Is parking available at the hotel?

Limited parking is available on-site, with an uncovered valet parking option for a fee of EUR 30 per night. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 20 for adults and children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the hotel with prior arrangement, and there is a fee of EUR 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 100 per vehicle (one-way) during limited hours. Guests must contact the hotel with arrival details prior to travel.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the property for specific accessibility needs.

What is the hotel's location in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Santa Margherita Ligure, within a 15-minute drive of Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach. It is 0.1 mi from Bagni Helios and 0.3 mi from Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

The hotel features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor heated pool, which is open from June to September. Pool access is available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel. All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show a government-issued photo ID.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for infants at a fee of EUR 20.00 per night. Advance request is recommended for availability.

Hotel Metropole in Santa Margherita Ligure

Average nightly price at Hotel Metropole by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$176
February	$166
March	$179
April	$259
May	$344
June	$423
July	$471
August	$517
September	$408
October	$282
December	$242

What guests think

At Hotel Metropole, travelers highlight a superb beachfront location near the train station, well-kept gardens with pools and spa, and friendly, attentive staff, alongside comfortable sea-view rooms and generally praised breakfasts and on-site dining.

Several reviews note dated areas or musty or smoky hallways in older buildings. Extras like beach beds, parking and even spa robes can carry additional fees, which some guests disliked. Rooms vary, with occasional AC or road-noise issues and missing in-room kettles or irons, but many still find it a relaxing, well-run seaside stay.

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Facilities

Well-kept gardens, beach access, spa with an indoor saltwater pool, outdoor pool, gym and on-site parking earn praise; families appreciated lifeguards and a pool bar. Some extras (beach beds, parking, spa robes) have added fees, and the outdoor pool may close in winter.

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Dante

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Piscina e spiaggia ben tenute e facilmente raggiungibili

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Matthwe

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were traveling through town for a few days. We were surprised at how much we enjoyed staying at the Hotel Metropole. The best surprised was the gym and SPA. It was fantastic and so refreshing. Although the pool was closed for the winter, the spa more than made up for it and at no additional charge. The only thing I didn't appreciate was a per person cover charge for eating at the restaurant. That doesn't seem like a good way to encourage guest to dine-in.

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Angelena

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing! Stayed here at least 5 times in the past 10 years and this hotel never disappoints. My only complaint is at €400 a night for our double seaview room, the €20 daily lounge bed fee should be included in the price of the room.

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Luis

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Lovely hotel, gorgeous location. Staff were friendly and helpful, the pool is very nice and the beach area is great with a lovely view. Definitely recommend

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Anastasia

Jan 2, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Tutto bene ho solo trovato caro il prezzo giornaliero del parcheggio

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Lucy

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed with 3 children, the location and facilities are excellent. What makes this hotel extra special are the fantastic staff who are helpful and friendly. My children really enjoyed the pebble beach and the lifeguards made sure my children had something to play with. An excellent hotel, everyone made the extra effort to ensure my children had a wonderful stay.

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marton

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

im visiting Santa Margherita for over 12 years, couple of times a year (luckily, i live in the south of switzerland, 4 hours drive away), and had the privilege to stay in every 5 stars in the area. This time I was not happy with the offer of the hotels i usually stay in, so I tried Metropole and i was very deeply impressed. On paper, they are 4 star, but honestly they could easily qualify for 5 stars. amazing pool, amazing garden and beach, very nice decently renovated rooms, friendly and well trained staff. breakfast with great choices. beautiful spa. i can only recommend them and will surely visit in the future.

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Sabas

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay in Santa Margherita, the hotel is super well located right next to the train station and next to the bay. Also the views and ameneties are quite unique with an underground heated salt water pool.

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Philip

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Four or five star hotels in Santa Margherita are expensive but the Metropole lives up to expectations. We had a quiet, well appointed room which was very clean and had a great modern bathroom. It was a garden suite. Hotel seems slightly old fashioned at first contact but bedrooms are good, the staff and service are excellent and it has a decent restaurant. We eat there both nights. It was great to have parking right outside as well. Nice indoor and outdoor pools and garden areas. Also a gym and spa as well. Good breakfast buffet with plenty of choice.

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Nat

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel right on the beach. Absolutely loved this hotel. It was absolutely stunning! Our room was huge and the balcony came right out onto the beach front. The hood at breakfast was great. Lots of variety. The pool was a standout. Stunning views of the gorgeous surrounding buildings and the pool barman/ lifesaver was an absolute legend. So lovely and hospitable. He also tops your drink right to the top which made us very happy. I can highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Santa Margherita

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Cleanliness

Rooms and grounds are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests report musty or smoky odors in some hallways or older wings.

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Karina

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lower building is really old and it smells disgusting in the hallway. Breakfast is very poor.

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Kin

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was perfect. Minutes away from the train station and close to the main part of SML. The room was a bit small but still great with a view of the ocean. Grounds were well kept and the Spa facilities were a hit. To top off the nice experience was the friendly & helpful staff.

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Abigail

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning views, amazing location, super clean and super comfy.

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Jill

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless and although it was a standard room we still had a view. We are hoping to return.

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Mohammad

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good hotel needs a update the hallway has old smell

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AZEB

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is in front of the ocean, and walking distance from the train station. Not only convenient it is also very clean quiet and beautiful! I loved my room because of we paid extra for the ocean view. Very friendly staff. Overall, I recommend to stay in this hotel Thank you!

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Philip

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Four or five star hotels in Santa Margherita are expensive but the Metropole lives up to expectations. We had a quiet, well appointed room which was very clean and had a great modern bathroom. It was a garden suite. Hotel seems slightly old fashioned at first contact but bedrooms are good, the staff and service are excellent and it has a decent restaurant. We eat there both nights. It was great to have parking right outside as well. Nice indoor and outdoor pools and garden areas. Also a gym and spa as well. Good breakfast buffet with plenty of choice.

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Sean

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice mid tier property, the tall front desk guy was a jerk but our stay was ok overall. The hotel is dated, smoky in the hallways and there’s rule signs everywhere. The best part was the ocean patio area.

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Patrizia

Feb 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Ho trascorso un week end a gennaio. L’albergo è ben tenuto e in posizione comoda per il centro del paese e della spiaggia.

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Tomoyo

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

お庭のお手入れがきちんとされていてこじんまりしたホテルで良かった

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Rooms

Many rooms are comfortable with balconies and sea views, though some are small or in dated wings and lack kettles or irons. Occasional issues include AC performance and road noise, and a few note mismatched bed sizes.

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Sadith

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is really nice exceeded our expectations. The bed was not a king size. Thank you, SV

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Daniel

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lindo hotel na beira do oceano. Café da manhã elegante. A diária inclui 1 hora de spa (piscina e sauna) e tem que reservar antes, assim fica muito agradável. Equipe do hotel não é muito simpática, porém muito educada. O quarto poderia ter uma chaleira elétrica e café...

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Kin

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was perfect. Minutes away from the train station and close to the main part of SML. The room was a bit small but still great with a view of the ocean. Grounds were well kept and the Spa facilities were a hit. To top off the nice experience was the friendly & helpful staff.

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Charles

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I made a mistake in booking for one pax instead of two and so the hotel wanted to charge me more. Plus breakfast for two pax was extra as well as a better sea view room. It ended up being 160€ per night, much more than what I booked. I did a quick check at Hotels.com for the same date and it was still cheaper than what they charged me. I consoled myself by having a sea view room. Still the view was only partial. The hotel is right next to the main road and so it gets noisy at night from the buses and bikes that come through. There is no aircon and so it can get stuffy and so their suggestion is to leave the balcony door open hence the road noise. The elevator is very small and so only two pax with large suitcases can fit. Front desk staff is helpful. Breakfast is decent and what I like is the fresh orange juicer station. All in all, location is near town and train station but given what I was charged extra, I would probably opt for Hotel Continental which was just next door, a bit further from the main road and with a full frontal view of sea.

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Gillian

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Our room had a lovely balcony overlooking the pool and sea. The staff was helpful and very nice. Breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend propery.

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Jannike

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and facilities overall. Aircondition in our room didn’t function properly and the staff claimed 24 degrees in the room was normal. We got a room in the small villa connected to the hotel and might be the reason for the temperature. Not going back solidly because of the AC and the way the staff handled our complain.

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Nikki

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel grounds are absolutely stunning and well maintained. The staff are lovely and helpful. The hotel is quite dated and would benefit from a refurbishment. No iron or ironing board in the rooms. Also no kettle, wine glasses or tea/coffee facilities. Great location

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Nat

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel right on the beach. Absolutely loved this hotel. It was absolutely stunning! Our room was huge and the balcony came right out onto the beach front. The hood at breakfast was great. Lots of variety. The pool was a standout. Stunning views of the gorgeous surrounding buildings and the pool barman/ lifesaver was an absolute legend. So lovely and hospitable. He also tops your drink right to the top which made us very happy. I can highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Santa Margherita

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Chenelle

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We had an amazing stay at Hotel Metropole!! From the amazing views from the room to the friendly and attentive staff, everything was superb! We will definitely be visiting again!

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Hoai-Nam

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Classic Elegance with metal key you leave at front desk. Very Convenient to walk from train station 3-5min. Go down the winding road then you'll go left up & hotel on right. I didn't have time for the spa and fitness center but is they both looked Amazing! Breakfast was great with variety. Bed was comfortable. Location was Great! Bus & Ferry Port walking distance for Portofino. Pool area had chairs with adjustable head cover attached to lounger. I thought great for the price too. Highly Recommend! I

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, attentive and professional, with quick problem resolution noted. Isolated complaints mention an unwelcoming or rude reception and poor handling of an AC issue.

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Franck

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Accueil pas très chaleureux à la limite du désagréable au premier contact. on ressent à travers les employés une ambiance générale triste.

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Luis

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Lovely hotel, gorgeous location. Staff were friendly and helpful, the pool is very nice and the beach area is great with a lovely view. Definitely recommend

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Tamara

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We went for our honeymoon and had a wonderful time! The staff were friendly, the food was great, and even when we had a small issue with AC, they fixed it for us right away. Overall a great stay, would happily come back. :)

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sandra

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a mosquito problem inside our room. Complained to the front desk and we were giving a upgrade and a perfect room. The lady at the front desk was excellent.

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larry

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wife enjoyed her massage with candle at the spa very much! The hotel is incredibly beautiful and dinner and breakfast are both spectacular! We return every year to this incredibly beautiful hotel! The staff are also so very friendly and are almost like a 2nd honorary family to us! Bravo!

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Tracy

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Grounds are Arboretum quality. Staff polite professional and prompt. Zero complaints and nothing but praise.

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Jannike

Jul 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and facilities overall. Aircondition in our room didn’t function properly and the staff claimed 24 degrees in the room was normal. We got a room in the small villa connected to the hotel and might be the reason for the temperature. Not going back solidly because of the AC and the way the staff handled our complain.

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Jason

Aug 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel staff was amazing. Paid attention to every detail. The dining staff was the best. Again, paid attention to every little detail to ensure their patrons have the best experience. The views were spectacular.

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Sean

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice mid tier property, the tall front desk guy was a jerk but our stay was ok overall. The hotel is dated, smoky in the hallways and there’s rule signs everywhere. The best part was the ocean patio area.

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Michelle

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, staff were brilliant, facilities very good and food delicious.

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Location

Beachfront and minutes from the train station, with easy walks to town, restaurants and ferries, plus scenic views. Some guests mention traffic noise from the main road.

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Rita

Feb 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hatten sehr schönes Zimmer mit Meerblick. Wunderschöne gepflegte Anlage. Zentrale Lage, sehr zuvorkommendes Personal. Der Geist des alt ehrwürdigen Hotels wird noch gelebt. Grosszügiges Frühstücksbüffet.

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Sabas

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay in Santa Margherita, the hotel is super well located right next to the train station and next to the bay. Also the views and ameneties are quite unique with an underground heated salt water pool.

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Kin

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Stay was perfect. Minutes away from the train station and close to the main part of SML. The room was a bit small but still great with a view of the ocean. Grounds were well kept and the Spa facilities were a hit. To top off the nice experience was the friendly & helpful staff.

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Stephanie

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was great - location, accommodations, views - it was extra for a beach bed…felt a little “nickel and dimed” for a basic beach amenity - just include it in the price!

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AZEB

Mar 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is in front of the ocean, and walking distance from the train station. Not only convenient it is also very clean quiet and beautiful! I loved my room because of we paid extra for the ocean view. Very friendly staff. Overall, I recommend to stay in this hotel Thank you!

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Charles

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I made a mistake in booking for one pax instead of two and so the hotel wanted to charge me more. Plus breakfast for two pax was extra as well as a better sea view room. It ended up being 160€ per night, much more than what I booked. I did a quick check at Hotels.com for the same date and it was still cheaper than what they charged me. I consoled myself by having a sea view room. Still the view was only partial. The hotel is right next to the main road and so it gets noisy at night from the buses and bikes that come through. There is no aircon and so it can get stuffy and so their suggestion is to leave the balcony door open hence the road noise. The elevator is very small and so only two pax with large suitcases can fit. Front desk staff is helpful. Breakfast is decent and what I like is the fresh orange juicer station. All in all, location is near town and train station but given what I was charged extra, I would probably opt for Hotel Continental which was just next door, a bit further from the main road and with a full frontal view of sea.

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Alberto

Feb 17, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel in ottima posizione. Struttura ben curata, e con buoni servizi: ottima la SPA. Personale molto gentile

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Patrizia

Feb 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Ho trascorso un week end a gennaio. L’albergo è ben tenuto e in posizione comoda per il centro del paese e della spiaggia.

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Nat

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel right on the beach. Absolutely loved this hotel. It was absolutely stunning! Our room was huge and the balcony came right out onto the beach front. The hood at breakfast was great. Lots of variety. The pool was a standout. Stunning views of the gorgeous surrounding buildings and the pool barman/ lifesaver was an absolute legend. So lovely and hospitable. He also tops your drink right to the top which made us very happy. I can highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Santa Margherita

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Hoai-Nam

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Classic Elegance with metal key you leave at front desk. Very Convenient to walk from train station 3-5min. Go down the winding road then you'll go left up & hotel on right. I didn't have time for the spa and fitness center but is they both looked Amazing! Breakfast was great with variety. Bed was comfortable. Location was Great! Bus & Ferry Port walking distance for Portofino. Pool area had chairs with adjustable head cover attached to lounger. I thought great for the price too. Highly Recommend! I

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, and many enjoyed the restaurant and poolside drinks. A few found the food average or breakfast poor, and one mentioned a restaurant cover charge.

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Matthwe

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We were traveling through town for a few days. We were surprised at how much we enjoyed staying at the Hotel Metropole. The best surprised was the gym and SPA. It was fantastic and so refreshing. Although the pool was closed for the winter, the spa more than made up for it and at no additional charge. The only thing I didn't appreciate was a per person cover charge for eating at the restaurant. That doesn't seem like a good way to encourage guest to dine-in.

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Matteo

Feb 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Spettacolare. Non mi vengono le parole per descrivere la mia esperienza al Metropole se non una; la perfezione. Hotel favoloso, posteggio riservato, camera (la junior Suite) da mille e una notte, personale cordiale, ristorante e colazione fantastica. Il fiore all'occhiello della struttura è però la sua Spa, dotata di ogni tipo di comodità e di una vasca idromassaggio da sogno con grotta annessa per momenti di intimo relax e gestita da ragazze molto cordiali e gentili. Pulizia dell'hotel da oscar. Ritornando alla mia camera (la suite junior) direi che è stata senza alcun dubbio la più bella camera nella quale ho dormito; ampia, luminosa, tranquilla e con persiane che non fanno passare la minima luce mi ha regalato un riposo che non avevo da anni. Al suo interno ho trovato ogni tipo di confort (frigo bar, divano, bagno Deluxe e terrazzine con vista della spettacolare costa di Santa Margherita Ligure. A completare il tutto una bellissima piscina all'aperto (purtroppo inutilizzabile essendo a Febbraio) Il mio soggiorno all'hotel Metropole è stato sensazionale, lo consiglio a tutti per vivere un soggiorno di relax e tranquillità coccolati dalle calde acque dell'idromassaggio, in un'ambiente caldo, accogliente e di stupefacente qualità con attorno la bellezza della costa ligure. Complimenti a tutta la struttura, non dimenticherò facilmente il mio soggiorno. Grazie

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Karina

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lower building is really old and it smells disgusting in the hallway. Breakfast is very poor.

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Andrew

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff and breakfast and dinner. Service was outstanding. Lovely location and professional. This sort of traditional European hotel is not that common anymore.

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larry

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wife enjoyed her massage with candle at the spa very much! The hotel is incredibly beautiful and dinner and breakfast are both spectacular! We return every year to this incredibly beautiful hotel! The staff are also so very friendly and are almost like a 2nd honorary family to us! Bravo!

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Philip

Sep 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Four or five star hotels in Santa Margherita are expensive but the Metropole lives up to expectations. We had a quiet, well appointed room which was very clean and had a great modern bathroom. It was a garden suite. Hotel seems slightly old fashioned at first contact but bedrooms are good, the staff and service are excellent and it has a decent restaurant. We eat there both nights. It was great to have parking right outside as well. Nice indoor and outdoor pools and garden areas. Also a gym and spa as well. Good breakfast buffet with plenty of choice.

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Michelle

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, staff were brilliant, facilities very good and food delicious.

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Jonathan

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved it here! After a long day of traveling, staying here to rest for two nights was perfect! Location was just where we needed to be! The town was amazing! Breakfast at the hotel was delicious. A lot to choose from. We only had drinks and a dessert at night and they were both great! We will be back!

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Nat

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel right on the beach. Absolutely loved this hotel. It was absolutely stunning! Our room was huge and the balcony came right out onto the beach front. The hood at breakfast was great. Lots of variety. The pool was a standout. Stunning views of the gorgeous surrounding buildings and the pool barman/ lifesaver was an absolute legend. So lovely and hospitable. He also tops your drink right to the top which made us very happy. I can highly recommend this hotel to anyone coming to Santa Margherita

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Henry

Aug 9, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Supertrevligt! Maten var okej-inte toppen. Servicen perfekt!

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