardens and got to see all the things they grow and smell the herbs. They make their own red and rose wine which is also very good. I would recommend eating in their restaurant which uses home grown fruit and vegetables and has an inventive menu. We ate there twice as the set menu changes every day but they also have a la carte options which was good for our teenagers (16 and 18). The pool area was relaxing with nice views and thoughtfully arranged loungers. Moneglia has a beach where you can swim even when it is rough. Our teenagers were welcomed by holidaying Italians to play football games in the sea. It has beautiful tree lined avenues and the lift makes it easy to get back to the hotel (and it is not a long walk to the beach anyway). We had some great lunches at the beach restaurant nearest the hotel. You can get a boat to visit the Cinque Terra. It felt like a bubble of calm and relaxation but with a constant stream of nice things and people popping up! Being able to get there by train is a massive plus for us. We will definitely return to do some walking and more eating and drinking and relaxing..

This is one of the nicest hotels I have stayed in. It is a small family run adult only hotel, where my wife and I spent 10 days. Our room was well laid out with both a small settee and an armchair. Our room had a balcony overlooking the swimming pool. The breakfast was excellent, with a good choice. We had dinner at the hotel twice and both times a really pleasant experience and the food in the local style The staff were very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Seating areas for enjoying a drink both inside and outside. As we often travel by train, the location was great, with a private lift up to the hotel located about 50 metres from the station, so easy with luggage. Walking into Moneglia was very easy, but being the Ligurian coast, quite a few steps

My husband and I stayed at Villa Edera for 5 nights on our honeymoon and had the best experience here out of our entire 2 week getaway. The property itself is truly something beautiful and we loved how it was a bit tucked away out of the general public/downtown area of Moneglia (plus the walk to the beach and downtown was very easy to do). Moneglia itself is a quaint, Italian coastal town that is perfect for couples looking to truly immerse themselves in the local culture. We were greeted every morning to a beautiful made-to-order breakfast out on the patio by the pool that was one of the most delicious things we tasted during our entire trip. The rooms were clean, quiet, and cool. We also enjoyed the pool which was newly remodeled with comfortable, clean lounge chairs. We took part in a few additional activities offered (the wine tasting and pesto making class) and absolutely loved these experiences. Lastly, the restaurant on property served the best food we had during our entire Italy trip— we loved it so much we ate here 3 out of 5 nights of our stay! We cannot wait to come back.

We had 8 nights at Villa Edera and it was very special right from the first moment when we were met at the end of the path and led up to the reception area. All the staff were consistently pleasant helpful and friendly throughout our whole stay, and there was such a peaceful atmosphere at the hotel. The bedroom with a small terrace was beautiful, spacious and really well presented with plenty of quality toiletries. We ate at the hotel a few nights and the food was exceptional in the evening and equally so at breakfast. It was obvious that all the staff are very proud of this hotel and rightly so as it is difficult to find anything to improve. We highly recommend Villa Edera and will definitely be planning to go back again sometime in the future as it was a great base for accessing the many walks in the area, the train station and the local beaches.

We've just returned from a wonderful 6 night stay at the Villa Edera. Every member of staff we encountered was absolutely charming, the food in the restaurant was superb, the wine tasting with Daniel was great fun, and the pool and the lounge very welcome for chilling out after hard days hiking. We were also very glad of the restorative complimentary tea and biscuits at 5pm, shortly prior to aperitivo hour! Staying in Moneglia provides fantastic access by train to the Cinque Terre and to Portofino, was easily reached by train from Pisa, yet remains relatively crowd free. There are an abundance of good restaurants and a lovely beach for swimming. A fantastic experience and Villa Edera was a wonderful base from which to enjoy and explore the area,

As soon as we arrived and sat out on the terrace to have lunch, we knew we were going to enjoy our stay at Villa Edera e La Torretta. Everything was so lovely: the welcome, the relaxing ambiance, the stylish décor, the gardens, the view, the waiter, the food …. everything. We were a group of four travelling to celebrate a special occasion, and we had chosen this hotel based solely on reviews since the area was new to us. We wanted a comfortable and tranquil place to spend time together, and from which we could explore Cinque Terre and Portofino. Villa Edera was all of this and more. We were all charmed by the place. We loved the light and airy lounge area, the elegant restaurant, the beautiful terraces and the gardens. But the heart of the hotel, and what made our stay really special, was the wonderful team of people who work there. The service was always exceptional: everything was done with great care and attention to detail but in a relaxed and friendly manner that made us feel right at home. The food was delicious, well-presented and beautifully served. There was an interesting wine list and a friendly, knowledgeable wine waiter to help us navigate it. The reception ladies were delightful – genuinely wanting us to enjoy our stay and always happy to help with information and suggestions for our trips out. We enjoyed getting to know the area and sampling the hiking opportunities, but it was always nice each day to come ‘home’ to Villa Edera. We wished we could have stayed longer!