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La Locanda del Podestà

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Ricco del Golfo di Spezia property

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A stone archway leading to a terrace with a view of a lush green valley and distant buildings.
A wooden dresser with a mirror, drawers, and a small shelf with a red flower.
An outdoor patio with stone walls, tables, and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.
A room with a view of a mountainous landscape through a window.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Via Castè 17, Ricco del Golfo di Spezia, SP, 19020
  • Place, Corso Cavour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Piazza Garibaldi
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Il Faro
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a floral bedspread and pillows, a bedside lamp, and a door to the right.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a floral bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Ricco del Golfo di Spezia

In Ricco del Golfo di Spezia .Stay at this Ricco del Golfo di Spezia property and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Lerici Beach and Montemarcello Regional Park. Doria Castle and Church of St. Peter are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Corso Cavour - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Piazza Garibaldi - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Il Faro - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Church of Nostra Signora della Salute - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Museo Civico Etnografico Giovanni Podenzana - 14 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • La Spezia Migliarina Station - 11 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Silvana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Antica Osteria Caran - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot Mercedes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bella Napoli Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Parma - ‬9 min drive

About this property

La Locanda del Podestà

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Ricco del Golfo di Spezia property
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

La Locanda del Podestà also features a terrace and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ricco del Golfo di Spezia property is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Locanda del Podestà offers 6 accommodations with hair dryers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

This property is not accessible by public transportation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Locanda Podestà
Locanda Podestà Inn
Locanda Podestà Inn Ricco del Golfo di Spezia
Locanda Podestà Ricco del Golfo di Spezia
La Locanda del Podestà Inn
La Locanda del Podestà Ricco del Golfo di Spezia
La Locanda del Podestà Inn Ricco del Golfo di Spezia

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Locanda del Podestà to the airport?

La Locanda del Podestà is 56.4 mi (72-min drive) away from the Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Locanda del Podestà have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Locanda del Podestà.

How close is La Locanda del Podestà to the beach?

This property is 10.3 mi (29-min drive) from Lerici Beach and 17.1 mi (68-min drive) from Monterosso Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Locanda del Podestà offer free breakfast?

La Locanda del Podestà offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at La Locanda del Podestà?

No, there is no casino at this property.

What time is check-in at La Locanda del Podestà?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Locanda del Podestà?

This property offers free self parking.

Does La Locanda del Podestà have a pool?

La Locanda del Podestà does not have a pool.

Does La Locanda del Podestà have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Locanda del Podestà have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this property.

How close is La Locanda del Podestà to downtown Ricco del Golfo di Spezia?

La Locanda del Podestà is 0.1 mi away from Caste.

La Locanda del Podestà Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 111 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking is a little tricky, not for big cars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect quiet little hotel, far away from noises

this is a small hotel, with 5-6 rooms, in a quiet village. the very kind owner welcomes you personally at check-in. very quiet, very peaceful little village, on a hill, birdsong and forest welcomes you. we also got a simple Italian breakfast, it was perfect, thank you very much! The room was adequate, not too big, but good, perfectly clean, comfortable bed, soft towels. overall an ideal place for a little real relaxation, I hope we will come back here again! Thank you, Arrivederci!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never ever

Never ever same hotel! False info, false advertizing, wrong address on booking confirmation, bad indications on the road, nobody to welcome you at reception, lost entire day on the area, had to relocalize in real time! Please refund!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Det blir ett dyrt boende om man inte har bil. Men ändå lite unikt med sin speetanska stil
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Localisation extraordinaire en pleine montagne (avec une vue formidable), tout en étant à 15 minutes de La Spezia. Bel endroit qui invite au repos et à la décontraction. Petit déjeuner correct servi par la gérante. Pas de TV (ce qui est pour moi un point positif) et wifi assez faible, mais ce n'est pas vraiment un problème.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Amenities
Je ne peut pas evaluer l'hotel car il n'y avait personne pour nous acceuillir l'Hotel etait fermer donc nous sommes repartis
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera confortevole,pulita e profumata colazione abbondante e la proprietaria sempre gentile e disponibile lo consiglio davvero a tutti.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Struttura inserita in un borgo molto suggestivo. Camere pulite e ampie. Colazione migliorabile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agradable entorno, ideal para tranquilidad a pocos kilómetros no de la Spezia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastico
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bästa stället!!

Vi blev så glatt överraskade när vi kom fram efter en slingrande bilresa! Det var som en dröm. Det gamla stenhuset var så vackert och speciellt. Rummet vi fick var inte stort men mysigt och smakfullt renoverat. Utanför fönstret hördes fågelkvitter annars var det helt tyst! Värdinnan var otroligt gästvänlig och trevlig och berättade om platsen och husets historia. På kvällen åt vi middag i restaurangen och maten och vinet var fantastiskt gott! Detta är ett ställe jag varmt rekommenderar och tänker återvända till!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 terras Tuga

Um local bonito e super calmo. Excelente para descansar. A sra apesar de aterefada, porque era a mesma para fazer tudo não deixou de prestar todo o apoio necessário. Já chegamos de noite o que não facilitou porque é um pouco escuro à volta. O pequeno almoço é bom!!! Tbm existe a possibilidade de refeição completa por 15€, mas não experimentamos.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Allez y !

Séjour très agréable dans une région inconnue jusque là et très surprenante ! Temps magnifique, paysage superbe et gentillesse des personnes rencontrés !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cordialità, cortesia ed accoglienza inesistenti. La prima colazione non solo è inesistente ma non è compresa nel prezzo, sono riuscito a prendere un cafè dopo aver atteso i comodi della proprietaria e l'ho dovuto anche pagare, quindi non è vero che la colazione è compresa nel prezzo. In tre giorni non mi sono mai stati cambiati gli asciugamani ed il letto a stento veniva rifatto. Le pulizie della camera erano quasi inesitenti. Il posto è incantevole, la struttura è molto bella ed è inserita in un contesto di pace e tranquillità, peccato solo che la cortesia e la cordialità non sia stata quella che contraddistingue il popolo ligure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Nada ldilico.

El hotel Tiene muy difícil acceso, muchas escaleras y las habitaciones a través de túneles en obras. Lo malo es que no tuvimos Agua caliente por la noche y por más que se le llamó para pedirle que nos la pusiese fue imposible , hasta la mañana siguiente no nos pudimos ni duchar cuando veníamos de la Playa. En fin , para mi nada recomendable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Incredible old world experience. Have a small car. Parking is tight. Excellent dinner def have it and breakfast is delicious which is included. She is like my grandma so nice and caring. And he room is huge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Acceuil très agréable malgré la barrière de la langue. Possibilité de manger sur place le soir, le repas est très bon également. Je recommande.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem of a find in the hills above La Spezia

Driving up the coast we booked this via hotel.com on the afternoon of our stay and it was a real gem of a find. Situated in the hills above La Spezia it's a delightfully rustic and charming family run hotel and the rate, given the quality of our stay, was pretty amazing. Our room was fairly spacious with en suite bathroom and glorious views from the window across the hills and the wifi was very good in the room and on the patio. The drive up to the hotel is via a narrow winding road but there's room enough at the summit for parking and a very short walk to the hotel and up the steps to the rooms. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, despite a language barrier that wasn't really a problem at all, giving us maps to the local area outlining some of the best excursions. I really wish we'd found the place earlier and could happily have spent a few days here, but sadly had to dash north the next day to Milan. Our stay fell on my birthday and I can't think of a better place to spend it. I would most definitely give make a return visit. 10/10
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful secluded gem!

We booked the room last minute for an unexpected overnight stay. The host was very accommodating to our request for a late check in. The place is beautiful, quaint, comfortable. The host even went out of her way to find us a bottle of wine late at night when we arrived. Nice breakfast in the morning. Would definitely recommend this little hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Host

The hotel has everything you need, the only thing is the location, it is a beautiful area but it's far, we had a good experience because the Owner was a great host and offered to pick up/drop off us at La Spezia Central Station EVERY DAY (Thank God, because taxis are €25 each way), otherwise you will need a car to reach the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

mezzo-mezzo

Hôtel indiqué par des pancartes et heureusement car il est situé dans un village vraiment isolé. Cadre très calme et bucolique. Parking un peu éloigné de l'hôtel et marches à grimper. Accueil sommaire en italien ou un peu en anglais. Chambre très propre mais manque d'insonorisation. Nos fenêtres donnaient sur la terrasse et si vous tombez en même temps que des clients bruyants, vous les entendrez dans tout le village. Déçue que le restaurant annoncé n'existe plus. Le wifi marche bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best property of the region

Absolutely stunning property, very clean, topical house of the region, very cute and relaxing. We always go to big names chain hotels. And this one beat them all with it's character. Ones you are there you have to visit portovenere. It's the best of Italian riviera.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Isolated

As the hotel said no parking, we had no car. It is a $25 Euro cab from LaSpezia train depot. Lovely setting however it is 15 min auto ride to town. Minimal bkfst at hotel and no food or drink service otherwise. Hotel Mgr speaks no English and is only person there. Minimal wifi svc in portions of building. Lovely spot to be totally alone and enjoy peace and quiet..otherwise find somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A great find but hard to find

Great place when you out find it it took me just 2 hours and 5 chat with locals. In the end a very nice man jumped in his car and I followed him for 10 minutes up a very small road to the top of the hill. The owner could not have been nicer. Interesting place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto!!!!!

The best location to stay if you visit La Spezia or Cinque Terre with family. Located up on a hill top free from the hustle and bustles of Vehicular movements and the possibility to woke up to the live orchestra conducted by the Birds and the winds from the woods. The host is really a helpful lady and very caring. Things will be much easier if you have a Car as the location is situated on the top of an hill and public transport is not available after 6.30 PM from La Spezia. We arrived with out a car in the late night and found us very lucky to get help from the kind host who took her car out just to pick us up to the accommodation and also drove us local restaurant in La Spezia for the Dinner in the late night. Perfect place to spend a vacation.