The upscale, 26-room Hotel Santa Margherita Palace's stylish boutique digs make for a great base to explore the surrounding Riviera region -- and a comfortable place to end the day. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of everything in town -- it's just a two-minute stroll to a large restaurant and shopping area. There's no full restaurant, but all rates include a free buffet breakfast. Elegant rooms are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and bathrobes, but some attic-level rooms are tiny and lack windows. Additional downsides are the lack of sea views and kid-friendly facilities. Those who prioritize being on the water and need a bit more to do for the family should look to the beachfront Metropole, although it's a five-minute walk outside of town.
The upscale, 26-room Hotel Santa Margherita Palace's stylish boutique digs make for a great base to explore the surrounding Riviera region -- and a comfortable place to end the day. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of everything in town -- it's just a two-minute stroll to a large restaurant and shopping area. There's no full restaurant, but all rates include a free buffet breakfast. Elegant rooms are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and bathrobes, but some attic-level rooms are tiny and lack windows. Additional downsides are the lack of sea views and kid-friendly facilities. Those who prioritize being on the water and need a bit more to do for the family should look to the beachfront Metropole, although it's a five-minute walk outside of town.
Set on a small bluff overlooking the Ligurian Sea, the 89-room Imperiale Palace Hotel is one of the top luxury properties in the Italian Riviera. Rooms offer a combination of Old-World elegance and modern amenities that makes them comfortable and appealing, with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, minibars, and marble bathrooms. Dining options are varied and excellent, and range between casual lunches by the sea and gourmet dinners in decadent dining rooms with huge arched windows offering pretty views. The hotel offers direct access to the sea via private rock platforms with steps to the water and loungers, and there is also a lovely seawater pool on a separate deck surrounded by pine trees. Families seeking something cheaper and more modern may want to compare rates at the Best Western Hotel Regina Elena.
Set on a small bluff overlooking the Ligurian Sea, the 89-room Imperiale Palace Hotel is one of the top luxury properties in the Italian Riviera. Rooms offer a combination of Old-World elegance and modern amenities that makes them comfortable and appealing, with free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, minibars, and marble bathrooms. Dining options are varied and excellent, and range between casual lunches by the sea and gourmet dinners in decadent dining rooms with huge arched windows offering pretty views. The hotel offers direct access to the sea via private rock platforms with steps to the water and loungers, and there is also a lovely seawater pool on a separate deck surrounded by pine trees. Families seeking something cheaper and more modern may want to compare rates at the Best Western Hotel Regina Elena.
The four-pearl Best Western Hotel Regina Elena offers splendid views from a hillside perch overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Common spaces display an Old World sensibility, but guest rooms are minimalist and modern. Its private beach is rocky but not unappealing, fronted by paved flagstones topped with orange loungers. A beachside restaurant and bar add to the appeal. But guests may prefer the boxy rooftop pool with its wooden sundeck, whirlpool, and ocean views. Although this romantic stretch of Italian coastline is favored by couples, the Best Western is family-friendly with a children's pool and kids' club. Another option travelers could consider is the chalet-style Hotel Laurin, which is in the same price range.
The four-pearl Best Western Hotel Regina Elena offers splendid views from a hillside perch overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Common spaces display an Old World sensibility, but guest rooms are minimalist and modern. Its private beach is rocky but not unappealing, fronted by paved flagstones topped with orange loungers. A beachside restaurant and bar add to the appeal. But guests may prefer the boxy rooftop pool with its wooden sundeck, whirlpool, and ocean views. Although this romantic stretch of Italian coastline is favored by couples, the Best Western is family-friendly with a children's pool and kids' club. Another option travelers could consider is the chalet-style Hotel Laurin, which is in the same price range.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Lido Palace Hotel is a historic property on the coast of Ligure between Rapallo and Portofino. Its location is top-notch, with bars, restaurants, shops, and transportation all within a five-minute walk from the hotel, not to mention a beach across the street. The 54 rooms are decorated in a simple, Italian style, and come with minibars, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and air-conditioning. Features include a tiny wellness corner offering a Turkish bath and massage treatments, restaurant with temperature-controlled terrace, bar, and meeting rooms. Old-fashioned interiors could use an update, and the lack of a gym and pool are downsides, but overall, it is a great value with an unbeatable location. Travelers looking for something that's a little more modern and with a pool, check out the nearby Hotel Laurin.
The three-and-a-half-pearl Lido Palace Hotel is a historic property on the coast of Ligure between Rapallo and Portofino. Its location is top-notch, with bars, restaurants, shops, and transportation all within a five-minute walk from the hotel, not to mention a beach across the street. The 54 rooms are decorated in a simple, Italian style, and come with minibars, bathrobes, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and air-conditioning. Features include a tiny wellness corner offering a Turkish bath and massage treatments, restaurant with temperature-controlled terrace, bar, and meeting rooms. Old-fashioned interiors could use an update, and the lack of a gym and pool are downsides, but overall, it is a great value with an unbeatable location. Travelers looking for something that's a little more modern and with a pool, check out the nearby Hotel Laurin.
This 12-room boutique hotel run by a mother and son is more like a bed and breakfast, providing clean accommodations in a quiet area that’s a short walk to the center of Santa Margherita. The rooms are tiny, but many have been updated and come with small terraces. Amenities include an outdoor whirlpool, children’s play area, free bike rentals, and a restaurant that serves a large breakfast buffet and dinner. The owners and staff are helpful and friendly.
This 12-room boutique hotel run by a mother and son is more like a bed and breakfast, providing clean accommodations in a quiet area that’s a short walk to the center of Santa Margherita. The rooms are tiny, but many have been updated and come with small terraces. Amenities include an outdoor whirlpool, children’s play area, free bike rentals, and a restaurant that serves a large breakfast buffet and dinner. The owners and staff are helpful and friendly.
The 84-room Grand Hotel Miramare was built in 1903 as one of the first luxury properties in the area and still retains much of its charm today. This renovated, updated property has an outdoor saltwater pool, a blooming private garden for leisurely strolls, and spa with outdoor gazebo for massages. It's located across the street from a public beach on Golfo del Tigullio, so there are great water views, but no private beach access. Bars and restaurants provide both indoor and outdoor seating. Rooms are elegant with high ceilings and renovated bathrooms, but some guests complain about noise on lower level street facing rooms.
The 84-room Grand Hotel Miramare was built in 1903 as one of the first luxury properties in the area and still retains much of its charm today. This renovated, updated property has an outdoor saltwater pool, a blooming private garden for leisurely strolls, and spa with outdoor gazebo for massages. It's located across the street from a public beach on Golfo del Tigullio, so there are great water views, but no private beach access. Bars and restaurants provide both indoor and outdoor seating. Rooms are elegant with high ceilings and renovated bathrooms, but some guests complain about noise on lower level street facing rooms.
The 58-room Metropole, which is within a five-minute walk of the town, is small for a resort hotel, but that's what gives it its intimate atmosphere. Rooms are basic and simply decorated, and those in the annex have views of the sea. The hotel has a private seaside area with lounge chairs and a children's play section, a small pool surrounded by beautiful gardens, a fitness center, and a spa. Its two restaurants specialize in seafood cooked in the local Ligurian style. Note that the property closes in November and December.
The 58-room Metropole, which is within a five-minute walk of the town, is small for a resort hotel, but that's what gives it its intimate atmosphere. Rooms are basic and simply decorated, and those in the annex have views of the sea. The hotel has a private seaside area with lounge chairs and a children's play section, a small pool surrounded by beautiful gardens, a fitness center, and a spa. Its two restaurants specialize in seafood cooked in the local Ligurian style. Note that the property closes in November and December.
Offering gorgeous grounds and beautiful views over the bay toward Santa Margherita's center, the upper-middle-range Hotel Continental is ideally positioned for guests wanting access to restaurants in town (a five-minute walk), a secluded retreat, and a base for exploring the Riviera region and Cinque Terre. Although the interior design is disappointingly bland and bordering on dated in some areas, the property's many patios, terraces, and balconies will delight those who prefer spending time outside their room. The restaurant serving free breakfast, private beach, and spa are great for couples looking for a romantic stay, though the hotel is also kid-friendly. Those wanting to stay directly in the center could check out the boutique Santa Margherita Palace, a four-pearl property that's more stylish but doesn't offer sea views.
Offering gorgeous grounds and beautiful views over the bay toward Santa Margherita's center, the upper-middle-range Hotel Continental is ideally positioned for guests wanting access to restaurants in town (a five-minute walk), a secluded retreat, and a base for exploring the Riviera region and Cinque Terre. Although the interior design is disappointingly bland and bordering on dated in some areas, the property's many patios, terraces, and balconies will delight those who prefer spending time outside their room. The restaurant serving free breakfast, private beach, and spa are great for couples looking for a romantic stay, though the hotel is also kid-friendly. Those wanting to stay directly in the center could check out the boutique Santa Margherita Palace, a four-pearl property that's more stylish but doesn't offer sea views.