Hotel Continental in Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria

Hotel Continental offers a private beach area with direct access from its landscaped gardens. The hotel provides two outdoor swimming pools, one with a view of the bay and an infinity edge. Guests can use the fitness centre free of charge, alongside a comprehensive spa and wellness centre with sauna, steam room, and massage rooms.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi, with some offering private balconies overlooking the sea or the garden. The Panoramic Double or Twin Rooms provide a wide, uninterrupted view of the Ligurian Sea from a spacious balcony. Deluxe Junior Suites and sea-view suites were renovated in recent years, featuring modern bathrooms and Nuxe amenities.

The main restaurant features a panoramic sea-view terrace and serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on Ligurian cuisine. Between May and October, a small beach restaurant offers fresh fish, pasta, and salads right by the water. The hotel also operates a bar and a snack bar, and can arrange packed lunches for day trips.

The wellness centre, named Le Tamerici, includes a spa with a full range of body treatments, facials, and massages. Guests have access to a sauna, steam room, and two infinity pools (one with a view) that are part of the spa area. Spa packages and access to the fitness/spa locker rooms are available, with dedicated spa lounge and relaxation areas.

The hotel overlooks the Bay of Santa Margherita Ligure and the Portofino Promontory, with direct garden access to the beach. It is a 10-minute walk to the train station and ferry terminal, providing easy connections to Cinque Terre hiking trails and Portofino. On-site activities include table tennis, mini golf, bike rental, and live music performances during the season.

Location: Overlooks Bay of Santa Margherita and Portofino Promontory

Rooms: Panoramic sea-view rooms and Deluxe Junior Suites

Dining: Two restaurants with sea-view terraces and beach dining

Wellness: Le Tamerici spa with sauna, steam room, and infinity pools

Activities: Private beach, bike rental, mini golf, live music

Family: Kid-friendly pools and family rooms available

Services: Concierge, valet parking, electric vehicle charging station