Grand Hotel Miramare, Santa Margherita Ligure

Grand Hotel Miramare - A historic 5-star Art Nouveau hotel with private beach, saltwater pool, and seasonal Ligurian dining

Grand Hotel Miramare, a turn-of-the-century white façade property adorned with trompe-l'oeil frescoes and wrought-iron balconies, offers 72 rooms with sea or garden views, premium bedding, and air conditioning. Facilities include a curvaceous saltwater pool set in lush gardens and Bagni Miramare, the largest private beach in Santa Margherita Ligure, with complimentary loungers and umbrellas for guests. Vistamare restaurant serves classic Ligurian dishes like penne pasta with octopus and blackened red tuna Ligurian-style, while the Pool Bar provides light refreshments and an 'earth and surf' barbecue. The hotel is 1 km from Santa Margherita Ligure's railway station and 3 km from Castello Brown, with Art Nouveau meeting rooms like Shangri-La (200 m²) available for events. Chef Claudio Fortuna leads the kitchen, adding exotic touches to regional dishes, and breakfast includes à la carte options served on the sea-view terrace.

Pros

Private beach with complimentary loungers and umbrellas, a rare feature on the Ligurian coast.

Seasonal saltwater pool surrounded by tropical gardens and shaded pergolas.

Vistamare restaurant combines traditional Ligurian cuisine with contemporary twists under chef Claudio Fortuna.

Proximity to landmarks like Abbazia di San Fruttuoso (3 km) and Castello Brown (3 km).

Family-owned operation since 1945, emphasizing personalized service.

Cons

No on-site parking (nearby garage costs €40/day).

Some rooms overlook gardens rather than the sea.