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Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
Portofino, Italy · Belmond · Grand Luxury
Sixteen rooms on the Portofino piazzetta, converted from the village's original osteria when Orient-Express opened it in 1998, the social counterpart to the hilltop Splendido, placing guests at the harbor's edge where the Chuflay Bar draws the yachting crowd, with pool and beach access at the hilltop property a short shuttle ride away.
- 16 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Neighborhood: Portofino seafront
- Rooms from 312 sq ft (29 m²)
About Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
- Opened in 1998 after Orient-Express converted the building that had been Portofino's original osteria.
- Just 16 rooms and suites face directly onto the famous Portofino piazzetta and marina.
- The Chuflay Bar and Restaurant on the ground floor is a perennial gathering spot for yacht owners and village visitors.
- Guests share pool and beach access at hilltop sister property Splendido via a short shuttle ride or scenic walk.
- Operates as the social waterfront counterpart to the secluded hilltop Splendido above the bay.
History
Opened in 1998 after Orient-Express Hotels converted a building on the Portofino piazzetta that had originally been the village's first osteria. The property operates as an intimate waterfront sister to the hilltop Splendido, offering 16 rooms and suites with direct views over the harbor. The ground floor houses the Chuflay Bar and Restaurant, a perennial gathering spot for yacht owners and visitors to the village.
The setting
Faces directly onto the famous Portofino piazzetta and marina, placing guests at the social heart of the village. Guests share access to the pool and facilities at the hilltop Splendido, reached by a short shuttle ride or scenic walk. 10-minute walk to museum at the 16th-century Castello Brown.
Restaurants and bars
- DaV Mare — Restaurant · Seafood
- Gelateria San Giorgio — Café · Gelato
Experiences
- Gozzo to Go — Complimentary excursion (upon availability) in a traditional wooden gozzo to San Fruttuoso Abbey, Cala degli Inglesi and Punta Chiappa.
- Vespa Style — Private guided Vespa tour of scenic spots in Portofino.
- Eco Farm — Walk or electric bicycle ride on Mount of Portofino Natural Park trails, with a visit to the La Portofinese eco farm and olive mill.
- Perfect Your Pesto — Hands-on Genoese pesto lesson with the chef, followed by pasta tossed in the sauce you prepared.
- Courtesy shuttle to Paraggi beach — Shuttle to Paraggi Beach, with a private lounger and a light seafood lunch by the water.
- Ice-cream tasting sessions for children — Tailored ice-cream tasting sessions at Gelateria San Giorgio.
Amenities
- Private beach access
- Saltwater pool (shared with Splendido hilltop)
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Direct harbor views
- Spa
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2025)
- Part of Splendido portfolio (Forbes Five-Star, Conde Nast Gold List)
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