Family-run bed and breakfast in Santa Margherita Ligure, with sea views from the rooms, a panoramic terrace and garden just steps from the beaches.
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B&B Monte di Portofino is a bed and breakfast in Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria, with views over the town and sea from its rooms, each fitted with a private balcony.
The property offers two types of double rooms, both with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services, designed for those seeking a cosy stay in a residential area of town. Each room opens onto a balcony with sea view, a detail that makes every morning different depending on the light and the season. Italian breakfast is served daily and is included in the stay.
Common facilities include a garden, sun terrace, common lounge with TV area and outdoor picnic area, along with free WiFi available throughout the property and on-site private parking. The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who rated it 9.2 for a romantic stay: Minaglia Beach is about 300 metres away, while the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure and its restaurants can be reached in a few minutes on foot.
B&B Monte di Portofino offers two types of double room, the Standard Double Room and the Double Room with Balcony, both designed for two people and equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services and a balcony with sea view. The main differences concern the size and the type of bed: the Standard measures 15 m² with a large double bed, while the room with Balcony reaches 16 m² with an extra-large double bed, slightly more spacious.
Both options share the same layout, with views opening onto sea, garden and town depending on the orientation, along with a good level of privacy thanks to independent access. They are ideal for couples looking for a quiet base close to the sea, without giving up a balcony to enjoy the view in the morning or at sunset.
The Standard Double Room is the most compact solution in the property, with 15 m² of floor space and a large double bed. It features a private balcony with sea view, private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services: a practical choice for an essential yet comfortable stay for couples.
Slightly larger than the Standard, this 16 m² room stands out for its extra-large double bed, offering more generous sleeping space. Here too, there’s a private balcony with sea view, along with a private bathroom and flat-screen TV with streaming, for those looking for a bit more room without changing property.
B&B Monte di Portofino provides guests with a range of common outdoor spaces designed for relaxation: garden, sun terrace, picnic area and outdoor furniture make up an environment where you can spend your free time away from the summer heat. There is also a common lounge with a TV area, useful on cooler days or for those who prefer a moment of indoor rest.
Organisational services include a shuttle service, cooking classes and themed dinner evenings, designed to make the stay more engaging. Free on-site private parking is available, as is free WiFi throughout the property. The property is entirely non-smoking, with heating and a fan to adapt to the different seasons, and offers allergy-free options for more sensitive guests. Please note that the upper floors are only accessible via stairs.
B&B Monte di Portofino is located in a quiet residential area of Santa Margherita Ligure, along Viale Privato Maddalena Molfino, just steps from the sea and in one of the most popular areas of town according to guest ratings, which gave it 9.4 for location. The setting is typical of the Riviera di Levante, with colourful houses, palm trees and a green backdrop sloping down towards the coast.
Minaglia Beach is about 300 metres away, while other beaches such as Ten Bagni Rosa and Regina Elena can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station is 1.2 km away, convenient for those arriving by train, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 29 km away. Within the immediate surroundings, within a kilometre, there are several restaurants such as Il Faro, Trattoria Nuova Cesarina and Osteria N. 7, as well as cafés such as Caravaggio Cafè and Sunflower.
Those staying here can easily reach Portofino, the San Girolamo la Cervara Abbey 1.4 km away and the Valle dei Mulini about 1.9 km away, ideal for a walk in nature. In summer the area is perfect for the sea and boat trips to San Fruttuoso and its abbey, also reachable on foot via the coastal paths; in winter the coast is suited to quieter walks along the seafront and visits to nearby villages such as Rapallo, 3.2 km away, and Portofino itself, with its famous Castello Brown about 2.8 km away.
Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality, rated almost at the maximum, and the comfort of the rooms. The location is also highly appreciated, ideal for couples, while WiFi gets the lowest score, though still remaining positive.
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No, B&B Monte di Portofino does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, B&B Monte di Portofino offers free private parking available directly on site.
B&B Monte di Portofino is located about 300 metres from Minaglia Beach, conveniently reachable on foot.
No, B&B Monte di Portofino does not allow children and does not offer cribs or extra beds.
B&B Monte di Portofino offers an Italian breakfast, included in guests’ stay.
The village of Portofino, with its Castello Brown, is about 2.8 km from B&B Monte di Portofino, reachable by car or local connections.
