Località Sant'antonio, 1, 16034 Portofino, Italy
#5 of 51 hotels in Portofino
Guests' ChoiceBased on 58 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
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Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Michele
United KingdomFabulous place to stay. Wonderful overall experience. Very kind thoughtful staff. Good breakfasts and dinner.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Claudia
GermanyImpossible to lock rooms
Very beautiful location & view and unique historical site surrounded by nature. Amazing food! The only small thing the accommodation should change is that the rooms cannot be locked.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Johanna
ItalyA true paradise, I can’t wait to come back. I felt like in a dream. Highly highly recommend and the little walk up to the rifugi made the whole experience even more magical. All the team working there where so kind and so beautiful we had everything we needed and more🙏🏼❤️
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Silva
United StatesThe only issues for me was the hike, but it is already warned in the name of the reservation. Other than that, air conditioning in hotels is pretty standard, but this is a special place so I don't blame them for not having it. The fans do enough. Parking is a nightmare but the hotel has spots reserved in the parking lot right next to the beach.
The staff was very friendly and always accommodating. The view of the water from our room was amazing.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Sophie
IrelandNothing. I liked it all and I would definitely stay again. It’s a different type of stay to a regular hotel.
This place is perfect for anyone looking for a unique, yet affordable stay in Portofino (lovely short walk to Portofino). What the property is doing there in terms of living from the land and providing affordable accommodation in a generally very pricy area, should be commended. The walk is manageable and doesn’t require you to be an expert hiker, though it will be easier in a good pair of shoes and with a backpack. That being said my boyfriend did it in loafers and a regular pulley bag. - So doable. The room was very spacious and I loved the mattress. I slept great. I loved the nut butter, what I think was cherry jam, coffee and juice at breakfast. Ask them about their story, it’s very interesting.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Sofia
ItalyThis is such a special place and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - the location is peaceful and beautiful, the food is local and extremely delicious, the rooms are clean and modern while remaining true to the history of the place. Giacomo and Luca are friendly and knowledgeable. We hope to return soon.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Gunsav
United KingdomThere were no locks on the doors or any secure storage options, which could be really important, especially for a woman traveling solo. Fortunately, I was with my partner, and we took extra care to secure everything in our bags. It was possible for anyone to enter the rooms, even the one next door. If I had been alone, I wouldn't have felt safe
The hotel's location is fantastic! We will definitely return. The food was outstanding, and the staff were incredibly friendly. It's a great spot for both hiking and swimming. It feels like a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of tourists and the pricey Portofino atmosphere. We had an absolute blast during our stay, and it was a truly dreamy experience.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Lucrezia
United Arab EmiratesThe Nature around ,the beach just few minutes walking at the end of the road, the tranquillity , lovely friendly staff, very nice healthy home made breakfast Big rooms The view Is a peaceful beautiful place , such a gem out of the classic portofino scenario
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Faria
United KingdomThe property is even better than the pictures. It is worth going here to escape the busy portofino with it only being a short walk away. the hikes from this location are magical as well
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Olga
LithuaniaNo shades on the window in my room ! Not good at all with the Italian sun Remarkably bad food at the hotel restaurant for Italy Eat out if you’d like a nice dinner
Great historic spot on the hill Good value for money in Portofino The walk-up to the hill is not too bad Great beach once you reach the sea Lovely spacious historic rooms Clean and new
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Marcus
United StatesN/A
Completely unique experience at an exceptional location with great staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Alana
AustraliaThe property was in such a wonderful location. The staff were all incredibly helpful and access to the local towns and beaches were so easy and accessible. The food was amazing and it just felt like a home away from home.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Erada
ColombiaIn the bathroom there was none bath shower
I like the place, the architecture and the nature that surrounded it. Lovely
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Daniel
United KingdomN/A
Settings and surroundings
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Lucy
United KingdomN/a
The property was a calm retreat away from the road, with beautiful views out to sea. Our room was large and clean with a modern feel. The homemade breakfasts are tasty and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend to anybody wanting to stay near Portofino.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Tony
United KingdomAwesome place…gorgeous views, beautifully done in such a simple way! For anyone wanting to escape a great find. The walk in is not too bad at all and the walk to Portofino fabulous. Great bus service from Santa Margherita (no car needed) Lovely little bay at the bottom of the track at Paraggi!! Al in all a great stay!!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Aravindhan
GermanyNot much to say here in my opinion.
Location and views were stunning. People were amazing and friendly
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Sara
FranceThis is exactly what i hoped for. The Refugio is simple to access by walk and just 10 min far from the Road and the bus station nearby. I was charmed by the Place, the calm, the nature and the possibility to escape the crowd to enjoy beautiful view and the compagny of the very kind hosts. Thank you for the time and food spent together. I recommand this Place and i will for sure be back if i pass by Portofino or the cinqueterre.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Tanyel
United Kingdomi liked everything - but you must keep in mind it is in the forest on a hiking trail and so it may not be the easiest to get to if you have anything more than a backpack 🎒. (and definitely not in heels after a night out in Santa Margarita!) just travel light!
It is a beautiful building on the outskirts of the city in the forest, but also only a little hike down to the beach, which was beautiful
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 28 September 2022
Urmila
CanadaOwners are very friendly and welcoming! Beautiful location and great food!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
Rachel
FranceAs advised in the description, anyone staying should be aware there’s a 10 min hike up to the accommodation - totally doable if you are reasonably fit but worth considering the luggage you bring!
Unique, peaceful and friendly place to stay. The staff and guest were exceptionally friendly and we loved the delicious, home cooked ‘family style dinners’. Hearing wild boar foraging outside at night was a highlight!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Michael
Austriabreakfast very limited with bread, cake, honey and jam car parking 15 min away and very expensive.. but yeah, the location is really in the wood on the hill ;-)
romantic location in the wood, authentic renovated old mill, view down to the sea, nice couple that runs the place, spontaneous dinner possible with homemade food
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Martin
IrelandEverything was really good. Maybe the breakfast could be improved a bit.
Great location only a short 10 mins walk away from the closest bus stop that brings you to Portofino. Close to the greatest beach of the area. Really positive experience.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Axel
SwedenHike up to the house on a hot day was sweaty for me. Don't bring your big suitcase up the hill unless you want a workout.
Magical surrounding with nature all around (we saw a family of wild boar at night), friendly and helpful staff, great food, spotless rooms and impecable bathrooms.
Stayed in September 2022
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