4-star hotel on the seafront of Santa Margherita Ligure, with a panoramic pool, private beach and restaurant serving regional cuisine and seafood.
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Best Western Regina Elena is a 4-star hotel overlooking the seafront of Santa Margherita Ligure, in Liguria, with a pool on the top floor, a mini pool with hydromassage and direct access to a private beach surrounded by lush gardens.
The property is designed for those seeking a seaside holiday with well-curated services: the restaurant serves regional dishes and seafood, while the sea-view terrace hosts breakfast in the morning and, in summer, a beach refreshment service with light lunches and snacks. There is also a gym for those who want to keep moving even on holiday.
The rooms, spread across various types from singles to two-room suites, are equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and free WiFi, with some options offering a balcony or terrace with sea view. The seafront location allows guests to reach Portofino in 4 km along the coastal path, while Santa Margherita Ligure – Portofino train station is about 1.2 km away, convenient for those travelling without a car along the riviera.
The rooms at Best Western Regina Elena range from compact single rooms to two-room suites, suited to solo travellers, couples and families with children. All room types are air-conditioned and equipped with a minibar, tea and coffee set and safe, with sizes ranging from 12 sqm for the single room to 39 sqm for the largest suite.
Some rooms offer a balcony or terrace with sea view or garden view, while the King Room with Side Sea View also offers an alternative bed configuration designed for groups. The Suite with 2 Bedrooms and Balcony with Sea View, spread across two separate rooms with a lounge area featuring a sofa bed, is the ideal choice for those seeking more space and privacy during their stay by the sea.
23 sqm triple room with air conditioning, minibar and safe, among the largest in the standard category with sea view. Ideal for those travelling in three who want comfort without giving up the view.
Compact double room with a private balcony overlooking the property’s garden, one of the few double options with a green outlook instead of a sea view.
Air-conditioned 20 sqm double room with a direct sea view, slightly more spacious than the other standard doubles of the same size.
Double room notable for its private terrace with sea view, a step up from the other doubles that offer only a balcony or no outdoor space at all.
Triple version of the room with balcony and garden view, with an extra single bed to accommodate up to three people in the same compact 17 sqm space.
At 34 sqm, this is the most spacious triple room in the property, enhanced by two balconies overlooking the sea and a completely non-smoking environment.
The most compact option in the hotel, designed for the solo traveller, with a garden view and essential air-conditioned amenities.
The largest suite in the property, at 39 sqm, arranged into a bedroom and a separate lounge area with a sofa bed, with a sea-view balcony: the only two-room option in the hotel.
Best Western Regina Elena focuses heavily on outdoor living: garden, sun terrace, private beach and a pool with hydromassage tub are complemented by a gym for those who want to work out even on holiday. Water sports lovers can enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing and fishing directly from the property’s beach, as well as renting bikes for rides along the coast.
On the dining side, the hotel offers a bar, in-room minibar, snack bar, room breakfast service and menus for special diets on request, plus a shuttle service convenient for those not travelling by car.
For families, family rooms, babysitting service and children’s meals are available, while a 24-hour reception, CCTV security and concierge service ensure an attended stay at every moment of the day.
Best Western Regina Elena is located directly on the seafront of Santa Margherita Ligure, with private access to the beach and several bathing coves just steps away: Regina Elena Beach is just 20 metres away, while Minaglia Beach is only 30 metres away. The setting is typical of the Ligurian riviera, among pastel-coloured buildings, Mediterranean gardens and a seafront lined with bars and restaurants.
Santa Margherita Ligure – Portofino train station is about 1.2 km away, useful for those arriving without a car, while Genoa-Sestri Airport is 29 km away. Portofino can be reached in about 4 km by walking the famous coastal path overlooking the sea, a very popular scenic hike. Within a 400-metre radius there are several restaurants such as Skipper, Tortuga American Bar and La Paranza, ideal for seafood dinners.
In summer the area comes alive with sea and water sports, with opportunities for snorkelling, diving and bike rental for rides along the coast; on quieter days, visitors can explore the Abbey of San Girolamo la Cervara, 1.3 km away, or venture as far as Castello Brown in Portofino, 2.7 km away, which overlooks the gulf from a green promontory. For nature lovers, Valle dei Mulini offers a hiking trail among streams and Mediterranean vegetation about 2 km from the hotel.
Guests particularly praise the staff, comfort and location, rated 9.2 and especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and free WiFi also receive good ratings, while the value for money score, though positive, remains the most modest among the reviewed categories.
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Yes, Best Western Regina Elena accepts pets with no additional charge.
Yes, Best Western Regina Elena has a private beach accessible through the property’s gardens, with Regina Elena Beach just 20 metres from the hotel.
Best Western Regina Elena is about 4 km from Portofino, reachable by walking the famous scenic coastal path.
Yes, Best Western Regina Elena includes breakfast, served in the morning on the sea-view terrace, with Italian, American and buffet options.
Yes, Best Western Regina Elena requires a minimum age of 18 to check in independently.
Yes, Best Western Regina Elena has a pool on the top floor with views over the Ligurian coast and a mini pool with hydromassage, both open from May to September.
