Hotel Regina Elena, Ligurian Riviera, Italy

• • 500 metres to the centre of Santa Margherita
  • Beside the seafront promenade
  • Access to the beach through an underpass
  • 300 metres to bars, shops and restaurants
  • 1.5 kilometres to the train station

Hotel Regina Elena is located right on the seafront in Santa Margherita, one of Liguria’s most charming resorts. It’s close to the exclusive town of Portofino too, which is just a 15-minute drive away. This is a welcoming, four-star hotel with lots of facilities, modern guest rooms and friendly staff.

The Ciana family run the place and have done since 1910. They do all they can to make sure your stay here is as memorable as possible. When you arrive, head straight for the spectacular pool on the hotel’s rooftop (open May to mid October). Lay back on a lounger or in the whirlpool and enjoy panoramic views over the gulf. Directly in front of the hotel you’ll find the exclusive beach club (charges apply during high season) with a bar and restaurant offering snacks or a light lunch.

Dinners in the hotel are taken in the Principessa Restaurant. You can sit down to a delicious meal of fresh, local dishes, along with an extensive wine list to complement your meal. You’ll also find the many bars and restaurants of Santa Margherita just a short walk away, as well as the train station, making it easy to explore other resorts along the coast.

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour from Genoa airport or 2 hours from Pisa airport by private car.

Hotel Regina Elena is a great choice for families. Children will enjoy the kid’s club, located in the beach club, with activities for ages 3 to 12 years. There’s plenty of games including painting, treasure hunts and dancing, as well as a dedicated children’s pool.

• Heated rooftop pool with whirlpool and panoramic views over the coastline (normally open from May to October)
• Exclusive beach club with sandy beach, bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi (normally open June to mid September, payable locally for approx. €50 per day two sun loungers and an umbrella)
• Saltwater children's pool and playground at the beach club
• Pool and beach towels are provided
• Bicycle hire
• Fitness room
• Table tennis
• Free Wi-Fi
• Parking/Garage payable locally (approx. €20 per night subject to availability)

• No. of rooms: 80

• No. of floors: 5

• Official rating: 4

Local Fees and Taxes

A tourist tax of approx. €4 per person (aged 14+) per night, for a maximum of 10 nights, is payable locally.

Rooms

Standard Garden View Rooms overlook the gardens and hills towards Mount Portofino. They offer plenty of space and have been decorated in light colours with modern furnishings. Facilities include air conditioning, TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi, tea & coffee making facilities and slippers. These rooms have a balcony and sleep up to two people. Rooms that sleep up to three people are available on request.

Partial Sea View Rooms have views of the Gulf of Tigullio and the gardens that surround the hotel. These rooms sleep up to two people.

Front Sea View Rooms with a balcony can sleep up to three people. They're available on request, please call to book.

Single Rooms with a balcony and French bed are available on request, please call to book.

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No

Breakfast is served between 7.30am and 10.30am and offers a varied choice of pastries, fresh fruit, breads and hot options. You’ll also find some typical Ligurian products including focaccia and honey from Mount Portofino.

Half Board is available for a supplement and includes a four course dinner, with choices, at Restaurant Principessa.

Restaurant Principessa offers a simple yet elegant menu of Mediterranean cuisine using high quality ingredients. Enjoy freshly-caught fish, local olive oil and complimentary wines. The wine list is varied and includes the local DOC Golfo del Tigullio.

La Conchiglia Beach Restaurant is located directly on the beach and offers a casual spot for a light lunch or refreshments.

Board basis options available

• Bed & Breakfast
• Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Gluten Free

Please pre advise of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. The hotel has a special gluten free menu.