Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
Rapallo, Liguria, Italy · Virtuoso · 2026 benefits
Uniquely located, on the bay of Rapallo to the east and overlooking the Portofino Coast to the west, the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast has been restored to its turn-of-the-century glory when it formed an obligatory staging-post for the international beau monde. Close to the Porto Carlo Riva marina, 500 metres from the city centre and the local railway station and 32 km from Genoa International Airport. The hotel has 92 double rooms, 11 junior suites and 16 suites, most of them with sea view, mini bar, bathtub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers, direct-dial telephones, satellite TV, private safety deposit box, room service, laundry and dry cleaning and individually controlled…
Facing the Bay of Rapallo to the east and the headland of Portofino to the west, the unique setting of Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast has inspired a return to the elegance of the early 1900s. Guest rooms and suites boast views of the stunning Gulf of Tigullio. Don't miss The Beach Club for its two panoramic swimming pools or the summer Eden Roc Lounge & Restaurant, with its sea-view terraces. Be sure to spend time in the new EDEN SPA - Fitness & Wellness for its indoor pool, saunas, turkish baths, gym and treatments. There are many leisure activities to pursue and curious nooks to discover throughout the hotel’s brightly lit spaces.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
In the know
The jetty at the hotel’s Beach Club is a plus. Guests can choose from an aperitif at sunset overlooking Portofino, an excursion to the Cinque Terre by boat, or boat rides in the Tigullio Gulf.
The property, in facts
| Where | Via S. Michele di Pagana 8, Rapallo, Liguria, Italy |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 119 |
| Room types | 7 |
| Nearest airport | Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) · 20 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Beach, Local Immersion, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Presidential Suite — Located on the seventh and top floor, with a superb view of the sea, the Suite features exquisitely elegant furnishings. The elegant living room, with a desk…
- Deluxe Suite — The two luxurious Deluxe Suites of Rapallo’s Excelsior Palace Hotel offer a terrific view on the Portofino Coast and on the Rapallo marina. With elegant…
- Classic Suite — All the luxurious Suites enjoy privileged positions, with a lovely view of the Gulf of Portofino or of Rapallo bay. Furnished balconies make a stay in this…
- Relax Suite — The Relax Suite offers a private Sauna where you can pamper and relax yourselves with a terrific view on the Portofino Coast from the seventh and last floor of…
- Junior Suite — Redecorated, the spacious Junior Suites of the Excelsior Palace Hotel enjoy a sweeping view over the sea and the Gulf of Portofino and Rapallo Bay. All Junior…
- Superior — Pretty renovated rooms located in various points of the building and well-lighted, offer a partial view of Rapallo bay. Just a few have a small external space…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Jacuzzi/Whirlpool Tub · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
What advisors say
88% of the 8 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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