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Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only

Adults-only bed & breakfast connected to a railway/underground station in Santa Margherita Ligure with a hot tub

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar
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Water view
Terrace/patio
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Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House offers adults a serene retreat with a peaceful garden and spa tub. Guests enjoy WiFi, snacks at the bar/deli, and laundry facilities. Previous visitors appreciate the attentive staff.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Comfort Suite, Sea View

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Romantic Suite, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Ground Floor

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Tower

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior King Suite With Sea View-Non-Smoking

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

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Comfort Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View, Ground Floor

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Romantic Suite, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Sea View

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Romantic Room

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Tower

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About the area

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Salita Banchi 6, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE, 16038

What's nearby

  • Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Villa Durazzo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bau Bau Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 3 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kicks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪What Else - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Il Delfino - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Levante - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Vittoria - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only

Bed & breakfast near Portofino Marina
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, pet-sitting services and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch LED TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls, pet-sitting services and pet-grooming services are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Secured self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 7:30 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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
Property Registration Number IT010054B4RPP7XAX6

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
All guests must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Gelsomino Exclusive House
Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House
Villa Gelsomino Seaside Luxury House
Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House Adults only
Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only Bed & breakfast

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only located?

Located in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Bagni Helios, Castello di Punta Pagana and Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa. Spiaggetta di Prelo and Spiaggia pubblica Travello are also within 15 minutes. Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House - Adults only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the Portofino room, which featured a gorgeous sea view. The entire villa is phenomenal, each room is a work of art, with vaulted ceilings and original artwork. Breakfast was a delight, with fresh fruit and veggies, perfect portions and honey from the property. The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful during the stay. I would recommend Villa Gelsomino in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shape of building and great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was an incredible find!! The location was very easy to walk to from the train station **** if you are walking, MAKE SURE to take the narrow stairs up and over the railroad tracks *** Once you're there, you will be overwhelmed with the beauty and splendor of the rooms as well as the overlooking views of the harbor. The staff was extremely nice and helpful... I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful 19th century villa with original features and modern touches. Excellent breakfast and wonderful view from balcony and terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am not being dramatic when I say this is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed! Everything was magical. Pick the Portofino suite if you can, the balcony is honestly unbelievable. Location, rooms, atmosphere all amazinggg.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this Villa is great! My only comment is that the driving there in the narrow/one way back allyes is challenging and requires a lot of care and good set of nerves.

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were wonderfully gracious, combined with gorgeous setting makes this an exceptional choice. Treat yourself!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful view of harbor. Excellent friendly service. Safe parking behind security gate. Worth splurging to get a suite, ~20 foot decorated ceilings, huge bathroom with excellent shower. 10/10!

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. I also like that they are very eco-friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had an incredible stay at this lovely beautifully restored Villa. Great location with an easy walk to the seaside promenade, restaurants, shopping and the train station. From the train station you can catch the bus to Portofino. The hosts are gracious, warm and friendly. Enjoy a lovely breakfast on the Villa’s patio overlooking the sea and harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful converted old mansion with large rooms, painted ceilings, and beautiful floors. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, spacious room. The entire property was fabulous! A real gem. The staff were very helpful. The buffet breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!

We loved our stay at Villa Gelsomino. From the gorgeous room and bathroom to the shared sea-view balcony, our 3-night stay felt like we were at a friend's home. The staff are phenomenal and helpful in every manner. A wonderful experience, and we will be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the best. Would definitely stay here again. Great location, great view, great staff, great breakfast!..couldnt have been better. One tip: if you arrive at the train station with a roller bag, dont take the stairs. Take a right on the road out of the train station and head up the hill on the road. The stairs are a lot if you are carrying a bag.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful, romantic stay

We loved our stay at Villa Gelsomino! The property was absolutely gorgeous from the floor tiles to the ceilings. The location was very convenient and a quick walk to the city center. Views were breathtaking. Breakfast was delicious and it was nice to have fresh, made to order food versus the typical breakfast buffet at most other hotels. All staff members were so nice and helpful. They went above and beyond to make our stay special. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bahar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely lovely

This was one of the most amazing experiences of our lives. Everything was absolutely perfect. The location, our room, the view from our room and loveliest staff, ready to make you happy and comfortable. Pictures, website… don’t justify all the beauty. Thank you ladies for making us feel so comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Villa Gelsomino and the staff were great. If you’re driving the road is a bit narrow for the last bit, but then again that’s Italy. The staff was great and location up the hill from the train station was excellent. The town had a lot of places to explore and the walk to Portofino was a great one. It will take you about 45 minutes by train to get to Cinque Terre but that may be a good thing as the towns were pretty full and it wasn’t yet peak season. We would recommend this location with no reservations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and rooms. Breakfast was wonderful and staff were very friendly and helpful. The property is in a central location but it’s a steep walk up a lot of stairs to get from the street up to the property. There is a train station at the bottom of the hill. You take your life in your hands if you want to drive the narrow little streets. Taxis can take you anywhere but it’s 40 euros to get into Portofino. Overall, this place was wonderful and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The villa is beautiful. The noise is terrible. Trains passed all nigth long. Airconditioning was off because it was October, despite it was more than 25 degrees outside and like 28 in the room. Unbearable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Bengt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historical charm

This is a unique hotel – a villa built by a wealthy family in the late 19th century, with its historical charm preserved down to the finest detail. We had a room with a balcony and a stunning view of the Santa Margherita. But it’s important to understand that this is not a five-star hotel in terms of the service typically associated with that rating. For example, there is an extra charge of €20 for check-ins after 7:30 PM, and €50 for check-ins between 9 and 11 PM. Because there is no 24-hour service. It’s also apparently essential to fill out a form the day before specifying your breakfast preferences—even for the limited basic option—which we failed to do. This was not appreciated. The reason given is to reduce food waste, though it comes across as greenwashing. It’s also worth noting that trains pass relatively close by, which might be an issue for light sleepers. Personally, we didn’t find it particularly disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

St.Margherita

Rommet var større enn ventet. Fint interiør som står i stil med det flotte bygget. Frokosten var enkel men god. God service og tilgjengelig bar ved behov. Vi brukte fellesbalkongen og hadde fin utsikt over St. Margherita.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

johan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025