Continental

A four-star hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure with a beach club, pools, a spa and terrace dining on the sea.

Why people love it

• Location on the sea. Guests mention the beachfront, two pools facing the sea and a short walk to the train station.
• Staff. Guests in 2026 call the staff friendly and attentive. Antonio at the beach restaurant is thanked by name.
• Beach restaurant and spa. Guests praise the food in all venues and the spa staff.
• Regulars. One guest has been visiting for 15 years and says the staff are like family.

Why they come back

"We have been visiting Hotel Continental for 15+ years. They've become like family to us."

The worst thing guests say

Complaints since 2024 include a two-year-old's cot refused or discouraged in a small room (October 2025), a payment problem at checkout (November 2025), a triple room that did not match the website (May 2024), and sunglasses taken from a breakfast table (September 2025). In September and October 2026 guests mentioned broken air conditioning, a small bathroom with no window, and confusing staff. Older reviews mention billing differences and old rooms.

Insider tips

• Ask for room details in writing if you need a cot or a triple room.
• Breakfast starts at 7:30 AM; a guest suggested a room tea and coffee station.
• Check the final bill against your booking.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.5 from 1,056 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (16 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Repeat-guest rate not shown: not enough recent guest reviews yet. Address: Via Pagana, 8, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE.