Santa Margherita Ligure hotels - Tigullio Gulf hotels

Hotel Laurin, Santa Margherita Ligure

This comfortable four-star hotel in Genoa province is centrally located on the yacht quay in the pretty Ligurian coastal town of Santa Margherita Ligure: it has stunning views of the Tigullio Gulf and the attractive harbour. It's part of the international Best Western Hotel chain, and guests at the Hotel Laurin can expect the highest standards of service and comfort. There is an excellent range of facilities including a wellness centre and a selection of one-, two- and three-roomed self-catering apartments.

This is a great base from which to discover the wonderful Ligurian coastline. The glamorous resort of Portofino and the laid-back seaside town of Rapallo are both within easy reach for a day trip or excursion and the cosmopolitan city of Genoa and stunning clifftop villages of the Cinque Terre are both under an hour's drive away. The excellent facilities of Santa Margherita - elegant shops and a wide variety of restaurants and nightclubs - are all within easy walking distance, and the sea is directly opposite the hotel.

Hotel Laurin has 43 air-conditioned single, double and larger family rooms, all with modern en-suite bathroom facilities, cable/satellite television, direct-dial telephone, internet modem link, a generously stocked minibar and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms have a selection of toiletries and a hairdryer and ironing facilities are also provided. A plentiful buffet breakfast is included in the room rate and several rooms have their own balcony overlooking the ocean. Well-behaved pets are welcome.

An excellent restaurant serves a varied menu featuring typical local dishes and classic Italian cooking. There is also a stylish lounge/bar and the hotel has a magnificent outdoor swimming pool on the hotel's roof terrace, surrounded by sun terraces. There is friendly, welcoming 24-hour service on the front desk and here guests can find a range of tourist information, an internet point, a currency exchange and left-luggage and safe-deposit facilities. The wonderful wellness centre boasts a fully equipped gym, a Turkish bath, 'emotional' showers and a range of therapeutic and relaxing treatments are on offer. Parking and golf facilities can be found nearby and the hotel has mooring facilities for boats.

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Double room from €135