Imperiale Palace Hotel - Santa Margherita Ligure
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5-star historical palace with private beach in Santa Margherita Ligure
Rooms & Suites
The Imperiale Palace Hotel offers 92 rooms and suites, many with panoramic sea views across the bay toward Portofino. The Tower Suite is a spacious open-plan Junior Suite with a large marble bathroom and nine windows providing a stunning 270-degree view. Some rooms feature original Belle Époque frescoes and antique furniture, while bathrooms have been updated with modern rain showers and Bvlgari amenities.
Dining
The Novecento restaurant serves dinner on a sea-view terrace under a frescoed ceiling, with live piano music during the evening. In summer, lunch is offered at the beach club as a buffet of local specialities and fresh fish. Breakfast is served buffet-style on the second-floor terrace overlooking Santa Margherita harbor, with an omelet station and a pastry chef preparing fresh croissants daily.
Wellness & Recreation
The saltwater swimming pool is set among pine trees with a sunbathing terrace and direct sea views, open seasonally from spring to autumn. The spa includes a fitness center, sauna, Turkish bath, massage rooms, and yoga classes for guests. The private beach area is reached via a footbridge and garden path, with sun loungers, towel service, and a bar for drinks and snacks.
Location & Activities
The hotel sits on a hill overlooking Santa Margherita Ligure, 5 km from Portofino and 3 km from Rapallo. Complimentary bicycles are available for guests to explore the coastline or ride into town, and hiking trails lead into Portofino National Park. Nearby attractions include the Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia and Castello Brown, both within a 15-minute walk or short taxi ride.
Business & Events
The Imperiale Palace Hotel provides conference facilities for up to 200 guests, with a dedicated business center and meeting rooms. The hotel caters to weddings and special occasions, with the bridal suite offering a private terrace and garden views. Valet parking and free private parking are available, and the concierge can arrange excursions, taxis, and ferry tickets to Portofino.
- Private beach: Direct access to a rocky shore with sun loungers and swimming areas
- Saltwater pool: Surrounded by pine trees with sunbathing terrace and sea views
- Dining: Two on-site restaurants including Novecento with terrace and live piano
- Wellness: Spa with Turkish bath, sauna, fitness center, and yoga classes
- Location: 2 km from Santa Margherita center, 5 km from Portofino
- History: 19th-century noble villa with Belle Époque architecture and original frescoed ceilings
Licence number: 010054-ALB-0023,IT010054A1LMQR98P8
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Snack bar
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Saltwater pool
Massage
Beauty treatment
Spa & wellness centre
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
Room view
- Sea view
- With view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Imperiale Palace Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 263 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cristoforo Colombo, GOA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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