Two-star hotel in the centre of Rapallo, just steps from the sea and the station, with parquet-floored rooms and breakfast served directly in the room.
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Hotel Portofino is a 2-star property located in the centre of Rapallo, just 50 metres from the sea and a 5-minute walk from the railway station. The rooms occupy the first floor of a 19th-century building and retain original parquet floors, a detail that gives character to all the accommodations.
The offer includes five room types, from the more compact Single Room to the 25 sqm Quadruple Room with a seating area, designed for solo travellers, couples and small groups or families. All feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and air conditioning, with bathrooms equipped with a Sanitrit system and toiletries.
Breakfast, which includes cereals, hot drinks, pastries and savoury options such as ham and cheese, is served every morning directly in the room, an uncommon service for a property in this category. The central location makes it possible to reach Rapallo beach, the seafront Castle and several bars and restaurants on foot, while Genoa is about 30 minutes away by car and the A12 motorway exit is 2 km away.
The rooms at Hotel Portofino occupy the first floor of a historic building in the centre of Rapallo and share parquet floors, air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with toiletries and a Sanitrit system. The range covers different needs: from the more compact Single Room, designed for solo travellers, to the Triple Room and Quadruple Room, suitable for small groups or families with children.
Room sizes vary considerably, from 11 sqm for the Single to 25 sqm for the Quadruple, which also stands out for its seating area and tea and coffee set. The Double Room/Twin Room offers flexibility on the bed type to be specified at booking, while the Small Double Room, more intimate, still features a small seating corner. Several rooms enjoy a city view or a view of the inner courtyard, an added value for those staying in the historic centre.
Flexible 17 sqm room with a city view or a view of the inner courtyard, ideal for those who want to choose between a double bed or two single beds at the time of booking. Parquet floors, private bathroom with toiletries and a Sanitrit system, terrace shared with other accommodations in the property.
At 23 sqm, this is one of the largest rooms in the property, designed for three people and offering two bed configurations to choose from. City view or a view of the inner courtyard, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a Sanitrit system complete a room suitable for small groups.
The most compact room in the property, at 11 sqm designed exclusively for a single guest. Despite its small size, it still offers a city view, air conditioning and a private bathroom with toiletries, a practical option for those travelling alone and looking for the essentials.
The most spacious room in the hotel, at 25 sqm and with capacity for four people, the only one that overlooks a landmark and the river in addition to the city. It features a seating area, a tea and coffee set and a bathroom with shower and bidet, ideal for families or groups.
Intimate 14 sqm room with a French double bed, the only room type in the property with this bed format. It features a seating area, a tea and coffee set and a city view, a good compromise between space and a cosy atmosphere.
Hotel Portofino offers free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning, heating and a lift, as well as a useful room service during the stay. Those travelling without a car will find bicycle rental, a shuttle service and airport shuttle convenient, while sea lovers can enjoy snorkelling, diving, canoeing and fishing in the surrounding area.
When it comes to dining, there is an on-site café, a bar and the option to have breakfast directly in the room, accompanied by fruit and a selection of wine and champagne. The rooms are equipped with an electric kettle, toiletries, a hairdryer and complimentary bathroom products.
The offer is completed by practical services such as luggage storage, a safe, laundry and ironing service, 24-hour security and private check-in, designed to make the stay easier both for those travelling for leisure and for those in Rapallo for work.
Hotel Portofino occupies a historic 19th-century building in the heart of Rapallo, along Corso Matteotti, just a few dozen metres from the seafront and Rapallo beach, reachable in a couple of minutes on foot. This is the liveliest area of the town, dotted with bars, cafés and small restaurants such as L’Angolo del Pane and Papisca, both less than 150 metres from the entrance.
Rapallo railway station is 450 metres away, convenient for travelling along the Riviera di Levante towards Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino; the Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino station is about 1.5 km away. By car, the A12 motorway exit is 2 km away, while Genoa and its airport can be reached in about 30 minutes. Genoa-Sestri Airport is 29 km away.
The village of Portofino and Castello Brown are about 5 km away, as is the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, also accessible by sea with boats departing from the gulf. In the summer months, the area is well suited to walks along the coast, boat trips and swimming at the numerous beaches nearby, including San Michele di Pagana beach 800 metres away; in the low season, visitors can instead take their time exploring Rapallo’s seafront Castle, 500 metres away, and the nearby Valle dei Mulini, among trails and old water mills.
Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the central location, 9.1, especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels, while services and value for money, both at 7.9, are the aspects guests perceive as more limited.
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No, Hotel Portofino does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel Portofino is just 50 metres from Rapallo beach, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Hotel Portofino includes breakfast, available in continental, Italian, gluten-free and buffet versions, served every morning directly in the room.
Yes, Hotel Portofino offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with a score of 8.5.
Hotel Portofino only offers nearby street parking, as no private parking is available on site.
Hotel Portofino accepts cash as its main payment method.
