Bed and breakfast in Gravero, near Rapallo, with seasonal pool, sauna, hot tub and apartments with sea view and private terrace.
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Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze is a bed and breakfast in Gravero, a hillside hamlet a few kilometres from Rapallo, in Liguria, with a garden, seasonal outdoor pool and views over the town. The property offers a wellness package that’s uncommon for its category: sauna, hot tub and an outdoor area furnished for relaxing between dips.
The accommodations include multi-room apartments and a double room with external private bathroom, all fitted with a terrace, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and bathroom toiletries. The apartment kitchens are equipped with fridge, hob and dishwasher, useful for longer self-catering stays. Breakfast, included in the stay, offers continental and Italian options, also available as takeaway.
The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who rate it highly for a trip for two: the beaches of Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure are reachable in a few minutes by car, while bike rental, car rental and a paid airport shuttle make it easy to reach Portofino and the rest of the Gulf of Tigullio.
The range of accommodations at Vista Mare Portofino spans from a compact room with an external private bathroom to two apartments designed for families or small groups, with their own kitchen and multiple bedrooms. All options include air conditioning, a terrace and a flat-screen TV, while the hot tubs and the view, often facing the sea or the town, remain among the most appreciated features.
The Deluxe Apartment with Two Bedrooms is the largest option, with 90 sqm spread across two bedrooms, a living room with sofa bed and two bathrooms, ideal for groups of up to six people. The One-Bedroom Apartment, at 40 sqm, offers a full kitchen and a bathroom with bidet, while the Double Room with External Bathroom, more compact at 16 sqm, remains designed for two people looking for a simpler solution but with the same wellness facilities shared by the property.
The most spacious of the property’s accommodations, with 90 sqm spread across two separate bedrooms, a living room with sofa bed and two bathrooms. Suitable for families or small groups of up to six people, it features a full kitchen with dishwasher, barbecue and sea view from the terrace, plus access to the shared pool and sauna.
A 40 sqm apartment designed for two people, with a kitchen equipped with hob, fridge and microwave, a bathroom with bidet and walk-in shower. The sea-facing terrace and the in-apartment washing machine make it convenient for longer self-catering stays.
The most compact of the three room types, at 16 sqm, with a private bathroom located outside the room. It still offers a terrace with sea view, air conditioning and a tea and coffee maker, making it the simplest choice for those who don’t need larger spaces or their own kitchen.
Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze offers guests a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool, sauna and hot tub, features that set the tone for the stay from the moment of arrival. Outdoors there is also a dining area, sun terrace and barbecue, while those wanting to explore the surroundings can rely on bike rental, car rental and a paid airport shuttle.
Each accommodation is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, with a private bathroom fitted with toiletries, bathrobe and hairdryer. Many rooms feature a fridge, coffee machine and electric kettle, useful for an informal breakfast or a self-catered snack.
Additional services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing service, plus a concierge service to arrange excursions, bike tours or local cooking classes. The property is entirely non-smoking.
Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze is located in the hillside hamlet of Gravero, above Rapallo, a quiet residential area overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio with views of the town and, from the higher accommodations, of the sea. It’s a discreet starting point for those who want to experience the Ligurian coast while staying away from the traffic of the main tourist centres.
Rapallo beach is about 2.2 km away, while San Michele di Pagana beach and the public Travello beach are both just over 3 km away. Rapallo train station is within 2 km, convenient for those wanting to travel to Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino without a car; Genoa-Sestri Airport is about 29 km away, also connected via a paid shuttle offered by the property.
Nearby you’ll find restaurants such as Villa delle Donne and Il Borgo, both just over 1 km away, as well as bars and cafés within 2 km. For excursions, Rapallo Castle is about 2.2 km away, while further afield are the Abbey of San Fruttuoso and Castello Brown in Portofino, a classic destination for those who love coastal trekking among ridges and coves. In summer the area thrives on sea and water sports, while low season is suited to strolls through the villages and visits to the historic sites of the promontory.
Reviews particularly praise the services, comfort and WiFi, all rated above 9.3, as well as the cleanliness of the accommodations. The location, although more secluded than Rapallo’s centre, is especially appreciated by couples for its tranquillity and views.
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No, Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze has free private parking on site.
Yes, Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze includes breakfast, with continental and Italian options and the possibility of a takeaway breakfast.
Yes, a minimum age of 25 is required to check in at Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze.
Yes, Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze has a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a sauna and hot tub.
The nearest beach, Rapallo beach, is about 2.2 km from Vista Mare Portofino by PortofinoVacanze.
