Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House

A 19th-century villa B&B in Santa Margherita Ligure with sea views, a garden and breakfast served with a view.

Why people love it

• The welcome. Many 2026 guests describe being greeted with water and shown to their room, with the breakfast explained. Front desk staff are called amazing.
• Rooms with history. Guests describe huge rooms with painted ceilings and sea views, in a villa dating from 1874.
• Breakfast with a view. Guests call the breakfast fresh and tasty, served in a spot with a wide view.
• Quiet and peaceful garden. Guests describe the villa as very quiet, a few minutes from town.

The worst thing guests say

In October 2026 a guest reported that 250 EUR was stolen from their room after it was cleaned. In January 2024 another guest said an expensive dress was taken by staff. A September 2025 guest said the room was dirty. Guests in 2025 and 2024 also said the property sits directly above a railway line and train noise is audible. Several said it is 450 m uphill, with stairs, from the center, not 300 m as listed.

Insider tips

• Use the room safe and keep cash on you.
• Expect stairs and a climb with luggage.
• Ask for a room away from the railway side.

How we rated this: Google rating 4.9 from 431 reviews. We read the newest and the lowest-rated guest reviews (22 recent guest reviews with text) and set aside reviews from restaurant or bar visitors who did not stay. Address: Via Privata Assunta Costa, 31, 16038 Santa Margherita Ligure GE.