Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Imperiale Palace Hotel

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Santa Margherita Ligure, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
DCA ESG sustainable
DCA ESG sustainable

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Guests who stayed here loved

Robert
Ireland Ireland
Beautiful building with incredible marble structure and amazing ornate fresco ceilings in some locations. There is a beautiful walk to a private pool and seaside sun lounging area with dining and bar facilities. Staff incredibly attentive, really...
Nicole
Australia Australia
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The setting and facilities are wonderful. The breakfast was exceptional. The staff and services were truly excellent.
Nadia
Australia Australia
Perfection! Charming and beautiful property - perfect location. Fabulous breakfast and gorgeous aperitivo hour on the terrace.
Ben
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Insanely beautiful hotel and facilities. Excellent staff. Incredible breakfast, bar, and restaurant.
Lisa
Australia Australia
The hotel is so beautiful. It’s like a fairytale. The staff were so friendly and helpful, shout out to Prim who looked after us with fabulous tables with views. Mark the hotel manager couldn’t do enough for us also. Dinner at the hotel restaurant...
Lydia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything was perfect, the staff were exceptional, the hotel itself was truly amazing, the veiw from our room was one of the best we have ever stayed in, and dinner at the restaurant was exquisite. We would definitely return without hesitation.
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel everything catered for. Staff were fantastic
Tania
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our stay at this hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable experience. The level of service was impeccable, with the team always available, attentive, and...
John
Australia Australia
Everything was wonderful! Beautiful building, building facilities, friendly staff in abundance. Stunning!
Xiaomin
China China
Front desk staff was very nice and she gave us the room with spacious terrance and fantastic seaview. Location is perfect and quite convenient to everywhere. Breakfast was amazing and staff were quite attentive.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Ristorante 900
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
Ristorante Imperiale a Mare
  • Open for
    Lunch
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of Imperiale Palace Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool (Temporarily closed)
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Cot available on request

House rules

Imperiale Palace Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 30 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The credit card holder must be present upon arrival with the credit card used for the booking.

Please note that the full payment of the booked stay is due at check-in.

Please note that cash payments of EUR 4.999,99 or above are not permitted under current Italian law.

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, Imperiale Palace Hotel will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Imperiale Palace Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Mon 3 Nov 2025 until Wed 1 Apr 2026

License number: 010054-ALB-0023, IT010054A1LMQR98P8