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Reviews of Hotel La Vela-Castello Il Rifugio 3 stars

Corso Nicolo' Cuneo 21, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

#22 of 25 hotels in Santa Margherita Ligure

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 300 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    I would highly recommend this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    na

    No view from our room but the overall hotel was historic, the room was very large and very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the bars at the window in the bedroom

    breakfast was nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    internet did not work in the room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice experience in traditional budling
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast can be better

    The Hotel is New and Modern with very good location Tradition budling

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Santa Margherita Ligure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is on top of the hill with no pavement so getting there if you walk is quite tricky The TV in the room keep losing signal The bathroom is small and the position of the toilet is awkward

    Was staying during a bad weather and I'm thankful the room has AC Amazing view from the lobby area Consistently fast wifi

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Very nice helpful staff. Interesting building. Lovely views. Very attractive breakfast room, organised with excellent choices in food and drinks, relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful entrance and grand hall. A lovely hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of vegetables for breakfast

    Beautiful place with wonderful views. You can easily reach the center of Santa Margerita Ligure by foot.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Up on a hill so I would not recommend walking up there

    Nice rooms and amazing view. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had to use the toilet after checking out and was referred to using shared toilets along the corridors. The toilet there had super poor/ old flushing system resulting in faeces being stuck there. It was super disgusting. Luckily we did not booked these rooms but it would have helped if the hotel consider changing these flushing system

    Super cool hotel which is a castle. View from the hotel was awesome overlooking the city.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was fun staying at a little castle!! It was a nice little walk to the restaurants. Appreciated the little fridge.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful location, beautiful property....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the heat in the building was intense... especially as we carried our luggage up the steps to our room. The staff was semi friendly. We had to walk up the steep driveway with our luggage and down as taxi drivers will not go up it... so if you are enjoying an evening of dining with adult beverages... safety is an issue.

    Breakfast was a beautiful room with many delicious choices

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from close by road and luck of the airflow at the ground level rooms of the hotel. Very basic breakfast. Quite rooms with massive walks so you can’t hear neighbour rooms.

    View from the shared terrace and comfortable bed. Great view at the breakfast restaurant, amazing coffee!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had to leave early in the morning, and we didn´t have our breakfast ready. But the breakfast was payed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was chaotic with a breakfast room too small for the number of guests. One morning my Mum (who had travelled with us) wasn't allowed to sit at a big table with us, even though there was plenty of space for her, because the breakfast attendant wouldn't let us move a chair. She told my Mum to sit at a different table, but by the time my Mum had collected her coffee the attendant had given that table to another guest leaving my Mum with nowhere to sit.

    Our room on the Entrance floor was large and comfortable. Sun terrace and garden were lovely, with excellent views.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    8.0
    A lovely weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is nice, the view is amazing and the parking is very convenient.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View and it’s location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt authentic Italian, great views.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful views and Breakfast in a comfortable room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a stone’s throw from the train track - so the train noise is pervasive at night. If you aren’t a sound sleeper, I recommend taking earplugs as the train were running every half hour at least through to 3:30am. And if you legs don’t work like they used to - it is a steep walk to the hotel.

    It is a grand old castle and something of a spectacle to wander around. The views are wonderful. The breakfast was definitely one of the better hotel brekkies I have had!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Stay in a castle with beautiful views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    15 min walk uphill from the beach - it’s a nice walk but you need to be ready for it! Unfortunately we were not allowed to leave our car parked at the hotel beyond 13:00 on the checkout day.

    Beautiful property, you have an impression of staying in a castle! Beautiful views. Rooms are clean and neat. Parking spots available.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Single Room - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was a bit of a walk from the main town but really is not too bad at all (~15/20mins)

    The accomodation was in a beautiful building with lovely views of santa margheurita. My room was very comfortable, with a clean bathroom and AC. The included breakfast is amazing (buffet).

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Felt like we were being watched in the breakfast room, no drinks making facilities in room

    Young lady on reception very helpful

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very nice place, spectacular location, nice views, great house and nice service.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    breakfasts were OK, but more fruit and vegetable would be nice

    a very nice hotel in the middle of a beautiful garden, great location, not far from the city center.

    Stayed in July 2023

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