Keep in mind the beaches “close” in October.

The hotel is a classic beauty with very nice interiors quaint rooms and a stunning view across the bay.

We loved our off days spent at the beach and the pool area.

It is important to note that the beach is public-

Convenient beach club opposite the hotel.

The location of the hotel is great. An easy walk to the town or to the beach (right across the street.)

It is the only beach area in Santa Margherita or Portofino to speak of.

Our beautiful room looked out over the Ligurian Sea and the coastline.

We were blessed with brilliant sunshine and therefore able to experience all the outdoor offerings from the pool, to the outdoor terraces, to a beach stroll, to the splendor of the park and the sentimental walk. We highly recommend staying at the GHM, whether it be for a couple of nights (one night would be such a tease!)

We particularly enjoyed the beautiful pool, and the beach.

though it is a tourist area like the Amalfi coast, it is filled with Italian visitors enjoying the lovely seaside passegiatas and lively appertif hours we had come to love.

We loved going across the street to the beach club and swimming in the Ligurian Sea.

Breakfast was served outside on the terrace - overlooking the beautiful bay.

We enjoyed sitting in the evenings on the terrace bar sipping on local wine, listening to the soft piano music, and watching the glittering lights across the bay as the sun went down - Perfection!

The hotel overlooks the bay with a simply wonderful view.

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The Ligurian coast, with its mild winters and semi-tropical flowers, used to be a favourite for English and American travellers

We enjoyed a few days at the pool and a few days at the beach club.

We loved the breakfast and found walking to the train station and Portofino easy and enjoyable.

From the morning pastries to the dessert, it was all delicious.

The breakfast buffet was plentiful and perfect before we left for sightseeing for the day We loved our stay at Grand Hotel Miramare and highly recommend it!

Breakfast was absolutely lovely and we enjoyed it each day on the front porch of the hotel overlooking the sea.

It is set back from the road, with a more glamorous breakfast service, and a more romantic atmosphere.

The restaurant - the food is delicious and you will not find a better view anywhere - be it Portofino or Santa Marguerita.

Whatever you want, they deliver to your room, and it’s all delicious.

The room, the restaurant, the pool, the breakfast.

It was so relaxing to have the GHM as our base for the week as we knew each night was open air sleeping on wonderful Frette linens and each morning was breakfast on the outdoor terrace of the Vistamare restaurant.

Breakfast is a full spread and several bars around the hotel have fantastic cocktails and views.

This hotel is beautiful, the staff is attentive, and the food is delicious.

The hotel amenities are plentiful and well maintained.

but worth every penny to lounge on the terrace in the afternoons or enjoy the complimentary and expansive breakfast at our leisure.

Also, breakfast on the terrace was lovely.

but the breakfast was perfect overlooking the sea just beyond.

The beds and pillows were comfortable and commodious, spotlessly clean, and the breakfast on the terrace overlooking the sea was delightful.

Breakfast on the terrace is the best possible start to the day and an evening cocktail overlooking the sea is a must.

Due to Covid, buffet breakfasts are served by waiters- you point and they give you a plate.

Location of the hotel is breathtaking, Restaurant (wend there for breakfast only, as we wanted to explore the area) with great staff and nice choice of delights.

The room we received in 2019 was a room half the size of the room in 2018 (which was a downgraded room).It was so cramped we had to put a suitcase in the bathroom in order to maneuver around the room.

That matters a lot to us as we rely on restaurant recommendations and in this case advice on the complicated train trips to and from Cinque Terre.

A case of food poisoning due to bad seafood from another restaurant in Santa Margherita prevented me from having dinner here.

These days international hotels of a similar standard offer bathrooms that are very elegant and comfortable, sadly this is not the case here.

but don't do it if you are with suitcases.

Unfortunately – as is often the case – the hotel has limited parking available so charges EUR25 for the privilege.

Downside was that the website mentioned a heated pool which unfortunately was not the case.

but with a little chlorine added (I suppose just in case).

but the water was too cold in any case so it was fine) and many others!

The train station is about one mile from the hotel, so convenient to walk if you are not with bags-- Better to walk back as it is downhill.

As guests departed, some of the tables were then laid for lunch, so that the attending guests were packed together into the same area and in some cases there was just a few inches space between the tables.

As is often the case, the only downside was the expensive parking.

at least here i can honestly say you are getting full value for your money, something that is certainly not always the case in europe.

but at the Miramare i believe you truly get full value for what you pay, something that is not always the case in many places in italy (and other countries!).

There are much better restaurants in Santa Magherita Ligure.

We had great meals in Portofino and Vernazza so it's great to explore the neighboring towns.

Walking distance to ferry, downtown restaurants, shopping, and sites.

So many wonderful shops, restaurants, and wine bars…and some of the best gelato we had in Italy.

Had outstanding views, food, spa treatments and rest.

After dinner every evening,  we looked forward to having an after dinner cocktail on the patio listening to the wonderful piano player.

The poolside summer restaurant under a pergola is gorgeous.

Also - make sure you pre-book a taxi into town and back - we went in twice for dinner and were stranded. .

The front desk assisted us with making dinner reservations, transfer arrangements and directions.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming, particularly the restaurant and pool staff, who went above and beyond to ensure that we had a memorable stay.

Very close walking distance to restaurants & shopping

We ended up eating in the restaurant 2 of our 3 nights there (we actually cancelled a reservation that we had in Portofino)  b/c it was such a great experience and I'll say it again,  the best view anywhere.

But the town itself is really lovely, with great restaurants and fun shopping, without all the normal tourists!

We took a taxi to the restaurant and the driver told us to wait in the car because it looked quiet..of course it was it wasn’t even open!!!!

The pool side area was wonderful and the bar a great spot for a pre night out cocktail.

They fileted our fish at our table - and the seabass is to die for.

And lunch by the pool, with the most beautiful view of the sea, was perfection.

Our room was large with a balcony facing the pool and ocean.

The food is amazing, the service was impeccable, and the views are breathtaking.

The view from our balcony was just gorgeous.

The sea was crystal clear and quite lovely to swim in.

We had a jr. suite with park view and while we loved the room - the patio was visible by a whole section of the other building and had no privacy.

The terrace with the view of the garden has a nice sun screen so it could be enjoyed all times of the day.

We were pleasantly surprised by the size and location of the swimming pool, which had amazing views from the pool deck, with plenty of lounge chairs available for guests.

though we still had a Park View room it was very spacious with a walk in closet.

Because the hotel was not full at this time of year, we were upgraded to a suite with a balcony, giving us stunning views of the Ligurian Sea.

The location with its incredible views, the staff, the service all were exceptional.

but soak in the view and beauty of this region of Italy, as was our purpose this trip.

Grounds are beautiful and elegant, especially loved the pool area and vistamare restaurant balcony, magical views!

Breakfast sitting outside in the sea breeze was wonderful.

Grand Hotel Miramare

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A beautifully located hotel overlooking the beach and town of Rapallo.

Very friendly front desk staff, nicely designed, recently refurbished junior suites with a breathtaking view across the bay, brand new bathroom, perfect aircon, lovely rooftop bar, valet parking (on a public parking lot though), minutes to walk to the well-kept privately managed beach.

Good room with balcony overlooking beach ( well nearly, the hotel is one back from the front,

It offers fabulous views over the harbour and beach area.

The view from the top of the hotel (where the bar is) is overlooking the harbour.

but glad we stayed here as the location was better and the hotel's 'Sky bar' had amazing views.Great breakfast and outside seating with good views towards the harbour.

Location was right next to the shops and restaurants with views of the harbour.

Very good room, staff very good and helpful great view over the harbour from our suite upgrade your was offered for only 30 euros per night very good location near all the local restaurants so would highly recommend

A few steps away from the beach and sea front, shopping.

Star attractions are the great buffet breakfasts served on the first floor terrace and the roof top bar providing spectacular views of the bay at night.

Clean and well kept with a very good breakfast selection; beautiful bar on the eighth floor with a panoramic view of the waterfront.

Nice modern rooms and many with balcony overlooking the bay.

This Hotel is great, so it's next to the beach and the sea.

We had a 6th floor room with exceptional views over the bay and an excellent place to watch the nightly firework from our two balconies.

Loved our balcony overlooking the bay from our room.

It's a modern hotel with a lovely breakfast room with outside terrace overlooking the harbour.

The Hotel has been refurbished recently, Our room was a superior with a small balcony and facing the beach and sea.

The rooms were new with lovely views of the beach.

The Best Western is a great little hotel ideally situated on the corner of the Esplanade with a view of the beach.

Our room was light, and bright with a balcony and views of the harbour.

Quality of breakfast outstanding and courtesy of staff at a very high level.

Parking available nearby for an extra charge and a lovely breakfast with friendly and helpful service.

The rooms were great, the breakfast exceptional, and the rooftop view was amazing.

The breakfast was plentiful, both hot and cold food, even cakes and delicious homemade tiramisu.

Breakfast is well worth the value it was incredible!

We did the breakfast buffet every day and it was also super impressive!

Special mention to Elizabetta at reception and also the main lady at breakfast who has been extremely helpful assisting in sterilising our baby bottles in the microwave each morning.

Good breakfast and the Sky Lounge was perfect for pre dinner drinks.

Excellent breakfast with fantastic choice.

I have stayed one night with the family, experience just amazing all staff from front desk to ladies at the restaurant for breakfast extremely kind.

The staff was kind and welcoming and the breakfast was perfect way to start the day.

The breakfast was delicious and the staff were very helpful.

Lovely rooms, very clean, excellent location, excellent breakfast buffet, fantastic Skybar with an unbelievable view.

All the expected facilities and an excellent breakfast.

My daughters loved the Nutella pancakes that were offered on Sunday.

The warm reception, excellent breakfast & friendly hospitality made our trip to the Liguria coast special.

The location was great and the breakfast was wonderful!

Lovely rooms, amazing terrace at the 8th floor, mouth-watering breakfast and over the top shower!

Its our first night and beds are a bit firm.

The bed was hard so I asked for another topper

Truly, the only downside we could come up with was that the beds were MORE than a bit firm,

The king size bed was a little hard and shower a little cramped

Our bed was a little too firm for our tastes,

My friends did complaint that the beds were hard

As mentioned by a previous poster, the only negative for us was also the very hard beds which my wife and I found quite uncomfortable.

Yes, the beds were very hard, that was my only complaint.

but minuses for rock hard bed and no air conditioning when needed.

but we are here during Rapallo’s major annual festival - Feste Di Luglio which has included ceremonial things like fireworks on the promenade which have been incredible.

The hotel is excellently located in front of the promenade.

It's right on the promenade by the water and such easy access to everything you could want.

The hotel is very centrally located, perfect for walking the promenade and in very close walking proximity to the town.

We had a corner junior suite on the 5th floor overlooking the beach and promenade with an awesome view.

The location is amazing near the beach and the promenade with a lot of great restaurants and cafes nearby.

Location of the hotel was excellent, close to the center and promenade.

This hotel is in an excellent position in Rapallo, the main promenade, restaurants, bars and the ferry are just literally around the corner.

Location of the hotel was excellent, close to the center, promenade and railwaystation.

They have in the top of the hotel a beautiful sky lounge with an amazing view over the sea, the harbor and the promenade.

So local for all facilities-shopping, restaurants, the marina and the seafront promenade.

Our room was a corner one with balcony on both sides with a lovely view of the sea and the promenade.

The location was right by the promenade and ferry to Portofino and other small towns, so was very convenient.

Very nice Hotel, in the city center of the city and  in front of the promenade.

I will return again and recommend this hotel to anyone who desires a beautiful hotel with a sea view on the promenade in the beautiful town of Rapallo.

The hotel is very well located, right in the middle of downtown Rapallo, on the sea promenade, right across from the "beach".

Great location - for walking the promenade and seeing Rapallo.

Staff are very helpful and the place is well-appointed, spotlessly clean and very-well situated for the lungomare (promenade) at this lovely Riviera resort.

The hotel has a rooftop bar on the 8th floor with great views over the sea.

The sky bar on the rooftop has excellent views

The staff here have been so friendly, helpful and just incredible - everyone from the reception staff, porter, bar man on the rooftop bar to the wonderful ladies at breakfast.

Amazing roof top bar with stunning night time views.

The people were very friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and there is a roof top bar with beautiful views.

but the rooftop bar was well worth the wait.

Super Hotel, very super kind reception, room very clean and the best rooftop bar in the city.

There is a lovely relaxing rooftop bar at night and the blankets provided were very welcome!

A great rooftop bar - perfect for that evening cocktail at sunset ( or any other time!).

They also had a rooftop bar and provided blankets at night if you were cold up there.

We spent the early evening at the roof top bar, sipping cocktails and enjoying the complimentary, plentiful Italian snacks.

It was a really good size, nice bathroom, air con etc and who needs a balcony when there is a roof top bar with excellent cocktails and free snacks!

It was completely modernized recently so very nice, all the conveniences including a rooftop bar lounge.

The bathroom was quite small and had a shower unit that was self-contained.

Our room was ok however the bathroom was very small and in need of a revamp, the wifi is free

The only downside was that the showers are very small,

One note is that some bathrooms have very small showers.

We found the bathroom a bit small and average for the category though.

but the bath very small and the hot water was a bit intermittent.

We did not have so large problems, just like the tiny bathroom with cold shower, noisy "deluxe sea side" room or large breakfast buffet from supermarket.

though was tiny and the one piece shower stall was very small and cramped.

Only negative was the small shower which is difficult for larger people

Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel

firm bed

small bathroom

rooftop bar

beach view

promenade

Beautiful room and excellent full breakfast.

The best part of our stay was perhaps the breakfasts!

The personalized service and amazing breakfast and serviced rooms exceeded our expectations.

Friendly staff, delicious breakfast with large selection, and very clean.

The breakfast is by the far the best my wife and I have ever had.

The breakfast was also amazing and had everything you needed for the inevitably long days exploring the Cinque Terre (you can walk to the train station for easy access to the entire area), or Portfofino (a beautiful scenic walk along the oceanfront).

loved everything about this place: a warm welcome, delicious breakfast, perfect location.

Perfect location breakfast was very good.

Breakfast was fantastic with lots of options to choose from.

The breakfasts on the outdoor terrace were a beautiful start to our fun filled days visiting Portofino by bus, the Cinque Terra by train, San Frutuoso and Camogli by ferry and the beach by foot.

Breakfast was the best part of every day (fruit, cakes, mimosas!).

The breakfasts were some of the best we had on our trip, and we were glad that we also decided to have dinner at the hotel one evening.

Breakfast was amazing - I have never seen such a beautifully presented choice of amazing fruits, cereals, cooked breakfast, breads, cheese, organic teas and so it goes on. Sensational.

Buffet Breakfast on the outdoor terrace was plentiful and good quality with a lovely smiling waitress.

Great breakfast and dinner, super-clean rooms, amazing staff (as always), good location (2 minutes from the main street) and that warm and cozy atmosphere we love.

Me and my boyfriend stayed at Villa Anita for the first time three years ago and completely loved the warm atmosphere and fantastic service combined with the nice rooms, house & pool area and delicious breakfast.

There is a very tasty breakfast each morning with made to order coffee and wide variety of breakfast items.

There is no lift so you need to be comfortable with stairs.

Also, be aware that there is no elevator, so you will walk the equivalent of 4 stories every time you leave the room to go out of the hotel.

We were on the third floor and the hotel has no elevator

We were told in advance that there was not an elevator (so it was not a surprise).

but not sure if there is an elevator here and we sure try to avoid schlepping our bags up so many stairs!

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