On the greens of a golf course, Hotel Approdo offers an unbeatable retreat. Unwind on the picturesque terrace or explore the garden; with in-room WiFi, a bar, and multilingual staff at your fingertips. Plus enjoy luggage storage, scooter rentals and round-the-clock assistance from helpful staff who've earned top marks from previous guests.
Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 9 min walk
Zoagli Station - 10 min drive
Rapallo Station - 27 min walk
Restaurants
Kicks - 15 min walk
Caffè del Borgo - 15 min walk
Ristorante Levante - 17 min walk
Il Vernissage - 18 min walk
Il Patio - 15 min walk
About this property
Hotel Approdo
When you stay at Hotel Approdo, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (up to 22 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
What to do
Scooter/moped rentals
Beach nearby
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Adjacent to a golf course
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 31
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
28-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Down comforter
Memory foam mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT010046A1OARVNZLC
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
Hotel Approdo Hotel
Approdo Hotel
Approdo Rapallo
Hotel Approdo
Hotel Approdo Rapallo
Hotel Approdo Rapallo
Hotel Approdo Hotel Rapallo
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Approdo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Approdo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Approdo?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Approdo?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Approdo.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Approdo?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Approdo and nearby?
Have fun with activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Hotel Approdo also has a garden.
What's the area around Hotel Approdo like?
Hotel Approdo is located near Spiaggia pubblica Travello, just a short 9-minute walk from Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station and 16 minutes' walk from Marina di Rapallo.
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Reviews
Hotel Approdo Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was decent to amazing, with more food than expected and a very nice option. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2025
Highly recommend
Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Very nice continental breakfast, reasonably priced. Beautiful views. We would def stay here again.
Cathy
Cathy, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Very clean room and excellent position for touring
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
Clean room and very friendly staff!
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3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Hotel was nice and clean. Respectful staff.
Breakfast was amazing. More food than you could ever imagine.
Tammy
Tammy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2024
Lovely staff, good breakfast, all-round good hotel.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Beautiful views and friendly staff.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Amazing hotel!
Amazing hotel, definitely recommend! Super welcoming and helpful staff, very close to Santa Margherita, directly next to a bus station
Sarra
Sarra, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Very nice hotel on the road to Santa Margarita and Porto Fino. Only complaint is that the beds are very hard. Staff is very helpeful.
Javier
Javier, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2023
Beautiful view from hotel!
rena
rena, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2024
Lovely hotel, staff and location
Very nice hotel, located between Santa margherita and Rapallo, out of the busy areas. Both are 25 min walk or there is a bus stop directly in front of the hotel. Lovely staff, very clean rooms, good air-conditioning and nice bar with patio for drinks. We had a very nice stay!
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2023
The grounds are gorgeous. The sea view is spectacular. Staff are lovely and friendly
Marina P
Marina P, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Great stay!
Very friendly staff, clean room and good breakfast! Only downside is that you have to walk right next to the road with cars driving pretty fast on the way to santa Margherita which is about 10 minutes away. But everything about the hotel itself was amazing!
Moa
Moa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2024
Beautiful boutique hotel with panoramic views. But parking is linit
Eileen
Eileen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
Beautiful view from our room. Near Santa Margherita Ligure and for those who want to walk Portofino is walkable.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2023
As one of the more affordable hotels on the Riviera, we wdere surprised to find that the premises, staff, and location were excellent! I have to commend the staff above all, as they were incredibly friendly, informative, and helpful throughout our stay. It was great!
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Excellent stay at Hotel Approdo
Hotel Approdo was probably the cleanest place we stayed in our entire Italy trip. The staff are very courteous and prompt with all requests. We stayed for 2 nights. The room had a great balcony with an incredible view. We walked from the hotel to Portofino which took a couple hours at a fairly leisurely pace. We also walked to the hotel from the train station which was only about a 10-15 minute walk. It was quiet and lovely. Highly recommend.
Nathanial
Nathanial, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
This is an excellent small hotel . Very clean and right on the bus route for Santa Margherita and Rapallo.
I had a balcony room which was great and gave a stunning view. Breakfast is extra but very nice.
The staff were very helpful , but special mention to Lisa who was outstanding in her help and knowledge .
Something for people to be aware of is the steep driveway .. if you struggle to walk up hills Jen it may be a bit of a challenge for you - but , all things considered it is an excellent small hotel
Antony
Antony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
We had 3 fantastic nights at the Hotel. We stayed in a superior room, which was on the top floor and had a sea view and large balcony (with chairs and beds). The views down the Italian Riviera coast are spectacular. We booked the hotel as it appeared good value compared to others in the area, and had no regrets. Ok, so on the downside, the hotel is out of town, (hence its slightly cheaper price), doesn’t have a restaurant and the road at the front is a bit noisy. Also perhaps at some point the bathrooms could be modernised with some newer fittings. However, for the location, it’s only a 10 minute walk back to either Santa Margherita, or for dinner, (as advised by the staff) to Spiaggia di San Michele, which contains a few great beachside restaurants and a bar, all without the crowds of the main town. The road, and noise certainly drops at night, and being on the hotels top floor also helps! Finally the staff, especially the ladies on reception, were fantastic, and all spoke English beautifully. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel, we had a great stay, and wonderful memories, and certainly hope to come back in the future.
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
I will remember this hotel forever. It is at the top of a small totally doable hill in San Michele. You walk ten mins down the hill to the beach with the option for beach clubs or public beach. Buy a waterproof cell phone lanyard like the locals so you can float all day without worrying about pick-pickets (not that I saw a hint of any). Also bring water shoes or tevas, beaches are a tad rocky but fine. There are quaint cafes and casual dining spots all in San Michele in this area. you are a 25 minute walk to Rapallo in one direction which is bustling with shopping/dining/beaches and Santa Margherita in the other direction also busting with shopping/dining/beaches. the bus stop is EXACTLY at this hotel (so amazing) and can also bring you so you don' have to walk, we wanted to walk a lot there and take the bus home. You can buy bus tickets for 2 euro cash each at the hotel so you don't have to worry about fumbling around with payment on a public bus (I worry lol). The front desk was amazing and 24 hour! They took such excellent care of us and really made us feel so welcome and like we had personalized care. Everyone remembers you and looks out for you with genuine care. It was WONDERFUL. We stayed in the garden terrace room and the terrace was enormous no one can believe how much space we had. This hotel is on a hill so if you cannot do hills its not for you but if you can walk up a hill (I'm not an athlete or a hill person) I would highly recommend it! 10/10, 5 Stars, LOVED
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2025
The view was to die for. Wonderful hotel.
Sheldon
Sheldon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2025
Excellent location. You can walk, bus or water shuttle easily. Staff was outstanding and having the balcony was awesome. Special shout out to Lisa!
Michael
Michael, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Perfect, amazing people are working at this hotel, was a pleasure to spend a few days here. If you need parking try booking it in advance, otherwise there is a public parking on the street nearby. Walking distance to the beach and nearest cities.
Irina
Irina, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Important to mention the very friendly and helpful reception team who made our stay very enjoyable. High standard of cleanliness. Really comfortable beds. Great location for price. Close to a small beach.
Imogen
Imogen, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2025
The location was a mix of accessibility to Santa Margherita and Rapallo by walking also by Bus or car. Whereby walking to Santa Margherita was a good 10 minutes walk and 20