5-star resort in Lavagna between two historic villas, a panoramic infinity pool and a wellness centre surrounded by olive trees, just steps from the sea.
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Villa Riviera Resort is a 5-star hotel in Lavagna, Liguria, housed in two period villas overlooking a private 15,000-square-metre park dotted with centuries-old olive trees.
The 15 rooms, spread between the main villa and the annexe, offer different solutions for every need: junior suites with a hydromassage tub, suites with a sea-view terrace and cosier double rooms, all with air conditioning, a private bathroom, minibar and flat-screen cable TV. It’s the ideal choice for those seeking a romantic stay or a couples’ getaway away from the town centre, but also for anyone who loves spacious surroundings and the quiet of the Ligurian hills.
The resort has two restaurants, a bar, an infinity pool with views over the gulf, an outdoor hydromassage tub and a wellness centre set among the ancient stones and olive trees of the park. The front desk operates 24 hours a day and a continental breakfast is served every morning. Lavagna and its beaches are just a few minutes away by car, while Sestri Levante and Portofino remain easy day-trip destinations.
The rooms at Villa Riviera Resort are divided between the main villa and the annexe, ranging from 25 to 45 square metres and accommodating a maximum of two guests per unit. They all share air conditioning, a private bathroom with courtesy set, a coffee machine, a minibar and flat-screen cable TV, plus an extra-large or large double bed depending on the room type.
The details make the difference: some junior suites offer a hydromassage tub or sauna, others focus on balconies and terraces with sea, garden or pool views, while others – such as the Junior Suite with Terrace – offer glimpses of the inland mountains. The Suite Deluxe with Terrace, the largest, adds a separate living area with a sofa bed, ideal for those wanting more space.
The Suite Deluxe with Terrace is the largest of the resort’s rooms, with 42 sqm split between a separate sleeping area and a living room with a sofa bed. The private terrace offers a view spanning the sea, garden and pool, while the bathroom with shower and courtesy set completes an accommodation designed for those who want more space.
This 33 sqm junior suite stands out for its two hydromassage tubs, designed for a relaxing stay. The separate living area, the view of the sea and pool, and the spacious wardrobe complete a room suited for those who don’t want to miss a spa touch right in their room.
With 39 sqm and a terrace overlooking the inland mountains, this junior suite is the only one in the property to offer a different perspective from the sea. The separate living area and spacious wardrobe make it comfortable for longer stays.
A 33 sqm room with sea view, pool view and garden view, without a separate living area but with welcome wine or champagne offered to guests. The bathroom has a shower and bidet.
A 32 sqm suite with a hydromassage tub and a bathtub with hydromassage function, a private terrace and sea view. The separate living area and spacious wardrobe make it one of the most complete accommodations in the property for those seeking in-room wellness.
The only room with a private sauna in addition to the hydromassage tub, this 32 sqm junior suite overlooks a private patio. The bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and bathrobes completes an accommodation designed for relaxation.
The most compact of the resort’s rooms, 25 sqm in the annexe with a private bathroom, shower, bidet and bathrobes. It has no panoramic view or private outdoor space, but includes welcome wine or champagne and is the most affordable option in the property.
Located in the annexe, this 45 sqm suite combines a separate living area with a private terrace offering sea views. At 45 sqm, it is the second largest room in the resort, ideal for those who want to stay close to the main villa while enjoying greater independence.
Villa Riviera Resort offers two restaurants, a bar and a room service for meals, along with a menu for special diets on request and an in-house coffee service.
The wellness centre is one of the property’s strong points: sauna, outdoor hydromassage tub, massages (body, face, couple’s, foot, back) and beauty treatments are available on request, along with a dedicated relaxation area and a sun terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas in the garden.
General services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry and ironing service, a safe and a shuttle service, useful for those arriving without a car. An electric vehicle charging station is also available, and pets are welcome, for which the property provides dedicated bowls and baskets.
Villa Riviera Resort is located on Via Costa, on the hills overlooking the Gulf of Lavagna, in a secluded setting among terraces of centuries-old olive trees and remains of ancient stone. The surroundings are typical of the inland Riviera di Levante, far from the traffic of the town centre yet within easy reach of the Tigullio beaches, in a landscape that alternates vineyards, olive groves and sea views.
Cavi di Lavagna railway station is about 800 metres away, useful for those travelling without a car along the Genoa-La Spezia coastal line, while Cavi beach is about 800 metres away and La Goletta beach about 1 km away. The centre of Lavagna is about 10 minutes away by car, Sestri Levante about 10 km, and the village of Portofino 29 km. Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 42 km away, convenient for those arriving on the same day from western Liguria or arranging a private transfer.
The area is suited both to a beach holiday and to excursions inland: in summer the beaches of Cavi and Sestri Levante, with the famous Baia del Silenzio about 3.6 km away, remain the most immediate destination, while in the shoulder seasons the Punta Manara headland, about 5 km away, offers panoramic trails through Mediterranean scrub with views over the gulf. Parco Tigullio, about 2 km away, is convenient for families with children, while Lavagna’s historic centre, with the Torre del Borgo tower and the Casa Carbone museum, allows visitors to discover local history in half a day.
Reviews particularly reward cleanliness and comfort (9.7), staff (9.6) and services (9.5), while location scores a solid 9.2 despite the distance from Lavagna’s centre. Value for money, though still positive (8.7), is the lowest-scoring category among those rated.
Yes, Villa Riviera Resort welcomes pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest; the property also provides dedicated bowls and baskets.
Yes, Villa Riviera Resort offers free private parking directly on site for guests.
Check-in at Villa Riviera Resort is possible from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, while check-out takes place between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM; a photo ID and a credit card are required.
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Yes, the minimum age to check in at Villa Riviera Resort is 18, and children are not allowed.
Villa Riviera Resort is about 800 metres from Cavi di Lavagna beach and about 1 km from La Goletta beach, with Lavagna’s town centre reachable in about 10 minutes by car.
Villa Riviera Resort has an outdoor wellness centre with sauna, hydromassage tub, massages and body and face treatments on request, plus a seasonal pool with views over the gulf.
