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Best Western Regina Elena

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Villa Durazzo

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Nestled near Portofino Marina, Best Western Regina Elena offers a beachside retreat with sun loungers and beachfront dining. Unwind at the rooftop terrace or spa tub, then enjoy Italian cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants. With free in-room WiFi and activities like snorkeling, this hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach club on site
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
The current price is £311
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul

Why we love this property

Private beach escape
Perched on a private beach, this hotel offers umbrellas and loungers for bay relaxation. A beachfront restaurant, beach bar, and snorkelling await.
Culinary paradise
Italian and regional cuisine dazzles at two ocean-view spots with outdoor seating. Bars tempt guests while vegan options elevate the buffet breakfast.
Poolside bliss
This hotel features a refreshing outdoor pool area with comfortable loungers. Relaxation awaits in the soothing hot tub after a swim.

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the wall and a door with a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Sea View

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with patterned curtains.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View | View from room

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View (Living Room;with Single Sofabed)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a balcony with a view, and a staircase.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Sea View (Living Room;with Single Sofabed)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View (Converts to 2 Twin Beds) | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View (Converts to 2 Twin Beds)

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Sea View | Down duvets, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Sea View

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
Via Milite Ignoto 44, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE, 16038

What's nearby

  • Bau Bau Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bagni Sirena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Villa Durazzo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 44 min drive
  • Rapallo Station - 14 min drive
  • Recco Mulinetti Station - 16 min drive
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 20 min walk
  • Train station pickup (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Vernissage - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria da Gennaro - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante da Alfredo - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪I Pescatori - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Il Caffè del Porto - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Best Western Regina Elena

  • Best Western Regina Elena offers a private beach where you can sip a drink at the beach bar, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Villa Durazzo. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness centre and 1 hot tub. Principessa, one of 2 restaurants, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 80 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • The listed facility fee comprises the beach access fee and includes 1 beach umbrella and 2 beach lounge chairs.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets stay for free (1 total)
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 30 per night)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Train station pickup*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach club (surcharge)
  • Snorkelling
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1938 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1905
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Principessa – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this seafood restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
La Conchiglia – This beachfront seafood restaurant specialises in Regional cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Parking

  • Self-parking costs EUR 30 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Facility access costs EUR 50 per accommodation, per day
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from May 01 to October 01

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number CITR 010054-ALB-0020
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Also known as

Best Western Elena Regina
Best Western Regina Elena
Best Western Regina Elena Hotel
Best Western Regina Elena Hotel Santa Margherita Ligure
Best Western Regina Elena Santa Margherita Ligure
Regina Elena Best Western
Best Western Santa Margherita Ligure
Santa Margherita Ligure Best Western
Best Western Regina Elena Hotel
Best Western Regina Elena Santa Margherita Ligure
Best Western Regina Elena Hotel Santa Margherita Ligure

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Regina Elena?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Regina Elena?

Yes, pets stay for free, with a limit of 1 total. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Regina Elena?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 30 per night. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Regina Elena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Regina Elena and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as snorkelling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Best Western Regina Elena also has 2 bars, a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a fitness centre and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Regina Elena?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining, Italian cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Best Western Regina Elena like?

Best Western Regina Elena is on Bau Bau Beach, a short 11-minute walk from Santa Margherita Ligure Castle and 12 minutes' walk from Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara.

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Reviews

Best Western Regina Elena Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast at this property offers a wide selection of excellent quality options suitable for every need. (20 reviews)
  • The pool offers a fantastic view and is a lovely spot to start the day. (16 reviews)
  • The restaurant at this property offers a delicious spread for breakfast and a variety of dining options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional staff Polite Warm friendly Knowledgeable They’re absolutely the reason to return again and again
Frederick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Front Desk people were the best, so friendly and. Professional. The location was amazing, and I loved all the amenities, especially the breakfast, dinner dining, and rooftop. Beautiful hotel!!
Percy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location, good breakfast, good bathroom
Mustafa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great dining and nice staff.
Justin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great room facing the beach (which was closed due to time of year we travelled)… the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful… breakfast was perfect with lots of choices… Sylvia at the front desk and Maria in the breakfast room were so nice !!! Other staff also but didn’t get their names… very clean !!
Brian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The roof top was incredible and suite room was perfect for our daughter! Loved everything and the breakfast was incredible!
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful stay. Great location with beach access & roof top pool. Would definitely come back to this hotel.
Lina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic stay!

Great breakfast selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Very clean and in a great location
Izzy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for the price and location Staff very friendly, pretty clean with good beach and cool automated parking machine! Breakfast also good and reasonably priced.
Alex, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff great location!!! Loved it here had such a great holiday
Figgy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very very very Nice staff and hotel
Caridad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great view and near to restaurants
Miguel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice people at the spotless hotel.
SERGIO, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It was an interesting historic, family-owned hotel with lots of charm
Amanda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect to walk to Portofino or walk in to town of Santa margarita
Melissa, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, Great Views, Helpful Staff

Quiet and with Great views perfect location
Anthony, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location for my stay, wonderful views of the town and bay, good value - excellent breakfast for €5. Having the pool and sundeck was great too.
Gemma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and helpful!
Ben, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the quiet location on the sea but away from the main piazza of Santa.
Karen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and helpful staff. Very convenient. Very walkable to town. Great pool on roof top.
Carol, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Staff are amazing and can’t do enough for you from the moment you walk in. Fabulous beach as well as roof top swimming pool! Would definitely stay here again and made it a wonderful trip, thank you everyone.
Tracey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed many times and always the service is excellent, the room is kept clean and the breakfast is fabulous. Very friendly staff
Robert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect about this hotel. Clean, beautiful location, super friendly staff. Amazing breakfast and food. Absolutely amazing and 5 stars.
Soudabeh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed in the Regina Elena a number of times over the years and have never been disappointed. It is well located and very well managed. Everyone that works there is helpful and friendly. I hope to stay there again and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Santa Margherita.
Eric, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay here!! Close to everything! We upgraded to a sea view terrace and it is worth it!!
Patricia, 3-night trip