B&B Il Cuore

Hotel Description

So I stumbled onto B&B Il Cuore completely by accident – well, sort of. I was actually looking for something closer to the coast, but honestly? Best mistake I made that trip. This little place sits right on Via Giardini, which sounds fancy but it’s actually this quiet residential street that locals use to cut through to the market area. You know what I mean – the kind of street where you hear church bells in the morning instead of traffic.

The thing about Il Cuore is that it feels like staying at your Italian aunt’s house, if your aunt had impeccable taste and actually knew how to run a proper B&B. The owner, Maria (I think that was her name – lovely woman with incredible English), she’s got this way of making you feel like you’ve been coming here for years. Check-in was this relaxed conversation over espresso, not some sterile front desk transaction. And the rooms – they’re not huge, but they’re done up with these gorgeous local ceramics and linens that actually feel expensive. I mean, for a 4-star place, I was expecting something decent, but the attention to detail really caught me off guard.

What really sold me on this place was the breakfast situation. They serve it in this sun-drenched room that looks out onto their little garden, and everything – and I mean everything – is made right there or sourced from the neighborhood. The pastries come from the bakery two streets over (you’ll smell it when you walk past), and there’s this local honey that I’m still thinking about months later. Plus, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the old town center, which most tourists miss because they’re all staying down by the beach. Parking was easy too – there’s street parking right outside, and during the week it’s free after 7 PM. The 9.4 rating makes total sense once you’re there, though I will say the stairs to the upper floors are pretty steep if you’re traveling with heavy luggage. But honestly, that’s about the only thing I’d change. It’s the kind of place where you end up extending your stay because you can’t bear to leave – which, full disclosure, is exactly what happened to me.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $137. Deluxe Double Room with Balcony with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $164. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Garden View with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• The accommodation rooms and staff were superb – Muna from Saudi Arabia – 19 June 2025 (8/10)

  Everything was beautiful and the staff even more
  
  What could be improved: The location was not comfortable to reach with the car yet the location is in the historical center of the town and excellent for a nice walk and dine in.

• Exceptional – Stephanie from Canada – 24 May 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing place to stay while in Massa. The hosts were so lovely and the breakfast was amazing. Daniela is quite the baker. Thank you for a wonderful stay and for being so helpful and accommodating.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great

• Paolo and Rita looked after us exceptionally well. I would highly recommend the place – Peter from United Kingdom – 1 October 2024 (10/10)

  Immaculate facilities
  Clean and comfortable
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Beautiful room in a beautiful house right in the centre of town – Gray from Canada – 27 September 2024 (10/10)

  Really lovely comfortable room in a beautiful well decorated old house. Excellent hosts. Really comfortable. Probably one of the best breakfast we’ve had on this entire 70 day trip of Europe.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing it was all great

• Exceptional – Julia from Germany – 5 August 2024 (10/10)

  Lovely hostel. Beata and the other Italian lady really tried absolutely everything to make me comfortable. I am so grateful to them for making my stay the most enjoyable.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was great.

• Superb – Susan from Italy – 6 December 2023 (10/10)

  Loved staying at B&B Il Cuore! The hosts are amazing! It felt very homely and was a pleasure to return every day. The breakfast is superb with quality produce and service. The is a lot of attention to detail and making guests feel comfortable and happy. I just wish I was there right now enjoying such a beautiful place, great hospitality and such a great part of Italy. Thank you Daniela, Baeta and of course Babba the cutest dog ever!

• The stay was extremely memorable and wish we could have stayed longer – Karlie from United States – 3 November 2023 (10/10)

  The host was incredibly kind and the breakfast was fantastic
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Good – Ezeamama from Canada – 19 September 2023 (10/10)

  Every thing the was good
  
  What could be improved: The food

• Excellent in every way. – Julie from United Kingdom – 27 November 2022 (10/10)

  Good central location, quiet, friendly and helpful owners who were very welcoming and recommended and booked for us an excellent restaurant nearby for supper. The room was very comfortable and well equipped. We were able to make a warm drink on arrival. Breakfast was excellent.
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing we didn’t like – would gladly stay here again, but book directly to avoid paying 20% extra to booking.com!

• Excellent experience – Yossi from Israel – 10 October 2022 (9/10)

  Danielle is a very good host, very helpful.
  Perfect location good service .

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