Hotel Regina Elena (Santa Margherita)

Italy , Liguria , Portofino

  • Family Holidays
  • Central Location
4/5
Inghams rating

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Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Terrace at night
Terrace at Night
Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Pool with Sea View [1]
Pool with Sea View
Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Outdoor Breakfast Spread [2]
Outdoor Breakfast Spread
Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Front Entrance [3]
Front Entrance
Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Whirlpool [4]
Whirlpool
Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, View over the Beach [5]
View over the Beach
Show all photos Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Triple Room [6]
Triple Room
  • Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Terrace at night
    Terrace at Night
  • Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Pool with Sea View
    Pool with Sea View
  • Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Outdoor Breakfast Spread
    Outdoor Breakfast Spread
  • Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Front Entrance
    Front Entrance
  • Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, Whirlpool
    Whirlpool
  • Hotel Regina Elena, Portofino, View over the Beach
    View over the Beach
Terrace at Night
  • Lungomare, Via Milite Ignoto, 44, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Bar
  • Kids Club
  • Children's Play Area
  • Single Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi

Portofino area at a glance

  • Italian
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick, Manchester Int.
  • More choice. New experiences. That's a real breath of fresh air
  • Destinations in depth – nobody knows them better
  • Award-winning service and 24/7 support on holiday
  • All at your own pace. Do as much (or as little) as you'd like
  • Travel, transfers and accommodation included

Included in your holiday to Portofino

  • 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

About Hotel Regina Elena

The Ciana family have run the Hotel Regina Elena since 1910 and make sure everyone feels welcome. It’s right on the seafront in Santa Margherita, the next door town to Portofino, which is just a 30-minute bus ride away.

When you arrive, head straight for the spectacular pool on the hotel’s rooftop (open May to mid-October). Lay back on a lounger or in the whirlpool and enjoy panoramic views over the gulf. Directly in front of the hotel you’ll find the exclusive beach club (charges apply during high season) with a bar and restaurant offering snacks or a light lunch.

Dinners in the hotel are taken in the Principessa Restaurant. You can sit down to a delicious meal of fresh, local dishes, along with an extensive wine list to complement your meal. You’ll also find the many bars and restaurants of Santa Margherita just a short walk away, as well as the train station, making it easy to explore other towns along the coast.

Exclusive Beach Club

Hotel guests have access to a beach club with sandy beach, children's playground, bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi (normally open June to mid September, payable locally for approx. €60 per day for two sun loungers and an umbrella and a towel)

Family facilities

Hotel Regina Elena is a great choice for families. Children will enjoy the kid’s club, located in the beach club, with activities for children between 3-12 years old. There are plenty of games including painting, treasure hunts and dancing, as well as a dedicated children’s pool.

Hotel facilities

  • Heated rooftop pool with whirlpool and panoramic views over the coastline (normally open from early May to mid-September)
  • Pool and beach towels are provided
  • Bicycle hire (payable locally)
  • Fitness room
  • Table tennis
  • 20% discount on green fee at nearby golf club
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking Garage (approx. €25 per night, payable locally, subject to availability)
  • Train Transfer: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes 
  • Taxi Transfer: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
  • 500 metres to the centre of Santa Margherita
  • Beside the seafront promenade
  • Access to the beach through an underpass
  • 300 metres to bars, shops and restaurants
  • 1.5 kilometres to the train station

You'll have a buffet breakfast where you can enjoy a variety of pastries, fresh fruit, bread and hot options. You’ll also find some typical Ligurian products including focaccia and honey from Mount Portofino.

Half Board is available for a supplement and includes a four course dinner, with choices, at Restaurant Principessa.

Restaurant Principessa offers a Mediterranean menu using high quality ingredients. Enjoy freshly-caught fish, local olive oil and delicious wines. The wine list is varied and includes the local DOC Golfo del Tigullio.

La Conchiglia Beach Restaurant is right on the beach and is a casual spot for a light lunch or refreshments.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Gluten Free

Please let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. 

Board basis available: Half Board, Bed and Breakfast

Standard rooms sleep up to three people and are located at the back of the hotel. Rooms that sleep up to three people are available on request. 

Partial sea view rooms sleep up to two people and have views of the Gulf of Tigullio and the gardens around the hotel.

Sea view rooms sleep up to three people and have a balcony. These rooms are available on request, please call to book. 

Single rooms with a french bed are available on request, please call to book. 

All rooms have:

  • Air-conditioning
  • TV
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Slippers
  • Minibar
  • Safe

Additional information:

  • No. of rooms: 80
  • No. of floors: 5
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No
4.0
Free night offer

Stay for 14 nights and pay for 13 nights on 2026 holidays between 20 Jun - 23 Aug. Stay 7 nights and pay for 6 nights on 2026 holidays between 02 May - 19 Jun & 24 Aug - 24 Oct. Prices shown online include all discounts.

Travel to Portofino area

Depart: Daily 

Fly into: Pisa airport

Transfer time: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by train or 1 hour 30 minutes by private taxi

Travel by air

Flights to Pisa depart daily between 01 May - 23 Oct 27.

Fly from:

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

Transfer time:

  • Pisa airport: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by train or 1 hour 30 minutes by private taxi.

Our holidays to Portofino include train transfers, but there is the option to upgrade to a private taxi for an additional cost.

Please note that if your return flight time from Pisa to the UK is before 10.30 am, then a private taxi transfer must be booked due to local train times. 

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 

  • Take a boat trip to nearby fishing villages and swimming coves 

  • 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. 

It’s also a good base for discovering the Ligurian coastline by boat, while a guided sea kayaking experience is a unique way to explore the protected waters and coastal scenery of the Portofino Marine Park. Slower pace preferred? No problem. Add something different to your day with a paddleboard along the coast. 

More about Portofino area

Things to do in Portofino

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!

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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