Under 1 hour
Cinque Terre
Park here for free, take the train from La Spezia (or Pontremoli/Villafranca) and the five villages are yours for the day. In the evening, back to the cool of the Apennines.
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Family hotel · since 1977
Sleeping in Mulazzo, in the heart of Lunigiana
8 rooms above our restaurant, breakfast included, free parking. 35 minutes from La Spezia and the Cinque Terre, in the quiet of the Apennines.
Looking for somewhere to stay in Mulazzo or Lunigiana? Hotel El Caracol offers 8 rooms (7 doubles and 1 single) in the medieval village of Mulazzo, with breakfast included, free Wi-Fi and parking, a panoramic terrace and the family restaurant in the same building. 35 minutes from La Spezia and the Cinque Terre. Direct booking = best price.
The rooms
Small, intimate, family-run
The hotel has been family-run since 1977: the same people you meet in the dining room and kitchen are the ones welcoming you at check-in. Eight rooms with private bathroom, overlooking the village or the garden.
- Breakfast included every morning, from 8:00 am
- Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
- Panoramic terrace over the village
- Check-in 2:00–8:00 pm · check-out by 10:30 am
Summer offer · June and July 2026
Summer in Lunigiana: 3 nights for €210
Double room, breakfast included, free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.
The perk you don't expect
The restaurant is downstairs
No car in the evening, no hunting for somewhere to eat: walk down the stairs and find our Spanish-Lunigianese kitchen — the family paella, the fish, the testaroli. And after dinner, your bed is one floor away.
The perfect base
What's around
Mulazzo is the ideal base for exploring the coast and the inland without the crowds.
5 to 30 minutes
Villages and castles
Dante's Mulazzo on foot, Pontremoli with its mysterious Stele Statues, the Malaspina castles scattered across the valley.
The weekend itinerary →Right outside the door
Nature and silence
Woods, panoramic roads and trails of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines: Lunigiana is the Tuscany you don't expect, without the crowds.
A stay, in a guest's words
“We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights. Excellent welcome in a family atmosphere. Spotlessly clean room. We dined here every evening of our stay and can say we ate a spectacular paella.”
Maria R.Google
One of the 600+ reviews behind our 4.6 stars on Google.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 to 8:00 pm, check-out by 10:30 am. Breakfast, included in the rate, is served every morning from 8:00.
Is there parking?
Yes, free and on site. It's one of the reasons many guests choose us as a base for the Cinque Terre: leave your car here worry-free and travel by train.
Do you accept pets?
Yes, pets are welcome with a €5 per night supplement for thorough room sanitisation. Please let us know when booking.
Are you a good base for the Cinque Terre?
Yes: La Spezia is 35 minutes away and the closer stations of Pontremoli and Villafranca connect to La Spezia Centrale. Train in the morning, Cinque Terre all day, and the quiet of the Apennines at night. Full details on the Find us page.
How do I book, and where is the best price?
Directly with us: message us on WhatsApp or call 0187 439707. Booking direct always gets the best price — no middleman fees. Rooms and services are on the Hotel page.
The rooms are ready. So is the paella.
Message us and we reply the same day, usually within a few hours. Direct booking always means the best price.