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Grand Hotel Villa Balbi

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $285
$252 nightly
$285 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26

Explore the area

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Viale Rimembranza, 1, Sestri Levante, GE, 16039
  • Place, Libera Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia di Portobello
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Convento dell'Annunziata
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite for 4 people

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Comfort Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite for 2 people

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Sestri Levante

A stay at Grand Hotel Villa Balbi places you in the heart of Sestri Levante, steps from Libera Beach and Baia delle Favole. .This beach hotel is 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from Chiavari Beach and 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from Paraggi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Libera Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spiaggia di Portobello - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Baia delle Favole - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Convento dell'Annunziata - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of San Niccolo - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sestri Levante Station - 7 min walk
  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sciamadda dei Vinaccieri Ballerini - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Mattana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bocchia Caffé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe' De La Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Dolci Piazze - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Villa Balbi

Grand Hotel Villa Balbi offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 105 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT010059A1KAZJWN3E

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Grand Hotel Villa Balbi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 467 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A splendid hotel in a good location with really helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and historic hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great from the room to the service. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place. Charming hotel in beautiful grounds. Located in the centre of a pretty town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top destination, great old building, good service, nice rooms, good breakfast (more variaty than usual in Italy)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff right in the middle of everything you need to explore Sestri Levante.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is convenient- staff are excellent Great buffet breakfast It’s an old hotel with modern facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay.

Beautiful setting; hotel rooms very comfortable with great beds. Room maid service was excellent and front desk helped with scheduling drivers and any request.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very friendly staff. Fine Breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Very nice hotel we liked it a lot !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully spacious hotel. Breakfasts excellent in lovely outdoor restaurant area. Staff very helpful and polite, would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights stay for trip to Cinque Terre

Great Hotel, great rooms and perfect location! Friendly staff and breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal hotel in the heart of Sestri and across the street from the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Review

Comfortable clean hotel nicely positioned Great pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherinemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elegance and Service

A lovely, elegant hotel close to the beach, train, and the center of the town. The staff were friendly, helpful and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice historic Hotel. Good Service and breakfast. I really enjoied and slept well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t have had a better stay. The staff at the hotel reception were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grandness and splendor of the interior and furnishings unbelievable. Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nagy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location beach front also close to everything silent beach, shops, restaurants. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Enercida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was grand historic villa with beautiful architectural details. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. I especially enjoyed the outdoor garden dining and swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely character hotel with a great pool and gardens and an excellent breakfast. Sestri Levante is a wonderful place for a seaside holiday in Liguria with easy access to many beautiful places along the coast.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Villa Balbi is an outstanding hotel with the best staff in Europe. Mario, Alessandro, Vincenzo at the front desk as well as the rest of the staff treat you like family and are a large part of the fantastic experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025