The Best Hotels in Portofino

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Portofino. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Blogger

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Set on a verdant hillside overlooking the yachts of Portofino Harbour, Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino offers… See more

Set on a verdant hillside overlooking the yachts of Portofino Harbour, Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino offers rooms with panoramic views of the sea or the garden. Guests can also enjoy the free outdoor pool, fitness centre with sauna, and a wellness centre.

All en suite, rooms come with free WiFi and a satellite flat-screen TV.

The 3 restaurants serve traditional Ligurian cuisine. An American buffet is served daily for breakfast at the Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino.

Transport to Genoa Airport, Rapallo Railway Station, and Santa Margherita Railway Station can be organised on request.

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Situated in Portofino, 800 metres from Spiaggia dell' Olivetta, Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino features… See more

Situated in Portofino, 800 metres from Spiaggia dell' Olivetta, Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

All rooms at the hotel have air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, Game console, and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms include a safety deposit box, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature sea views. Guest rooms include bed linen.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property.

Paraggi Beach is 1.6 km from Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, while Pedale Beach is 3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.

Rooms from $510

Hotel Piccolo Portofino

Rated 8.4 in 1369 reviews

Set right on the seafront in Portofino, Hotel Piccolo Portofino offers a private rocky beach with a bar. It is a… See more

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.

Rooms from $278

Eight Hotel Portofino

Rated 8.5 in 124 reviews

Eight Hotel Portofino is located 200 metres from Portofino centre and the popular Piazzetta square. The elegant rooms… See more

Eight Hotel Portofino is located 200 metres from Portofino centre and the popular Piazzetta square.

The elegant rooms have contemporary furniture and are decorated in warm colours with wooden floors. All are air conditioned and have a plasma-screen TV.

Guests can relax on the sun deck equipped with loungers and hammocks. The hotel also offers a sauna, a Turkish bath and a variety of massages.

Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station is 10 minutes away by car.

The hotel provides a shuttle service to Baia Di Paraggi beach, located 1.5 km away. Access to this beach comes at extra costs. Free private parking is available but has a limited capacity and is subject to availability on the day of arrival.

Rooms from $764

Regina Elena Dependance

Rated 8.1 in 494 reviews

Regina Elena Dependance is located 500 metres from the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure, facing the seaside. It offers… See more

Regina Elena Dependance is located 500 metres from the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure, facing the seaside. It offers simple, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV.

The Dependance is the annex building of the Hotel Regina Elena, set just 20 metres away. Guests are entitled to use the facilities in both premises, including the swimming pool and sun terrace.

All rooms are equipped with cool tiled floors, a tea/coffee maker, and a minibar. Some rooms also offer a lateral sea view.

The on-site restaurant serves Italian cuisine, specialising in seafood and regional foods. The buffet breakfast is served on the veranda overlooking the sea.

The property is a 5-minute drive from Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station, for connections to the Cinque Terre. The popular town of Portofino is just 4 km away.

Rooms from $113

Eight Hotel Paraggi

Rated 8.0 in 94 reviews

Located in the Bay of Paraggi, 1 km away from Portofino, the Eight Hotel Paraggi offers contemporary rooms with air… See more

Located in the Bay of Paraggi, 1 km away from Portofino, the Eight Hotel Paraggi offers contemporary rooms with air conditioning and satellite TV. The beachside restaurant serves Ligurian, classic Italian and international dishes.

The Paraggi Eight Hotel has a small private beach equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. Guests can enjoy a drink in the ultra-modern bar and lounge.

Rooms at the hotel are newly refurbished decorated in neutral colours. Some have a balcony and views across the bay.

Eight Hotel Paraggi is located on Italy's Ligurian Riviera, 4 km from Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station, and 30 minutes' drive from the Cinque Terre National Park.

Rooms from $700

Best Western Regina Elena

Rated 8.5 in 540 reviews

This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and… See more

This property offers a Special Protection Program, a strict program of precise safeguards dedicated to our guests and our staff.

Best Western Regina Elena features a rooftop pool and hot tub with views of the Ligurian Coast. It is located in Santa Margherita and has lush gardens leading to a private beach.

Regina Elena’s restaurant specialises in regional dishes and seafood, and breakfast is served on the sea-view terrace. In summer the beachside restaurant offers light lunches and snacks.

Rooms at the Regina Elena Hotel come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a minibar. Some have panoramic sea views from the balcony.

Sports lovers will appreciate the hotel’s gym. Diving, snorkelling and fishing are also available from the beach.

Portofino is 4 km from the hotel, along a scenic coastal path. Santa Margherita Train Station is 1.7 km away.

Rooms from $127