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HOTEL MINERVA
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our best selling 3 star hotels in Pietra Ligure! The beach can be reached in just 5 minutes. Hotel Minerva has a free private beach and a free swimming pool. The hotel is surrounded by its own garden, which is just 50 meters from the Ligurian coast. It features a traditional restaurant, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and rooms with a balcony. Rooms are comfortable and simply furnished with a full bathroom. Each room has a desk and a TV with satellite channels. Guests can relax in the garden, which is furnished with tables and chairs.
10 2 reviews
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HOTEL BAIA BLU
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Location: Recently reconstructed, the Baia Blu Hotel is located in Alassio, opposite one of the most popular beaches, close to many attractions, restaurants, bars. Number of rooms: The hotel has 27 stylishly decorated rooms. Types of rooms: - cozy single rooms; - comfortable double rooms; - spacious triple rooms; - exquisitely decorated quadruple rooms. Description of rooms: - air conditioning; - safe; - TV with satellite channels; - wireless internet access; - bathroom with hairdryer.
10 2 reviews
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ALFIERI (ALASSIO)
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Just a 10-minute walk from yards from Alassio Train Station for links to Savona, Milan and Turin, Hotel Alfieri is 150 m from the beach. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The rooms come with elegant parquet floors and wooden furniture, and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast includes homemade cakes, crispbread, honey, fruit juices, cold cuts and cheese. The restaurant with terrace is open for lunch and dinner, and serves Mediterranean and regional cuisine.
10 1 review
RTA SANT’ANNA
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a free private beach area, Residence Sant’Anna offers self-catering apartments in Pietra Ligure, a 10-minute walk from the beachfront. The property offers a hydro-massage pool, a small football field, and a free bus shuttle to the town center. Free WiFi is available throughout. A bike-washing and bike-repairing area are also available on site. With a sea-view balcony, each apartment is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator.
10 1 review
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HOTEL VILLA BALBI
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top picks in Sestri Levante.Immersed in lush grounds with Mediterranean vegetation, this historic villa features an outdoor swimming pool. Set on the seaside of Sestri Levante, it enjoys views of the Gulf of Tigullio. With wooden furniture and classic décor, rooms at Villa Balbi have an elegant feel. Some overlook the grounds, others the historic center of town, and some offer sea views. They provide free Wi-Fi. Public spaces feature antique furnishings, marble and elegant chandeliers.

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YACHT CLUB MARINA DI LOANO
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Offering a panoramic rooftop terrace with a large hot tub and sun loungers, the exclusive Yacht Club Marina Di Loano features free WiFi throughout. Both Loano town center and Loano beaches are within 5 minutes' walk. All air conditioned, rooms feature a balcony offering views of either the marina or the sea. They come with a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar, and a private bathrooms complete with free toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Loano Train Station is 801 m from Yacht Club Marina Di Loano.
9.6 16 reviews
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Albergo Suisse Bellevue
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of the best 3 star hotels we have chosen in Monterosso al Mare! Albergo Suisse provides regular, free shuttle services to Monterosso village (1 km). It offers panoramic views of the coastal strip of the Cinque Terre National Park. It offers free parking and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV. The hotel is surrounded by a large garden with a sun terrace, equipped with sun loungers and parasols. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. All carpeted rooms are simply furnished. Each has a minibar and private bathroom.
9.6 33 reviews
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Tigullio Royal
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Offering panoramic views of the Gulf of Tigullio, the Tigullio Royal is a 7-story building set on Rapallo's seafront promenade. The ferries to Portofino and the Cinque Terre leave from nearby. The rooms are all air-conditioned. Rooms at Best Western Tigullio Royal come with an LCD TV with Mediaset Premium channels, a mini-bar, and a tea/coffee maker. Some have a private balcony, and some have a partial or full sea view. A generous buffet is served each morning, and can be enjoyed on the sea-view terrace in fine weather.
9.4 12 reviews
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HOTEL PICCOLO
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Nestled on the Capo Berta slope, the Piccolo Hotel enjoys a quiet location in Diano Marina, on the Riviera di Ponente. There is a new swimming pool and a sea-view terrace. A sandy beach is close to the Piccolo Hotel. Sun umbrellas and deck chairs are available at convenient rates. Modern rooms offer amazing views of the Dianese Gulf and are furnished with attention to detail. Bikes are available from the front desk. The Piccolo's restaurant serves national, international and local dishes in a spacious, air conditioned dining room.
9.4 33 reviews
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Villa Adriana
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description A good option for couples. They estimated the price-quality ratio for a trip of two to 8. The beach can be reached in just 2 minutes. Villa Adriana is surrounded by palm trees, just 100 meters from Fagina Beach. It offers a Ligurian restaurant, a pool and classic rooms with an LCD TV. Air-conditioned rooms include a private bathroom and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Guests can dine at the restaurant, which serves local cuisine with a large number of seafood dishes.
9.4 202 reviews
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HOTEL EXCELSIOR PALACE
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Featuring panoramic views of Portofino Bay, Excelsior Palace is a luxury 5-star hotel offering 2 restaurants, sun terraces and spacious rooms, many with sea views. Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner are served at the on-site Lord Byron restaurant, overlooking Tigullio Gulf. The à-la-carte Eden Roc restaurant is at the private beach, open in summer for both lunch and dinner. Featuring free WiFi, rooms at the Excelsior Palace come with air conditioning and satellite TVs. The private bathroom includes luxurious bathrobes and slippers. The wellness center features a heated indoor pool and a gym with sea view.
9.4 6 reviews
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CARLA
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Hotel Carla is personally run by the Tuvo family, who welcome you to the Cinque Terre area. Centrally in Levanto, the property is 403 m from the Ligurian Sea. Free parking is available nearby. All rooms come furnished with private bathroom, air conditioning, and a satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby. Breakfast is a varied buffet. Guests can walk to the train station in approximately 10 minutes.
9.4 5 reviews
A Ca' du Gigante
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Facing the Ligurian Sea, these accommodations are in the center of the Cinque Terre area. The property, which features air-conditioned rooms and studios, is within walking distance of the beach. Each unit includes satellite TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some are located in the annex building. The studios also have a kitchenette and a balcony. The nearest beach is “Il Gigante,” named after the unique sculpture of a giant. It is only 46 m away and the property provides free towels for the beach. Breakfast is served either in the breakfast room or in the outside garden. The property is located a 1.5-hour drive from the Pisa and Genoa airports.
9.2 2 reviews
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HOTEL KRISTALL
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Hotel Kristall enjoys a peaceful position just 51 m from the seaside at Diano Marina. Relax by the pool in the shade of pine and olive trees. Stroll to the well-equipped, sandy beaches at the end of Hotel Kristall's street. The center of Diano Marina is about a 10-minute walk away and shops, restaurants and cafes are located nearby. Sit out on Hotel Kristall's terrace and enjoy a few drinks while the kids play in the pool. There is also a restaurant on site. Comfortable, modern rooms here at the Kristall come with satellite TV.
9.2 20 reviews
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Belmond Splendido Mare
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Number 1 among the most bookable 5-star hotels in Portofino. The beach can be reached in just 6 minutes. The Belmond Splendido Hotel is located on a green hillside overlooking the yachts in the harbor of Portofino. It offers rooms with panoramic sea or garden views, a free outdoor pool, a fitness center with sauna, and a wellness center. All rooms have a private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The 3 restaurants serve traditional Ligurian cuisine. An American breakfast buffet is served daily.
9.2 30 reviews
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GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Set on Portovenere's seafront, this hotel features a terrace overlooking the small port and Palmaria Island. Set in a 17th-century monastery, it is a few steps from the town center. The air-conditioned rooms include free WiFi, LED TV with free Sky channels and mini-bar, some offer sea views. The private bathroom includes a bath or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace. The restaurant serves fresh fish and specialties from the Cinque Terre. Private boat tours can be arranged on request.
9.2 6 reviews
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AL TERRA DI MARE
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top picks in Levanto.Situated above Levanto, the door to the Cinque Terre, Al Terra di Mare is an eco-friendly and solar-powered property built in the style of a Ligurian hamlet, surrounded by vineyards and olive-trees. Rooms have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Instead of corridors, there are narrow streets, which lead to a bar area called La Piazzetta. The outdoor swimming pool is open during summer, and drinks and ice cream are available at the poolside. Offering an independent entrance, each room features a private bathroom with shower.
9.2 34 reviews
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GRAND HOTEL DEI CASTELLI
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top selling 4 star hotels in Sestri Levante! The beach can be reached in just 2 minutes. The Grand Hotel Dei Castelli is located in a quiet and privileged location on the Sestri Levante peninsula. The hotel offers a panoramic view, including a beautiful large park. Forget about the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy a fascinating combination of history and art surrounded by natural beauty. From the Grand Hotel Dei Castelli, you can easily reach the city center, the promenade and the harbor using the private lift.
9.2 18 reviews
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Metropole
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Overlooking the Ligurian Sea, the Metropole is set at the beginning of Santa Margherita Ligure's seaside promenade. It features a large park with outdoor swimming pool, a private beach, and a modern spa center. Wi-Fi is free. The rooms at the Hotel Metropole are divided between the main building and Villa Porticciolo. Each features a satellite TV and air conditioning, and some have a private balcony or terrace. The hotel features a fitness room with 12 types of machines, and a Turkish bath.You can treat yourself to a relaxing massage or a rejuvenating beauty treatment.
9.2 95 reviews
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HOTEL CONTINENTAL
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Top sales in Santa Margherita Ligure! The beach can be reached in just 3 minutes. Hotel Continental is surrounded by landscaped gardens leading to the beach. Guests enjoy views of the bay of Santa Margherita Ligure and Cape Portofino. It features a wellness and fitness center and 2 restaurants. Rooms at the Continental Hotel have free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Some rooms have a balcony overlooking the garden or the sea. A buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the restaurant with panoramic terrace overlooking the sea.
9.2 22 reviews
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Villa Maria
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Hotel Villa Maria is located in a quiet, peaceful residential area, close to the city center and very close to the sea.
9.2 5 reviews
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Souvenir
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Located in Monterosso al Mare, Hotel Souvenir is just a 5-minute walk from the beach. It offers classic-style rooms, a shared garden with views of the Ligurian Sea and sun loungers. Rooms at the Souvenir come with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom, and most of them have free WiFi. Some also have satellite channels, air conditioning, a mini-bar or balcony. Breakfast includes sweet and savory items, with scrambled eggs, cheese and cold cuts available on request. In summer it can be enjoyed in the large garden.
9 25 reviews
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HOTEL SPLENDID
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Offering free Wi-Fi, a private swimming pool and garden, Hotel Splendid is 50 m from the coast and its private beach area, and 801 m from Diano Marina center. This family-run hotel is on the Liguria Riviera and has its own private parking. Guest rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony and flat-screen TV. Genoa with its famous Aquarium is 62 mi away and the French Riviera with its renown cities of Montecarlo, Nice and Cannes is 43 mi away.
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MARGHERITA
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of the best options selected by us in the city of La Spezia. Affittacamere Margherita is located in La Spezia, a 5-minute walk from the city’s train station, with direct access to the Cinque Terre National Park. The guest house occupies a historic building, which preserved the courtyard of the XIX century. All rooms have a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 65 km away.
9 89 reviews
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Nazionale
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Located next to the Sanremo Casino, Best Western Hotel Nazionale is on the city's most popular shopping street. Its rooftop terrace with hot tub has panoramic views across the Ligurian Sea. Rooms at the Nazionale Hotel are spacious and air conditioned. They feature a mini-bar, a TV with Sky channels, and tea and coffee-making facilities. The property dates back to the 19th century and includes an elegant restaurant, which serves Ligurian specialties. The buffet breakfast can be enjoyed up on the terrace in warm weather. This Best Western hotel is a 5-minute walk from the medieval center of Sanremo and the beach.
9 12 reviews
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Bel Soggiorno
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of the best choices we have chosen in the city of Sanremo. The beach can be reached in just 3 minutes. Hotel Belsoggiorno has an excellent location on the main promenade of Sanremo, 100 meters from the sea. You can park your car in the free car park and walk to the city in 5 minutes. Hotel Belsoggiorno offers modern, air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV with satellite channels. In addition, the hotel has a reading room and a sun terrace. The Belsoggiorno’s restaurant serves authentic Ligurian cuisine in an elegant room in the style of the 30s of the last century.
9 17 reviews
Arcobaleno San Remo
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Featuring modern air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and parquet, the Arcobaleno is 250 m from Sanremo Harbor and 400 m from the beaches. It offers free land-line phone calls worldwide. Rooms with attached bathroom at the Arcobaleno Sanremo come with an electric kettle, and an LCD TV with more than 900 satellite channels. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and cafés, the property is about 200 m from a private parking, available at extra charge. A bus stopping nearby offers direct service to and from Ventimiglia. The Arcobaleno is 0.6 mi from Sanremo Train Station.
9 6 reviews
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HOTEL TOSCANA
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description A 2-minute walk from the beach in Alassio, Hotel Ristorante Toscana offers a modern wellness center and a restaurant. Comes with a garden provided with playground and hot tub for children. All rooms come with free WiFi, air conditioning and Sky TV. They also feature a mini-bar and private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a spa bath. This 4-star hotel has a wide range of on-site facilities including a children's play room, a lounge with widescreen TV, and a wine bar. The free wellness center includes a sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub and sensory showers.
9 2 reviews
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Milano
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description The 3-star Hotel Milano is located on the Riviera di Ponente, 2 km from the center of Alassio. Its restaurant serves excellent homemade cuisine.
8.8 15 reviews
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HOTEL NAPOLEON
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our best selling 3 star hotels in Sanremo! Napoleon is a modern hotel near the beach in Sanremo, surrounded by a large, quiet garden. The Bianchi family has operated the hotel since 1958. Guests have a discount at a nearby beach. The bar and veranda are also ideal for relaxing. Admire the picturesque sea view from the balcony of your room.
8.8 2 reviews
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Eden Park
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description The beach can be reached in just 1 minute. This stylish 4-star hotel is located on the seafront, amid beautiful gardens with a swimming pool, just 200 meters from the city center. Guests have access to a private beach. The hotel is ideal for those who love nature and outdoor sports. Guests can rent a bike and ride along the road that connects the commune of Diano Marina and the city of Imperia. On the way, a picturesque view of the bay of Diano opens. For children and adults, there is a local Club del Mare club, where you can go sailing, swimming, water skiing, canoeing, and diving courses.
8.8 48 reviews
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Imperiale Palace
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description An elegant, 19th-century villa, lush gardens, a private beach, and a spectacular view across the bay, these are just some of the reasons to choose Imperiale Palace Hotel. Once the residence of a noble family, this impressive villa has now been turned into a luxury hotel. It has a panoramic location in Santa Margherita Ligure, 3.1 mi from Portofino and 1.9 mi from Rapallo. Your room comes with air conditioning and Satellite TV, and some have a beautiful sea view. Throughout the summer you can relax on the private beach or at the sea-water pool with sunbathing terrace.
8.8 11 reviews
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Grand Hotel Miramare
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Grand Hotel Miramare overlooks the Gulf of Tigullio at Santa Margherita Ligure. You will find a sun terrace and a salt water swimming pool in the tropical garden. With free WiFi, rooms at the Miramare are elegantly furnished and have views of the sea or the park. All are equipped with air conditioning, a satellite TV and a mini-bar with free soft drinks. In the summer months, you can relax by the pool, equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas and free towels. Meanwhile, the wellness center provides beauty treatments, massages, and a relax area. The Vistamare restaurant serves classic Ligurian dishes in the sea view dining room, or out on the terrace.
8.8 24 reviews
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Lido Palace
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Lido Palace Hotel is right on the promenade in Santa Margherita Ligure, a 5-minute walk from the bus station. It features a bar. Guest rooms and suites at the Palace are spacious and elegant. They all feature a mini-bar, satellite TV and air conditioning. Most offer sea views, and some have a balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. A generous breakfast buffet is available daily, and includes cold meats, cheeses and fresh pastries. Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, and book massages and other treatments. Portofino is just 2.5 mi away and can be reached easily by boat from the harbor nearby.
8.8 8 reviews
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MIRAMARE (SESTRI LEVANTE)
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Located right on te Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante, Hotel Miramare offers free access to its own private beach. The air-conditioned accommodations include free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. Overlooking the sea, Restaurant Baia del Silenzio serves traditional Ligurian cuisine. You can enjoy dinner directly on the beach, or sip a drink from the wine bar in the sea-view lounge. An American breakfast is offered every morning. The elegant rooms of the Miramare Hotel come with soft slippers for extra comfort.
8.8 56 reviews
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Paradiso
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top picks in Sanremo.Just 350 m from its own private beach and a few steps from Sanremo’s famous Casino, this hotel offers spectacular panoramic views of the sea. No wonder it is called Paradiso. The Paradiso was built in 1926, and has been run by the same family ever since. Franco Gaiani continues the family tradition providing wonderful hospitality. At the Paradiso you will enjoy a variety of regional cuisine, a 600 m2 garden, parking for up to 30 cars and use of the large swimming-pool during the summer.
8.8 140 reviews
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LOLLI PALACE (SAN REMO)
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top picks in Sanremo.Set in an Art Nouveau-style villa, Lolli Palace Hotel is surrounded by huge palm trees on the famous Promenade Imperatrice in Sanremo. It offers free WiFi. Positioned on the famous Italian Flower Riviera, this 3-star hotel is just 50 m from the sea. Near the Sanremo Casino, main shopping area and historic center, Lolli Palace Hotel offers panoramic views of the coast from both its spacious rooms and rooftop terrace equipped with sun loungers and sun umbrellas. Rooms feature parquet floors and a satellite LCD TV.
8.8 1 review
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Residence Imperiale
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Located in Sanremo, Residence Imperiale has air conditioning and a balcony. The apartments are 600 meters from Ippokampo Beach.
8.8 5 reviews
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5 Terre
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Located 100 m from the beach and just over half a kilometer from the center of Monterosso al Mare, the Hotel 5 Terre features renovated rooms and a large lounge area with a bar. The classic rooms include an LCD TV with satellite channels, a desk and a fan. The bathroom is complete with a hairdryer. Some rooms feature sea or garden views. Wi-Fi in public areas is free. Breakfast at the 5 Terre is served in the breakfast room and consists of sweet and savory food, which can be both hot and cold. Guests can relax on the grounds, which are equipped with tables and chairs.
8.8 2 reviews
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ADLER ALASSIO
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our best selling 3 star hotels in Alassio! Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar with an outdoor terrace, Hotel Adler is located just 350 meters from the sandy beach in Alassio. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Rooms at the Adler Hotel have a flat-screen TV, safe and air conditioning. Each also has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A sweet and savory buffet breakfast is served every morning, including croissants, cold cuts, drinks and much more.
8.8 11 reviews
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HOTEL PARIGI
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Located on the beachfront in Bordighera, Hotel Parigi offers a free private beach area with sun beds and umbrellas and a free rooftop spa and wellness center. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour desk are available. This family-run hotel offers quiet rooms, each with a balcony overlooking the sea and hills. Rooms are all air-conditioned, equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, and bathrooms with shower, bath or spa bath. A wide choice of traditional Mediterranean dishes are served in the hotel restaurant, which also has a wine cellar. Located on the Ligurian coast, the hotel is 5 minutes' walk from the center of Bordighera and 20 minutes from the lovely city of Sanremo.
8.8 13 reviews
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Eletto
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description Just 101 m from the Casino, Hotel Eletto is comfortably set in the beautiful historic center of Sanremo, on the central Via Matteoti, near beaches and the main harbor. Eletto Hotel offers spacious and modern rooms with air conditioning, a minibar and TV. Ideal for business travelers and tourists, the hotel features functional rooms overlooking the elegant shopping area or the hotel’s internal courtyard with garden. The 3-star hotel Eletto has a garden, private parking, and a restaurant where you can savor local and Italian cuisine.
8.8 8 reviews
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Savoia
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top picks in Alassio.Set right on the beach in Alassio, Hotel Savoia offers panoramic views of the Ligurian Sea. It features a sea view restaurant, and a private beach. Most rooms have a balcony. The Savoia's air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, and a private bathroom equipped with hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms offer sea views, others are located in an annex 150 m from the main building. A varied breakfast buffet is served daily, and includes fresh fruit and pastries.
8.6 65 reviews
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GRAND HOTEL ARENZANO
Italy, Ligurian coast
Hotel description One of our top picks in Arenzano.Located on the Arenzano seafront, this 4-star hotel is a charming early 20th-century building with free swimming pool and elegant restaurant, La Veranda. It offers direct access to the marina and botanical gardens. WiFi is free throughout. Rooms at Grand Hotel Arenzano are air conditioned and have an elegant design. They feature an LCD TV, a mini-bar and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Some overlook the Ligurian Sea. An extensive buffet breakfast is served each morning, while the Gourmet restaurant has an al fresco area and specializes in regional and classic Italian dishes.


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