Relais del Maro

Since some time we’ve discovered the small paradise of Relais del Maro at very charming Borgomaro. We’ve visited now for a few years and some times a few times a year. We’re lucky enough to live at only 2h1/2 drive in France. But It seems to us one of the most friendly places we know of and we are colleges Hoteliers who know this business for many years now! Elena, Martina, Sylvie, Viola, Nina and Joy, and the housekeeping staff have been so enormously well taken care of us every time we come « home ». And for all the years we come they’re all there with no changes. That’s a perfect sign! All small details are well thought about. Elena provides booklets with information for hikes, touring the area, a great restaurants hide, local crafts companies as well as, excellent wine producers, olive oil, cheeses and lots more! You find in her small homemade booklets, at the front desk, enough information so you want to stay for a year to discover all of the local beautiful things, or you come back very frequently! Animals are more than welcome as in no other place in the world, they get their own bed , little bowl and some nice cookies upon arrival! Afternoon tea is great as well as the aperitif and for lunch you better stay at the beautiful setting of the Relais! Breakfast is a buffet you’ve never seen before with everything you need and more, lots of very creative items you’ve never had before at any place! Local products (from 0 km) You will soon feel home like us that you can’t wait to go back….and stay much longer! See you soon at “our” small paradise Relais del Maro. But be aware that a Warning is given: “High risk of great satisfaction!”

This is the best Italian hotel I have ever stayed in. I have visited three times and no doubt will be going back again.|The staff are superb and ever helpful, booking taxis and restaurants on request.|They do look after you like you are a member of the family.|The rooms are excellent and the way they use village houses as part of the hotel to help boost the local economy is a great idea.|The village itself is pretty and off the beaten track, so not many tourists. You'll definitely get a very authentic Italian experience.

We only stopped for lunch, but what an excellent lunch it was. We were welcomed and served with uncommon grace and kindness. This is how you run a hotel.

Without exaggeration this is one of the best hotels I’ve ever been. The rooms are clean and spacious, the service is superb and super friendly, and the breakfast is amazing. Everything, from the tiniest details, is thought through. On top of that, the hotel lies in a beautiful village with a great restaurant right across the street, tipped by the hotel staff. There is absolutely nothing I can think off that should have been better. I loved it here!!

This boutique hotel is a real gem! The decor is stylish and elegant the staff are friendly and attentive (nothing is too much trouble) the breakfasts and lunches are delicious (fresh fruits cheeses and local produce) Elena and her staff were really helpful to our group of friends on a Pilates holiday providing a venue for our classes and suggesting many other activities in the area. I cannot recommend them highly enough

Update: June 25 We did return and it still the most beautiful place with the most wonderful people. Thank you Relais del Maro and Borgomaro for another fabulous holiday. Grazie mille! Sept 24 The most beautiful place with the best hospitality. Everything about Relais del Maro is special and the team are wonderful. They have exceptional knowledge about food and the region too. Great breakfast and lunches plus a lovely afternoon tea each day. Gorgeous and comfortable room. The most wonderful garden and pool. Overall superb. Thank you for a truly memorable stay, we will return.

Superb location in the forested hills 10km or so from the stunningly beautiful Italian Riviera. The Staff at this gorgeous hotel are quite easily the most Professional and welcoming team I've ever come across.|There's plenty of lovely countryside to explore with rivers to swim in and olive groves in abundance. The coast is a 20min bus ride away.

Relais Del Maro exceeded our expectations. It was elegant, well run and convenient. The staff is top notch and completely fluent in English. The food is excellent. The village is charming. Comfortable bed with quality linens. We plan to return.