Book the Best BOUTIQUE Hotels in Italian Riviera in 2026

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A room with a large window, a sofa, a table with a lamp, chairs, and a decorative wall with birdcages.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a wall-mounted TV.

A balcony with a table set for two, a vase of flowers, and a view of buildings.

1. Grand Hotel Savoia Genova, Curio Collection by Hilton

Centro Est

MAHYAR

CA $311

CA $358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A poolside setting with lounge chairs, a table with a bottle, glasses, and a fruit plate.

A dining area with tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a chandelier.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking the sea.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea through a large window.

2. Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast

Rapallo

RAMON

CA $418

CA $476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows with a view of the sea and greenery, and classic wooden chairs.

A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV. The room has large windows with a view of the sea and hills.

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, a dock with lounge chairs, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with a view of the sea, lounge chairs, a table with drinks, and decorative plants.

3. Imperiale Palace Hotel

Santa Margherita Ligure

"The Imperial Palace hotel in Santa Margherita is a beautiful hotel in a perfect location. It is convenient to town and boating launches. The property itself is stunning. The staff go above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay. The beach area and pool on the property are lovely. There’s so much to do in the area you cannot go wrong. The hotel restaurant is so beautiful for dinner on the balcony overlooking the sea. We look forward to return trip."

Kerry

CA $726

CA $815 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A woman in a red dress and hat standing on a beach, looking out at the sea with boats in the distance.

A spacious living area with a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned wall.

4. Eight Hotel Portofino

Portofino

Catherine Mary

CA $931

CA $1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A garden with a pond, seating areas, and two large stone pillars.

A kitchen with a long counter, various kitchen utensils, and a coffee machine.

A rustic room with exposed wooden beams, a bed with striped bedding, a television on a wooden cabinet, and a view of greenery through large windows.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a dining area with a metal bowl on a table.

5. Resort La Ghiaia

Sarzana

Richard

CA $179

CA $205 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A table set for breakfast with a scenic view of the sea and hills.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a balcony with a view of the water.

A beachside hotel with rows of white sun loungers and umbrellas, a covered seating area, and a view of the sea and surrounding greenery.

A view from a room with a large window overlooking a beach with umbrellas and boats.

6. Eight Hotel Paraggi

Santa Margherita Ligure

"Our check in was very disappointing. The room was very small so I request an upgrade which I was happy to pay for- the receptionist explained they had a room but it was being cleaned, for us to go enjoy lunch and come back to sort it out. On our return they had sold the room to someone else. Hotel location is nice, rooms tiny and old/ worn. Beach set up in also very small with sun loungers crammed together. the beach is lovely. Stay in a proper hotel and come use the beach!"