Beachfront hotel in Rapallo, next to the castle, with a private beach, restaurant with a sea-view terrace and air-conditioned rooms just steps from the old town.
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Hotel Italia e Lido is a 3-star hotel overlooking the seafront of Rapallo, just steps from the castle that overlooks the bay. The property offers an equipped private beach, a restaurant with a sea-view terrace and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, in a building that looks directly onto the Gulf of Tigullio.
The rooms, ranging from Economy options with city views to superior types with sea views, all feature satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries; several have a balcony or terrace overlooking the water and Portofino. Breakfast with sweet and savory items starts the day, while the à la carte restaurant serves traditional Ligurian and national dishes.
The location, rated very highly by guests, allows you to reach the train station on foot in about 350 meters and the center of Rapallo in a few minutes; Portofino is about 9 km away. The hotel is suited to those looking for a comfortable beach holiday, whether as a couple or with family.
Hotel Italia e Lido offers several room types, from simpler Economy options with city views to superior rooms with a balcony or terrace overlooking the sea and Portofino. Sizes range from 11 to 21 square meters, suiting solo travelers, couples and small groups of up to three people.
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, a flat-screen satellite TV and free WiFi. Sea-view types, such as the Superior Double and the Triple with Sea View, also offer private balconies or terraces from which to admire the Gulf of Tigullio, while the Economy rooms remain the most essential choice for those who just need a comfortable base near the center.
Air-conditioned room with city views, among the most affordable types in the property. It features satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, offering an essential solution for those who don’t need a sea view.
The most compact room in the range, designed for solo travelers. Air-conditioned, with free WiFi, satellite TV and city views, it shares the same minimum size as the Single Room with Sea View but without a water-facing outlook.
Among the largest rooms in the property, with 21 sqm suited to small groups or families of up to three people. The bed configuration is flexible and must be specified at the time of booking; the view remains over the city, with no sea view.
One of the few rooms with a private terrace overlooking the sea, as well as a view of a local landmark. Larger than the standard Double Room with Sea View, it is designed for those who want to enjoy the view directly from their own terrace.
The sea-view version of the single room, featuring a furnished balcony from which Portofino can also be seen. The same size as the Economy Single Room, but with the water-facing outlook making the difference.
Double room with a private balcony overlooking the sea, smaller than the Superior version but with the same panoramic outlook. Air conditioning and satellite TV complete the amenities.
The sea-view version of the Economy Triple Room, with the same generous size of 21 sqm but with a private balcony overlooking the water, ideal for families or small groups who don’t want to give up the view.
Double room with balcony and sea view, of a size between the Double Room with Sea View and the Superior version. Featuring a flat-screen satellite TV and private bathroom, it is designed for a more spacious stay as a couple.
Hotel Italia e Lido offers direct access to the private beach, with sun loungers and umbrellas available on request, and a sundeck terrace ideal for enjoying the sun with a sea view. The in-house restaurant serves Ligurian cuisine, alongside a bar and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room; menus for special diets and children’s meals are also available.
Among the general services are a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, an in-room safe and accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, including adapted rooms and bathrooms with grab bars. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and internet access, and pets are allowed, possibly with an additional charge.
Hotel Italia e Lido is located right on the seafront of Rapallo, next to the Castle on the Sea, which marks the entrance to the old town. From the property you can reach the seafront promenade, the arcades of the center and Rapallo beach on foot in just a few minutes, about 350 meters away. The area is among the liveliest in town, dotted with coffee shops, gelaterias and restaurants such as Grande Italia and La Trattoria, practically right below the hotel’s windows.
Rapallo train station is about 350 meters away, convenient for reaching Santa Margherita Ligure and the Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino station, about 1.9 km away, in just a few minutes. Portofino is about 9 km away, also reachable by boat during the summer months. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 30 km away, roughly half an hour by car along the A12 motorway. Those arriving by car will find the center of Rapallo well connected to the motorway network of the Riviera di Levante.
In summer, the hotel’s private beach and the nearby beaches of San Michele di Pagana and Santa Margherita Ligure are the main draw for the sea, while year-round it’s worth visiting the Castle on the Sea, just steps away, and the Magic Flute Park, about 2.3 km away. For a longer excursion, the Abbey of San Fruttuoso can be reached by boat or on foot along the trails of Monte di Portofino, and Portofino’s Brown Castle overlooks the village from a hill about 5 km away, an ideal destination for those who enjoy walks with views over the Gulf of Tigullio.
Guests especially praise the location, with a score of 9.8, and the staff’s helpfulness, rated 9.5. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated. Value for money, while still solid at 8.6, remains the slightly lower category compared to the rest of the rating, which is nonetheless at very high levels overall.
Yes, Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo accepts pets, and an additional charge may apply.
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Yes, Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo has a private beach with sun loungers and umbrellas available on request, for an additional fee, accessible from June 1st to September 15th.
Yes, Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo is located on the seafront of Rapallo, next to the Castle on the Sea, about 350 meters from the train station.
Yes, Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo offers free WiFi in all rooms.
The minimum age to check in at Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo is 18 years.
Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo is about 9 km from Portofino, a distance that can be covered by car, bus or by boat during the summer months.
