Locanda LaRaia
Locanda La Raia operates as a dual-venue property in Piedmont's Gavi wine region, offering couples the flexibility to scale celebrations from 40 guests in the intimate main house to 120 at the adjoining Borgo Merlassino.
- Guests
- 20–150
- Nearest airport
- GOA · 90 minutes by car
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Google rating
- 4.8 /5 · 265
Locanda La Raia is a hotel destination wedding venue in Gavi, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (GOA), 90 minutes by car. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Locanda La Raia in Gavi, open June–September.
Locanda La Raia operates as a dual-venue property in Piedmont's Gavi wine region, offering couples the flexibility to scale celebrations from 40 guests in the intimate main house to 120 at the adjoining Borgo Merlassino.
This hotel-restaurant combination eliminates the logistical complexity of sourcing separate venues, accommodation, and catering by consolidating all three under one roof across two distinct properties linked by countryside landscape.
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4 notes on the house.
Dual-property system: main house accommodates up to 40 guests; Borgo Merlassino expands capacity to 120 indoors and outdoors
On-site accommodation for 26 guests in 12 rooms at La Raia, plus 8 additional beds at Borgo Merlassino
In-house catering available with option to bring external suppliers or select from hotel's curated vendor list
Full wet-weather contingency: 40-person indoor setup at La Raia; 120-person capacity in Fienile or under Portico at Borgo Merlassino
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Locanda La Raia.
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How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 14:00–18:00Guest arrival; check-in to La Raia and partner hotels; welcome aperitivo
- 20:00Welcome dinner at La Raia restaurant
- 11:00Departure to nearby church (Gavi, Tassarolo, or Novi Ligure) for civil ceremony
- 14:00Return to venue; aperitivo and group photographs
- 16:00–23:00Reception at Borgo Merlassino or La Raia (catering, dancing, entertainment)
- 09:00–14:00Breakfast; guest departure or extended stay (based on booking)
Things worth knowing.
GOA · 90 minutes by car
Guests fly into Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.
€27,000
Pricing is based on exclusive property hire. In-house catering available at additional cost. External caterers permitted. Couples should request custom quotes based on guest count, season, and service preferences.
Symbolic ceremony only; no separate fee
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
Not disclosed; depends on catering choice / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
Not disclosed; varies by room type and season / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources — not a quote from the house. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
Can we hold a legal ceremony on-site?+
Locanda La Raia accommodates symbolic ceremonies only. Legal civil ceremonies require a venue in nearby Gavi, Tassarolo, or Novi Ligure—all within 10 minutes' drive.
What's the minimum stay requirement?+
Two nights minimum during weekdays; three nights minimum for weekend bookings. Both properties are available year-round.
Can we hire just Borgo Merlassino separately?+
Yes. Borgo Merlassino can be rented exclusively or alongside Locanda La Raia at an additional €9,000 per day plus VAT.
How far is the venue from major airports?+
Genoa airport is 77 km away (approximately 90 minutes by car); Milano Malpensa is 145 km away (approximately 2 hours). Both cities' centers are roughly 100 km distant.
Are there nearby hotels for additional guests?+
Yes. Cascina Binè, Villa la Bollina, and Villa Sparina are within short driving distance and offer accommodation for guests beyond the on-site room inventory.
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