A historic Liberty-style hotel on the seafront of Rapallo, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the Tigullio bay, rooms with sea-view balconies and buffet breakfast.
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Hotel Vesuvio is a family-run 3-star hotel located on the Lungomare Vittorio Veneto in Rapallo, Liguria, inside a historic Liberty-style building overlooking the Tigullio bay.
The property offers rooms with balcony and views over the Ligurian Sea, all equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and private bathroom with shower and toiletries. The room types range from single to family rooms, designed to meet different needs, from solo travellers to families with children.
Guests have access to a panoramic terrace on the seafront, a common lounge and an indoor bar, while breakfast is served every morning as a buffet with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The service, run directly by the owning family, is noted as being particularly warm, and the central location makes the hotel a convenient reference point for those visiting Rapallo and the Tigullio coast, even without a car.
The rooms at Hotel Vesuvio all overlook either the seafront or the town, with a private balcony and views of the Ligurian Sea that vary slightly in extent from one room type to another. Every accommodation includes air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with shower, features found throughout the stay regardless of the room size chosen.
The range includes a smaller Single Room designed for solo travellers, a Double Room with Sea View that also opens onto the town, and two larger solutions, the Triple and the Family Room, both 28 m² and made up of two connecting spaces to provide more privacy for groups and families with children. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
At 17 m² with a balcony that opens onto both the sea and the town, this double room is the most balanced choice for couples who want both views. Equipped with air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, it offers a private bathroom with shower and toiletries.
It is the most compact accommodation in the property, designed for solo travellers: 12 m² with a balcony and side sea view, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathroom with shower completes a functional, no-frills room.
At 28 m², this is one of the two largest rooms in the property: it consists of a double room with a sea-view balcony and a small separate area with an additional single bed, ideal for small groups who want a bit of privacy between spaces.
Equal in size to the Triple but designed for larger families, this 28 m² room combines a double area with a sea-view balcony with a second area featuring two single beds, the configuration with the maximum capacity available at the hotel.
Hotel Vesuvio offers a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and free WiFi in all common areas and rooms. Guests with a car can rely on a shuttle service and an airport shuttle on request, useful for those arriving from Genoa-Sestri Airport, while those travelling by public transport will find the property just steps from Rapallo railway station.
Among the common areas, the panoramic terrace on the seafront, the common lounge with TV area and the indoor bar stand out, where guests can enjoy wine or champagne. Room service and the option of having breakfast delivered directly to the room add flexibility to the stay.
The rooms, all with private bathroom featuring shower, bidet and hairdryer, also include a safe, air conditioning and heating. The property is fully accessible via lift to the upper floors and has non-smoking rooms and family-friendly rooms available.
Hotel Vesuvio occupies a Liberty-style building on the Lungomare Vittorio Veneto, in the central stretch of Rapallo, just steps from the Castello sul mare, the small 16th-century fortress connected to the mainland by a small bridge, about 250 metres away. The area is the most frequented part of town, among bars, ice cream shops and restaurants that face directly onto the promenade.
Rapallo railway station is just 250 metres away, convenient for reaching Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino in a few minutes, the latter’s station being about 1.8 km away as the crow flies. Rapallo beach is 100 metres from the hotel, while Genoa-Sestri Airport, the region’s main airport, is about 29 km away. Within a few metres there are also several dining options, such as Ristorante Nettuno at 20 metres and the Randazzo pastry shop at 50 metres.
In summer the coast is well suited to beach days and boat trips to Portofino and the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, also reachable on foot or by boat in about 5 km, while in the shoulder seasons the trails towards Portofino’s Castello Brown and the Valle dei Mulini are recommended, both inland a few kilometres away. The historic centre of Rapallo, with its castle and shopping streets, remains the most immediate point of reference for those staying at the hotel, practically always reachable on foot within a few minutes from the property.
Reviews particularly reward the staff (9.8) and the location (9.8), followed by comfort and cleanliness above 9.5. The value for money remains solid nonetheless (8.8), while WiFi, rated 7.4, is the aspect perceived as having the most room for improvement.
Yes, Hotel Vesuvio is located about 100 metres from Rapallo beach, on the Lungomare Vittorio Veneto, in the central stretch of the town.
Yes, Hotel Vesuvio accepts pets on request; a surcharge may apply depending on the type of animal.
No, Hotel Vesuvio does not include free parking: the service must be booked in advance with availability to be confirmed, or guests can use paid parking on the seafront in front of the property.
Yes, Hotel Vesuvio includes a daily buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
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Hotel Vesuvio is located about 250 metres from Rapallo railway station, convenient for reaching Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino and Genoa.
Yes, all rooms at Hotel Vesuvio have a private balcony, with views over the Ligurian Sea or the town depending on the room type chosen.
