The Best Small Luxury
Hotels in Italian Riviera

Charming. Great location. Great interior design. 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. Comfortable beds. 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

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

Rooftop bar. Great views. Set in Sestri Levante, only 150 metres from the sandy beach and a few steps from the city centre, Vis à Vis has an outdoor pool with hydromassage and a panoramic rooftop terrace. It offers free WiFi. All rooms at the Vis à Vis are air conditioned and have a balcony or small garden, some with sea views. They also feature satellite TV and a minibar. Several relaxing wellness facilities are available on site. You can taste Ligurian specialities at the renowned Olimpo Restaurant. The rooftop Ponte Zeus bar offers panoramic views over the Ligurian Riviera towards Portofino. A partner private beach can be accessed nearby. There is an outdoor private parking area, accessed via a lift from reception and available at extra charge. Vis à Vis is just a 10-minute walk from the Sestri Levante Train Station with links to the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cinque Terre park area and Portofino Resort can also be reached via boat rides. There is an internet point. Show full description

Delightful property. Highly elegant. Great views. Villa della Pergola Relais et Chateaux is set in a 19th-century building surrounded by a large park. Located on a hill, it has a terrace with panoramic views of the Ligurian Sea, 1 km away. Set in a botanical garden of two hectares , Villa della Pergola offers to its guest 19 different rooms divided between the Villa, Villino, Casa del Sole, Casa Wisteria and Casa Nirvana. All rooms are non-smoking, some have stairs and there is no elevator. The wooden-floored rooms feature English-style furniture. Each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar. Most have a balcony with views of the surrounding Mediterranean landscape. Wi-Fi is free. Guests can enjoy the Villa’s sun terrace, bar and hot tub. The gardens are filled with flowers, conifers and citrus trees. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and serves Ligurian cuisine using only fresh, seasonal ingredients. Villa della Pergola Relais et Chateaux, which in the past was home to noble families, is 1 km from Alassio. The A10 Motorway is 10 km away. Show full description

Charming. Very stylish. Superb interior design. 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

Historic. Charming. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Located in one of the most picturesque and ancient areas of Alassio, the Borgo Coscia, Hotel Lido is in the heart of the Sun's Bay. Everything at the Hotel Lido revolves around the beautiful sandy beach, with the shallow waters of the Ligurian Sea. The Lido offers modern comforts and a professional and sophisticated service, including valet parking for those who book a parking space. All rooms are spacious and bright. A bus station nearby provides easy access to town centre. The railway station is only 500 metres away. Hotel Lido also provides a shuttle service to/from the airport at extra costs. Show full description

Grand Hotel Pietra Ligure features a restaurant, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Pietra Ligure. With a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a balcony. The units in Grand Hotel Pietra Ligure are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. An American breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Grand Hotel Pietra Ligure offers a terrace. The paid private beach has to be booked in advance. Alassio is 21 km from the hotel, while Finale Ligure is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 52 km from Grand Hotel Pietra Ligure. Show full description

Rooftop pool. Good breakfast. With a beachfront location in Alassio, Grand Hotel Spiaggia is set in its own garden and features a rooftop swimming pool and a restaurant. A private beach are is also available. All rooms are modern and elegantly decorated, boasting design furnishings and modern design curtains. Each is provided with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an en suite bathroom complete with toiletries. Some rooms come with a private balcony, and some offer sea views too. At the Spiaggia Grand Hotel you can relax and enjoy the sun, either on the rooftop terrace equipped with sun loungers and parasols, or by the swimming pool. The pool is located in the rooftop, and it has whirlpool features. Breakfast is a varied buffet, offering sweet and savoury products such as cereal and croissants, together with cheese and ham. The hotel’s restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and specialises in Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request. At an extra cost you will also find deckchairs and a parasol at the private beach area, as well as towels for sunbathing. Alassio Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Genova Colombo Airport is a 1-hour drive away. Show full description

Stylish. Great value. Just outside the city centre of Lerici, Hotel Byron boasts an excellent location on the main seaside promenade, near private and public beaches. At Hotel Byron you will enjoy spacious accommodation, comfortable furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere. The hotel’s 30 rooms, varying in types, are suitable for every traveller, with most rooms offering panoramic balconies overlooking the Golfo dei Poeti (Gulf of Poets). Parents will especially enjoy the large family rooms. The on-site wellness area includes a sauna and a steam room. Hotel Byron provides a relaxing atmosphere for an ideal holiday by the sea or a rest between business trips. Here you will find free internet access, parking and a rich, complimentary, buffet breakfast. Show full description

Great value. Overlooking the Bay of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino Promontory, Hotel Continental is surrounded by a landscaped garden leading to the beach. It features a fitness and wellness centre, and 2 restaurants. Between May until October the small restaurant on the beach offers fresh fish, pasta, and salads. Continental Hotel's rooms are all equipped with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Some rooms have a private balcony with views of the garden or the sea. The restaurant with panoramic sea-view terrace serves buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Continental offers free use of the gym. The wellness centre includes a sauna, caldarium, and massage rooms. The hotel features both an indoor garage and a private outdoor parking. Show full description

Lovely property. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice interior design. Set upon the Sestri Levante Peninsula, overlooking a wonderful park overlooking the sea, Grand Hotel Dei Castelli offers panoramic views in a quiet and privileged position. Forget the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace a fascinating blend of history and art, in the perfect environment of the area's natural beauty. In the park is present a 1 KM ring walking trail. You can easily reach the town centre, the promenade and the harbour by a private lift from the Grand Hotel Dei Castelli, or you can simply relax in the impressive premises, set in a former castle. The panoramic solarium is ideal to relax, enjoying the sounds of the sea and the perfumes of the surrounding vegetation. It is a privileged spot for watching romantic sunsets on the Gulf of Tigullio. On the enchanting terraces of the castle of you will find the delightful Restaurant dei Castelli. Sample excellent international and local dishes, with sea-food specialities. The panoramic American bar is ideal for a relaxing break. From mid May to mid September, guests can also enjoy a pool and private beach with sandy and rocky areas, at an additional cost. Show full description

Elegant. Comfortable beds. Offering 2 outdoor pools, a private beach and free parking, Hotel Metropol is surrounded by a garden with flowers and olive groves, on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Diano Marina and Cervo. Rooms at the Metropol Hotel have air conditioning and a satellite TV. You can relax by the pool, while your children swim in the smaller dedicated pool, or simply borrow 1 of the free property’s bikes. Most come with a balcony and/or sea views. Upon request, guests can access the beach 250 metres away for a fee, where they will be provided with 1 parasol and 2 sun loungers, as well as other beach services (service from 01/05 to 30/09). Access to the beach is free of charge from 01/05 to 14/06. The Plumbago restaurant serves Ligurian and national specialities accompanied by quality wines. The Metropol also offers a bar, featuring a terrace overlooking the Gulf of Diano. Cervo city centre is a 10-minute drive from the Hotel Metropol. Diano Marina train station is 1.5 km away. You can walk to the hotel's private beach in just 5 minutes or take the hotel's free shuttle bus. Show full description

Great location. Popular among women. Located right on the Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante, Hotel Miramare & Spa has a private beach area. The air-conditioned accommodation include free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. Guests can enjoy gourmet dishes at the à la carte Baia del Silenzio restaurant with large windows and sea or garden views. The Karma Lounge Bistrot & Bar offers traditional Ligurian dishes, snacks and a wide selection of cocktails served on the terrace overlooking the sea. An American breakfast is offered every morning at the restaurant. The elegant rooms of the Miramare Hotel come with soft slippers for extra comfort. Some have a spa bath and a balcony with sea views. Guests can relax, regenerate and rediscover the balance between body and mind at the Karma Spa. Access allowed to adults only. The property is ideally located to explore both the Cinque Terre National Park and Portofino. Available on request, there is a free shuttle to and from Sestri Levante Train Station, which is 1 km away. Rooms described as "Annex" are located 50 metres away from the Hotel Miramare & Spa. Check-in and check-out procedures take place at Hotel Miramare & Spa. Show full description

Apartment hotel. Beautiful. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Set in Riomaggiore, Cinqueterre Residence features a panoramic terrace and a private external hot tub. Free WiFi is included throughout the property. All air-conditioned, units come with with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free minibar and a private bathroom. All rooms have a terrace. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the property. Levanto is 30 km from Cinqueterre Residence. Pisa International Airport is 99 km from the property. Show full description

Elegant. 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

Resort. Historic property. Romantic. Comfortable beds. 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

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

Facing the Ligurian Sea, NH La Spezia offers rooms with free WiFi, and an on-site restaurant. The hotel is 150 metres from the old town, and 5 minutes' walk from the harbour with links to the Cinque Terre UNESCO Site. Rooms are air conditioned and feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer views of the sea, while others have a seating area. The restaurant of this NH hotel serves traditional local dishes and wines. A sweet and savoury buffet-style breakfast is available daily. Friendly staff are on call 24 hours a day. The main train station and the shopping area are just a 20-minute stroll away or can be reached via the frequent buses that stop near the hotel. Show full description

B&B Hotels Park Hotel Suisse Santa Margherita Ligure overlooks the Gulf of Tigullio and is 150 metres from the harbour in Santa Margherita Ligure. It features a freeform swimming pool with seawater. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Rooms overlook the Mediterranean Sea or the green landscape. They have basic 1960s décor, simple furnishings and pastel colours. They also offer air conditioning and satellite TV. Staff at the 24-hour reception can organise diving and sailing courses. Guests can relax on the sea-view terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Suisse Park Hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo. Santa Margherita Train Station is 1 km away, while the A12 Motorway is 6 km away. Show full description