The Best Five Star
Hotels in Italian Riviera

Luxury Hotel. With panoramic views of the Gulf of Tigullio, Grand Hotel Bristol offers a large outdoor pool and a wellness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Air-conditioned rooms come with satellite TV, 1.5 km from Rapallo town centre. Opened in 1908, the Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort, by R Collection Hotels offers classic style rooms with a fully equipped private bathroom. Some rooms feature a small balcony and views of the Mediterranean Sea. Breakfast is buffet style, with pastries, cereals and yoghurt. The hotel's 2 restaurants serve traditional Ligurian cuisine for dinner. One boasts a beautiful terrace. The freshwater pool features a sun deck and bar. At the spa, guests can relax in the spa pool, sauna and Turkish bath. Massages can be booked for an additional charge. Zoagli Beach is 3 km from the hotel, and it is a 15-minute drive to fashionable seaside towns of Paraggi and Portofino. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Grand Hotel Miramare overlooks the Gulf of Tigullio at Santa Margherita Ligure. You will find a sun terrace and a salt water swimming pool in the tropical garden. With free WiFi, rooms at the Miramare are elegantly furnished and have views of the sea or the park. All are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV and a minibar with free soft drinks. In the summer months, you can relax by the pool, equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas and free towels. Meanwhile, the wellness centre provides beauty treatments, massages, and a relax area. The Vistamare restaurant serves classic Ligurian dishes in the sea view dining room, or out on the terrace. After a day visiting the Cinque Terre, a 30-minute away, guests can choose from the Miramare's 2 bars. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Unique. Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino is located in Portofino Piazzetta Square. Free WiFi is available throughout. All air-conditioned, rooms come with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Some rooms feature a balcony with sea views. DaV Mare is the hotel's casual fine dining restaurant in partnership with the Cerea family. Located in the heart of the famous Piazzetta, it's the perfect place to savour a menu that celebrates the bounty of the surrounding bay and re-interprets regional specialities, such as lean capon. Guests have also access to facilities of the Belmond Hotel Splendido, located on a verdant hillside, which include a free outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre with sauna, and a wellness centre. A free complimentary shuttle connects the property with Belmond Hotel Splendido. Transport to Genoa Airport, Rapallo Railway Station, and Santa Margherita Railway Station can be organised on request. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Charming. Great views. Featuring panoramic views of Portofino Bay, Excelsior Palace is a luxury 5-star hotel offering 2 restaurants, sun terraces and spacious rooms, many with sea views. Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner are served at the on-site Lord Byron restaurant, overlooking Tigullio Gulf. The à-la-carte Eden Roc restaurant is at the private beach, open in summer for both lunch and dinner. Featuring free WiFi, rooms at the Excelsior Palace come with air conditioning and satellite TVs. The private bathroom includes luxurious bathrobes and slippers. The wellness centre features a gym with sea view. Guests can treat themselves to a massage or beauty treatment. On-site facilities also include 2 snack bars. From June to September, guests can also access a private beach with 2 infinity pools. Portofino is 7 km from the hotel, reached along the scenic SP227 coast road. Rapallo Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Golfo dei Poeti Relais & Spa is located in Montemarcello, a 10-minute drive from Ameglia and within 11 km of Sarzana and Lerici. It features a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa centre. The elegant, air conditioned rooms come with free Wi-Fi and offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Most rooms have sea views. Guests can enjoy a sweet and savoury buffet breakfast in the morning. Golfo dei Poeti’s restaurant serves regional and international cuisine. The spa centre with hot tubs, saunas, and a Turkish bath invites to relax. Relais & Spa Golfo dei Poeti also offers a garden, a terrace, and a bar. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great value. This 5-star design hotel is set in a quiet tree-lined boulevard in a residential area in the heart of Genoa, a 10-minute walk from the main shopping street XX Settembre and city centre. Guests can reserve the services of the wellness centre with an indoor swimming pool, gym, Turkish bath and hot tub. With free WiFi, all the rooms are elegantly designed and come with modern amenities such as LCD satellite TV, minibar and work area. Each one has oak parquet floors, a private bathroom and safe. A buffet breakfast with sweet and savoury food and gluten-free items is served daily at the Blue Lounge & Restaurant. Open also at lunch and dinner, it serves innovative Ligurian and international cuisine and a wide choice of wines. The Blue Lounge & Terrace hosts aperitifs with DJ set, Sunday brunches and special dinners. Just 600 metres from the Fiera di Genova exhibition centre, the hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the Renaissance church of Santa Maria Assunta. Carlo Felice Theatre is just 10 minutes away on foot. Tickets for the Aquarium of Genoa, which is a 15-minute walk away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Located in the Bay of Paraggi, 1 km away from Portofino, the Eight Hotel Paraggi offers contemporary rooms with air conditioning and satellite TV. The beachside restaurant serves Ligurian, classic Italian and international dishes. The Paraggi Eight Hotel has a small private beach equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can enjoy a drink in the ultra-modern bar and lounge. Rooms at the hotel are newly refurbished decorated in neutral colours. Some have a balcony and views across the bay. Eight Hotel Paraggi is located on Italy's Ligurian Riviera, 4 km from Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station, and 30 minutes' drive from the Cinque Terre National Park. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Hip. Set in over 16000 m² of tropical gardens, this luxury hotel is set on the seafront promenade, a 5-minute walk from Sanremo Casino. It features a modern spa and outdoor pool with large sun terrace. From June to September, guests can enjoy a paid partner beach opposite the hotel, which includes changing huts, sun loungers and parasols. Guests can relax year-round in the wellness centre with sauna, hot tub and Turkish bath. There is also a gym and tennis court for an active holiday. Rooms at the Royal Hotel combine antique furniture with modern amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. All rooms feature a marble bathroom with a bathrobe and slippers and some have a sea view. A buffet breakfast is served each morning while Fiori di Murano restaurant offers fine Italian cuisine and park and sea views. During summer, you also have the Corallina poolside bar and restaurant, plus a gourmet restaurant, Il Giardino, for a candlelit dinner on the terrace. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Great location. Popular among couples. Set on Portovenere's seafront, this hotel features a terrace overlooking the small port and Palmaria Island. Set in a 17th-century monastery, it is a few steps from the town centre. The air-conditioned rooms include free WiFi, LED TV with free Sky channels and minibar, some offer sea views. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace. The restaurant serves fresh fish and specialities from the Cinque Terre. Private boat tours can be arranged on request. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Nice style. Set in a picturesque garden overlooking the Gulf of Sanremo, Miramare The Palace Resort offers a private access to the promenade and main beaches. It has a heated swimming pool with sea views, free parking and rooms with a satellite LED TV. Rooms feature a minibar, safe and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Continental and English breakfast is buffet style, and the Palm Bar provides snacks and drinks throughout the day. Guests can enjoy also the Sunset-Bar with sea-view. Miramare The Palace Resort has a peaceful location surrounded by tropical plants and trees. It is set just off the seafront promenade in Sanremo, a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from the harbour and Ariston Theatre. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Elegant. Rooftop bar. Opened March 2022. Set in Camogli, 300 metres from Camogli Beach, Carrick Hotel Camogli offers accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a fitness centre, sauna, and hot tub, as well as a garden. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Carrick Hotel Camogli have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a balcony. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Camogli, like cycling. Spiaggia dei Genovesi is 1.6 km from Carrick Hotel Camogli, while Recco Spiaggia Libera is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 38 km from the hotel. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Boasting a luxury spa, heated outdoor pool with salt water, and private beach, Grand Hotel Del Mare Resort & Spa is surrounded by beautiful gardens right on the seafront. It is 2 km from Bordighera centre. All rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV and a bathroom with luxury toiletries. This elegant 5-star hotel displays antiques and historic paintings in rooms and common areas. Grand Spa Del Mare includes a vitality pool with hydromassage corner and salt water, a sauna, Turkish bath and sensory showers. There is also a modern gym and a corner with fresh fruit and herbal teas. You have a wide choice of rooms and suites, all air conditioned and most with a sea-view balcony or terrace. Room service is available 24 hours per day. La Veranda and The Outdoor Sunrise Restaurant serves Italian and Mediterranean specialties from 7:00 until 00:00. Pool Bar offers a wide selection of cocktails and fresh smoothies, whilst Lounge Bar & Terrace is open 24/7. Staff will take excellent care of you, arranging car rental, personal shopper and personal trainer services. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Romantic. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. An elegant, 19th-century villa, lush gardens, a private beach, and a spectacular view across the bay, these are just some of the reasons to choose Imperiale Palace Hotel. Once the residence of a noble family, this impressive villa has now been turned into a luxury hotel. It has a panoramic location in Santa Margherita Ligure, 5 km from Portofino and 3 km from Rapallo. Your room comes with air conditioning and Satellite TV, and some have a beautiful sea view. Throughout the summer you can relax on the private beach or at the sea-water pool with sunbathing terrace. You will also find a fitness centre, which includes a Turkish bath and a massage room. The Imperiale Palace features modern conference facilities with a maximum capacity of 200. The restaurant with sea-view terrace provides a special setting for a candlelit meal. In summer, lunch is served on the beach in the form of a rich buffet of local specialities and fresh fish. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Offering free access to a free private beach, spa and fitness centre, this 5-star hotel is located in Alassio's centre. Grand Hotel Alassio features air-conditioned rooms with panoramic views. The modern rooms at Grand Hotel Alassio come with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bathrobe and slippers. Some rooms have sea views. Guests enjoy free access to the wellness centre, which includes a spa with herbal bath, a Turkish bath, and an ice fountain. An indoor pool with thalassotherapy is also available as well as lots of beauty treatments. Grand Hotel Alassio’s restaurant serves Italian cuisine and Ligurian specialities. The Bar offers brunch and appetizers every day. The famous Côte d'Azur is a 40-minute drive away. The hotel is 15 minutes’ drive from the A10 motorway, linking with Savona and Imperia. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Santa Margherita Palace is a boutique hotel featuring luxurious modern rooms, equipped with a large LCD TV. Located in Santa Margherita Ligure 100 metres from the train station, it offers free WiFi. Portofino is 5 km away. The rooms and suites at Hotel Santa Margherita Palace are decorated with designer contemporary furniture and offer a minibar and satellite TV. Self-catering apartments are also available in separate buildings within 850 metres of the hotel. Guests can relax in the hotel’s lounge bar. A wellness area is also available, and beauty treatments and massages can be booked. Show full description

Resort. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Villa Riviera Resort is a widespread hotel that combines the highest international standards with the atmosphere of the Ligurian Riviera and typical Italian hospitality. Two ancient villas surrounded by a 15,000 square meter park, 15 rooms with attention to every detail, two restaurants, an "outdoor" spa set among the olive trees and ancient stone remains and an infinity pool overlooking the entire gulf. The property is set a 10-minute drive from the centre of Lavagna and provides rooms with free WiFi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar. At the hotel, each room is fitted with a desk. Each room includes a private bathroom. At Villa Rivera Boutique Hotel, rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Villa Rivera Boutique Resort is 10 km from Sestri Levanti and 29 km from Portofino. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is 56 km away. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Cool. Superb breakfast. Grand Hotel Savoia is opposite Piazza Principe Train Station, a few steps from Genoa Aquarium. Rooms and suites feature free Wi-Fi access, a free bottle of mineral water, and an LCD TV. The Savoia features a fitness area and small wellness centre called La Spiaggia Segreta, which includes a sauna, a large hot tub, and aromatherapy showers. You will also find 2 hot tubs on the terrace. Salgari Restaurant offers Italian cuisine and Ligurian specialities. There is also a cocktail bar and lounge. The private garden includes a unique children's playground with pirate ship. Show full description

Boutique hotel. Great location. Eight Hotel Portofino offers an outdoor hot tub in a tranquil setting between the mountains and Portofino Harbour. It is located 200 metres from Portofino centre and the popular Piazzetta square. The elegant rooms have contemporary furniture and are decorated in warm colours with wooden floors. All are air conditioned and have a plasma-screen TV. Guests can relax on the sun deck equipped with loungers and hammocks. The hotel also offers a sauna, a Turkish bath and a variety of massages. Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station is 10 minutes away by car. The hotel provides a shuttle service to Baia Di Paraggi beach, located 1.5 km away. Access to this beach comes at extra costs. Free private parking is available but has a limited capacity and is subject to availability on the day of arrival. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Opened May 2023. Hotel Palazzo Durazzo Suites is located in the centre of Genoa, within walking distance of Palazzo Reale, Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. With free WiFi, this 5-star Luxury hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Hotel Palazzo Durazzo Suites offers 5-star Luxury accommodation with a sauna. The property is in front of the Old Port of Genoa. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Each room has a kettle, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer sea views. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gallery of the White Palace, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Doria Tursi. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 10 km from Hotel Palazzo Durazzo Suites. Show full description

Luxury Hotel. Historic property. Cosy rooms. The Bristol Palace features an impressive elliptical staircase, leading to its elegant rooms. This historic building is in central Genoa, 100 metres from Piazza De Ferrari. The large bathroom is equipped with bath or shower and comes with luxury toiletries. The classic style rooms feature antique furniture, and are soundproofed and air conditioned. Each offers free WiFi and a TV with a selection of free Sky and international channels. A turndown service is provided daily. The Palace has an elegant restaurant and a coffee shop. Breakfast is a varied American buffet with a selection of gluten-free foods. Business facilities are available at the property, including 9 meeting rooms. A private garage is available at extra charge and a valet service is at guests' disposal. Genoa's Aquarium and harbour area are a 15-minute walk away. Show full description