Hotel Jolanda (Santa Margherita)

Italy , Liguria , Portofino

  • Couples Holidays
  • Central Location
4/5
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Bar Corner
Breakfast Room
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  • Bar Corner
  • Breakfast Room
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  • Via Luisito Costa, 6, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE
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Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Portofino area at a glance

  • Italian
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Manchester Int. (MAN), London Gatwick (LGW), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Bristol (BRS), Leeds Bradford (LBA), London Luton (LTN)
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Included in your holiday

  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Italy
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, walks and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation bed & breakfast or half board basis
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About Hotel Jolanda

Hotel Jolanda's right in the centre of Santa Margherita. The seafront is just a short walk away, as is the station where you can take trains to explore the area. Visit other coastal towns like Rapallo in the Portofino area or even spend the day in the region's capital, Genoa.

We love the fresh look of this hotel. With its contemporary neutral colour palette freckled with pops of red, orange, turquoise and pink. It's been decorated immaculately and is a very welcome place to wake up in or to come back to at the end of the day.

  • Small wellness corner with a steam room, treatments and massages available on request (payable locally)
  • Bike hire (subject to availability)
  • Bar & lounge
  • Fitness room
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garage (approx. €25 per night, subject to availability) 

Just a short walk from the sea, Hotel Jolanda's the ideal hotel, if you're looking for easy access to the centre of Santa Margherita, and it's bars, restaurants and cafes. It's also easy to hop on a bus to Portofino from here- just buy a ticket at the tabaccheria by the promenade and you're ready to go!

  • Airport transfer time: approx. 1 hour from Genoa airport or 2 hours from Pisa airport by private car
  • Central location in Santa Margherita 
  • 400 metres to the beach
  • 600 metres to the train station 
  • 1 kilometre to the marina and ferry point

A buffet breakfast is served from 7.30am-10.30am offering a selection of fruit, pastries, yoghurt and hot drinks. Being on bed and breakfast is the perfect opportunity to try out all the local restaurants in the area.

The hotel's restaurant Il Basilico serves up tasty, traditional dishes and there are lots of local wine labels to choose from. Why not book dinner here one evening (bookable and payable locally).

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Classic rooms are about 14-16m² and sleep up to two people.

Comfort rooms are about 14-16m² and sleep up to two people, rooms also have a balcony

Single rooms are available on request, please call to book.

Please request double or twin beds at the time of booking.

All rooms have:

  • Bath or shower
  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Hairdryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Wi-Fi

Additional information:

  • Cots are available on request for approx. €15 per night, payable locally
  • No. of rooms: 49
  • The hotel has stairs leading up to the front entrance and to the dining room, and has no accessible rooms available
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No
  • Resort tourist tax approx. €4 per person (aged 15+) per night for a maximum of 10 nights, payable locally

Travel to Portofino area

Depart: Any day

Fly into: Pisa airport

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins by taxi 

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Travel by air

Flights to Pisa depart daily between 03 May-25 Oct 2025 and 02 May-24 Oct 2026

Fly from:

  • London Gatwick, London Luton Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds Bradford

Transfer time:

  • Approx. 1 hour and 30 mins by taxi from Pisa airport
Inghams Rating: 4/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Walks and hikes

Walking Trails:
80km of walking trails
Terrain:
Varied from hilly terrain, to farmland and seaside promenades
More walking info

Discover Portofino area

  • Walk along sea-side promenades in pastel painted towns
  • Hop on a ferry from Portofino to the Cinque Terre
  • Walk through the Portofino Natural Park

The Ligurian towns near Portofino are an exciting mix of glamour and wealth, and down-to-earth, rustic charm; from the ‘dolce vita’ of Portofino itself, to Rapallo, popular with holidaying Italian families. Walking in the Portofino National Park reminds you that there's still a lot of rural land around these picture-perfect towns, just a stone's throw from the coast. Exploring on foot is a great way to get to know the real Liguria, where farmers still work on the land and old farm houses stand strong in the middle of the countryside.

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Things to do in Portofino

In true Italian fashion, Portofino's a fantastic place to visit if you're an art lover. Walk up to the church of St Giorgio and check out the doors! They're reminiscent of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise in Florence with several panels depicting various biblical scenes. The artist, Lorenzo Cascio, also has a gallery in Portofino full of his Ancient Greek inspired artworks. While you're in Portofino check out the international outdoor sculpture centre which displays sculptures from about fifty contemporary artists in an outdoor area overlooking the harbour.

Rustic Streets in Santa Margherita, Liguria, Italy

From Rapallo you can get a direct train to towns like Bogliasco, Sori and Zoagli. These towns are all hidden gems and full of locals. The beach in Bogliasco is very popular in the summer, set beneath rocky walls it's the ideal un-spoilt area to enjoy on a summer's day. Make sure you also check out the ancient Roman bridge, it's the perfect spot for an Instagram moment!

San Fruttuoso is a wonderful abbey set in a small cove of the Portofino promontory, between the lush green of the Portofino Regional Natural Park and the sea. This beautiful place, quiet, protected and difficult to reach, was the ideal place for monks to build a monastery.

There's a statue of Christ of the Abyss underwater in the Cove of San Fruttuoso. This eight foot tall bronze statue lives 17 metres under the Mediterranean sea and is a popular attraction for scuba-divers. Created by Guido Galetti in the 50’s, there are two more copies, one in Grenada and one in Key Largo, Florida. It was significantly placed exactly where Duilio Marcante, the first Italian man to use SCUBA gear died in 1947 and is dedicated to him. The stature shows Christ raising his arms as a symbol of peace.

A full day walking tour through the Cinque Terre Villages with spectacular coastal views. You'll start the day by heading into the town of Riomaggiore on the train and from there spend the day exploring villages perched above the sea and the hidden alleyways in each Cinque Terre town. Generally you'll get the chance to see three out of the five villages. You'll return to at the end of the day by train.

Details: Available from Santa Margherita or Rapallo. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Experience the best of Portofino on this three hour long tour which combines boat, walking and foodie experiences: learn the ancient art of Pesto making, enjoy a ferry boat cruise along the Italian Riviera, stroll around Portofino with a professional tour leader, and enjoy a light lunch of trofie al pesto by the sea. The tour ends in Portofino where you'll get a ferry back to Rapallo or Santa Margherita.

Details: Available from Santa Margherita or Rapallo in the Portofino area. Return ferry tickets from Santa Margherita Ligure or Rapallo are included in the excursion price. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Learn to make classic Italian dishes such as Lasagna, pesto and stuffed vegetables and finish off with a delicious lunch (included). This is a great way to meet like-minded people and chat about Liguria's wonderful foodie heritage.

Details: Available from Rapallo. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Learn to make Pesto the old fashioned way, on this pesto making class. We have no electric blenders here, all the pesto is made by hand in a pestle and mortar, or a 'Mortaio Genovese', with only the freshest ingredients from Liguria. This excursion also includes a local wine tasting, during which you can choose the best wine to pair with your pesto!

Details: Available from Santa Margherita. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

You'll love this private Vineyard & cellar tour at Cantina degli Abissi winery. Stroll around the vineyard on a hot summer's day, smelling the perfumes of warm sun-kissed grapes and end with a delicious local wine tasting and a typical Ligurian lunch.

Details: Available from Sestri Levante. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

In a restaurant in central Sestri Levante, learn about the history of Liguria's national food, Pesto Genovese, and the traditional way in which it's made. You'll have the chance to try making pesto in a typical 'Mortaio Genovese' (pestle and mortar) as well as taste a glass of local red or white wine from Sestri Levante. Come away with your very own 'Pesto Chef Diploma' complete with recipe and trade secrets for making the perfect 'Trofie al Pesto' (Trofie- typical Ligurian pasta). To finish off the day, you'll have the chance to wander around the Piccola Bottega Ligure, a little shop selling local beer, wine and typical Ligurian products- it's a great opportunity to get some souvenirs to take home with you.

  1. Details: Available from Sestri Levante. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Santa Margherita, Liguria, Harbour & St George's Cross

Spend the day in the beautiful town of Santa Margherita, walk along the promenade admiring the yachts in the harbour and grab lunch in one of the town's down to earth cafés. Excursion by public boat departing from different locations. You'll head into Santa Margherita and return at the end of the day by public boat.

Details: Available from Rapallo. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Explore Portofino for a day, walk up to the Church of San Giorgio, have a lunchtime aperitivo by the harbour or explore the rustic streets, dipping in and out of art galleries and outdoor sculpture gardens. You'll head into Portofino and return at the end of the day by public boat.

Details: Available from Santa Margherita or Rapallo. This excursion can only be booked locally.

Excursions are only available subject to availability and require minimum numbers to run, so can be subject to change. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Details on how to book will be provided in your Digital Resort Guide closer to the time of departure. Please see our Terms & Conditions.

Enjoy a day trip to the famous San Fruttuoso Abbey. Head over to San Fruttuoso by public boat and spend the day walking around the ancient cloisters and lounging on the beach in the sunshine. At the end of the day you'll also return by public boat.

Details: Available from Santa Margherita or Rapallo. This excursion can only be booked locally.

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