A bed and breakfast just steps from the sea in Santa Margherita Ligure, with terrace, garden and Italian breakfast in a family-run, well-kept setting.
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Le Magnolie is a bed and breakfast in Santa Margherita Ligure, about 900 metres from the city’s main beach and just a short walk from the historic centre. The property offers rooms with air conditioning, free WiFi and a garden with terrace, ideal for those looking for a simple, well-located base on the Riviera di Levante.
The available rooms differ mainly in bathroom type: some share facilities with other rooms, while one has a private bathroom and minibar. All rooms feature a terrace and garden view, with functional furnishings designed for couples or small groups.
An Italian breakfast is served in the morning, while outside guests can make use of free private parking, convenient for those arriving by car who want to explore the coast. The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who consider it a good reference point for visiting Portofino, Rapallo and the rest of the Gulf of Tigullio, easily reachable on foot or by train from Santa Margherita Ligure – Portofino station, about one kilometre away.
The rooms at Le Magnolie are designed for simple, functional stays, with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and access to a terrace overlooking the property’s inner garden. The main distinction between room types concerns the bathroom: two double rooms share facilities with other units, while a third offers a private bathroom with shower, plus a minibar for those wanting extra comfort and privacy during their stay.
Bed configurations vary slightly from room to room: from a single French double bed to combinations with an extra single bed, suitable for small groups or families with more people. All rooms feature a wardrobe and bed linen, while the private terrace remains the common element that characterises the entire room offering, providing an outdoor corner even in the simplest units.
This double room, the simplest of the three on offer, shares a bathroom with shower with other units in the property. It features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a terrace with garden view, designed for an essential stay as a couple.
Compared to the other room with shared bathroom, this unit adds a single bed to the double configuration, accommodating up to three people: the most suitable option for small groups or families with one child. Here too the bathroom with shower is shared, while a terrace and garden view are included.
The only room in the property with a private bathroom, this double option also offers an in-room minibar, plus a wardrobe and air-conditioned terrace. It is the ideal choice for those wanting greater privacy during their stay.
Le Magnolie offers a range of services designed to make a stay on the Riviera di Levante easy. Outside, guests will find a garden with a shared terrace, ideal for relaxing, and free private parking, convenient for those travelling by car between Portofino and Rapallo. The property also has water sports equipment on site, perfect for those who want to experience the sea more actively.
In terms of security and comfort, the property is covered by CCTV both outside and in common areas, with 24-hour security and a dedicated alarm. There is also a lift providing access to the upper floors, plus heating and air conditioning in common areas.
Additional services include laundry, useful for longer stays, while free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with internet connection are guaranteed in the rooms, to stay connected even during holidays in Liguria.
Le Magnolie is located on Via Romana, in a residential area of Santa Margherita Ligure a short distance from the historic centre and the seafront. The neighbourhood is quiet yet well served, with restaurants such as L’Insolita Zuppa and Trattoria San Siro just metres from the property, and a few bars, including Sunflower and Bar Papiluc, reachable in under ten minutes on foot.
The beach of Santa Margherita Ligure is about 900 metres away, while Santa Margherita Ligure – Portofino railway station is one kilometre away, convenient for getting around the coast without a car. Rapallo can be reached in a few minutes, and Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 28 km away, just under an hour by car. Genoa, with its Aquarium and University, is about 33-34 km away.
The area is well suited to both a beach summer and inland excursions: Parco del Flauto Magico is 500 metres away, while Castello Brown in Portofino is about 4 km away and is a classic destination for a scenic walk. For those who enjoy trekking, Valle dei Mulini and the Abbey of San Girolamo la Cervara are about 2.6 km away, while the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, also reachable by boat from Portofino, is just over 3 km away. In winter the area remains popular thanks to the mild Ligurian climate, which allows for coastal walks even out of season.
Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s hospitality and the location, rated highly even by couples. Comfort and cleanliness receive good ratings, while value for money is the most critical aspect according to the reviews collected.
Yes, Le Magnolie is located about 900 metres from the beach of Santa Margherita Ligure, easily reachable on foot from the property.
Yes, Le Magnolie provides free private parking on site, convenient for those arriving by car along the Riviera di Levante.
No, Le Magnolie does not allow pets during the stay.
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No, among the rooms at Le Magnolie only the Double Room with Private Bathroom has a private bathroom; the other two room types share a bathroom with other units.
Yes, Le Magnolie serves an Italian breakfast to guests every morning.
No, Le Magnolie does not allow children to stay and does not provide cots or extra beds for young children.
