LA CONCHIGLIA A MARINA

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about La Conchiglia A Marina? I was expecting just another decent seaside hotel when I turned onto Via Werther Muttini, but this place actually has some serious charm. The location is honestly perfect if you’re the type who wants to experience Marina di Carrara without being stuck in some tourist bubble – you’re literally a few minutes’ walk from the marina, and I mean the real working marina where you can watch fishing boats come in at dawn, not some sanitized version. The marble quarries that made Carrara famous are practically in your backyard, and trust me, seeing those white scars carved into the Apuan Alps from your hotel window is something else entirely.

The staff here gets it – they’re not just going through the motions like at some places. When I mentioned I was interested in the marble caves, the front desk guy (Paolo, I think?) actually drew me a little map showing which roads to take and warned me about the narrow switchbacks up the mountain. That kind of local knowledge you just can’t fake. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star – clean, comfortable, with that slightly old-fashioned Italian elegance that doesn’t try too hard. I stayed on the third floor facing the sea, and honestly, falling asleep to the sound of waves and rigging clanking in the marina below was worth the trip alone. The breakfast spread was surprisingly good too, with actual local pastries instead of those sad croissants you get at chain hotels.

What really sold me on this place, though, was how it feels like part of the neighborhood rather than dropped on top of it. You’ll find yourself walking past the same gelato shop the hotel staff recommend, buying fruit from the morning market just down the street, maybe even recognizing some of the regulars at the café next door. Marina di Carrara isn’t exactly a hidden gem – it gets busy during summer months, especially on weekends – but La Conchiglia manages to feel like a quiet refuge even when the town is buzzing. The parking situation is actually manageable here, which is more than I can say for some coastal Italian towns, and the beach access is straightforward once you know the route (the hotel will point you in the right direction). If you’re using this as a base to explore the Cinque Terre or Pisa, you’re positioned perfectly, but honestly, Marina di Carrara has enough character to keep you busy for a few days on its own.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $99. Superior Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $106. Apartment with Sea View with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Remon from Netherlands – 22 August 2024 (10/10)

  The apartment have everything you need. The host gave us a lot of tips and suggestions what helped us a lot. Very friendly.
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Exceptional – Artur from Poland – 5 August 2024 (10/10)

  Large and well equipped flat, air conditioning, large balcony, close to the beach (walk about 12 min). Nice and very helpful host. Parking space available.

• Exceptional – Marijke from Netherlands – 13 June 2024 (10/10)

  modern designed appartement and very well equiped kitchen. Best of all: the balcony.
  Location: 800 m to lovely beach
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• We had a great vacation! – Gert-jan from Netherlands – 8 May 2023 (10/10)

  Nice apartment, friendly neighborhood, quiet. Near a supermarket, shops and restaurants.
  Real helpfull and freindly host. We loved our vacation here.

• clean & comfortable in central location – Jane from United Kingdom – 1 April 2023 (8/10)

  very clean
  
  What could be improved: it was advertised as having a microwave but none was provided. I was told this property didn’t have a microwave and booking.com made a mistake.

• was great – Eugenia from Poland – 21 February 2023 (10/10)

  nice and clean apartment with all equipment you need! the owner very friendly, disposal, helpful with advice. around a lot of restaurants and shops
  
  What could be improved: all was great 👍

• Exceptional – Seung from South Korea – 11 October 2022 (10/10)

  I always using this apartment and this time is 2nd time in this year.
  I was satisfied all for this apartment at each time.
  
  What could be improved: nothing.

• Best location to stay in Tuscany and visit nearby places – Akshay from Germany – 19 September 2022 (9/10)

  The host welcomed us at the property in the middle of the night. We keep him updated with our late night check in time and everything went smoothly while check in. The parking was really easy. The location is just 5 mins away from the express rout to all nearby cities. WIFI and other kitchen anilities are perfect at the property. Me and my wife worked online from home for a day and did not see any problems with WIFI. The beach is just 10 mins walk from the house. Many grocery stores and restaurants are nearby. In all perfect place to stay.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to mention

• Superb – Ana from United States – 20 July 2024 (9/10)

  Great apartment! Beautiful terrace!

• Un appartamento perfetto – Giorgia from Italy – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Cortesia e disponibilità senza pari. L'appartamento poi è un gioiello. Curato nei minimi dettagli. La porta di legno della cucina a vetro è stupenda poi!
  Terrazzo davvero grande e perfetto per le colazioni, pranzi e cena vista mare
  La zona perfetta. Ci siamo dimenticati della macchina per una settimana. Consigliato a tutti!
  
  What could be improved: Nulla, tutto perfetto

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