Hotel Stella
Rapallo · Italy · 3 Stars

Hotel Stella

Three-star hotel in the center of Rapallo, a short walk from the sea and the port, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the gulf and a bar open 24 hours a day.

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8.5 Score
898 Reviews
3★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Rapallo
Nearby Rapallo Beach · 200 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Breakfast Continental

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Hotel Stella

Hotel Stella is a three-star hotel located in the center of Rapallo, a few steps from the beach and the port, with a panoramic terrace on the top floor overlooking the gulf.

The property, which occupies a historic 20th-century building, offers classically furnished rooms equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi connection. Seven room types are available, from Single to Family rooms, able to accommodate anywhere from a solo traveler to families with several children, with sizes ranging from 8 to 18 square meters.

Among the services, the bar stands out for staying open around the clock, useful for those returning late from a walk along the seafront or wanting a break before heading out. The solarium terrace, furnished with sun loungers, is the go-to spot during the warm season. The hotel is a few minutes’ walk from Rapallo railway station and the seafront, in an area with numerous restaurants and bars nearby, ideal for those who want to move comfortably on foot between the sea and the historic center.

Hotel Stella
★ 8.5 · Very Good · 898 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Stella

Three-star hotel in the center of Rapallo, a short walk from the sea and the port, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the gulf and a bar open 24 hours a day.

Room types

Hotel Stella offers seven room types, all air-conditioned and with private bathroom, designed to meet different needs: from the solo traveler to the large family. Room sizes range from 8 square meters in the Single Room to 18 in the Triple and Family solutions, while maximum capacity reaches four people in the Family Room, which combines a double bed with bunk beds or additional single beds.

Every room has a flat-screen satellite TV, courtesy set and hairdryer in the bathroom; several rooms also include a minibar and soundproofing. Standing out are the Superior Double Room, with balcony and city view, and the Superior Double Room with tub, landmark view and city view, the only ones with outward-facing views and panoramic details. The Single and Superior Single room types remain the most compact choice for solo travelers.

Single Room — Hotel Stella
Single Room
8 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Safe, Satellite TV, Courtesy set

The most compact of the hotel’s rooms, designed for solo travelers: 8 air-conditioned square meters with flat-screen satellite TV and safe. The bathroom, despite the room’s limited size, is spacious and equipped with a courtesy set and hairdryer.

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Double Room — Hotel Stella
Double Room
13 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Safe, Satellite TV, Courtesy set

Larger than the Single Room, this room for two offers the flexibility to choose between a double bed or two single beds. Air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV and safe, with a private bathroom featuring hairdryer and courtesy set.

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Triple Room — Hotel Stella
Triple Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Safe, Satellite TV, Courtesy set

Among the most spacious rooms in the property at 18 square meters, designed for groups of three thanks to the combination of an extra-large double bed and a separate single bed. Air-conditioned, with satellite TV, safe and private bathroom with courtesy set.

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Family Room — Hotel Stella
Family Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • DVD player, Satellite TV, Quiet area

The only solution in the property designed for four people, located in a quiet area of the hotel. The large double bed is joined by bunk beds or additional single beds and futons, with satellite TV, DVD player and private bathroom complete with courtesy set.

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Superior Double Room — Hotel Stella
Superior Double Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony, Minibar, Satellite TV

The only double room in the property with a balcony, ideal for those who want an extra outward view in addition to the extra-large double bed. Equipped with minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and private bathroom with hairdryer and courtesy set.

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Superior Single Room — Hotel Stella
Superior Single Room
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed or 1 French bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • DVD player, Satellite TV, Courtesy set

Superior version of the Single Room, slightly larger at 10 square meters with the option to choose between a single bed or a French bed. Equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player and private bathroom with courtesy set.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to sleep just steps from Rapallo beach, only 200 meters from the hotel.
  • Yes, if you're traveling with family: the Family Room accommodates up to 4 people.
  • Yes, if you appreciate a bar open 24 hours a day for a snack at any time.
  • Yes, if you travel by train: Rapallo station is only 550 meters away.
  • Yes, if you want to relax on a solarium terrace with a view over the gulf.

Maybe not, if...

  • Perhaps not, if you are under 18, the minimum age required for check-in.
  • Perhaps not, if you travel with a pet, as pets are not allowed at the property.
  • Perhaps not, if free parking is essential: only a garage is available here.
  • Perhaps not, if you're looking for large rooms: most do not exceed 18 square meters.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Stella offers guests a solarium terrace with deck chairs and sun loungers, ideal for enjoying the Ligurian sun with a view over the gulf, as well as an on-site coffee shop and a bar serving wine and champagne. Breakfast, also available in the room, offers a continental, Italian buffet with local specialties.

The reception remains active 24 hours a day, as does the security service, and there is also a concierge service to arrange bike tours, snorkeling outings or scuba diving in the local waters. Families will find dedicated, soundproofed rooms, while the elevator provides access to all floors.

Every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a safe, and the property has a garage for those arriving by car. Daily housekeeping and room service complete an offering designed for both short stays and longer holidays.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Solarium terrace
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle rental
  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba diving
  • Bike tours
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour reception
  • Family rooms available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Sun loungers

Parking

  • Garage

Food & drink

  • On-site coffee shop
  • Wine/champagne
  • Breakfast in the room available
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

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

Location & what to see

Hotel Stella is located in the central area of Rapallo, between the seafront and the port, in an urban stretch full of bars and restaurants where the flow of residents and tourists mixes all year round. The location has earned a score of 9.2 from guests precisely for its proximity to the beach, shops and services, with venues such as Paninoteca Colombo just 100 meters away and Bella Napoli 150 meters away.

Rapallo beach can be reached in a few minutes on foot, about 200 meters from the property, while Rapallo railway station is just 550 meters away, convenient for those wanting to travel along the coast towards Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, whose station is 1.5 km away. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 29 km away, a practical option for those arriving by plane from abroad.

The surrounding area offers plenty of ideas for outings: the Rapallo Castle, on the sea, is 650 meters away, while the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, also reachable by boat, is about 5 km away, as is the famous Castello Brown in Portofino. In summer the coast is well suited to swimming and snorkeling, with other beaches such as San Michele di Pagana 750 meters away; in cooler months you can walk the trails of the Valle dei Mulini, 4.5 km away, or organize a trip to the Abbey of San Girolamo la Cervara, about 4 km from the hotel.

Rapallo Beach — town beach reachable on foot in a few minutes 200 m
Paninoteca Colombo — informal restaurant just steps from the hotel 100 m
Rapallo Station — rail connections along the Ligurian riviera 550 m
Rapallo Castle — seaside fortress that is a symbol of the town 650 m
Abbey of San Fruttuoso — coastal abbey also reachable by boat 5 km
Castello Brown — historic castle overlooking the Gulf of Portofino 5 km

What guests say about Hotel Stella

8.5
Very Good · 898 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.2
Cleanliness
9
Facilities
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the central location, with 9.2 points. Room cleanliness is also highly appreciated. Services and value for money remain solid, confirming an overall positive stay for those visiting Rapallo.

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