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Reviews of Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast 5 stars

Via San Michele Di Pagana 8, 16035 Rapallo, Italy

#2 of 29 hotels in Rapallo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 434 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Wi-Fi in my room 101 was very poor but on the terrace it was great.

    The sea coast was so nice and there were 2 pools

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay for relaxation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Room given was deffo the great .. overlooking the panoramic view of the sea.. magnifique! Staff are all friendly and corteous. Will be back again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    view is amazing

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    Excellent stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cannot think of anything.

    Such a beautiful hotel in the best location! Room was beautiful. Beds were so comfortable with absolutely beautiful views. Cannot wait to stay again!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast very good but for 1000 euro per night could be more choices.

    The position, the view magnific, the pool, room super comfortable, pillow and bad super relax. Old style but super luxury.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay in the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast needs a bit improvement

    The hotel has a lovely view. The facilities are excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Nice traditional hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast wasn't as good as we had hoped. Very basic options available. The bathroom (particularly the shower) is not up to a 5star hotel standard but it did the job once the shower head was replaced. Our room did not get wifi unless you were in the bathroom. We were given two other wifi codes but it was the same issue.

    We had a wonderful stay and we would stay again. It was very traditional, which may in some cases be seen as in need of an update but it did give a certain charm. Very good location as it's a 5 minute walk into town. The pool area although quite crowded (again very typical of Italy) it was great to have access to the pools and the sea. The views were also amazing. The bed was very comfortable and we had a fantastic view from our large balcony. The staff were helpful when we had any questions or issues. The shower head needed replacement and this was done on the same day! Eden roc was lovely for lunch!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    An incredible experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Beach Club is built on terraces. On each terrace there are sun-beds, with the main pool and jacuzzis are on the top terrace, and the bottom terrace has direct sea access. Unless you wake up early to drop a towel on a bed, you will probably be stuck somewhere in-between. That means you will not be able to look over your personal belongings, and have to go up and down a few flights of stairs every time you want to get in the pool or sea (which is quite annoying when you are wet). When we addressed the staff about the empty sun-beds with nothing on them than a hotel towel (with no one visiting them for hours), one replied that it doesn’t matter and another one approached us in a rude manner that we were about to throw away people’s belongings (and again, we are talking about a single towel provided by the hotel). In a marvelous hotel such as this, I would have expected better treatment to this issue.

    We got an upgrade to a suite, which is very much appreciated and it was just wonderful! The hotel looks like it came out of a fairytale, seeming very elegant and well-maintained. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, with beautiful views of Rapallo Bay. The hotel staff was kind and friendly, they helped us a lot throughout our stay. Never had we felt like we were a burden, it was relieving. During breakfast we were offered a vast variety of delicious food and drinks, just what was needed to start the day off right. Room service was also quite generous - we ordered from them twice (once for a late dinner and once for breakfast) and it went on perfectly! The beach club was equipped with unique facilities, like an infinity pool overlooking the Portofino Coast, jacuzzis and direct access to the sea.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    Hide a bed couch not comfortable
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View and water

    Love

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    10
    Memories are made of this !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything.. even the fellow guests !

    Fabulous from the moment I arrived. Staff are exceptional.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Beautiful location. Pricey but worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Exceptional in every way.

    Asked for room with view and balcony and got exactly what we wanted. Antique furnishings in room and throughout hotel are outstanding and give a feeling of great value. Hotel dining was excellent. Pools and access to the beach was quick and easy. Would stay again.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    Excellent but some aspects of the service seem designed more for the convenience of staff than guests.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficulty getting sufficient drinking water. Small bottles in the room, no other provision apart from ordering at the bar. Paper cups and Nescafé in the rooms, find your own milk. All a bit basic for a 5 star resort. Beach and pools don’t open till 9am and close at 7pm (bar even earlier). We found this a bit limiting if you want a pre-breakfast swim or a late afternoon chill out.

    Location and beach club excellent. Terrace bar with live music was good. Beach restaurant excellent. Great to swim from the rocks. Helpful staff generally.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful and classic hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no huge selection of cocktails (a classic like bloody Mary was missing). Despite my dog being very well received I don't understand why we can't take her to the beach for her to swim with us ..

    Great and beautiful hotel, with good breakfast and staff. Loved how my dog was welcomed there. Happy to come back!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we were stay there was some construction work outside our window made some noise. It is not hotel’s fault. But made it less value for money.

    Friendly staff. Comfortable room and the access the sea! Beautiful view!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    impeccable service, beautiful view, breakfast had lots of choice, overall amazing

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    10
    Traditional hotel with splendid service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a stunning and beautiful place! The whole place is just like a time machine into a perfect past. Absolutely recommended.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    fabulous hotel

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    grandiose Lage, grossartiges Personal, traditionelles Luxushotel.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely superb location, amazing historical hotel.. elite facilities.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2023

    10
    Dream came true!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All I have to say is Wow! This hotel is dreamy. Very unique decoration and historic place. Breath taking views. This hotel exceeded our expectations. I definitely recommend this hotel. I can not wait until we come back.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible views of the sea and very friendly staff. perfect location to explore the Portofino coast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    8.0
    would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Exclusive Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    concierge who was unnecessarily grumpy

    location beach club

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    9.0
    Overall have a good impression about our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have to wait for about 15 to 20 min while fried eggs or omelette are ready. The worst is that we were not able to get a taxi to the train station, however this is because of the D&G party in Portofino day before. but keep that in mind, we run to the station to get our train on time

    perfect views from the room, comfortable beds and bathroom was very clean

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    9.0
    absolutely loved it. amazing view, location and facilities. would love to stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    some technical issues with the room cards, phone and safe

    the pool, gym, view, spacious room and location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Exclusive Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Views Design Staff

    Stayed in May 2023

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