Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site. Uncovered self-parking is offered at a cost of EUR 15 per day. Reservations are not required.

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

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Yes, pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 18 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Is there an airport shuttle service available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for EUR 140 per vehicle, accommodating up to 4 passengers. Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property 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 nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Sestri Levante, within a 10-minute walk of the Bay of Silence and Baia delle Favole. It is approximately 25.3 miles (40.8 km) from the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is heated and operational from April to October.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. One child aged 3 years or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of EUR 30 per day. Advance request is required to ensure availability.

Hotel Vis à Vis in Sestri Levante

Average nightly price at Hotel Vis à Vis by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
March	US$183
April	US$228
May	US$348
June	US$426
July	US$490
August	US$439
September	US$417
October	US$229

What guests think

At Hotel Vis à Vis, travellers repeatedly praise the spectacular hilltop views and walkable access to Sestri Levante, the friendly staff, and scenic spaces like the rooftop bar, panoramic restaurant, and pool, with breakfast frequently highlighted as a strong start.

Many rooms include balconies, but several guests describe them as small or a bit dated, with thin walls and occasional Wi-Fi, A/C, or fixture issues. Facilities impress overall, yet recurring add-on charges and prices stand out—parking, shuttle, beach towels, and sauna fees are noted—and some mention pool cleanliness quirks or a disappointing spa/massage. Expect a scenic, service-focused stay with premium views and convenient access, balanced by compact rooms and extra costs.

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Facilities

Rooftop bar and a scenic pool are highlights, with an elevator easing access to town and a beach club available. Several extras incur charges (beach towels, parking, sauna, shuttle), and some note no irons and occasional pool cleanliness or maintenance quirks.

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Daniel

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location and beauty of Vis a Vis is 10/10. Sestri is such a charming oittle fishing town and the hotel sits atop the hill perfectly overlooking the water. Very clean space however the pool vacuum is alwahs running during the day making it a bit difficult to enjoy that space with the cord running across the pool. Breakfast from the panoramic restaurant was also a great start to the day. We didn't have a chance to have dinner there though - next time for sure.

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Sandra

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional staff, could not have been friendlier or more professional. Not a detail missed - even offering to make a breakfast box as I was catching a 7am train into C5 and thus missing the (spectacular) breakfast buffet. Room was lovely, everything worked and their designer clearly thought every detail through. Veranda was a real treat and gave a wonderful sense of space (all rooms have great views). Rooftop bar was amazing to watch the sunset over an aperitif/light food. “Destination” restaurant on the 4th floor has gourmet food and set menus if you’re looking for something really special - other options are available (although I might just stay on the rooftop!). Management clearly has inculcated the staff with an exceptional sense of service and care - you can sense if from the amazing front desk staff, restaurant service, ground keepers, house maids, towel service at the pool. Thrilled to have made this choice for access to, and to soak in, the Portofino coast and C5 area.

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Harry

21 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel offers fantastic view of Sestri Levante. Bar, restaurant and pool facilities all good. We had issues with WiFi, shower door and size of room. Also an issue was a €12 charge per day for parking which was not mentioned at the start.

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zachary

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Vis-a-Vis is in a lovely location overlooking and walkable to Sestre Levante and its beaches. Hotel staff are helpful and courteous. The pool area is lovely. One downside is no irons are available (even to borrow from the front desk), which is something I have never experienced in a hotel. The hotel could also consider changing room keys to modern key cards versus clunky room keys, which are difficult to carry around, and making on-site parking free (versus EUR 15/night).

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KATY

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was a little small for the price we’d paid. My husband and I had to squeeze around one another (room 308). The views of bay of silence were lovely and the bed was comfy. Good selection for the breakfast and nice to be able to sit outside al fresco for breakfast with lovely views. The inside restaurant was also beautiful and had amazing views. The pool area was great, pool staff very attentive. Again lovely views from the pool area. There’s a side gate from the pool area down to the town which is a shortcut 5-7 min walk. You cannot take their beach towels to the beach, you have to pay €5 per day for special towels, which we felt was poor considering how much we had paid for the room. Drinks prices a little high, a Mocktail was €15 and a bottle of beer €9. Slightly disappointing on the checkout we asked if we could use their shuttle to go to the train station with our luggage, they never told us there was a fee for this service, so we’d assumed it was complimentary (as a lot of hotels offer a free shuttle). However it was €15 euros to go 5 mins down the road and the driver didn’t have any change, so we ended up paying €20. So we felt rather ripped off with that experience. Overall a nice hotel, but don’t feel it was worth what we paid

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Magnus

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Vi ble veldig godt mottatt av resepsjonen og vi fikk veldig god informasjon om hotellet og Sestri Levante. Bagasjen ble plukket opp av concierge og bilen ble parkert for oss. (Heldigvis for oss for parkering er litt utfordrende på stedet). Resepsjonisten tok oss med på en rundtur på hotellet for å vise alt fra basseng til restaurant og andre tilbud der vi tilslutt endte opp ved rommet vårt. Vi fikk tips om å reservere bord ved restauranten når solen gikk ned. Vi reserverte bord og fikk med oss solnedgangen og den fantastiske panorama utsikten, den er ikke til å gå glipp av. Utsikten fra rommet var veldig bra og vi hadde balkong. Hotellet har privat strand hvor det koster €40 pr person, men du får seng, håndkle og parasoll. Det var nydelig med ingen store folkemasser ved stranden. Det eneste som var å utsette var at vi hørte lyder fra kjøkkenet til restauranten på rommet og at vi ikke følte at air conditionen ble kald nok.

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Rocky

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing and the property is well situated in the city, easily walkable to shops, the beach and everything else. The pool is heated and there are incredible views from the pool, roof deck and restaurant areas.

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Kathleen

5 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, great views. Private garden.On top of hill, with elevator to street level, walk to old town and beach. Restaurant and drinks were $$$$.

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Alison

24 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

My daughter and I had such a lovely time at Hotel Vis a Vis. The staff couldn't have been friendlier, the hotel was in a great location with amazing views and the lift to ground level was so handy. We loved the beach club and the surrounding area. Its just a shame we only had 3 days to stay.

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Alexandra

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Vis a Vis has amazing views. Go to the bar for a drink. It’s not worth the price to stay there. It bills itself as a cruise ship on land. That’s true—the rooms are as tiny as cabins on a boat. And at least in my bathroom, there was mildew growing on the ceiling. Also, the toilet seat was misaligned, so you weren’t fully on the toilet when you sat on it. I expect more from a 4 star hotel. Additionally it’s really loud. Paper thin walls. Not great for light sleepers. And the spa is a complete joke. The facilities aren’t nice. I paid for a 90 minute sports massage. the masseuse seemed utterly clueless as to what she was doing. She spent about 5 minutes on my back, and then texted on her phone for a long time while mindlessly rubbing my left foot with her left hand. She also spent a weird amount of time rubbing my face. I didn’t sign up for a facial.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean across rooms and common areas, though a few reviews cite mildew, limescale, torn towels, and pool or locker areas needing better upkeep.

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Laurie

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully maintained hotel. The rooms are large and updated. All of the staff except the waitress in the rooftop bar were wonderful. The breakfast is top notch plentiful and delicious. We will definitely be back in warmer weather!

8

George

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Needs updating of facilities and infrastructure. Was built in the 60’s and it shows. Great staff and customer service.

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Daniel

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location and beauty of Vis a Vis is 10/10. Sestri is such a charming oittle fishing town and the hotel sits atop the hill perfectly overlooking the water. Very clean space however the pool vacuum is alwahs running during the day making it a bit difficult to enjoy that space with the cord running across the pool. Breakfast from the panoramic restaurant was also a great start to the day. We didn't have a chance to have dinner there though - next time for sure.

6

jean-jacques

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel jouit d'une situation magnifique et à elle seule elle devrait combler les hôtes, mais ... il y a un (ou même plusieurs) "mais" : - l'insonorisation entre les chambres et avec le couloir : malheur à ceux qui ont une chambre en face de l'ascenseur, ils pourront apprécier la dernière blague qui suscite un grand éclat de rire au moment d'aller se coucher! - la propreté au niveau de la piscine (eau trouble, vestiaire pas nettoyé depuis belle lurette, calcaire sur le lavabo et la robinetterie, ...) - des suppléments de prix difficilement acceptables au petit déjeuner (pas pour du caviar ;-) mais pour des oeufs au plat ou du saumon !) - et les petits détails qui n'ont pas d'importance en temps normal (linge de toilette déchiré, lunette des wc pas adaptée à la cuvette) ... nous connaissons cela car nous ne fréquentons pas que des 4 étoiles MAIS CE SONT DES CHOSES QUI PEUVENT DERANGER LORSQUE VOUS PAYEZ PLUS DE 400 EUROS LA CHAMBRE. Notre chambre "supérieure, balcon, vue mer" était par ailleurs un peu tristounette, on pourrait s'attendre à un peu plus de surface vu le prix et, si vous êtes comme nous au 2e étage, attendez-vous à voir plus la cime des arbres que la mer! A part ces remarques, le personnel est attentionné et la nourriture bonne. Bref, un hôtel bénéficiant d'une situation unique mais dont le prix des chambres devraient absolument être revu à la baisse.

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Claudia

19 Sept 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Einzigartiger Ausblick , Terrasse genial für einen Sundowner , Zimmer mit Gartenliege sehr schön , Einrichtung etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber alles sehr sauber .

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Christine

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Très bel hotel sur une coline Ascenseur jusqu'à l'entrée Hotel propre et chic Chambres confortables Personnel attentionné et professionnel

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Harry

21 Jul 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel offers fantastic view of Sestri Levante. Bar, restaurant and pool facilities all good. We had issues with WiFi, shower door and size of room. Also an issue was a €12 charge per day for parking which was not mentioned at the start.

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Adriana

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

La chambre était impecable avec toujours une attention spéciale pour les enfants ou le chien. Le personnel très courtois, serviable et à l'aise dans différentes langues. L'emplacement est imbattable (surplombe la ville tout en offrant un accès direct au centre et aux commerces à pied)

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Julia

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit – leider war das auch schon das einzig Positive. Die Standardzimmer sind winzig, abgewohnt und mit durchgelegener Matratze, sodass wir kaum schlafen konnten. Das Frühstück ist lieblos, wird nicht nachgefüllt und bietet kaum Auswahl (Rührei ständig leer, Käse/Wurst sehr begrenzt). Tischdecken bis zum Boden wirkten unhygienisch. Außerdem kostet im Hotel wirklich alles extra: Strandhandtücher 5 €, Parkplatz 15 €/Tag, Sauna 20–30 € für 30 Minuten. Positiv war die Lage: alles ist bequem zu Fuß erreichbar.

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Alexandra

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Vis a Vis has amazing views. Go to the bar for a drink. It’s not worth the price to stay there. It bills itself as a cruise ship on land. That’s true—the rooms are as tiny as cabins on a boat. And at least in my bathroom, there was mildew growing on the ceiling. Also, the toilet seat was misaligned, so you weren’t fully on the toilet when you sat on it. I expect more from a 4 star hotel. Additionally it’s really loud. Paper thin walls. Not great for light sleepers. And the spa is a complete joke. The facilities aren’t nice. I paid for a 90 minute sports massage. the masseuse seemed utterly clueless as to what she was doing. She spent about 5 minutes on my back, and then texted on her phone for a long time while mindlessly rubbing my left foot with her left hand. She also spent a weird amount of time rubbing my face. I didn’t sign up for a facial.

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Rooms

Rooms feature balconies and standout views, with comfortable beds in places. However, many note compact layouts, some dated decor, thin walls, and occasional A/C, Wi-Fi or bathroom fixture issues.

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Laurie

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully maintained hotel. The rooms are large and updated. All of the staff except the waitress in the rooftop bar were wonderful. The breakfast is top notch plentiful and delicious. We will definitely be back in warmer weather!

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Casey

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful stay at Vis a vis! We stayed in a junior suite which was absolutely perfect, beautifully decorated, great spaces built in for storage, comfortable bed, and bedding, and a decent sized bathroom. We were pleasantly surprised to have a huge patio, which wasn’t shown in the photos for the room. The patio was the full length of the room and had multiple seating and lounger options outside. The staff at the hotel front desk were incredibly friendly. We also really enjoyed the complementary breakfast every morning, which had a very nice selection. The town square was just a short few minute walk from the hotel and had great restaurants and options for shopping. We also took the train to a few other locations along the coast. The train station was about a 10 minute walk and was very easy to figure out, with trains running very frequently up until midnight every night. The hotel even arranged a shuttle to take us to the train station with our luggage the day of our departure for $20 euro. This was quite helpful to not have to cart our luggage around town. We visited in early October, so this was the beginning of the slow season, but we enjoyed how calm the town was this time of year, and felt like we could really feel like locals there. If you’re looking for a great hotel in a quaint town away from the craziness of some of the bigger, touristy cities, this is a great spot!

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Dirk

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Schönes Hotel, exponierte Lage, toller Ausblick von Bar und Restaurant, gutes aber hochpreisiges Essen, tolles Frühstück, freundliches Personal, leider sind die Zimmer etwas hellhörig.

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jean-jacques

30 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

L'hôtel jouit d'une situation magnifique et à elle seule elle devrait combler les hôtes, mais ... il y a un (ou même plusieurs) "mais" : - l'insonorisation entre les chambres et avec le couloir : malheur à ceux qui ont une chambre en face de l'ascenseur, ils pourront apprécier la dernière blague qui suscite un grand éclat de rire au moment d'aller se coucher! - la propreté au niveau de la piscine (eau trouble, vestiaire pas nettoyé depuis belle lurette, calcaire sur le lavabo et la robinetterie, ...) - des suppléments de prix difficilement acceptables au petit déjeuner (pas pour du caviar ;-) mais pour des oeufs au plat ou du saumon !) - et les petits détails qui n'ont pas d'importance en temps normal (linge de toilette déchiré, lunette des wc pas adaptée à la cuvette) ... nous connaissons cela car nous ne fréquentons pas que des 4 étoiles MAIS CE SONT DES CHOSES QUI PEUVENT DERANGER LORSQUE VOUS PAYEZ PLUS DE 400 EUROS LA CHAMBRE. Notre chambre "supérieure, balcon, vue mer" était par ailleurs un peu tristounette, on pourrait s'attendre à un peu plus de surface vu le prix et, si vous êtes comme nous au 2e étage, attendez-vous à voir plus la cime des arbres que la mer! A part ces remarques, le personnel est attentionné et la nourriture bonne. Bref, un hôtel bénéficiant d'une situation unique mais dont le prix des chambres devraient absolument être revu à la baisse.

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Sandra

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional staff, could not have been friendlier or more professional. Not a detail missed - even offering to make a breakfast box as I was catching a 7am train into C5 and thus missing the (spectacular) breakfast buffet. Room was lovely, everything worked and their designer clearly thought every detail through. Veranda was a real treat and gave a wonderful sense of space (all rooms have great views). Rooftop bar was amazing to watch the sunset over an aperitif/light food. “Destination” restaurant on the 4th floor has gourmet food and set menus if you’re looking for something really special - other options are available (although I might just stay on the rooftop!). Management clearly has inculcated the staff with an exceptional sense of service and care - you can sense if from the amazing front desk staff, restaurant service, ground keepers, house maids, towel service at the pool. Thrilled to have made this choice for access to, and to soak in, the Portofino coast and C5 area.

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Jeanette

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Die Panorama Aussicht ein Traum! Zimmer mit Balkon Stadt Aussicht wunderbar. Zimmerservice sehr aufmerksam und gut!

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KATY

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was a little small for the price we’d paid. My husband and I had to squeeze around one another (room 308). The views of bay of silence were lovely and the bed was comfy. Good selection for the breakfast and nice to be able to sit outside al fresco for breakfast with lovely views. The inside restaurant was also beautiful and had amazing views. The pool area was great, pool staff very attentive. Again lovely views from the pool area. There’s a side gate from the pool area down to the town which is a shortcut 5-7 min walk. You cannot take their beach towels to the beach, you have to pay €5 per day for special towels, which we felt was poor considering how much we had paid for the room. Drinks prices a little high, a Mocktail was €15 and a bottle of beer €9. Slightly disappointing on the checkout we asked if we could use their shuttle to go to the train station with our luggage, they never told us there was a fee for this service, so we’d assumed it was complimentary (as a lot of hotels offer a free shuttle). However it was €15 euros to go 5 mins down the road and the driver didn’t have any change, so we ended up paying €20. So we felt rather ripped off with that experience. Overall a nice hotel, but don’t feel it was worth what we paid

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Nicole

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved our stay at Hotel Vis a Vis. The views from this hotel are spectacular, the rooms were a bit small but perfectly fine for what we needed and the staff were amazing, very attentive. Sestri is such a beautiful town and I’d highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying there. It’s walking distance to the town and beaches and makes it a convenient location. However if you’re more of a pool person the pool looks over sestri to portofino it was one of the best views from a hotel we’ve ever had. Thank you Hotel Vis a Vis for making our honeymoon so special!

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Björn

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Fantastiskt läge på hotellet. Fantastisk service och trevlig personal. Underbart rum med balkong mot havet.

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Alexandra

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Vis a Vis has amazing views. Go to the bar for a drink. It’s not worth the price to stay there. It bills itself as a cruise ship on land. That’s true—the rooms are as tiny as cabins on a boat. And at least in my bathroom, there was mildew growing on the ceiling. Also, the toilet seat was misaligned, so you weren’t fully on the toilet when you sat on it. I expect more from a 4 star hotel. Additionally it’s really loud. Paper thin walls. Not great for light sleepers. And the spa is a complete joke. The facilities aren’t nice. I paid for a 90 minute sports massage. the masseuse seemed utterly clueless as to what she was doing. She spent about 5 minutes on my back, and then texted on her phone for a long time while mindlessly rubbing my left foot with her left hand. She also spent a weird amount of time rubbing my face. I didn’t sign up for a facial.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and professional across front desk, restaurant, bar and pool teams. A few guests report lapses at breakfast or the rooftop bar and confusing communication about paid shuttles.

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D

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel with great front desk reception team and great views

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Paula

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Increíble vista y ubicación. Lejos lo mejor de Sestri Levante. Solo un detalle mal servicio en el desayuno de Garzón Mirko mal educado

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Liliana

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel Vis a Vis was absolutely beautiful, the view was spectacular from every angle , the outdoor snack bar to the restaurant to our room was a wow factor , the staff are very friendly and go out of their way to accommodate your every need. I highly recommend and will definitely be coming back .

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George

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great location. Needs updating of facilities and infrastructure. Was built in the 60’s and it shows. Great staff and customer service.

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Sandra

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional staff, could not have been friendlier or more professional. Not a detail missed - even offering to make a breakfast box as I was catching a 7am train into C5 and thus missing the (spectacular) breakfast buffet. Room was lovely, everything worked and their designer clearly thought every detail through. Veranda was a real treat and gave a wonderful sense of space (all rooms have great views). Rooftop bar was amazing to watch the sunset over an aperitif/light food. “Destination” restaurant on the 4th floor has gourmet food and set menus if you’re looking for something really special - other options are available (although I might just stay on the rooftop!). Management clearly has inculcated the staff with an exceptional sense of service and care - you can sense if from the amazing front desk staff, restaurant service, ground keepers, house maids, towel service at the pool. Thrilled to have made this choice for access to, and to soak in, the Portofino coast and C5 area.

10

Bryana

17 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Vis a Vis was our first stop on our honeymoon. Everything was perfect, the staff were so friendly and incredible, breakfast was amazing, and the location was absolutely perfect! The bar manager Andrea Carnevale absolutely amazing. Even if you don't stay here, be sure to visit the Deck Zeus for one of his famous cocktails! We couldn't thank you enough. We will be back!

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Suzanne

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The restaurant staff for breakfast service were extremely kind and helpful, Lara was so accommodating and hard working and the morning manager was also very gracious and welcoming! We had an exceptional stay! Front desk staff were also wonderful! Thank you

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Adriana

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

La chambre était impecable avec toujours une attention spéciale pour les enfants ou le chien. Le personnel très courtois, serviable et à l'aise dans différentes langues. L'emplacement est imbattable (surplombe la ville tout en offrant un accès direct au centre et aux commerces à pied)

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Magnus

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Vi ble veldig godt mottatt av resepsjonen og vi fikk veldig god informasjon om hotellet og Sestri Levante. Bagasjen ble plukket opp av concierge og bilen ble parkert for oss. (Heldigvis for oss for parkering er litt utfordrende på stedet). Resepsjonisten tok oss med på en rundtur på hotellet for å vise alt fra basseng til restaurant og andre tilbud der vi tilslutt endte opp ved rommet vårt. Vi fikk tips om å reservere bord ved restauranten når solen gikk ned. Vi reserverte bord og fikk med oss solnedgangen og den fantastiske panorama utsikten, den er ikke til å gå glipp av. Utsikten fra rommet var veldig bra og vi hadde balkong. Hotellet har privat strand hvor det koster €40 pr person, men du får seng, håndkle og parasoll. Det var nydelig med ingen store folkemasser ved stranden. Det eneste som var å utsette var at vi hørte lyder fra kjøkkenet til restauranten på rommet og at vi ikke følte at air conditionen ble kald nok.

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Julia

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit – leider war das auch schon das einzig Positive. Die Standardzimmer sind winzig, abgewohnt und mit durchgelegener Matratze, sodass wir kaum schlafen konnten. Das Frühstück ist lieblos, wird nicht nachgefüllt und bietet kaum Auswahl (Rührei ständig leer, Käse/Wurst sehr begrenzt). Tischdecken bis zum Boden wirkten unhygienisch. Außerdem kostet im Hotel wirklich alles extra: Strandhandtücher 5 €, Parkplatz 15 €/Tag, Sauna 20–30 € für 30 Minuten. Positiv war die Lage: alles ist bequem zu Fuß erreichbar.

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Location

Scenic hilltop setting overlooking Sestri Levante with an elevator to street level, and an easy walk to town, beaches and the train station.

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Kentrea

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location alone would make me want to come back. This hotel was in the middle of everything.

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Bryana

17 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Vis a Vis was our first stop on our honeymoon. Everything was perfect, the staff were so friendly and incredible, breakfast was amazing, and the location was absolutely perfect! The bar manager Andrea Carnevale absolutely amazing. Even if you don't stay here, be sure to visit the Deck Zeus for one of his famous cocktails! We couldn't thank you enough. We will be back!

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zachary

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel Vis-a-Vis is in a lovely location overlooking and walkable to Sestre Levante and its beaches. Hotel staff are helpful and courteous. The pool area is lovely. One downside is no irons are available (even to borrow from the front desk), which is something I have never experienced in a hotel. The hotel could also consider changing room keys to modern key cards versus clunky room keys, which are difficult to carry around, and making on-site parking free (versus EUR 15/night).

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Andrew

27 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and great views from the room and the restaurant.

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KATY

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was a little small for the price we’d paid. My husband and I had to squeeze around one another (room 308). The views of bay of silence were lovely and the bed was comfy. Good selection for the breakfast and nice to be able to sit outside al fresco for breakfast with lovely views. The inside restaurant was also beautiful and had amazing views. The pool area was great, pool staff very attentive. Again lovely views from the pool area. There’s a side gate from the pool area down to the town which is a shortcut 5-7 min walk. You cannot take their beach towels to the beach, you have to pay €5 per day for special towels, which we felt was poor considering how much we had paid for the room. Drinks prices a little high, a Mocktail was €15 and a bottle of beer €9. Slightly disappointing on the checkout we asked if we could use their shuttle to go to the train station with our luggage, they never told us there was a fee for this service, so we’d assumed it was complimentary (as a lot of hotels offer a free shuttle). However it was €15 euros to go 5 mins down the road and the driver didn’t have any change, so we ended up paying €20. So we felt rather ripped off with that experience. Overall a nice hotel, but don’t feel it was worth what we paid

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Anais

6 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Très bon séjour, bien placé pour effectuer les 5 terres et portofino. A 5min de la gare à pied, très bien placé. Hôtel confortable

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Adriana

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

La chambre était impecable avec toujours une attention spéciale pour les enfants ou le chien. Le personnel très courtois, serviable et à l'aise dans différentes langues. L'emplacement est imbattable (surplombe la ville tout en offrant un accès direct au centre et aux commerces à pied)

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Rocky

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing and the property is well situated in the city, easily walkable to shops, the beach and everything else. The pool is heated and there are incredible views from the pool, roof deck and restaurant areas.

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Kathleen

5 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, great views. Private garden.On top of hill, with elevator to street level, walk to old town and beach. Restaurant and drinks were $$$$.

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Alison

24 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

My daughter and I had such a lovely time at Hotel Vis a Vis. The staff couldn't have been friendlier, the hotel was in a great location with amazing views and the lift to ground level was so handy. We loved the beach club and the surrounding area. Its just a shame we only had 3 days to stay.

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Panoramic venues earn praise, and breakfast is frequently described as delicious and varied; the rooftop bar is popular for sunsets. Some guests find food and drinks expensive or average, with occasional service issues at breakfast.

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Laurie

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautifully maintained hotel. The rooms are large and updated. All of the staff except the waitress in the rooftop bar were wonderful. The breakfast is top notch plentiful and delicious. We will definitely be back in warmer weather!

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Dirk

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Schönes Hotel, exponierte Lage, toller Ausblick von Bar und Restaurant, gutes aber hochpreisiges Essen, tolles Frühstück, freundliches Personal, leider sind die Zimmer etwas hellhörig.

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DANIEL

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très bien situé dans un parc sur une colline à proximité de la plage. Chambre très bien aménagée et restauration dîner et petit déjeuner parfaite (avec vue panoramique sur mer et montagnes depuis la salle du restaurant). Le service était excellent. ALLIX

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Sandra

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Exceptional staff, could not have been friendlier or more professional. Not a detail missed - even offering to make a breakfast box as I was catching a 7am train into C5 and thus missing the (spectacular) breakfast buffet. Room was lovely, everything worked and their designer clearly thought every detail through. Veranda was a real treat and gave a wonderful sense of space (all rooms have great views). Rooftop bar was amazing to watch the sunset over an aperitif/light food. “Destination” restaurant on the 4th floor has gourmet food and set menus if you’re looking for something really special - other options are available (although I might just stay on the rooftop!). Management clearly has inculcated the staff with an exceptional sense of service and care - you can sense if from the amazing front desk staff, restaurant service, ground keepers, house maids, towel service at the pool. Thrilled to have made this choice for access to, and to soak in, the Portofino coast and C5 area.

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Gail

22 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel with beautiful views over the bay from the bar and dining areas. Delicious and hearty breakfast with many options. Friendly and responsive staff

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Johanna

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bästa utsikten i byn! Fenomenal frukost.

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KATY

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was a little small for the price we’d paid. My husband and I had to squeeze around one another (room 308). The views of bay of silence were lovely and the bed was comfy. Good selection for the breakfast and nice to be able to sit outside al fresco for breakfast with lovely views. The inside restaurant was also beautiful and had amazing views. The pool area was great, pool staff very attentive. Again lovely views from the pool area. There’s a side gate from the pool area down to the town which is a shortcut 5-7 min walk. You cannot take their beach towels to the beach, you have to pay €5 per day for special towels, which we felt was poor considering how much we had paid for the room. Drinks prices a little high, a Mocktail was €15 and a bottle of beer €9. Slightly disappointing on the checkout we asked if we could use their shuttle to go to the train station with our luggage, they never told us there was a fee for this service, so we’d assumed it was complimentary (as a lot of hotels offer a free shuttle). However it was €15 euros to go 5 mins down the road and the driver didn’t have any change, so we ended up paying €20. So we felt rather ripped off with that experience. Overall a nice hotel, but don’t feel it was worth what we paid

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Kathleen

5 Oct 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, great views. Private garden.On top of hill, with elevator to street level, walk to old town and beach. Restaurant and drinks were $$$$.

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Julia

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit – leider war das auch schon das einzig Positive. Die Standardzimmer sind winzig, abgewohnt und mit durchgelegener Matratze, sodass wir kaum schlafen konnten. Das Frühstück ist lieblos, wird nicht nachgefüllt und bietet kaum Auswahl (Rührei ständig leer, Käse/Wurst sehr begrenzt). Tischdecken bis zum Boden wirkten unhygienisch. Außerdem kostet im Hotel wirklich alles extra: Strandhandtücher 5 €, Parkplatz 15 €/Tag, Sauna 20–30 € für 30 Minuten. Positiv war die Lage: alles ist bequem zu Fuß erreichbar.

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LUCILLA

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with the most breathtaking views in the area. We stayed in the classic suite for 2 nights, which although outdated and on the small side was comfortable and suffice for a short stay. The staff and the atmosphere on the rooftop bar has a very relaxed vibe and the sunset from there is memorable. Sadly we found the restaurant on the 4th floor on the stiff side and also dated with average cuisine. We never noticed the other restaurant just below the pool area until the day we were departing, it looked more relaxed and updated. Unfortunately we did not get to use the pool but it looked amazing. All in all we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely recommend Hotel Vis á Vis.

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