Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House

We loved everything about Villa Gelsomino it has such a great ambience, we appreciated the lovely text prior to our arrival with the pillow menu - easy check in - excellent location & an easy short walk from the railway station - a very warm welcome after our long journey - beautiful warm & comfortable bedroom with an exquisite ceiling.....excellent view of the sea & a lovely en-suite bathroom - the villa has a wonderful garden/gazebo/fairy lights etc - breakfast room is stunning, and the views are breathtaking - delicious breakfast choices with home made breads/cakes etc. Thank you for making us so welcome ~ we will definitely be back soon. Bernadette & Emerson

Villa Gelsomino exceeded our expectations. It is a beautifully restored and maintained historic villa. The hosts/owners could not have been more helpful prior to and during out stay. Unfortunately, we only had three nights. The room was sumptuous and had beautiful views. I believe it was called Cinge Terre. With only about 6 guest rooms, the villa is peaceful and the upper floor has a great sitting room. The main floor has a beautiful terrace where breakfast is usually served. We asked the hotel to make us some restaurant reservation for Santa Margherita, lunch in Portofino and even dinner in Monterosso, They were very efficient and friendly. One day there the weather was windy and rainy, so we opted to relax at the Villa and they fixed us a lovely lunch. There is no staff at night, but there is an honor bar on the main floor if guests wish to have a drink in the villa. The walk into town is short, but there are some steep stairs to and from the hotel. If you arrive or depart by train, the station is only a 5 minute walk but if you have luggage other than a backpack, a taxi is advised. Our room was on the smaller side,but still VERY comfortable. i would recommend Villq Gelsomino and hope to return myself.

A very nice experience with nice views. Rooms are large, very comfortable bed with nice linen and with the character of the original villa. Breakfast on the patio came with a beautiful view. Quality of the breakfast was also very nice. Hosts are friendly and helpful. The property is a little difficult to find but the on-site parking is an added benefit. Arrived late in the afternoon and drove into Portofino around 8pm no issues to have dinner. Access down to the town and station is from a stairway next to the hotel and easy to find but the climb is a little steep. Didn’t use it as I had a car but for those using public transport, getting up and down from the villa may require effort if you have luggage. No irons in room but they do provide a steamer. Overall a nice experience for a one night stay to visit Portofino.