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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

5.0 star property
Rapallo beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Junior Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the picturesque waterfront, Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast offers a rejuvenating retreat. Savor Mediterranean cuisine, unwind with yoga or Pilates classes, and relax on the private beach or at the rooftop terrace. With two restaurants and 2 bars to choose from, plus helpful staff and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
$228 nightly
The total price is $263
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees

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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Exclusive Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Queen

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Sea View | Room amenity

Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Classic Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Exclusive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Dining | 2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, Rapallo, GE, 16035

What's nearby

  • Marina di Rapallo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Michele di Pagana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Spiaggia pubblica Travello - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rapallo Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Paraggi Beach - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 33 min drive
  • Recco Mulinetti Station - 14 min drive
  • Rapallo Station - 15 min walk
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Nettuno - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bella Napoli - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffè Rapallo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bar Enoteca Il Castello - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hostaria Vecchia Rapallo - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Portofino Marina, Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and sun loungers. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and aromatherapy, and the outdoor pool provides fun for everyone. Ristorante Lord Byron, one of 2 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 119 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 18 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Covered onsite valet parking (EUR 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach club
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (6458 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1901
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Ristorante Lord Byron - Overlooking the ocean, this seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
EdenRoc Lounge&Restaurant - This beachfront seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Yachting Bar - This lobby lounge serves breakfast and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Sporting Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 1 to April 24:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Beach
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs EUR 20 per night with in/out privileges
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September
  • Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 October to 30 April.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note: pets are permitted in the beach club for an additional fee (max 4 pets allowed).
Property Registration Number IT010046A17PKKRS3I

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Excelsior Palace
Excelsior Palace Hotel
Excelsior Palace Hotel Rapallo
Excelsior Palace Rapallo
Hotel Excelsior Palace
Excelsior Palace Hotel
Excelsior Portofino Coast
Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel
Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Rapallo
Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel Rapallo

Frequently asked questions

Does Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 18 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast?

Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 20 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes Pilates and yoga. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a private beach. Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as spa services and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and ocean views.

What's the area around Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast like?

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 3-minute walk from Marina di Rapallo and 7 minutes' walk from San Michele di Pagana Beach. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The beach area was wonderful, with many guests praising its beauty and the property's beach club as a fantastic spot for relaxation. (15 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent with a broad range of high-quality options, including made-to-order items and stunning views. (15 reviews)
  • The property's pools, including the infinity pool, were praised for their perfect temperature, stunning views, and excellent facilities. (11 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Excelsior Palace

Great base from which to explore the region, staff were very polite and friendly, lovely pool area and great views.
graham, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location beautiful hotel
Eran, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spa and pool
megan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best in Liguria

Maria Beatrice and the team, all great
Henrik, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Hotel was extremely underwhelming. I travel 9 months out of the year so I am a pretty good reviewer. Hotel was extremely old and smelled of it. Staff was not friendly (minus 2 very good staff members) but overall experience is as not good
jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best hotels we have had the pleasure of staying in for some time! Classic charm great service and amazing location with all the facilities you could possibly need
Bruce, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property with great service
Julia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic kind service

Fantastic service and breakfast
Bente, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and a central location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Views from hotel are amazing.
Larissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful special place
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing
yelena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful hotel, rooms, dining and views were spectacular…loved this hotel!
jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful classic stay. Nothing modern. The beach was fantastic. Very nice staff.
Christina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Wonderful Hotel
Lindsey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A stunning hotel on the coast. Excellent service and amenities
May, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place
Nayef, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This charming step back in time has beautiful views property wide! An easy walk into city center you can find shops, restaurants and photo ops down lovely cobbled streets. Don’t miss the cable car up to Montanerra- beautiful!
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

amazing location and i would definitely recommend. Great history on the property. Ask about the Cadillac in front...great story. Front desk people are amazing as well ' all
Everett J Giliam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel with excellent service and spectacular views overlooking the Portofino Coast. Highly recommend
Michele, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and lovely location, close proximity to many of the local places.
Hasan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is a true five star hotel. It is excellent, we had a very comfortable stay
Elias, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel 5*****

Best place to stay in the Portofino Coast, great service, great views , great food, absolutely a 5++ star
Jose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with a beautiful infinity pool and hot tub overlooking the ocean.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Off season amazing place to stay. Lovely relaxing swims with views of the Italian Riviera. Lovely breakfast buffet looking out over the sea and port.
Ken, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful hotel and amenities. Staff helpful. The restaurant was a disappointment. Not as good as the high prices warranted.
Diana, 1-night trip