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Hotel San Desiderio

Hotel in Rapallo with free breakfast

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Pet-friendly amenities
Double Room
Triple Room | Room amenity
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb

Explore the area

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Via San Desiderio 4, Rapallo, GE, 16035
  • Place, Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rapallo Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina di Rapallo
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rapallo

Hotel San Desiderio places you in the centre of Rapallo, within a short 5-minute stroll of Museo Attilio & Cleofe Gaffoglio and Lungomare Vittorio Veneto. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In the area of this 3-property class Rapallo hotel, you'll find Portofino Marina.

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Church of Santo Stefano - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rapallo Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina di Rapallo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Michele di Pagana Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapallo Station - 6 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panificio Bar Tossini - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafè Centrale Boutique Gourmand - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pomodoro E Basilico - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Queirolo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hostaria Vecchia Rapallo - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Desiderio

Hotel in Rapallo with free breakfast
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel San Desiderio.

This 3-star Rapallo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1950
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel San Desiderio offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.
  • Tourism fee: EUR 1.50 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To adhere to national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 30 September to 1 June.

Property is also known as

Hotel San Desiderio
Hotel San Desiderio Rapallo
San Desiderio
San Desiderio Rapallo
Hotel San Desiderio Hotel
Hotel San Desiderio Rapallo
Hotel San Desiderio Hotel Rapallo

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel San Desiderio?

Yep, Hotel San Desiderio is a short 19-minute walk from San Michele di Pagana Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel San Desiderio?

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel San Desiderio on 7 Feb 2026 start from NZ$128.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel San Desiderio serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel San Desiderio?

No, Hotel San Desiderio does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel San Desiderio?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel San Desiderio?

Furry friends are welcome at Hotel San Desiderio, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel San Desiderio?

There isn't one on site, but Circolo Golf e Tennis Rapallo is a short 13-minute walk away.

Hotel San Desiderio Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience for value. Location was excellent, close to both train station (and buses) as well beach. Staff was very kind. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Helpful host
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

John, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

San Desiderio Hotel, Rapallo

Our stay at the San Desiderio in Rapallo was excellent. The hotel is wonderfully situated, right in the centre of town, within walking distance of everything including trains and buses. The hotel itself was spotless, well-equipped, and far beyond what is to be expected of a 2-star establishment. Excellent and imaginative breakfast. The welcome we received was warm, and the owners are incredibly helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Sam , England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Fantastic stay with the nicest people.

Nothing was too much trouble. Marco and Philpee were so kind and helpful and made our stay a real pleasure. Their knowledge of the area meant that we had good advice on places to eat out and activities to do. Five Star service and lovely comfortable rooms. The shower was excellent too ! Will defintely stay again in the not too distant future ! Thank you !!

8/10 Good

Andrew, Oxfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy customer

Quiet location yet central, only five minutes walk from sea front and ten minutes from station. Room was a little on small side but very clean and good showers. Very attentive service from the proprietor who spoke good english. Breakfast was acceptable/above average. Quite good value. I would go again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea , Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely friendly stay

we arrived all hot to be greeted by Marco who was just so kind and welcoming. Our room was very clean and neat and air-conditioned was great. Breakfast was filling and its in a great location close to everything. Marco and Phillipo were wonderful hosts and made us always feel welcome. They provided quality information and made lovely food recommendations. I would definitely stay there again. Its a very warm cozy place to stay. thank you Marco and Phillipo.

8/10 Good

Babs

Liked: Staff & service

Like having a concierge

While the room was quite small as was the bathroom, the hotel was conveniently located within a 10 minute walk of the train station, the seaside promenade, and the "old town" pedestrian area. The included breakfast was great and was served as a buffet with ham, salami, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruit, a selection of juices as well as fresh croissants, focaccia, fruit tart and cold cereal. The coffee was freshly brewed and even hot chocolate was available. But what made this hotel extra special was Marco, one of the propietors, who treated us as if we were his special guests. He trained at a 5 star hotel and it showed. Not only is he fluent in several languages, but he provided every service he could to make our stay pleasurable. It was like having a professional concierge at a budget hotel.

8/10 Good

Sarah A, Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little B&B

We cannot say enough good things about Marco, Filippo, and the hotel. Great location, just a short jaunt from the train station and the seaside promenade. Marco was great with recommending things to do and places to eat out, their hospitality was great! Will definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Britt , USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt right at home!

What a great find in Rapallo! We had a one night stay, but wish it had been longer. The hotel is less than a 5 minute walk from the water front and less than a 10 minute walk from the train station. The room was beautiful-- large, clean, and contained everything we needed and more for our stay. Marco was incredibly helpful and very accomodating. We arrived early and he let us store our bags so that we could walk around and offered to call us when the room was ready. The breakfast was great and just what we needed to start our day. Don't miss out on this wonderful hotel!!

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Paris, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely worth staying at

While it didn't look like much from outside, this place is really great once you get in. It's about a 5 or 10 minute walk to the waterfront/Beach or train station, respectively. Plus, its location of the main road makes it nice and quiet at night. Very clean hotel and room, and a crib was set up for our daughter upon arrival. Also of note- the owners are very eco-conscience; all the toiletries, tissues, etc. are made from compostable materials, etc.- it's one of the more progressive hotels we've stayed at! Breakfast was filling and plentiful with Italian espresso made fresh on ordering, with a back patio perfect for enjoying the meal. The owners were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and ready to help us with anything local. They were so nice, they even switched their lobby TV to English, then invited me over so we could watch a movie together. Not to mention my daughter loved their sweetheart little dog and saltwater tank (which boasts both Nemo & Dori, of course!) This hotel is highly recommended, we will definitely stay here again if we ever find ourselves back in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Il personale era stupendo il servizio ottimo la pulizia eccellente consiglio vivamente l'hotel e' piccolo ma curato nei minimi dettagli colazione in camera nonanca nulla anzi ha tutto
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una notte in un buon posto

Posto a 5 minuti dal mare a piedi con possibile parcheggio gratuito nelle vicinanze. Il personale molto cordiale e disponibile a dare indicazioni per quarto riguarda tutto il necessario per il soggiorno la vacanza. Le camere hanno una particolare attenzione nei dettagli compresi di macchina del caffè espresso ed bollitore con tisane e te a disposizione nella stanza completamente gratuita. La colazione semplice ma ottimo sempre con un sorriso sulle labbra. Sicuramente un posto da tenere in considerazione.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Ambiente!!!! Nettes Personal!!! Man fühlt sich sehr wohl.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

AndreaVagniluca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiente molto familiare, camera molto curata nei particolari, servizio da parte dei titolari e collaboratori perfetto, cordiale ed estremamente gentile. Torneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Vatthana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon accueil

Très bon accueil.. Établissement propre et soigné. A recommander.

10/10 Excellent

julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente atención de los dueños.

Ubicación en un pequeño pasaje. No impresiona por fuera, pero por dentro se advierte el cariño puesto por los dueños para su decoración y su atención.

8/10 Good

Christer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar service

Mycket bra

8/10 Good

ignazio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima colazione

8/10 Good

Julie, Marseille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel accueil chaleureux à recommander!

Super séjour à rapallo. Endroit idéal pour visiter la région. Hotel super. Gentillesse et disponibilité au top de la part de marco,qui parle français, et filippo!!!! Encore merci pour tout à eux 2! Hotel à recommander!

8/10 Good

MARCO, como

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

due stelle???? mah ...

punti di forza dell'hotel sono la centralita', la simpatia, la pulizia, la super colazione (ottima!!! altro che 2 stelle), la cura dei dettagli in camera, parcheggio comodissimo e il costo!!! punto negativo è che è classificato solo 2 stelle ... mah! e se amate gli animali questo è l'hotel che fa per voi ♡♡♡ grazie di tutto!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Peter, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt in einem Familien 3-Bettzimmer. Das Hotel war gut und wir haben sehr hilfreiche Auskünfte vom deutschsprachigen Hotelleiter erhalten. Die Lage ist ideal nur ca. 100m vom Meer entfernt wo sich zahlreiche Restaurants etc. befinden. Gerne wieder.

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Malmö

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superhotell

Supertrevligt ställe, jättebra service, ett hotell med själ och hjärta!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Eystein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort