I appreciate the information shared. Have loaned out my RS book and the library is out. Please help, need to make reservations for October. Many thanks.
There are a number of hotels on this site.
Try Erba Persa Agriturismo in Levanto, 1st town north of Cinque Terre. Grazia and Claudio are so nice, their place is clean, and they do a generous and delicious breafast included in the price. I believe you can stay for about $50- $60 per night. It is a 10 minute walk from the train station, but Grazia will pick you up. Levanto is situated on a beautiful bay with a sandy beach and promenade.
We just got back from Italy including the Cinque Terre. We stayed in Monterosso at Hotel Marina. It was around 100 euro a night and was a great, comfortable place with very nice staff and breakfast.