Lungomare Roma 82, Sea Front, Alassio, Italy | (888) 399-9863
Lovely beach with loungers and umbrellas across the street
Simple, cozy rooms; some with balconies and Mediterranean views
Quiet, appealing promenade located across the street
On-site restaurant with Italian wine and Ligurian cooking
Charming, pretty villa in the former home of painter Richard West
Garage parking available
Small pets allowed
Free Wi-Fi
Charge for parking (during the busy season)
Bedding and room furniture could use a refresh
No elevator or private beach
Not all rooms are air-conditioned
The 20-room Hotel Beau Rivage is a small three-pearl boutique in a charming villa located across a quiet street from the Mediterranean Sea. While furniture could use an update, rooms are clean and comfortable with small flat-screen TVs and minibars. Wi-Fi is free but some rooms aren't air-conditioned. The on-site restaurant is open all day and serves homemade Italian food and wine. Restaurants and shops in Alassio are within easy walking distance. Note that the facilities found at the beach (changing rooms, loungers, and showers) are owned by a separate business so guests must pay to use them.
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Scene
Small boutique with interesting history
Built in the 19th century, the three-story hotel is located in a villa and former home of painter Richard West. Stained glass window panes, green shutters, and front facing balconies give the house a romantic feel. Inside, the sitting room includes a marble fireplace and faux antique ceiling. Couches and armchairs are on the worn side. There's a pretty outdoor patio for dining or admiring views of the sea.
Location
In Alassio, across the street from the Mediterranean Sea
Hotel Beau Rivage is located at the end of Alassio -- a popular spot with Italian families for a beach holiday -- where noise and traffic aren't an issue. The sandy beach and Mediterranean Sea are just across a quiet street and promenade from the hotel, though expect to pay a private business to use their chairs and changing rooms. The hotel charges for garage parking during the busy season. Alassio has more upscale shops and restaurants than comparable small beach towns in the area.
Rooms
Rooms with flat-screen TVs and some sea views, but with dated furniture
Rooms at the Hotel Beau Rivage are basic and cozy. There are some nice touches including towel warmers, free Wi-Fi, small flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but the bedding, plaid curtains, and green slipcovers on the furniture could use an update. Rooms are clean; some have furnished balconies and views of the Mediterranean (book a front room for the best sea views). Air-conditioning isn't available in all rooms, though there are fans. White bathrooms have single stall showers with sliding doors and single sinks.
Features
On-site restaurant, beach access, and free Wi-Fi
Like most boutiques, Hotel Beau Rivage doesn't have loads of features. There is a quality on-site restaurant that serves three meals a day (a la carte or package dining) with an emphasis on Ligurian cooking (known for pesto) and Italian wine. Beach access doesn't get much better, though there's a fee to use the facilities, which is quite common in Italy. Small pets are welcome and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
