Via Maragliano 34/D, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE, 16038
What's nearby
Villa Durazzo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bau Bau Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Paraggi Beach - 8 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 54 min drive
Zoagli Station - 13 min drive
Recco Station - 14 min drive
Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Il Caffè del Porto - 3 min walk
Ristorante da Alfredo - 6 min walk
Miami Cafè - 9 min walk
Ristorante La Paranza - 3 min walk
Gelateria Miki Bar Caffetteria - 5 min walk
About this property
Hotel Minerva
Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Minerva. Guests can enjoy the hot tub, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking are nearby. Other features include a sauna, a steam room and a terrace.
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
At a glance
Hotel size
37 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (18 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
Secured covered on-site valet parking (EUR 25.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site garage
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach towels
Golf clubs on-site
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1952
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Adjacent to a golf course
Hot tub
Sauna
Steam room
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 80.0 per night
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Covered valet parking costs EUR 25.00 per night with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a security system on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT010054A1GP77HD9X
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
Are pets allowed at Hotel Minerva?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Minerva?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 25.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Minerva?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Minerva and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. Hotel Minerva also has a garden.
What's the area around Hotel Minerva like?
Hotel Minerva is located on the waterfront, a short 7-minute walk from Villa Durazzo and 7 minutes' walk from Santa Margherita Ligure Castle.
Hotel Minerva Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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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 Good
14 November 2024
Clean but pricey for what you get
The hotel was just ok. The rate should be half of what we paid.
Milva
Milva, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
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 .
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2024
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 September 2023
Very nice, but tiny, room. Lovely staff, good breakfast
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2023
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!)
Caron
Caron, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2023
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.
Michael
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2022
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.
Richard
Richard, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 August 2021
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.
Tatiana
Tatiana, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2020
Super friendly and curious staff. Great location and price!!
Max
Max, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2019
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!
Lauren
Lauren, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 September 2019
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2019
Agree with most reviews
Friendly and attractive and relaxed atmosphere
soaking Pool on roof and view were a plus
Breakfast great
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2019
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!
Staci
Staci, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2019
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.
Adrian
Adrian, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2019
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 .
Pablo Roberto
Pablo Roberto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 July 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 July 2019
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
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2019
Great breakfast. Lovely garden where you could sit and eat, surrounded by lemon trees
Mark
Mark, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2019
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!
Anna Caroline
Anna Caroline, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2019
Beautiful hotel
Wonderful hotel- exceptional service, breakfast and roof terrace! Perfect situation to explore. We can’t wait to come back!
Jessamy
Jessamy, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 June 2019
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.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2019
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!
Emma
Emma, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2019
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.