"The view from the restaurant balcony over the Rapallo bay."
Isabel from Portugal
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"Rooms clean and spectacular views."
Anne from Italy
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"Unique birdseye location overlooking Rapallo."
Charles from Netherlands
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"breakfast with a view"
Kamyar from United States
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9.0 guest-rated hilltop hotel with panoramic views of Portofino Bay
Location
Hotel Montallegro is situated high in the hills above Rapallo, reachable by cable car from the town. The property lies adjacent to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro and overlooks the entire Portofino Bay. Local attractions include Castello Brown, Castello, and the Abbazia di San Fruttuoso located 17 km from the hotel.
Dining
The hotel's restaurant serves Italian cuisine on a terrace offering sea views. A buffet breakfast includes Italian and gluten-free options, with juice, fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. Packed lunches, kids' meals, and special diet menus are available, and the property also has a bar and coffee house.
Accessibility
Rooms include private bathrooms with garden or sea views, and family rooms are available for larger groups. The hotel offers wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cords in bathrooms, lower sinks, raised toilets, and grab rails. Accessible parking is provided, and a lift connects all floors of the property.
Services
The hotel welcomes pets and supplies pet bowls for their convenience. Guests can use safety deposit boxes and luggage storage, and free parking is offered. Daily housekeeping is provided, and invoices are available for business stays.
Amenities
The hotel features a garden, a terrace, and a chapel/shrine for guests' use. A bar, coffee house, snack bar, and bicycle parking are available, along with wine and champagne. Non-smoking rooms are standard throughout, and the hotel includes heating and free WiFi.
Highlights
Location: Hilltop above Rapallo, reachable by cable car
Views: Panoramic views of Portofino Bay
Rooms: Private bathrooms with sea views; family and wheelchair-accessible rooms
Dining: Italian restaurant with terrace; buffet breakfast with gluten-free options