Grand Hotel Miramare  

On the Italian Riviera in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, steps from Portofino Regional Park and Bagni Rosa and a short drive from Portofino marina and Castello Brown. A beach hotel that’s both pet-friendly and family-friendly — a luxe base for exploring Portofino and the Cinque Terre.

Elegant rooms and suites (about 72–77 rooms) feature wooden floors, stucco frames, minibars, air conditioning and private bathrooms with bidets; beds come with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. The hotel overlooks the sea, sits in landscaped gardens, and has a heated seawater pool and a wellness centre (eSPAce) offering massages, facials and body treatments.

Heated seawater pool set in gardens, seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar, spa and fitness centre, terrace and beach-bar access (June–September subject to availability). Complimentary buffet breakfast each morning, concierge, room service, shuttle and parking available for a surcharge — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and stroll to nearby beaches.

Business centre and seven meeting rooms for events, meeting/conference facilities, 24-hour front desk and concierge. Complimentary wireless internet throughout to keep you connected.

Vistamare serves Ligurian, Italian and international cuisine with ocean views and terrace dining; Le Colonne American Bar and the Barracuda Piano Bar offer cocktails and evening atmosphere, while the Pool Restaurant & Bar runs June–September. Room service is available and a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.