
Best Luxury Hotels in Rapallo
Perched on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region, between Portofino and Chiavari, Rapallo enjoys a gorgeous location. It also has a long history dating back to the pre-medieval era and one of the few sandy beaches to be found on the country’s east coast. A popular pilgrimage site, many come here to visit the high Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro; others to climb the same hill and admire the sea views — there’s a cable car if you’d rather glide to the top in seconds. Book a stay in Rapallo and enjoy la Dolce Vita awhile.

Liguria, Rapallo
Excelsior Palace Hotel

The Excelsior Palace Hotel Apollo is the exclusive 5-star getaway on Portofino Coast and is located 2km from Santa Margherita Ligure. The hotel offers spectacular views of the Bay of Rapallo and the Coast of Portofino. The guestrooms are luxurious and elegantly designed with a choice of spacious rooms and suites including the exquisite Presidential Suite – this accommodation option includes an expansive terrace with a deluxe jacuzzi. Fine dining is on offer at the Restaurant Lord Byron and Restaurant Eden Roc where guests can opt to dine alfresco and enjoy the Mediterranean air. The Yachting Bar is open all year round while the seasonal Sporting Bar also offers ambience and a mixture of tasty tipples. Guests can enjoy the relaxing Beauty & Wellness Club including a range of treatments. Excelsior Palace Hotel Apollo is also the perfect venue for hosting any event from an intimate business event to a grand wedding celebration.

Liguria, Rapallo
Grand Hotel Bristol Resort & Spa

Named Best Luxury Destination Hotel by the World Luxury Awards in 2022, this Grande Dame is set in a turn-of-the-20th-century building with views of the Gulf of Tigullio. 80 bedrooms and suites have features such as picture windows, wrought-iron balconies and jacuzzi baths. The Erre Spa offers multisensory wellness paths, with treatments using Esthederm and 5 monde products. And guests can experience Ligurian cuisine in the romantic Le Cupole Restaurant on the rooftop and at La Veranda Bistrot, while drinks are served at the Vie della Seta Bar and at the poolside bar.