4-star beachfront hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure, annexed to the Hotel Regina Elena, with shared pool and restaurant serving Ligurian cuisine.
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The Regina Elena Dependance is a 4-star hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria, located right in front of the sea about 500 metres from the old town.
The property is the building annexed to the Hotel Regina Elena, just 20 metres away, and guests can make use of the facilities of both properties, including a shared pool and sun terrace. The rooms, simple but functional, feature air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and tiled floors; some offer a side sea view, while others overlook the garden or the inner courtyard.
The restaurant offers Italian dishes with seafood specialities and regional recipes, while the buffet breakfast is served on the panoramic veranda with sea views. The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who rate it among the best in the area.
The Santa Margherita Ligure railway station, which connects to the Cinque Terre, is a few minutes away by car, and Portofino can be reached in just 4 km, making the Regina Elena Dependance a convenient base for exploring the eastern Riviera.
The Regina Elena Dependance offers two room types, both with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, designed for simple and functional stays just steps from the sea. Tiled floors and a tea and coffee making set are present in all rooms, which differ mainly in size, capacity and view.
The Double/Twin Room, at 17 m², is the most compact option, overlooking the garden or the inner courtyard with a flexible bed configuration between a double bed and two single beds. The Family Room with Sea View, larger at 19 m², accommodates up to three people thanks to the added sofa bed and is the only one to offer a direct sea view, along with a safe and wardrobe for a more organised stay.
The most compact room in the property, 17 m², with en-suite bathroom and tiled floors. It overlooks the garden or the inner courtyard and offers air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a tea and coffee making set. The bed configuration is flexible: one large double bed or two single beds, ideal for two adults looking for a simple solution.
Larger than the Double/Twin Room at 19 m², this family room is the only one in the property with a direct sea view. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and toiletries, while the room offers a safe, wardrobe and minibar. Thanks to the additional sofa bed it can accommodate up to three people, making it the most suitable choice for families or small groups.
The Regina Elena Dependance offers a range of services designed for a relaxing seaside stay. The property is literally beachfront and provides access to a pool, sun terrace, garden and hot tub, as well as sun loungers and deck chairs for enjoying the sun. Those who like to stay active can count on bicycle rental, excursions and horse riding, while sea lovers will find snorkelling and scuba diving that can be arranged locally.
For dining, there are two restaurants, a bar and the option of breakfast in the room, with menus for special diets on request. Room service, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping complete the offer, along with free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and non-smoking rooms. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, and for the little ones there are strollers, dedicated meals and an outdoor play area.
The Regina Elena Dependance is located right by the sea in Santa Margherita Ligure, just steps from the town’s most popular beaches: Spiaggia Regina Elena is practically at the door, 10 metres away, followed by Spiaggia Minaglia at 40 metres and Spiaggia Giò e Rino at 200 metres. The neighbourhood, quiet but central, mixes beach clubs, small restaurants and the typical seafront promenade of the eastern Riviera, about 500 metres from the heart of the town with its colourful houses and small harbour.
Those arriving by train can rely on the Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino station, 1.3 km away, with connections to Genoa, Rapallo (3.1 km) and the Cinque Terre; Genoa-Sestri airport is about 29 km away. Portofino, one of Italy’s most photographed villages, can be reached in just 4 km, easily by bus, water taxi or boat. Nearby there are also several informal restaurants and bars, such as Skipper and La Paranza, about 400 metres away.
The area offers many opportunities to fill your days: in summer you can go snorkelling, diving or rent a boat to reach the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, 3.4 km away, also accessible on foot along a scenic path. Castello Brown, 2.7 km away, overlooks the gulf with its history linked to the English family who lived there, while the Abbey of San Girolamo la Cervara, 1.3 km away, is a popular destination for its architecture and gardens. In winter, the area is well suited to walks along the coast and visits to nearby villages, with a mild climate all year round.
Reviews particularly praise the beachfront location and the staff’s helpfulness, both above 9 out of 10, along with room comfort and cleanliness. Value for money remains the lowest score, suggesting that some guests would expect a higher standard compared to the rate charged.
Yes, the Regina Elena Dependance is literally beachfront, about 10 metres from Spiaggia Regina Elena and 500 metres from the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure.
Yes, the Regina Elena Dependance accepts pets with no additional charge.
Yes, guests of the Regina Elena Dependance can use the pool and sun terrace shared with the adjacent Hotel Regina Elena, just 20 metres away.
Portofino is about 4 km from the Regina Elena Dependance, easily reachable by car, bus or boat.
Yes, the Regina Elena Dependance offers free WiFi throughout the property.
At check-in at the Regina Elena Dependance, a photo ID and a credit card must be presented.
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