Irresistibly pretty, perched on the coast overlooking an astonishingly azure cove and surrounded by lush greenery...
You’ll find Belmond Hotel Splendido up on the verdant hillside, offering spectacular views of Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio. Draped in dazzling wysteria, this 16th-century former monastery first opened its doors as a hotel in 1901. It offers relaxed luxury on a level that’s difficult to fully appreciate until your experience it for yourself.
If you have a yearning for the sea Belmond Splendido Mare is a ten-minute stroll from the main hotel and set on the vibrant Piazzetta overlooking the harbour.
Portofino village itself is irresistibly pretty, perched on the coast and surrounded by lush greenery, pastel-washed houses cluster like petit fours around an astonishingly azure cove.
Guests can swim and sunbathe by the saltwater pool or pack your tennis whites for a match on the beautiful courts. Kick back and relax at the spa or head outside and unwind in the sauna, shaded by the flora.
There is a magical air of romance here—from the twinkling stars above the moonlit ocean to the swaying palms around the hotel. Indeed it was the favourite hotel of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton who escaped here after filming Cleopatra in Rome. It was here on the wisteria-covered terrace of their suite that Burton went on to propose to Taylor, and the couple subsequently returned, time and again.
No Italian trip would be complete without indulging in signature Italian cuisine and Belmond Hotel Splendido offers exceptional dining. The open-air restaurant La Terraza offers delightful regional seafood and pasta specialties. At Belmond Splendido Mare, Chuflay restaurant offers an atmosphere of pure Golden Age glamour, with Spaghetti à la Elizabeth Taylor remaining a favourite among diners.
You’ll never be short of activities either with opportunities for exploration in abundance. Soak up the beauty with a nature walk, kayak around the bay, or even go scuba diving. Perhaps you’d like to visit Genoa’s hidden boutiques and find a singular, stylish souvenir. Whichever way you choose to enjoy Portofino, let the hotel gather you in its embrace when you return.
WINING AND DINING
BELMOND HOTEL SPLENDIDO
LA TERRAZZA RESTAURANT
Choose to relax on the open-air terrace with breathtaking views over Portofino Bay and the Tigullian Gulf or enjoy a more formal atmosphere in the elegant dining room. Savour fine Italian and regional specialities. |
Breakfast 07.30-10.30; lunch 13.00-14.30; dinner 19.30-22.30.
POOL RESTAURANT
Linger over a leisurely lunch by the swimming pool, enjoying appetisers from the buffet, brick-oven pizza, silky pasta dishes, and a salad bar.
Lunch 13.00-16.00.
POOL BAR
Indulge in delicious cocktails and a wide selection of refreshing beverages served on the patio or by the pool.
Open 10.00-19.00.
COCKTAIL AND PIANO BAR
Meet in the stylish bar for an energising morning expresso, pre-dinner cocktails or late-night digestifs. Be entertained by live piano music from 19.00 to midnight.
Open 10.00-01.00.
BELMOND SPLENDIDO MARE
CHUFLAY RESTAURANT
Bordering the Piazzetta, this sophisticated restaurant includes an elegant indoor dining room and an alfresco terrace with a prime view of the action. Cooled by ocean breezes, dine on the freshest fish from the Gulf and refined Italian specialities.
Breakfast 07.30-10.30; lunch 12.30-15.30; dinner 19.30-23.00.
CHUFLAY BAR
Relax in the intimate bar adjacent to the restaurant and sip a chilled aperitif as the pianist plays (20.00-midnight).
Open 10.00-01.00.
GELATERIA SAN GIORGIO
Indulge in mouthwatering ice cream right in the heart of the Piazzetta, enjoying a charming view over the harbour.
Open 09.00-00.00.
RELAX AND KEEP FIT
SWIMMING POOL Take a dip in the heated, outdoor, saltwater swimming pool at Belmond Hotel Splendido and relax on shaded loungers soaking up the panoramas. Towels supplied.
FITNESS CENTRE Work out on the latest gym equipment at Belmond Hotel Splendido. Guests at both hotels enjoy complimentary use.
TENNIS COURT
Enjoy a game on an all-weather court, set on the hillside next to Belmond Hotel Splendido. A professional coach is available.
WELLNESS CENTRE
Treat yourself to a soothing therapy, rich in botanicals and essential oils. Enjoy an open-air massage, manicure or pedicure, or unwind in the sauna in gorgeous Mediterranean gardens at Belmond Hotel Splendido.
SIGNATURE BOUTIQUE
Browse exclusively designed clothing and chic accessories at the Belmond Hotel Splendido boutique.
PRIVATE BOAT
Set off on an adventure around the Tigullian Gulf aboard a private Chris-Craft Corsair 36 motorboat.
GOLF
Play 18 scenic holes at Golf Club Rapallo, just 15 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Getting There
BY AIR
GENOA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (GOA) – 37km; 45 minutes by car.
BY TRAIN
Santa Margherita Ligure (5km) or Rapallo Railway Station (8km), then 10-15 minutes’ drive by taxi. Train connections daily from Milan, Florence, and Rome.
BY ROAD
A12 motorway, exit Rapallo, then take the road to Santa Margherita and Portofino (20 minutes’ drive). Private garage with valet parking available at the hotel. Parking is also available in the main piazza of Portofino.
BY HELICOPTER
Helicopter transfer from/to Rapallo and private car to Belmond Hotel Splendido or Belmond Splendido Mare (approx 15 minutes).
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Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm
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Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AH