Ratings based on 191 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.4 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Nov 2024
The property is about a 10 minute walk through the tunnel then up the street to number 99. The little balcony overlooking the street was a nice touch. There is no elevator and you are going up 3 flights of stairs to the room, so plan ahead for your stay and pack accordingly. Maddy met us at the room to make sure we had a good feel for 5 Terre and the area. Very glad we stayed in 5 Terre.
Comment from Hotel Management
11 Nov 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
So glad to read, Terry, that you enjoyed your stay with us here at Il BoMa. Thanks for your wonderful words and it's guests such as yourselves that make our work all that more worthwhile. It was a pleasure having you with us and we do hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again when you return to the 5 Terre. Till then, Stay Safe and Be Well, Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Posted 30 Oct 2024
Loved our well-appointed apartment with a balcony overlooking the vibrant town. Our host was gracious. The surrounding area was filled with dining options and beautiful views. It was conveniently located within walking distance of the train station.
Comment from Hotel Management
30 Oct 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Thanks so much Jesusa and Matthew for taking the time in writing a review and so glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here at Il BoMa. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again when you return to Riomaggiore. Till then Stay Safe and Be Well, Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Sep 2024
Bathroom outside the room with horrible shower. No TV, horrible bed and sheets. Extremely noisy AC that doesn’t really work. Expired (free) goodies. Host not very polite (kind of rude).
Comment from Hotel Management
25 Sep 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Cara Marlene,Who was rude from the start was you. A 9 sq. meter bathroom I do not think is horrible especially for Italy's standard and I never had any complaints in 19 yrs. of this business. If you read the description of the room in Expedia as well as the bathroom you would have known b4 booking that the bathroom is a private bathroom but it is OUTSIDE of the room exclusively for your use. Obviously you didn't read that part did you. Also there is no mention in the description that there is a tv in any of my rooms of the Affittacamere.Furthermore, no one has ever complained about my sheets or the beds and I have 3 rooms maybe you have specific needs like satin sheets. If you know the world and technology all modern ACs have a button you can press for silent mode or night mode. This would have resolved the problem of it being as you say noisy.As for expired goodies -- I went to check all my products and since your brain is limited the numbers you read are not dates but product code numbers. FYI dates in Europe are indicated as day, month, year and not indicated as in America.Best Regards
by A verified traveler
Posted 16 Sep 2024
Good location, Maddy gave very clear instructions and good recommendations for the restaurants and transportation.
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Sep 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Michell and David, we are so glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us here in Riomaggiore. Thanks for taking the time in writing a review and we hope to see you both again in the future. Till then, Stay Safe, Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Great place to stay with nice surprise perks
Posted 14 Sep 2024 on HotelsGreat location and a great place to stay. Lots of snacks provided. Bed was a bit firm and no blackout blinds, but otherwise was perfect.
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Sep 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Thanks so much Jamie and Kseniya for writing a review. It means a lot to us. Glad to read you enjoyed your stay. FYI: In Italy there are shutters on the windows (when you checked in they were in the open position against the facade of the building) that when closed you have complete darkness in the room just like blackout blinds. All the best for your blessed event.Warmest Regards,Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Posted 9 Sep 2024
Comment from Hotel Management
15 Sep 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
It would be nice to know what you did not find to your liking with the accommodations provided.You arrived and when at the front door, since you found it opened you decided to enter but then you didn't know where to go. Instead, at the front door you should have rang the bell for Il BoMa. I send explicit instructions (8 pages) prior to clients arrival. If you can't follow them..... Maybe you should listen to your better half.I guess it's a matter of opinion, seeing all the excellent reviews I have received in the past.
by A verified traveler from Las Vegas
Posted 20 Aug 2024
We loved this property. We were on the blue room. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom was fantastic with a great shower. We loved the little balcony. The air conditioning was amazing and such a relief after a hot day. Coffee, snacks and a mini fridge were provided. The only thing of note is the stairs. It is two floors up but seriously worth every step.
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Aug 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Thanks so much Amy for writing a review. It was our pleasure hosting you and Brian and we are so happy to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and found everything to your liking. The stairs are everywhere you go in the 5 Terre :) :)Take care and hope to be able to host you again in the future. Warmest Regards, Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Aug 2024
This location was incredible. It was right off the Main Street of Riomaggiore. The owner was very kind and was accessible our entire stay via what’s app. We enjoyed all the places around us and our view.
Comment from Hotel Management
21 Aug 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Thanks so much Cara for taking the time in writing a review and glad to read that you found everything to your liking. Hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Till then, Stay Safe, Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Posted 9 Aug 2024
Maddie was an excellent host and takes good care of the room and her guests. Always available when we had questions. We stayed in the standard room which had the private bathroom down the hallway, which we were nervous about but it was no problem. The bathroom is large and their is a shelf where you can keep your toiletries so you don’t have to carry them back and forth. The light in the hallway turns on automatically and the hallway is clean so it was absolutely fine. We never even ran into anyone in the hallway. Very convenient laundry a few doors down,
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Aug 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Thanks so much Carol for taking the time in writing a review. We thank you for your kind words and we are glad to read that you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.Till then,Stay Safe andBest Regards to Tania,Maddy & Franco
by A verified traveler
Posted 4 Aug 2024
Really good location location, Maddy was a great host.
Comment from Hotel Management
6 Aug 2024 by maddy/bombi, Hotel Management
Thanks so much Brendan. It was our pleasure hosting you and you are certainly welcome back any time. Til then, Stay Safe, Maddy & Franco
