Grand Hotel Dei Castelli

The Grand Hotel Dei Castelli is a 4-star hotel housed in an ancient castle on the Sestri Levante peninsula, in Liguria, surrounded by a park with sea views and a 1 km circular hiking trail.

The hotel is designed for those seeking peace and views without giving up proximity to the town centre, reachable via a private lift leading directly to the seafront and the harbour. The rooms, from Single to Triple, are air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, ranging from 13 to 25 sqm.

Standout amenities include the Ristorante dei Castelli on the panoramic terraces, the American bar with gulf views and, from mid-May to mid-September, access to a pool and private beach for an extra charge. The panoramic solarium and the garden round off an offer that combines history, nature and comfort, making the hotel particularly popular with couples, who especially praise its location.

★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 381 reviews

Room types

The rooms at the Grand Hotel Dei Castelli come in four types, from the Single, designed for solo travellers, to the Triple, suitable for small groups or families with children. All share air conditioning, a private en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar, ensuring a consistent standard throughout the hotel regardless of the room size chosen.

Sizes range from 13 sqm for the Single Room to 25 sqm for the Triple Room, which combines a single bed with an extra-large double bed to accommodate up to four people. The Double Room and its twin-bed version instead offer around 19 sqm, ideal for two guests who want to stay close to the hotel’s park and panoramic solarium without giving up a good level of privacy.

Single Room

13 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Minibar, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

The most compact of the castle’s rooms, designed for solo travellers: 13 sqm with a private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, in an elegant, functional setting.

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Double Room

19 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Minibar, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

A room for couples with an extra-large double bed, 19 sqm and the option to accommodate a child: a good balance of space and intimacy, with elegant furnishings and a private bathroom.

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Triple Room

25 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Max 3 guests
Minibar, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

The largest room type in the hotel, 25 sqm with a single bed and an extra-large double bed: the best option for families or small groups looking for extra space compared to the other rooms.

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Double Room/Twin Room

19 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Minibar, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

The same size as the classic Double Room but with a large double bed, designed for two guests who want an alternative layout without children in the room.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for a sea-view hotel in a historic building such as a castle on the Sestri Levante peninsula.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: guests rated the location 9.7 for a stay for two.
Yes, if you want easy access to the town centre and harbour via the hotel's private lift.
Yes, if you're travelling with pets, which are allowed at the property with a possible extra charge.
Yes, if you're staying in summer and want access to a pool and private beach, available from mid-May to mid-September.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're looking for very spacious rooms: the largest available is 25 sqm in the Triple Room.
Maybe not, if you're travelling with a large group: the maximum capacity per room is 4 guests in the Triple Room.
Maybe not, if you're travelling outside the mid-May to mid-September period and are counting on the pool or private beach.
Maybe not, if value for money is your main criterion: it's the category with the lowest score (8.3).

Hotel facilities & services

The Grand Hotel Dei Castelli offers a range of amenities spanning relaxation, dining and sport. The hotel’s park features a hiking trail, a tennis court, a squash area and the possibility of horse riding, scuba diving and canoeing, while the panoramic solarium and terrace are suited to quieter moments. From mid-May to mid-September, access to a private beach and pool is available for an extra charge, with pool towels and sun loungers provided.

On the dining side, the in-house restaurant offers menus for special diets and a selection of wines, alongside a bar and the option of breakfast in the room. Dedicated meals and a babysitting service are available for guests travelling with children, while 24-hour reception, luggage storage, a shuttle service and laundry service complete an offer suited to both short and extended stays.

Great for your stay

Free parking
Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Private beach
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV

General facilities

Sun terrace
Terrace
Garden
Private beach
Hiking
Tennis court
Concierge service
Luggage storage
24-hour front desk
Babysitting service
Daily housekeeping
Laundry service
Lift
Shuttle service
Sun loungers

Parking

Parking

Food & drink

Wine/champagne
Special diet menus (on request)
Snack bar
Breakfast in the room available
Bar
Minibar
Restaurant

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Desk

Location & what to see

The Grand Hotel Dei Castelli is located on the Sestri Levante peninsula, in an area the hotel itself describes as among the most sought-after in town, with a location score of 9.7 given by guests. The hotel, set within an ancient castle, overlooks a park with sea views and is just steps from the Bay of Silence.

Sestri Levante beach is about 50 metres away, while the famous Bay of Silence is 150 metres away; Sestri Levante railway station is 900 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train on the Genoa-La Spezia line. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 44 km away. For dining, Ristorante Pelagica is just 50 metres away and Tapullo is 150 metres away.

From mid-May to mid-September the hotel offers access to a pool and private beach, but the area is also suited to excursions all year round: the Punta Manara promontory, 1.7 km away, offers scenic trails overlooking the sea, while Sestri Levante’s historic centre, with its two bays, can be reached via the hotel’s private lift. In winter the peninsula offers peaceful walks and sunsets over the Gulf of Tigullio, while in summer it becomes an ideal base for the sea and the water activities available on-site.

Sestri Levante Beach — Town beach right at the foot of the hotel's peninsula 50 m

Ristorante Pelagica — Seafood restaurant just steps from the hotel's entrance 50 m

Bay of Silence Beach — Famous bay with calm waters, among the most photographed in Liguria 150 m

Sestri Levante Station — Railway station on the Genoa-La Spezia line, convenient for getting around 900 m

Punta Manara — Promontory with scenic trails through Mediterranean scrub and cliffs 1.7 km

Genoa-Sestri Airport — Liguria's main airport, connected to the city in about an hour 44 km

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What guests say about Grand Hotel Dei Castelli

8.8

Fabulous · 381 reviews

Staff

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Location

9.7

Cleanliness

9.1

Facilities

8.6

Value for money

8.3

Free Wi-Fi

9.5

Guests especially praise the location of the Grand Hotel Dei Castelli, with a score of 9.7, followed by comfort and cleanliness above 9 points. Staff also receive very high ratings, while value for money, though positive, is the relatively lowest-scoring category.