Hotel Metropole

Name: Hotel Metropole
Address: Via Pagana 2, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria, IT
Price range: €€€€
Rating: 8.7

Hotel Metropole is a 4-star hotel overlooking the Ligurian Sea, at the start of the seafront promenade of Santa Margherita Ligure, featuring a private beach and a large park with an outdoor pool. The property is designed for those seeking a complete seaside stay, combining beach relaxation, wellness and dining.

The rooms, spread across the main building and the Villa Porticciolo annex, range from the Single Room with Beach Access to spacious suites and junior suites with sea views: all feature air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom, while some offer a balcony, patio or independent entrance. Beach access is free and includes two sun loungers and one umbrella per room.

The wellness centre, with Turkish bath, Finnish sauna and indoor pool, is complemented by a gym and a wide menu of massages and beauty treatments. Breakfast is a rich hot buffet with both sweet and savoury options, while the restaurant with garden views serves regional, Italian and international cuisine for lunch and dinner. The location, just steps from the town centre and the railway station, is one of the aspects most appreciated by guests, particularly couples.

★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 1.020 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Metropole are spread across the main building and the Villa Porticciolo annex, ranging in size from 8 sqm for the Single Room with Beach Access to 28 sqm for the largest suites. All room types feature air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, while several rooms have soundproofed walls and parquet flooring.

The range includes double rooms with twin or large double beds, junior suites with a separate living area, and family suites designed for groups of up to 4 people. Several options enjoy sea views, garden views or pool views, and some feature a patio, balcony or independent entrance. For room types with configurable beds, the choice between twin beds or a double bed must be communicated at the time of booking.

Single Room with Beach Access

8 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Garden view, Minibar, Soundproofing

The most compact of the hotel’s rooms, designed for the solo traveller. It is air-conditioned, with free WiFi, satellite TV and an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, overlooking the garden.

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Double/Twin Room with Beach Access

14 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Garden view, Minibar, Parquet flooring

Larger than the Single Room, with parquet flooring and views of the garden or hills. The bed configuration is flexible: twin or double, to be indicated at the time of booking. Features air conditioning and satellite TV.

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Suite with Beach Access

28 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed and 2 sofa beds
Max 4 guests
Private garden, Independent entrance, Minibar

Spacious suite in the main building, the only one of this size to have a small private garden and independent entrance, as well as a living area with sofa beds to accommodate up to 4 people and direct beach access.

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Junior Suite with Sea View and Beach Access

21 m² · Private bathroom

1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Sea view, Balcony, Parquet flooring

Junior suite with a separate living area and views of the sea, garden and city. Some units are located in the Villa Porticciolo annex and include a private balcony, a distinctive feature compared to the rooms in the main building.

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Double/Twin Room with Sea View and Beach Access

15 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds or 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Sea view, Garden view, Parquet flooring

Bright room that, unlike the other double rooms, overlooks both the garden and the sea. Parquet flooring, air conditioning and bed configuration to be chosen at the time of booking.

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Junior Suite Deluxe

26 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 4 guests
Pool view, Tea and coffee set, Minibar

Junior suite with sea and pool views, featuring a bathtub or shower with bidet in the private bathroom and a tea and coffee set, a detail not common to the other room types in the property.

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Family Suite

28 m² · Private bathroom

2 sofa beds or 2 single beds
Max 4 guests
Private entrance, Garden view, Bathrobe

Designed for families, with a private entrance and garden view. Compared to the Suite with Beach Access of the same size, here the focus is on bed flexibility between sofas and singles, without direct beach access.

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Double Room with Sea View

15 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 3 guests
Sea view, Bathtub, Wardrobe

Room with sea view and a bathtub or shower with bidet in the bathroom, furnished with a wardrobe and soundproofed walls: a compact yet scenic option compared to the garden-view-only rooms.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you are looking for a beachfront hotel with a private beach and direct access included in your stay.
Yes, if you want a complete wellness centre with sauna, Turkish bath and heated indoor pool.
Yes, if you are travelling as a couple: the location is rated 9.5 specifically by couples.
Yes, if you are travelling with small or medium-sized pets (max 2 per room, with a surcharge).
Yes, if you enjoy a rich breakfast buffet, with sweet, savoury options and sparkling wine.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you are looking for free parking: it is available here but not included at no extra cost.
Maybe not, if you are travelling with more than 2 pets or with large pets.
Maybe not, if you book half board expecting drinks included with meals.
Maybe not, if you are looking for the cheapest rate in the area: value for money is the lowest score among the categories (8.3).

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Metropole offers a complete wellness centre with spa, sauna, Turkish bath and a wide range of massages (body, face, couples, feet, back) and beauty treatments such as scrubs, body wraps, manicures and pedicures. Guests can also enjoy a gym, a children’s pool and a relaxation area with sun loungers.

The private beach is right in front of the hotel, with pool and beach towels provided free of charge, while the garden and the entirely non-smoking property ensure a peaceful stay. The restaurant offers menus for special diets on request, children’s meals and the option of breakfast in the room, as well as a bar and minibar in every room.

General services include 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage, laundry and ironing, safe, lift and pet bowls. The rooms feature heating, air conditioning, parquet flooring and soundproofing.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
2 restaurants
Beachfront
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Spa and wellness centre

General facilities

Beachfront
Garden
Private beach
Hiking
Canoeing
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Laundry service
Safety deposit box
Pet bowls
Air conditioning
Lift
Spa and wellness centre
Fitness centre
Sauna

Parking

Valet parking

Food & drink

Fruit
Wine/champagne
Kids' meals
Special diet menus (on request)
Breakfast in the room
Bar
Minibar
Restaurant

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV
Internet access

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Wardrobe or closet
Socket near the bed
Clothes rack
Desk

Location & what to see

Hotel Metropole is located on Via Pagana, at the start of the famous seafront promenade of Santa Margherita Ligure, in one of the most sought-after areas of the town, just steps from the historic centre and a short distance from the Portofino promontory. The property overlooks the Ligurian Sea directly and offers private beach access, with sun loungers and umbrella included in the stay.

The beach of Santa Margherita Ligure is about 150 metres away, while the Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino railway station is just 100 metres away, convenient for reaching Genoa or Rapallo (2 km) without a car. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 29 km away. Within a few minutes’ walk there are several restaurants, including Ristorante Novecento at 30 metres and Portofino Gourmet Italy at 150 metres, as well as bars such as Bar Papiluc and Sunflower.

Guests can spend their days on excursions to Santa Margherita Castle, 1.9 km away, or to the Abbey of San Girolamo la Cervara, 2.5 km away, as well as the Valle dei Mulini, a green area about 3 km away. Portofino and its Castello Brown, also reachable by boat or scenic walks, are about 3.9 km away. In summer, the proximity to the sea makes beach life natural, while in the low season the area is ideal for coastal walks and excursions towards San Fruttuoso, about 4 km away.

Santa Margherita Ligure Beach — public town beach just steps from the hotel 150 m

Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino Station — rail connections to Genoa and Rapallo 100 m

Ristorante Novecento — restaurant a few metres from the hotel for a quick meal 30 m

Santa Margherita Ligure Castle — historic site overlooking the marina 1.9 km

Abbey of San Girolamo la Cervara — ancient scenic abbey among olive trees 2.5 km

Castello Brown — historic Portofino fortress with views over the gulf 3.9 km

What guests say about Hotel Metropole

8.7

Fabulous · 1.020 reviews

Staff

8.9

Comfort

9.1

Location

9.5

Cleanliness

9.1

Facilities

8.8

Value for money

8.3

Free Wi-Fi

8.7

Guests particularly praise the location (9.5) and the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms (9.1). Staff also receive high ratings (8.9). The value for money, while still positive (8.3), is the most modest score among the categories.