Best Beachfront Hotels in Liguria: Sea View Rooms and Coastal Stays

Staying right on the seafront in Liguria is an experience that changes dramatically depending on where you are: a seafront hotel in Liguria on the Riviera di Ponente means wide beaches, sandy seabeds and fiery sunsets over the water, whilst on the Levante it means sheer cliff faces plunging into the sea, colourful villages tumbling down to the harbour and the distinctive light of the Gulf of La Spezia. In both cases, the boundary between land and sea is so close that in many hotels you only need to open your bedroom window to hear the sound of the waves. It’s a feature that few other Italian coastlines can boast with the same intensity.

The Riviera di Ponente, from Ventimiglia to Savona, is the stretch with the highest concentration of seafront hotels: here the coast is gentler, the beaches are wider and the climate — moderated by the Alpine chain behind — is amongst the mildest in Italy even in winter. Towns such as Sanremo, Alassio and Bordighera have a hotel tradition dating back to the Belle Époque, when European aristocracy chose this coast as a winter retreat destination, leaving behind a heritage of grand historic hotels overlooking the seafront directly.

On the Levante Ligure, from Genoa to the Cinque Terre, the landscape is more rugged and spectacular: the coastline is jagged, villages cling to the rock face and seafront hotels are often small, charming properties housed in historic buildings overlooking the harbour or little coves. Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure and Lerici are amongst the most sought-after destinations along this stretch, with properties that combine sea views with proximity to villages and trails of great interest. Liguria’s most beautiful beaches can often be reached on foot directly from your hotel.

Choosing a seafront hotel in Liguria depends very much on the kind of holiday you have in mind. If you want a convenient beach, equipped beach facilities and seafront walks, you’ll find your ideal setting on the Ponente. If you prefer hiking, medieval villages to explore, panoramic trails and wilder scenery, you’ll be more at home on the Levante, perhaps using your hotel as a base for visiting the Cinque Terre or Portovenere. In either case, a seaside holiday in Liguria has a quality of light and intensity of colour that you don’t easily forget.

Recommended seafront hotels in Liguria

Below you’ll find a selection of the best seafront hotels in Liguria, distributed along the entire regional coastline, from the Riviera di Ponente to the Gulf of La Spezia. For each property you can check availability and current rates, and choose the one best suited to your destination.