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Hotel Minerva

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with sauna and rooftop terrace

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Outdoor spa tub
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Basic Room
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via Maragliano 34/D, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE, 16038
  • Villa Durazzo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite

Junior Studio Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite | Living area

Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Santa Margherita Ligure

Hotel Minerva puts you in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, within just a 10-minute stroll of Bagni Rosa and Chiesa di San Giacomo di Corte. Highlights at this hotel include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a rooftop terrace. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and multilingual staff. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Santa Margherita Ligure hotel include Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Villa Durazzo - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bau Bau Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Paraggi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 15 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Caffè del Porto - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Miki Bar Caffetteria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bar Yacht di Merello Alberto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Vernissage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Miami Cafè - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel Minerva

Waterfront hotel with sauna and rooftop terrace
Hotel Minerva offers its guests Access to hot tub and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Minerva. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Santa Margherita Ligure hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1952
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Minerva offers 37 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • On the waterfront
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1952
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This property requires full payment for the stay prior to check-in. Guests will receive an email from the property with payment instructions within 24 hours after booking. Payment is made via a secure link and due within 48 hours after receiving the email.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant 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 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 80.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Property Registration Number IT010054A1GP77HD9X

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.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Minerva Santa Margherita Ligure
Minerva Santa Margherita Ligure
Minerva Hotel Santa Margherita Ligure
Minerva ta Margherita Ligure
Hotel Minerva Hotel
Hotel Minerva Santa Margherita Ligure
Hotel Minerva Hotel Santa Margherita Ligure

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel Minerva?

Yep, Hotel Minerva has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for EUR 25.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Minerva?

Yep, Hotel Minerva is a short 10-minute walk from Bau Bau Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Minerva?

No, there is no spa at this property. Bagni Helios is a short 15-minute walk away.

What makes Hotel Minerva a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Minerva.

Does Hotel Minerva serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Minerva?

No, Hotel Minerva does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Minerva?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Minerva?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Minerva?

There is a golf course next to Hotel Minerva.

Hotel Minerva Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 194 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Milva

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Clean but pricey for what you get

The hotel was just ok. The rate should be half of what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay

A wonderful hotel, very clean, not far from the sea, great breakfast options and a rooftop terrace with amazing views of the harbour. All staff were friendly and helpful but special thanks to Federica who had great knowledge of the local area how to get to different places and things to see. She was also very helpful with arranging our travel back to the airport .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this hotel last minute on our travel back to France from Venice and we are SO happy we found it. The staff were wonderful and attentive and helpful. The terrace and pool was lovely with a gorgeous view of the sea and a small gym. The morning breakfast was beautiful and generous and the garden patio we sat in was beautiful. We wish we could stay longer but will absolutely be back. Thank you to the staff for hosting us and making this stay so memorable and relaxing. Highly recommend. Our room was clean and the bed was comfortable and we had a cute balcony with a view as well. Air conditioning worked great. Very easy walking distance to the shops and restaurants. I don’t often take time to write reviews but this hotel very much deserved it. Thank you thank you :) we will definitely be back and will be staying much longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, but tiny, room. Lovely staff, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Minerva is perfectly located for walking into town to the shops and restaurants but also away from the noise set a few streets back. The staff at the hotel are just amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was lovely and there was a good selection to choose from. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Air conditioning worked beautifully. I would highly recommend staying here (and I am a fussy guest!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 2 night stay at this hotel. Staff very helpful. in a convenient position. Parking the car in the garage was really good. Breakfast was extremely good. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Hotel Minerva was fabulous. They went above and beyond to help us, recommending places for all sorts of activities. The breakfast served in the garden, had lots of variety and was delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

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

Exceeded my expectations of 3 star.

Lovely, cosy hotel. The reception staff is amazingly efficient and attentive. Bed is very comfortable, kettle and iron were given on request. Pleasant descent from the hotel to the main road with beaches and restaurants. I will choose this hotel again for a solo or a couple stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly and curious staff. Great location and price!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Wonderful Property, Great Staff. We'll Be Back!

This is a terrific little hotel nestled upon a small hill just off the main road. It's very close to shops and restaurants and has wonderful amenities. The staff is exceptional and very attentive. I would guess that this may be a family ran hotel as the apartment in the courtyard is home to one of the terrific employees we met. The roof top spa is a MUST after a long day of walking/hiking. We walked to Portofino and hiked the Cinque Terra using this hotel as our base and the sauna, steam room and essential oil infused shower was a life saver. It's free to guests and just requires a reservation the day of. The spa experience was icing on the cake! Breakfast was perfect, nothing too fancy, just all the right stuff to get you started for the day. Again, the staff was always helpful and attentive. Our room was comfortable yet small as most are in the area. We had a little terrace overlooking the courtyard and surrounding homes on the hill. I would definitely recommend this hotel to family and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agree with most reviews Friendly and attractive and relaxed atmosphere soaking Pool on roof and view were a plus Breakfast great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

A wonderful experience!

Very nice hotel. Off the beaten path and noice free. Rooftop deck with a large spa, sauna, steam room and exercise bikes overlooking the city. Breakfast was included, and boy was it specular! I'd highly recommend this hotel as the staff was incredible!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Amazing Gem

Such friendly staff throughout the hotel. They couldn’t do enough to make your stay a success. They lend you an umbrella if it rains through to beach towels when you want to swim in the sea or the lovely roof top jacuzzi. I would go back in an instant.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Roberto

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

the Minerva Hotel its the best choice

My best choice in vacation , great room , clean , quiet , spacious bathroom , room full equiped . The staff is the most profetional you can get . Allways available . The hotel is close to the beach and service . I would return again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Recommend this hotel

We extended our stay with one night because we liked sml so much and the hotel was a perfect place for us as base while traveling around cinque terre and Portofino. Nice clean and the breakfast was amazing!! The breakfast also had a big selection of vegan and gluten free products which I highly enhanced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
difficult to find tucked up a small residential road. Very basic hotel which was all we could get in the area at short notice. Lobby and common parts were underwhelming to say the least. The room was basic and although the bathroom has obviously recently been refitted it was hopeless with such a small bath and no room in which to shower without becoming tangled up in the shower curtain. the rooftop area was the best part of this hotel and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Leeds

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Lovely garden where you could sit and eat, surrounded by lemon trees
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna Caroline

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

Great hotel!

We spent one night at the hotel and had a great stay. The room was nice and clean, and the breakfast in the morning was amazing. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, we got to check in early and got plenty of advice of what to do in the area. It’s well located to explore the town and convenient ferry and bus services are available to go to Portofino and other places in the area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessamy

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

Beautiful hotel

Wonderful hotel- exceptional service, breakfast and roof terrace! Perfect situation to explore. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. All very pleasant and helpful. Appreciated Francesca's help in navigating the locality using public transport - buses and trains. Spa suite kept in immaculate order.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was incredible - location is perfect, just away from the main drag so super quiet. Easy to access the train station and walk / boat / bus to Portofino, Rapallo etc as well. Staff were super friendly and went out of their way to help. Rooms were extremely clean and well maintained but could do with modernising a little. Tea and coffee facilities in the room would be great. Breakfast was good with a variety of food available that was refreshed all the time. WiFi excellent in all areas of the hotel. The highlight is obviously the rooftop jacuzzi which never had more than 2 people using at a time. Would be great if they extended the opening hours until sunset (not sure if this changes seasonally). I’d highly recommend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Wonderful hotel, great stay.

This is a lovely hotel with comfortable rooms, lovely gardens, spa pool, sauna and steam room, great breakfast and some quirky styling.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019