Boutique Hotel Relais del Maro
 your country-chic hideaway to enjoy the authentic side of Liguria
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 Style Country chic 
 Setting  Hilltop village
 Why visit us Our authentic Ligurian atmosphere
 Price from  €80/night

Relais del Maro is an elegant 4-star boutique hotel in western Liguria with a pool and a garden. It is located in Borgomaro, 20 minutes' drive from Imperia, on the Ligurian Riviera.

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THE HOTEL: The Relais del Maro opened in 2012 and in 2020 added a 4th star to its pedigree. This elegant boutique hotel is an 'Albergo diffuso', which means that some rooms are in the owner's former family home & the others are in different parts of the village. The relais del Maro is in Borgomaro, in western Liguria. It's a lovely place to unwind with a swimming pool in the garden that looks out over the village from the terrace. Take a break from your routine and relax watching the geese by the river. There's even a small library & sitting room. It is part of the Ecoworldhotel group of eco-friendly properties.

THE OWNER: The Relais del Maro is run by Elena and her mother. The hotel is located in 3 traditional village houses that have been in the family for generations. The main building is where Grandpa Peppino and Grandma Evelina ran the family butcher's business which was well-known in the area and customers came up from the coast to buy their meat. Today it is the heart of the hotel, with the reception, breakfast room, garden, and swimming pool and has 7 guest rooms. Elena's father's family left the Veneto after the Second World War and eventually settled in Liguria. It was only in 1976 when Elena's parents got married that her mother moved out of the family home. His family had a long history in the hotel trade and the couple managed and owned hotels along the coast. Elena, however, spent the first part of her career working for large international companies such as Ferrero in Australia. She spent much of her childhood in the house and remembers happy summers with her grandparents.

THE ROOMS: All rooms have free Wi-Fi, LCD-TV and air conditioning, an LCD TV and free Wi-Fi. They were designed Julia Scartozzoni to feel just like home. There is a split level room, as well as those with kitchenettes and hydro-massage baths.

THE FOOD: Breakfast is a real treat. There is a wide variety of sweet and savory dishes, bacon and eggs, smoked salmon and even sparkling wine! Be tempted by the local honey and jams, raw vegetables, and cured meat. In addition, Relais del Maro prepares a light lunch on the terrace with à la carte menu and a complimentary afternoon tea for its guests. Food is a typical Ligurian home-made!

THE ICING ON THE CAKE: This is a great place for people who like to take their dog on holiday. Man's best friend is welcomed with his own dog basket and food.

THE LOCATION: Relais del Maro is in the village of Borgomaro 20 minutes' drive from Imperia on the Ligurian Riviera. Buses stopping nearby link the village with Imperia. Borgomaro is a good base for exploring the valleys around. It's a pretty, sleepy village with real Ligurian charm and sits on the banks of the Impero River. Pastel houses line the riverbank, there are a lovely 17th-century church and children kids kick footballs about in the main square. This is the real Italy.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO: There's a lot to see along this stretch of coast and the hinterland is among the best in Liguria. There are great sandy beaches at Diano Marina, historic towns like Porto Maurizio and Taggia, and an abundance of good food to tempt you.

GOOD TO KNOW: There are olive trees everywhere and you can buy olive oil and wine directly from producers. Just above the village, Giovanni Tallone has been making oil since 1924.

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