A 4-star hotel in a 19th-century building in Santa Margherita Ligure, with an indoor spa, indoor pool and close proximity to the sea.
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Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel set in a fully renovated 19th-century building in Santa Margherita Ligure, 250 metres from the sea and 800 metres from the private beach. The terraces overlooking the garden and the park of Villa Durazzo offer pleasant views of the greenery surrounding the property, in one of the most sought-after areas of the seaside town.
The rooms, decorated in a classic style, all feature air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower. Some room types, such as the suites in the oldest part of the building, offer whirlpool tubs and a separate sitting area.
The international buffet breakfast, with options for gluten-free diets, starts the day, while the restaurant serves Ligurian and international dishes. The centrepiece of the wellness offering is the spa, with an indoor pool, a mini pool with hydromassage, a steam room, a Kneipp path and two relaxation areas with herbal infusions, plus beauty treatments and massages on request. The train station is 550 metres away, ideal for those wanting to travel to Portofino or Genoa.
The nine room types at Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa range from the compact 10 sqm Standard Single Room to the spacious 27 sqm suites located in the oldest part of the building. All rooms share air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a wardrobe and a safe, ensuring a consistent level of comfort throughout the property.
What sets each option apart are its distinctive details: the suites with spa access feature vaulted ceilings, original flooring and, in some cases, private whirlpool tubs, while the Junior Suite adds a separate sitting area. The Superior Triple Room is designed for families or small groups thanks to its flexible bed configuration, and several rooms overlook the inner garden or the historic park of Villa Durazzo, an uncommon advantage in Santa Margherita Ligure.
Located in the oldest part of the hotel, this suite with garden views features unique furnishings and a marble bathroom with a large shower; some units also have a whirlpool tub, a rare feature among the other rooms.
The same generous size as the standard Suite but with a more distinctly historic character: original wooden floors and vaulted ceilings characterise this air-conditioned suite with garden views and a marble bathroom with a shower.
A flexible room that can be set up with a double or single bed, with a view of the hotel garden or Villa Durazzo park: an outlook few other rooms share, along with a marble bathroom featuring a large shower.
Unlike the other suites, this Junior Suite stands out for its separate sitting area, ideal for families wanting living space independent from the sleeping area, with a marble bathroom and a large shower.
The most compact room in the range, designed for solo travellers: it has a private bathroom with a shower, bidet and toiletries, plus a wardrobe and a safe, in a simple yet complete setting.
The simplest and most affordable double room type in the property, with the same floor space as the Single Room but designed for two people: a private bathroom with a shower, bidet and minibar complete the amenities.
Slightly larger than the Basic Room, this classic double room offers toiletries, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
The only room to feature both a whirlpool tub and a spa bath as a distinctive trait: it includes a separate sitting area, an independent bedroom and parquet flooring, with a bathroom featuring a shower and complimentary toiletries.
Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa places great emphasis on its wellness area: the indoor spa includes an indoor pool, a mini pool with hydromassage, a Turkish bath, a sauna, a hammam and a range of massages from body to face, with dedicated packages and a foot bath. More active guests can take advantage of bicycle rental, walking or cycling excursions, canoeing and direct access to the beach with activities such as snorkelling and diving.
On the dining side, the property offers a bar, an in-room minibar, the option of breakfast served directly in the room and an on-site restaurant, plus a menu designed for special diets on request. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day with a concierge service, luggage storage and a tour desk, while room service and daily housekeeping round out the offering.
For getting around, a shuttle and airport shuttle are available, along with a garage for those arriving by car. Rooms for guests with disabilities and areas accessible by lift make the property suitable for a wide range of guests.
The hotel is located in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, just a few dozen metres from restaurants such as Antico Cedro and Baicin, both about 40 metres away, and from cafés such as Caravaggio Cafe’ and Sunflower, around a hundred metres away. The area is residential and elegant, close to the park of Villa Durazzo and the Magic Flute Park, 250 metres away, which gives the hotel a direct green outlook.
The beach of Santa Margherita Ligure is just 150 metres away, while Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino train station is 450 metres away, with direct connections to Rapallo (2.5 km) and the coastal line. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 28 km away, reachable by car or public transport. A bus stop 5 minutes’ walk away connects directly to Portofino and Genoa, convenient for those wanting to get around without a car.
Guests staying here can spend their days at the sea in the low season or on excursions to San Fruttuoso Abbey, about 3.5 km away, and the famous Castello Brown in Portofino, 3.6 km away, both also reachable by boat from the coast. Nature lovers will enjoy Valle dei Mulini, 2.6 km away, with trails through Mediterranean vegetation, while San Girolamo la Cervara Abbey, 2.2 km away, is a historic destination also popular for weddings and events. In summer, the proximity to the sea makes the area particularly lively, with venues and walks along the waterfront.
Guests particularly praise the staff (9.1) and the location (9.4), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels (8.7), while value for money, though decent (7.9), is the most criticised aspect compared to the other scores.
No, Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa offers a private garage for a fee, at a cost of €39 per night.
The minimum check-in age at Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa is 18; guests under 18 may only stay if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The spa at Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa includes an indoor pool, a mini pool with hydromassage, a steam room, a Kneipp path and two relaxation areas with herbal infusions, with access by reservation and limited to one hour per day per person.
Yes, Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa is located about 150 metres from Santa Margherita Ligure beach and 800 metres from its own private beach, access to which comes at an extra cost of €24 per person per day.
Mediterraneo Emotional Hotel & Spa offers an international buffet breakfast, with continental, American and gluten-free options, included in the stay.
