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Hotel Continental

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Indoor pool
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Private beach, black sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Private beach, black sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Via Pagana, 8, Santa Margherita Ligure, GE, 16038
  • Place, Santa Margherita Ligure Castle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Villa Durazzo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Panoramic Double Room, Sea View

Panoramic Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View | View from room

Superior Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2021
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Santa Margherita Ligure

Hotel Continental places you steps from Bagni Helios and within a 10-minute stroll of Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The hotel's own beach bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find cabanas, and enjoy the on-site gym and Turkish bath/hammam. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of train pick-up service. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Santa Margherita Ligure hotel include Portofino Marina and Paraggi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Margherita Ligure Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Villa Durazzo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bau Bau Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 2 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kicks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante santa lucia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria da Gennaro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Il Vernissage - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪What Else - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Continental

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the black sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. At Hotel Continental, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities such as a health club.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hotel Continental was completed in November 2021.

This 4-star Santa Margherita Ligure hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1904
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
Hotel Continental offers 68 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 35 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Health club
  • Pro golf lessons

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift (80 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - November 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 9 November 2025 to 20 March 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between 9 November and 20 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30.00 per pet, per day (maximum EUR 30.00 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 40.0 per day.

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 4.00 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.

  • Valet parking fee: EUR 35 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30.00 per pet, per day (maximum EUR30.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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, a security system and a first aid kit
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 or credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number IT010054A1WMNU6P9O

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, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Continental?

Hotel Continental offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Continental?

Yep, Hotel Continental has uncovered valet parking for EUR 35 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Continental?

Yep, Hotel Continental is a short 13-minute walk from San Michele di Pagana Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, waterskiing and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours. The beach is closed seasonally each year from November 9 until March 20.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Continental?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hotel Continental. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

What luxury perks are available at Hotel Continental?

Hotel Continental features a private beach, a full-service spa and a health club.

What makes Hotel Continental a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Continental.

Is Hotel Continental family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a private beach, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Continental is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Continental serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Continental?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Continental?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 9 until March 20.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Continental?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Continental, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Continental?

There is a golf course next to Hotel Continental.