Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast - Rapallo

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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast - Rapallo
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Overview

5-star historic hotel on the Portofino Coast with exclusive beach club and infinity pools

Pools & Beach Club

The Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast offers two outdoor infinity pools overlooking the Mediterranean, one heated and open year-round, plus a third indoor heated pool with a mirror dome. Guests have private access to the beach club with hydromassage beds, sun loungers, and direct sea entry. The poolside bar serves drinks and snacks from spring through autumn.

Dining

Lord Byron restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with panoramic views of the Gulf of Tigullio, offering signature Ligurian cuisine. The à-la-carte Eden Roc restaurant operates at the private beach during summer for lunch and dinner. Breakfast includes a buffet with smoked salmon, local cheeses, fresh pastries, and eggs cooked to order.

Spa & Wellness

The spa includes a traditional Turkish bath, a Mediterranean-essence Turkish bath, a Finnish sauna, a soft sauna, and a new indoor pool with heated water and mirror dome. A fitness center with sea-view equipment, treatment cabins, and a hairdresser are on site. Services range from body scrubs and facials to couples massage and hydrotherapy.

Rooms & History

Originally built in 1901, the Excelsior Palace Rapallo is the only 5-star luxury hotel on the Portofino Coast, with antique decor, original oil paintings, and a guest list that includes past celebrities. All guest rooms offer sea views, many with private balconies, and include air conditioning, satellite TV, bathrobes, and slippers. The historic building preserves its early-20th-century character through furnishings, chandeliers, and marble floors.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel is 7km from Portofino via the scenic SP227 coast road, with easy access to Portofino National Park, Santa Margherita Ligure, and the Gulf of Tigullio. Rapallo Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away, and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is about 40km from the property. Guests can walk along the coastline to Santa Margherita in about 30 minutes or take a ferry to Portofino and Cinque Terre.

  • Pools & Beach Club: Two outdoor infinity pools, private beach with hydromassage beds
  • Dining: Lord Byron restaurant and Eden Roc restaurant, signature Ligurian cuisine
  • Spa & Wellness: Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, indoor heated pool, fitness center with sea view
  • Rooms: All with sea views, many with balconies, antique furnishings and original artworks
  • Location: 7km from Portofino, 5-minute taxi to Rapallo station, 40km from Genoa airport
  • History: Only 5-star luxury hotel on the Portofino Coast, built in 1901

License number: 010046-ALB-0033,IT010046A17PKKRS3I

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:30
until 12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at EUR 20 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served at affordable prices. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian
Building
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:114
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Rooms and availability

Superior Queen Room
  • Room size:

    240 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Exclusive Double Room
  • Room size:

    305 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Junior Suite
  • Room size:

    435 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 20 per day

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Infinity pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Jacuzzi

Facial

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • City view
  • Bay view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

💵 Lowest room price 112 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 23.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Cristoforo Colombo, GOA

Location

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Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, Rapallo, Italy, 16035
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Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, Rapallo, Italy, 16035
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corso Cristoforo Colombo Localita Rapallo
Monumento ai Partigiani
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La Darsena Rapallo
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Yacht Club
100 yd
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La Darsena SML
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Hostaria Vecchia Rapallo
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FAQ about Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Which landmarks are closest to Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel?
Guests of Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel can visit Marina di Rapallo (just 6 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or Hannibal Bridge placed 8 minutes' walk away.
What is the closest airport to the deluxe 5-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel?
Cristoforo Colombo airport lies within 25 miles of the deluxe 5-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel and is reachable with a 36-minute drive.
Does the Rapallo hotel have parking on site?
Yes, the Rapallo hotel offers a car park on site.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant (approximately 5 minutes' walk away) offering a more expensive price point as well as Yacht Club (5 minutes' walk from the property) with a more expensive price point.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel?
Guests of the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel can check in from 2 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 12 PM.
What are the booking prices at the deluxe 5-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel?
The price for a room in the deluxe 5-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel starts at €145.
What are the room types offered by the Rapallo hotel?
The Rapallo hotel provides such room types as Exclusive Double Room, Superior Double Room, and Classic Double Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel?
All rooms of the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel feature a mini-fridge-bar as well as an individual safe, some of them boast a couch set and a writing table.
Does the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel can help you in English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and German.
Is swimming pool available at the deluxe 5-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel?
Yes, the deluxe 5-star Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast Hotel features a swimming pool.
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