The Best Castle
Hotels near Sestri Levante

Beach front location. Lovely property. Great views. Set upon the Sestri Levante Peninsula, overlooking a wonderful park overlooking the sea, Grand Hotel Dei Castelli offers panoramic views in a quiet and privileged position. Forget the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace a fascinating blend of history and art, in the perfect environment of the area's natural beauty. You can easily reach the town centre, the promenade and the harbour by a private lift from the Grand Hotel Dei Castelli, or you can simply relax in the impressive premises, set in a former castle. On the enchanting terraces of the castle of you will find the delightful Restaurant dei Castelli. In the park is present a 1 KM ring walking trail. The panoramic solarium is ideal to relax, enjoying the sounds of the sea and the perfumes of the surrounding vegetation. It is a privileged spot for watching romantic sunsets on the Gulf of Tigullio. Sample excellent international and local dishes, with sea-food specialities. The panoramic American bar is ideal for a relaxing break. From mid May to mid September, guests can also enjoy a pool and private beach with sandy and rocky areas, at an additional cost. Show full description

Unique. Nice pool. Set in a Medieval hilltop castle, this unique hotel lies in Compiano and hosts 3 museums. The Castello di Compiano also features an eat-in delicatessen. Castello Di Compiano Hotel Relais Museum offers simple, classic rooms. The castle hosts 3 museums, one with 16th century paintings and period furniture, one about Freemasonry, and one on food and wine. Each room includes a private bathroom equipped with hairdryer, slippers and toiletry set. All elegant rooms offer parquet floors. Guests can also relax in the tranquil green gardens. In the eat-in delicatessen you will find a variety of typical regional products. Borgotaro Train Station is 14 km from the Castello, with connections to Milan and Genova. It is a 20 minute drive to the Borgotaro exit of the A15 Parma - La Spezia Motorway. Parking at the hotel is free. Show full description

Historic property. Great value. Popular among couples. The Malaspina family welcome you to Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo , set in a real mediaeval castle. All rooms are furnished with antiques, there is a Renaissance lodge with views of the Apuan Alps and the Ligurian Sea in the distance. The Castello features many welcoming lounges, a panoramic tower, and relaxing hanging gardens. The rooms of the Castello overlook the mediaeval hamlet or the valley. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Some are complete with a Carrara-marble bathroom. The castle dates back to the second half of the 12th century. Today it is also a museum and a cultural centre dedicated to contemporary arts. Show full description

Delightful property. Stunning pool facilities. Villa Agnese has a peaceful location surrounded by vineyards, 3 km from Sestri Levante city centre and from the beach. It offers a sun terrace with swimming pool and loungers, and free parking with CCTV video surveillance. Rooms at Villa Agnese are bright and large, and feature LCD TV and free internet. Some rooms offer a balcony or a private garden. A standard room suitable for disabled guests is available on request. Villa Agnese uses geothermal energy for air conditioning and photovoltaic energy for electricity. Breakfast includes organic products and gluten-free food and is served in an elegant dining hall, overlooking the gardens and swimming pool. Guests can have access to free bikes on request. The Ligurian Coast, the Cinque Terre and the Tigullio Gulf areas are just a short drive away on the nearby A12 Motorway. The tennis courts in front of the hotel offer discounted rates. Show full description

Charming. Great views. Just 2 km outside Levanto in the Cinque Terre region, this charming country estate dates back to the 1700s. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, hot tub, free parking and a free transfer to Levanto. All antique-style rooms come with air conditioning, a satellite TV and free WiFi. Rooms at the Villanova are located in a main building and 3 annexes, in a radius of 100 metres. Agriturismo Villanova serves local organic products for breakfast, including cheese, fruit and cold meat. You can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the garden during the summer. Cooking classes and food tasting sessions can be organised at extra charge. Levanto Train Station is a 5-minute drive away, for services to other Cinque Terre towns. There are plenty of restaurants in Levanto, 5 minutes away by car. The A12 motorway is 13 km away and it is a 30-minute drive to La Spezia. Show full description

Beach front location. Luxurious. Great location. An elegant, 19th-century villa, lush gardens, a private beach, and a spectacular view across the bay, these are just some of the reasons to choose Imperiale Palace Hotel. Once the residence of a noble family, this impressive villa has now been turned into a luxury hotel. It has a panoramic location in Santa Margherita Ligure, 5 km from Portofino and 3 km from Rapallo. Your room comes with air conditioning and Satellite TV, and some have a beautiful sea view. Throughout the summer you can relax on the private beach or at the sea-water pool with sunbathing terrace. You will also find a fitness centre, which includes a Turkish bath and a massage room. The Imperiale Palace features modern conference facilities with a maximum capacity of 200. The restaurant with sea-view terrace provides a special setting for a candlelit meal. In summer, lunch is served on the beach in the form of a rich buffet of local specialities and fresh fish. Show full description

Romantic. Outstanding SPA facilities. The Sostio is a Ligurian agriturismo with views of the sea. It offers rooms overlooking the garden. The Sostio a Levante is set in a working farm at 400 meters above sea level. The property is surrounded by vineyards, and produces its own Golfo dei Poeti Terre di Framura wine, oil, honey and cheese. The restaurant of the Sostio is family-run and serves organic food. It is open for breakfast and dinner. There is free parking at the Sostio, the nearest bus stop is 2 km away. Wi-Fi is free and is available in the rooms and in the TV room, where wine tastings are also arranged. Show full description

Great views. Popular among couples. Set in Sestri Levante, only 150 metres from the sandy beach and a few steps from the city centre, Vis à Vis has an outdoor pool with hydromassage and a panoramic rooftop terrace. It offers free WiFi. All rooms at the Vis à Vis are air conditioned and have a balcony or small garden, some with sea views. They also feature satellite TV and a minibar. Several relaxing wellness facilities are available on site. You can taste Ligurian specialities at the renowned Olimpo Restaurant. The rooftop Ponte Zeus bar offers panoramic views over the Ligurian Riviera towards Portofino. A partner private beach can be accessed nearby. There is an outdoor private parking area, accessed via a lift from reception and available at extra charge. Vis à Vis is just a 10-minute walk from the Sestri Levante Train Station with links to the Cinque Terre National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cinque Terre park area and Portofino Resort can also be reached via boat rides. There is an internet point. Show full description

Close to beach front. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Featuring panoramic views of Portofino Bay, Excelsior Palace is a luxury 5-star hotel offering 2 restaurants, sun terraces and spacious rooms, many with sea views. Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner are served at the on-site Lord Byron restaurant, overlooking Tigullio Gulf. The à-la-carte Eden Roc restaurant is at the private beach, open in summer for both lunch and dinner. Featuring free WiFi, rooms at the Excelsior Palace come with air conditioning and satellite TVs. The private bathroom includes luxurious bathrobes and slippers. The wellness centre features a gym with sea view. Guests can treat themselves to a massage or beauty treatment. On-site facilities also include 2 snack bars. From June to September, guests can also access a private beach with 2 infinity pools. Portofino is 7 km from the hotel, reached along the scenic SP227 coast road. Rapallo Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Show full description

Cosy. Superb breakfast. Historic hotel in Levanto, the door way to Cinqueterre, of great charm and central position, only 100 m. from seaside and 200 from the railway station, as always managed by the Pilotti family, Hotel Palace still lives in an atmosphere of liberty era, tipical of the beginning of the 19th century. A flowered garden surrounds the main entrance and the dining room, here the guests may relax in the summer afternoons and evenings and allow their children to play freely. Show full description

Locanda Del Borgo is located along Via Aurelia, 500 metres from Riva Trigoso Train Station. The train journey to the Cinque Terre national park takes only 20 minutes. Locanda del Borgo is a historic building with few rooms, all of them special and unique, and great outdoor spaces, where you can relax far from noise and crowd. Locanda del Borgo is in the Portofino district of Sestri Levante, and was originally a road inspector’s house, with thick stone walls. The building is surrounded by the Parco dei Promontori park and 1 km from a beautiful christal beach. Rooms at the Locanda feature 4-poster wrought-iron beds, and are decorated in a typical Ligurian style. During summer breakfast is served in the large gardens, with Mediterranean plants, vineyards and olive groves. The restaurant is open on reservation, and serves exclusively local fresh fish, meat, vegetables, cheese and wines. Show full description

Historic. Great location. The Bristol Palace features an impressive elliptical staircase, leading to its elegant rooms. This historic building is in central Genoa, 100 metres from Piazza De Ferrari. The classic style rooms feature antique furniture, and are soundproofed and air conditioned. Each offers free WiFi and a TV with a selection of free Sky and international channels. The large bathroom is equipped with bath or shower and comes with luxury toiletries. A turndown service is provided daily. The Palace has an elegant restaurant and a coffee shop. Breakfast is a varied American buffet with a selection of gluten-free foods. Business facilities are available at the property, including 9 meeting rooms. A private garage is available at extra charge and a valet service is at guests' disposal. Genoa's Aquarium and harbour area are a 15-minute walk away. Show full description

Great value. Surrounded by chestnut groves, Mulino Marghen - Agriturismo e Retreat Center is a traditional and restored water mill located in the Tuscan countryside next to the River Gordana. It offers a garden with free BBQ. Set in the historic hamlet of Noce, the property is just outside Zeri and is around a 1-hour drive from the Cinque Terre National Park. Offering views of the garden or river, rooms here come with characteristic stone walls or wood-beamed ceilings. Each one includes tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom. Breakfast at the Marghen Mulino is buffet style and can be enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the river in summer. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and guests can relax in the lounge with a cosy fireplace. Free parking is provided and the property is 15 minutes' drive from the Zum Zeri ski lift. Popular local activities include cycling, fishing, skiing and guided tours of the countryside. Show full description

Hotel La Vela is set in a small castle from the late 19th century. Perched on a gentle green hill; it boasts beautiful views across the Gulf of Tigullio. Hotel La Vela-Castello Il Rifugio combines modern comforts with a classic design. This impressive property is set just outside Santa Margherita Ligure, a short walk from the beach and the centre. Each of the 14 guest rooms is air conditioned. In common areas you will find Wi-Fi access. Downstairs in the lounge you can relax by the fireplace and enjoy a drink from the bar. In warm weather, spend your days sunbathing in the garden or admiring the sea view on the terrace. The friendly team of staff at La Vela will always be on hand to share local knowledge and provide useful tourist information. The hotel features a small car park. From S. Margherita Ligure you can easily reach Portofino (by car, bus and boat) and Cinque Terre (by train and by boat). Show full description

Unique. Comfortable beds. Located along the SP370 road, at an altitude of 270 metres on the sea level, Il Borgo di Campi is 4 Kms far from Riomaggiore village, in the "CINQUE TERRE NATIONAL PARK". The nearest place to swim is in Riomaggiore at 4 Kms. Il Borgo is a former countryside hamlet, overlooking the Ligurian Sea, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. On clear days, on the horizon, you can see the Tuscan Archipelago Islands and the Island of Corsica. It was completely renovated preserving the local architecture. Each studio or apartment , simply furnished ,features an equipped kitchenette, a private bathroom with shower, a satellite TV, and furnished external private area. WIFI available in the restaurant terrace. The restaurant serves delicious local dishes and wines. During pleasant weather meals are served on the panoramic terrace overlooking the Ligurian Sea. A public bus service connects the Borgo di Campi with Riomaggiore. The schedule is available at reception. Free parking is available on site. To reach the apartments from reception, guests must go down a 200-step staircase with panoramic views. Show full description

Villanova apartments are set in the Ligurian countryside, a 5-minute drive from Levanto’s centre and train station, with links to the Cinque Terre area. Guests enjoy a swimming pool, hot tub, free parking and a free transfer to Levanto. Each air-conditioned apartment is fitted with antique wooden furniture, free WiFi and has tiled floors. They all have a dining/living area with kitchenette and satellite TV. There is a common terrace where breakfast can be served when the weather is good. Breakfast includes organic and homemade products. Appartamenti Villanova are only 8 km from Monterosso, one of the Cinque Terre towns. Show full description

Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Set in the Levanto countryside, La Collina Verde offers free Wi-Fi and rooms overlooking the surrounding olive groves and vineyards. It is just a 5-minute drive from the beach, where the Cinque Terre National Park begins. These functional and spacious rooms have a private entrance and lead out into the shared garden. Each comes with an en suite bathroom, satellite TV and a sofa. Breakfast consists of homemade organic jams, fruit from the property’s trees, and Ligurian focaccia bread. It is served daily in a dedicated room or out in the garden. You can relax in the garden equipped with sun loungers and parasols or cook on the BBQ. Parking is free at Agriturismo La Collina Verde and you can rent bikes at reception. A shuttle is available to/from Levanto Train Station 700 metres away. Show full description

Amazing pool. Popular among couples. Le Ville Relais is made of 2 typical Ligurian houses, set in a splendid position in the West of the Gulf of La Spezia. The premises are surrounded by by olive groves and Mediterranean countryside, with a swimming pool and sun terrace. The garden is scattered with olive groves and lemon trees. Enjoy breathtaking views, great walks amongst nature, and plenty of reading space. Visit nearby Portovenere, a small, former fishing village, still unspoilt by mass tourism. Take a boat trip to beautiful spots like Cinque Terre, Portofino, Lerici and the islands of Palmaria, Tino and Capraia. Show full description

Immersed in the lush countryside of Albareto, Borgo Casale is set in a 15th-century hamlet, and has a spa and wellness centre. It offers free Wi-Fi in public areas and classic-style accommodation. Rooms at Borgo Casale come with a desk and a private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. The daily sweet and savoury breakfast is served buffet style. The restaurant specialises in traditional and local cuisine. Free on-site parking is provided. Albareto di Borgotaro is 5 km from the property. The medieval village of Compiano is a 15-minute drive away. Show full description

Beach front location. Very cosy. Cosy rooms. Offering 200 acres of grounds, a swimming pool and elegant accommodation with wood-beamed ceilings, Hotel Podere Conti is a 17th century-stone farmhouse overlooking the Apennines. Hotel Podere Conti is a working farmhouse located in Tuscany's Lunigiana area, part of Tuscany- Emilia Apennines National Park. All rooms and apartments have balconies with panoramic views of the surrounding green hills. With a choice of both rooms and apartments, accommodation here is extra-large and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kettle and a private bathroom. Apartments also have a fully equipped kitchenette. Guests can enjoy local Tuscan specialities at the restaurant, which also serves a large buffet breakfast. You will also find a games room and children's playground. Hotel Podere Conti Agriturismo is easily reached from the A15 motorway and is 30 minutes' drive from La Spezia and the Cinque Terre on the coast of Liguria. Show full description