We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Liguria, Italy. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated December 2023.
Boutique hotel. 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
Charming boutique hotel perfectly located on the harbor of Portofino and offers a complimentary bottle of prosecco.
Great views. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Overlooking Baia del Silenzio bay, Hotel Helvetia is 20 metres from both private and public beaches. It features 1 pools with hydromassage jets, 1 heated pool and a rooftop sun terrace, all with panoramic views of the Ligurian Riviera. This 4-star hotel offers elegant rooms and junior suites with sea or garden views, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Each includes a flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels, and a private bathroom with toiletries. You will be served a sweet and savoury breakfast daily in a dedicated room, or out on the terrace facing the sea in summer. Helvetia Hotel provides a free bike rental service, ideal for exploring the surrounding town of Sestri Levante. During winter, the outdoor pools are heated to guarantee a relaxing dip all year round. Sestri Levante Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the property, and links to the Cinque Terre territory and Portofino. La Spezia and Genoa are within 40 minutes by car.Show full description
A charming hotel in a good location for exploring the silent bay and pedestrian area. Note that all rooms have balconies with OUTSTANDING views, and the hotel has a private beach.
Luxury Hotel. 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. 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.Charming. Great location.Opened February 2022. Facing the beachfront, Hotel Windsor offers 4-star accommodation in Laigueglia and has a fitness centre, terrace and restaurant. A few steps from Laigueglia Beach and 1.6 km from Alassio beach, the property offers a private beach area, as well as a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. The rooms have air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Hotel Windsor have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Laigueglia, like hiking and cycling. Villa Nobel is 50 km from Hotel Windsor, while Alassio tourist's port is 5.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 91 km from the hotel.Show full description
Unique. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Villa Rivera 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 Hotel is 10 km from Sestri Levanti and 29 km from Portofino. Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is 56 km away.Show full description
A unique boutique hotel with a perfect combination of modern facilities and a historical Italian lifestyle. The rooms are luxurious with breathtaking views of the sea. SO CHARMING!
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. Elegant. 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.Elegant. Great value. 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 private bathroom includes luxurious bathrobes and slippers. 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 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
A 20th-century Palace remains in its original and traditional style, with authentic antiquities. The hotel's position is fantastic, with views of the Port of Rapallo and a private beach.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Highly elegant. 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
A charming, old-school resort in a beautiful little town with access to well appointed beach club. This is likely the most beautiful and elegant luxury hotel in Liguria.
Hip. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. A 5-minute walk from Santa Margherita Ligure beach, Hotel Blu di Te features vintage interiors and pieces of décor. Free WiFi, swimming pool and turkish bath are available. Rooms are individually furnished and are all air conditioned. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Every morning guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Blu di Te is 1 km from Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station. Portofino is 15 minutes' drive away.Show full description
A chic boutique hotel with sophisticated design and just a walking distance of the sea. The hotel also has a cozy rooftop with a pool and a grand lobby on the ground floor for relaxation.
Rooftop pool. Popular among women. Featuring a free private beach, pool and sea-view restaurant, Hotel Cenobio Dei Dogi is set in Camogli. It offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout. The private bathroom has a hairdryer and luxury toiletries. Elegant rooms at the Cenobio come with wooden floors and satellite flat-screen TV. Breakfast at Cenobio Dei Dogi is buffet style. La Playa restaurant with terrace serves top quality Italian cuisine and fresh fish. A bar is also available. Hiking paths start right outside the property, and Camogli Station is 10 minutes' walk away, with train links to the Cinque Terre National Park, as well as Pisa and Genoa.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Set right on the seafront in Portofino, Hotel Piccolo Portofino offers a private rocky beach with a bar. It is a historic villa that now features stylish designer interiors. Rooms are air conditioned and feature modern minimalist decor. They offer satellite and pay-per-view channels. Some also have a balcony or sea views. Guests at Piccolo Portofino can relax on the furnished terraces with panoramic sea views. Free WiFi is available at the reception, where friendly staff can provide tourist information. Set on the hillside, the hotel is only 400 metres from the centre of Portofino. There are many restaurants, bars and shops in the surroundings.Show full description
A boutique hotel located a few minutes walk from Portofino, with beautiful harbor views. The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style, with marble bathrooms. This small hotel has a great location in Portofino!
Cool. Offering free WiFi and a modern fitness area, the Genova Marina is just 50 metres from Genoa Aquarium and near the Maritime Museum. It is in the old harbour, 5 minutes’ walk from the centre. Rooms at NH Collection Genova Marina include a private bathroom, air conditioning and an electric kettle to prepare tea/coffee. Some rooms have a balcony. The restaurant serves Ligurian seafood dishes, modern cuisine, and traditional Italian recipes. It has 2 outdoor terraces with a charming view of the port and of Genoa's symbolic landmark, La Lanterna. Including healthy food, coffee and fresh fruit, breakfast is buffet style. NH Collection Genova Marina is located 100 metres from La Città dei Bambini children's museum. Genoa Principe Train Station is 1.5 km away.Show full description
This exceptional hotel has a distinctive design, elevated above the Old Port area. It provides stunning views of the harbor and features a contemporary restaurant and a fitness center.
Unique. Cosy rooms. Good breakfast. Popular among couples.Opened April 2021. Facing the beachfront, Sublimis Boutique Hotel Adults-Only offers 4-star accommodation in Camogli and features a terrace, restaurant and bar. The property is located 26 km from Casa Carbone, 29 km from University of Genoa and 30 km from Aquarium of Genoa. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include a wardrobe. Speaking German, English, French and Italian at the reception, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near Sublimis Boutique Hotel Adults-Only include Camogli Beach, Spiaggia dei Genovesi and Recco Spiaggia Libera. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 38 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is a popular boutique hotel among couples travelling to Liguria.
Historic property. Stylish. Lovely interior design. Featuring free WiFi and a terrace with views of the city, Hotel Palazzo Grillo is set in a historical building in Genoa, 300 metres from Genova aquarium. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV and design furniture. The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and bidet. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play billiards at the hotel. Via Garibaldi is 300 metres from Hotel Palazzo Grillo, while Palazzo Ducale is 300 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 6 km from the property.Show full description
Palazzo Grillo stands out with its charming and comfortable rooms, exquisite interior design, and well-preserved building. The hotel provides a tranquil room, a breathtaking rooftop area, and a library.
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
A splendid hotel offers incredibly stylish rooms with balconies and sea views. It is one of the most historic boutique hotels in the area!
Luxury Hotel.Rooftop restaurant. Great value. 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
Historic. Beautiful. Comfortable beds. 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
This luxury hotel has super comfortable beds and great affordability!
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Great interior design. La Meridiana is next door to Garlenda's 18-hole golf course designed by architect John Harris in 1960. The property has a large garden and a rock pool with hydromassage. Parking is free. La Meridiana Hotel & Golf Resort is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. The rooms have views of the garden, the vineyards, or the pool. Each room comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Most have a private patio or balcony. Restaurant The Rosmarino is elegant and refined, and serves modern versions of traditional Mediterranean dishes. Bistrot de la Meridiana offers a casual atmosphere, with candlelight outdoor dining in the summer.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING AND ROMANTIC boutique hotels in Liguria.
Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Great breakfast. Situated above Levanto, the door to the Cinque Terre, Al Terra di Mare is an eco-friendly and solar-powered property built in the style of a Ligurian hamlet, surrounded by vineyards and olive-trees. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Instead of corridors, there are narrow streets, which lead to a bar area called La Piazzetta. The outdoor swimming pool is open during summer, and drinks and ice cream are available at the poolside. Offering an independent entrance, each room features a private bathroom with shower. Breakfast is a varied buffet of fresh local food, and it is served on the communal terrace overlooking the sea. Some rooms offer panoramic views of the valley, and some of the sea. Some rooms have a private balcony or terrace. Hotel Al Terra Di Mare is 2.3 km from Levanto centre and 2 km from the train station. The property offers free parking, and can provide a shuttle service to the beach, the centre and the station.Show full description
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