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Hotel San Desiderio

Hotel in Rapallo with free breakfast

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Consider a stay at Hotel San Desiderio and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Rapallo, Hotel San Desiderio is in the city centre and near the beach. Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius and Porta delle Saline are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at San Michele di Pagana Beach and Spiaggia pubblica Travello. Scoglio dei Mille and Sestri Levante Bowling are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course and golf lessons nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rapallo travel guide
Map
Via San Desiderio 4, Rapallo, GE, 16035

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Porta delle Saline
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rapallo Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina di Rapallo
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Michele di Pagana Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Rapallo Station
    6 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panificio Bar Tossini
    6 min walk
  • Cafè Centrale Boutique Gourmand
    5 min walk
  • Pomodoro E Basilico
    4 min walk
  • Queirolo
    4 min walk
  • Gran Caffè Rapallo
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel San Desiderio

Hotel near Portofino Marina
At Hotel San Desiderio, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
  • A reception hall, concierge services and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel San Desiderio offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 15 years of age.

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 30 September to 1 June

Property is also known as

Hotel San Desiderio
Hotel San Desiderio Rapallo
San Desiderio
San Desiderio Rapallo
Hotel San Desiderio Hotel
Hotel San Desiderio Rapallo
Hotel San Desiderio Hotel Rapallo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel San Desiderio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Desiderio?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel San Desiderio?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hotel San Desiderio located?

Located in the heart of Rapallo, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Museo Attilio & Cleofe Gaffoglio, Lungomare Vittorio Veneto and Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius. Porta delle Saline and Church of Santo Stefano are also within 10 minutes. Rapallo Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel San Desiderio Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Il personale era stupendo il servizio ottimo la pulizia eccellente consiglio vivamente l'hotel e' piccolo ma curato nei minimi dettagli colazione in camera nonanca nulla anzi ha tutto
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

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

Una notte in un buon posto

Posto a 5 minuti dal mare a piedi con possibile parcheggio gratuito nelle vicinanze. Il personale molto cordiale e disponibile a dare indicazioni per quarto riguarda tutto il necessario per il soggiorno la vacanza. Le camere hanno una particolare attenzione nei dettagli compresi di macchina del caffè espresso ed bollitore con tisane e te a disposizione nella stanza completamente gratuita. La colazione semplice ma ottimo sempre con un sorriso sulle labbra. Sicuramente un posto da tenere in considerazione.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Ambiente!!!! Nettes Personal!!! Man fühlt sich sehr wohl.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

AndreaVagniluca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiente molto familiare, camera molto curata nei particolari, servizio da parte dei titolari e collaboratori perfetto, cordiale ed estremamente gentile. Torneremo sicuramente.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience for value. Location was excellent, close to both train station (and buses) as well beach. Staff was very kind. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Helpful host
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Vatthana

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

Très bon accueil

Très bon accueil.. Établissement propre et soigné. A recommander.

10/10 Excellent

julio

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

Excelente atención de los dueños.

Ubicación en un pequeño pasaje. No impresiona por fuera, pero por dentro se advierte el cariño puesto por los dueños para su decoración y su atención.

8/10 Good

Christer

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

Underbar service

Mycket bra

10/10 Excellent

John, Liverpool

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

San Desiderio Hotel, Rapallo

Our stay at the San Desiderio in Rapallo was excellent. The hotel is wonderfully situated, right in the centre of town, within walking distance of everything including trains and buses. The hotel itself was spotless, well-equipped, and far beyond what is to be expected of a 2-star establishment. Excellent and imaginative breakfast. The welcome we received was warm, and the owners are incredibly helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Sam , England

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

Absolutely Fantastic stay with the nicest people.

Nothing was too much trouble. Marco and Philpee were so kind and helpful and made our stay a real pleasure. Their knowledge of the area meant that we had good advice on places to eat out and activities to do. Five Star service and lovely comfortable rooms. The shower was excellent too ! Will defintely stay again in the not too distant future ! Thank you !!

8/10 Good

ignazio

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

8/10 Good

Julie, Marseille

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

Super hotel accueil chaleureux à recommander!

Super séjour à rapallo. Endroit idéal pour visiter la région. Hotel super. Gentillesse et disponibilité au top de la part de marco,qui parle français, et filippo!!!! Encore merci pour tout à eux 2! Hotel à recommander!

8/10 Good

MARCO, como

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

due stelle???? mah ...

punti di forza dell'hotel sono la centralita', la simpatia, la pulizia, la super colazione (ottima!!! altro che 2 stelle), la cura dei dettagli in camera, parcheggio comodissimo e il costo!!! punto negativo è che è classificato solo 2 stelle ... mah! e se amate gli animali questo è l'hotel che fa per voi ♡♡♡ grazie di tutto!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Peter, Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt in einem Familien 3-Bettzimmer. Das Hotel war gut und wir haben sehr hilfreiche Auskünfte vom deutschsprachigen Hotelleiter erhalten. Die Lage ist ideal nur ca. 100m vom Meer entfernt wo sich zahlreiche Restaurants etc. befinden. Gerne wieder.

8/10 Good

Andrew, Oxfordshire

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

Happy customer

Quiet location yet central, only five minutes walk from sea front and ten minutes from station. Room was a little on small side but very clean and good showers. Very attentive service from the proprietor who spoke good english. Breakfast was acceptable/above average. Quite good value. I would go again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea , Melbourne

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

Lovely friendly stay

we arrived all hot to be greeted by Marco who was just so kind and welcoming. Our room was very clean and neat and air-conditioned was great. Breakfast was filling and its in a great location close to everything. Marco and Phillipo were wonderful hosts and made us always feel welcome. They provided quality information and made lovely food recommendations. I would definitely stay there again. Its a very warm cozy place to stay. thank you Marco and Phillipo.

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Malmö

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

Superhotell

Supertrevligt ställe, jättebra service, ett hotell med själ och hjärta!

10/10 Excellent

chris, Calfornia

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

Perfect customer service

This is like staying with friends you didn't know you had , until you met them. I planned on staying 2 nights in Rapallo to look for property, however, I decided to stay additional days because I was just not ready to leave. Superior Customer Service are not just words to Marco and Philipo is just the only way they know how to do it. The hotel is low key, in the center of Rapallo, 3 minute walk to seaside, on a side street, clean, more B&B than a hotel. 10 minute walk from train station, although the first time it seems a bit longer. Marco spent several hours on two afternoon helping me with my real estate search. If you want High end luxury with polished marble and sea view this is not your place. I think the Excelsior palace have rooms for about 1,000/nigh

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel in a central location in Rapallo

The hotel is situated in a central location in Rapallo, and everything can be reached by a short walk. The downside of this is that the traffic noise is still quite noticeable, even though the hotel itself is in a very small alley. Parking can be quite tricky, although you will receive a special parking permit that allows you to park on the areas marked with white lines (still you need to find a free spot). The room itself is small and I found the mattress a bit too worn out for my taste. The owners are very friendly, enthusiastic and supportive.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Montpelliet

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

Hotel familial et acceuillant

Excellent séjour et accueil Région magnifique De tres bons renseignements donnés pour les visites

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe, Roma

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

Una buona notizia...

accoglienza perfetta. Grande professionalità, disponibilità e cortesia da parte dei gestori. Piccolo albergo ubicato, conveniente rispetto alla categoria ed al prezzo pagato, in posizione centrale nella splendida Rapallo. Con sorpresa anche il parcheggio dell'autovettura è risultato agevole grazie allo speciale permesso rilasciato dall'amministrazione cittadina agli ospiti dell'albergo. Stanza in ordine, pulita e confortevole. Prima colazione continentale completa e di qualità assolutamente soddisfacente.

8/10 Good

Babs

Liked: Staff & service

Like having a concierge

While the room was quite small as was the bathroom, the hotel was conveniently located within a 10 minute walk of the train station, the seaside promenade, and the "old town" pedestrian area. The included breakfast was great and was served as a buffet with ham, salami, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruit, a selection of juices as well as fresh croissants, focaccia, fruit tart and cold cereal. The coffee was freshly brewed and even hot chocolate was available. But what made this hotel extra special was Marco, one of the propietors, who treated us as if we were his special guests. He trained at a 5 star hotel and it showed. Not only is he fluent in several languages, but he provided every service he could to make our stay pleasurable. It was like having a professional concierge at a budget hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Dominique Franz, Aix en Provence

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

Les gérants de l'hôtel accueillants, attentif

Chambres agréables , décorées, propres . Petit déjeuner copieux,. Accueil parfait. Les gérants sont accueillants, disponibles, à l'écoute, prêts à rendre service. Ils nous ont donné un plan. Nous avons discuté culture et littérature.

8/10 Good

Susan et Joseph, NICE

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

HOME ....SWEET HOME...

TRES BON RAPPORT QUALITE / PRIX L'hôtel se trouve dans une impasse, bizarre au début, mais dès que l'on franchit la porte, on oublie tout Accueil excellent.... On voit bien que nous avons des professionnels en face de nous... Et d'une gentillesse.... C'est naturel de la part de Marco , Philippo est très gentil mais plus discret Nous avons observé Marco avec différents clients au petit déjeuner.... Toujours souriant et il passe d'une langue à l'autre avec une aisance Merci à vous deux et une carresse à Idéfix