Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.5

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

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 spa offers a new indoor pool with heated water, mirror dome, a traditional Turkish bath and one with Mediterranean essences, a Finnish sauna and a soft sauna , in addition to the usable gym with sea view, to treatment cabins and our hairdresser Portofino is 7 km from the hotel, reached along the scenic SP227 coast road. Rapallo Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 3 swimming pools
  • Private parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

Private parking at the hotel

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Classic Double Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 large double bed

This air-conditioned room comes with free WiFi and a satellite TV. The private bathroom includes luxurious bathrobes and slippers.

Room
237 feet²
City View
Inner courtyard view
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Cleaning products
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$191 per night
Price US$572
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$159 per night
Price US$477
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Standard Double or Twin Room
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
237 feet²
City View
Inner courtyard view
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$191 per night
Price US$572
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 4 left
Superior Double or Twin Room
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 large double bed

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin/double room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Room
258 feet²
City View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$275 per night
Price US$826
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Exclusive Double Room
  • 1 large double bed

Featuring a balcony with views of Portofino Gulf or Rapallo Bay, this spacious room features free WiFi and en suite bathroom.

Room
301 feet²
Balcony
View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$371 per night
Price US$1,112
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$334 per night
Price US$1,001
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Junior Suite with Sea View
  • 1 large double bed

This spacious Junior Suite offers a view either of Rapallo Bay or the Portofino Coast, free WiFi, and a bow window.

Private suite
431 feet²
Sea View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$614 per night
Price US$1,843
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Suite with Sea View
  • 1 large double bed

This spacious suite offers a furnished balcony with panoramic views of the Portofino Gulf or of Rapallo Bay, a living area with a TV and free WiFi.

Private suite
538 feet²
Balcony
Sea View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Mini-bar
Max persons: 2
US$953 per night
Price US$2,859
Excluded: € 5 City tax per person per night, 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher
France France
“It was a superb stay in this hotel, many thanks to the differents teams for their kindless, it was perfect”
Kelvi
Switzerland Switzerland
“The ambient and the vibes hotel provides. Service and personal were very friendly, made our stay feel very warming and comfy”
Helen
Switzerland Switzerland
“This a beautiful old-school grand hotel, with everything that entails. The staff are excellent, the location and views are just staggering, and everything works just as it should.”
Mehdi
Germany Germany
“Luxurious/ clean and smell good ! It is a good location where you can walk during the night and visit easily Portofino. We really appreciate that they made an upgrade for us because it was our honeymoon !”
Philippe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff was excellent and very friendly. the room was big and with a great view. Location is fantastic, and access is easy with free and ample parking at the Hotel (we drove).”
Tatiana
Russia Russia
“Very beautiful hotel, fantastic view from the restaurant during breakfast, new spa area, spectacular infinity pool, free private parking , comfortable bed, 5 mins walk to the rapallo center, 15 min drive to Portofino”
Steven
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Superb hotel offering stunning views, with great interior decor and facilities. Very professional and friendly staff.”
Ivan
Brazil Brazil
“Really beautyfull historical place, with an old world feeling and a lot of art and antiquities. Direct access to a nice beach club upon the sea. Walking distance to the restaurants, harbour and downtown Rapallo.”
Levente
Hungary Hungary
“Great location, wonderful room with phenomenal view! Practical and comfortable beach.”
Manfred
South Africa South Africa
“Grand hotel with excellent facilities. The staff went above & beyond. In particular Arianni & Tziiana on the front desk.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Eden Roc summer Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Lord Byron
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean • Seafood • Local
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 115 per child, per night
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 125 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All wellness centre services, outdoor swimming pool and beach club access are complimentary.

The private beach area is open from June 1 to September 30.

Please note that surcharges apply for pets, both for staying in the hotel and separately to access the beach club. Only small-sized pets are allowed at the property.

Please note that a garage with CCTV surveillance is also available at an additional cost.

Please note that this property has 2 restaurants: the Lord Byron Restaurant open all the year and the Eden Roc summer Restaurant is closed from October 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2026.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

When booking half board, please note that drinks are not included.

License number: 010046-ALB-0033, IT010046A17PKKRS3I