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Hotel San Desiderio

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a television.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a picture on the wall, and a bunk bed.

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rapallo, Hotel San Desiderio is in the city center 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
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Via San Desiderio 4, Rapallo, GE, 16035

What's nearby

  • A coastal town at night with illuminated buildings, a prominent hotel, and a calm sea reflecting the lights.
    Rapallo Castle
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Basilica of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Church of Santo Stefano
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marina di Rapallo
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Michele di Pagana Beach
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafè Centrale Boutique Gourmand
    5 min walk
  • Ristorante Vesuvio
    5 min walk
  • Caravaggio Cafè
    5 min walk
  • Hostaria Vecchia Rapallo
    4 min walk
  • Gran Caffè Rapallo
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 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

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (328 ft away)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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
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

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?

Check-out 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

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 78 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Customer service was amazing, it was a wonderful stay! Room was very clean and fresh. Location was very convenient also
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice personal, get a lot of trip suggestions from them. Great location, close to train, ferry, and historical part. BTW, the town itsels is well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marco & Amen were very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marco and Filipo were excellent‼️ Amine was also great serving us breakfast and they were always generous. Marco made sure that we were okay and gave us simple things like extras, mosquito bite cream, wipes etc. Overall stay was excellent 👌. They made sure we feel at home 🫶. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay here. At the end it felt almost as saying "goodbye" to beloved family or friends. The service and love you get here is one of a kind. We will definitely come again when we will be in this area. Breakfast (and the Cappuccino 😄) was great and the room had everything you need. Keep up the good work. It's wonderful 😊❤️ Making the world a better place.😊 We miss you already. Greetings from the Black Forest
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Team and Support for the Trips
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly hosts, felt like a true bnb experience. I am very allergic to dogs tho (there are two on the property) and felt like I was always a little sneezy waking up in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I will paint every room in white
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay at Hotel San Desiderio. Filippo and the team were exceptionally friendly, welcoming and helpful. As we were unable to arrive until around 11 p.m., they kindly stayed up and waited for us, which we really appreciated. We also received a parking permit for our car, allowing us to park free of charge in the nearby streets. This made our stay much easier and was a very helpful service. The hotel has a convenient location within walking distance of the centre of Rapallo and the train station. Communication was excellent, and we felt very well taken care of throughout our stay. A charming hotel with genuine hospitality that we would gladly recommend to others visiting Rapallo and Liguria. Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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 !!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leider war unser Aufenthalt eine große Enttäuschung. Wir waren als Familie mit zwei kleinen Kindern (3 und 6 Jahre) für drei Nächte gebucht. Bereits in der ersten Nacht entdeckten wir mehrere kleine dunkle Insekten direkt auf der Bettwäsche und haben dies fotografisch dokumentiert. Welche Art von Insekten es genau war, können wir nicht beurteilen. Für uns kam es jedoch nicht infrage, unsere Kinder dort schlafen zu lassen. Zusätzlich waren Handtücher verschmutzt und im Eingangsbereich nahmen wir einen starken, unangenehmen, urinähnlichen Geruch wahr. Besonders schlimm war, dass wir deshalb spät in der Nacht mit zwei müden kleinen Kindern unsere Sachen packen und kurzfristig eine andere Unterkunft suchen mussten. Da wir zu dieser Uhrzeit kaum Alternativen hatten, mussten wir ein Hotel nehmen, das etwa drei- bis viermal so viel kostete. Trotzdem war uns dieser erhebliche Aufpreis lieber, als unter diesen Umständen dort zu übernachten. Fairerweise war der persönliche Kontakt mit dem Hotel freundlich. Das ändert jedoch nichts an unserer Erfahrung mit der Sauberkeit und Hygiene. Wir erwarten keinen Luxus, aber ein sauberes und hygienisches Zimmer sollte selbstverständlich sein. Aufgrund unserer Erfahrung können wir das Hotel leider nicht weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muchas gracias por todo, estuvo todo genial. La atención, todos los detalles y el servicio que prestan es de 10. Volveremos seguro. Gracias a Marco especialmente, y a todo el equipo, y también a Poldo y Zoe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un valore aggiunto della struttura è indubbiamente la simpatia con cui si viene accolti! Molto apprezzata la genuinità dei servizi (a cominciare dai prodotti presenti nella camera, fino ai dettagli della ricca colazione) così come la competenza nei consigli offerti per le attrattività di Rapallo e dell'intera area del Tigullio. UTILISSIMO il pass offerto da lasciare nella macchina (parcheggiata di fianco al vicinissimo campo sportivo dove vicecersa occorrerebbe gestire un disco orario valevole una sola ora). Posizione davvero strategica per visitare Rapallo e l'intera zona da Camogli a San Fruttuoso, da Santa Margherita Ligure fino a Portofino! Un grazie di cuore, quatttro giorni molto piacevoli.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hunde sind in vielen Hotels erlaubt, aber noch nirgends haben wir uns mit unserer Hündin so willkommen gefühlt wie im Hotel San Desiderio. Marco und Filippo sind perfekte Gastgeber: Freundlich, hilfsbereit, aufmerksam aber nie aufdringlich. Unser Zimmer war mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht und zum Frühstück gibt eine gute Auswahl an überwiegend Süßem. Die Lage des Hotels ist zu Fuß gut vom Bahnhof aus zu erreichen. Man ist auch blitzschnell und der Altstadt und am Meer. Rapallo war für uns der perfekte Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge entlang der Küste. Die Stadt ist wunderbar charmant. Wir kommen gerne wieder und können das Hotel San Desidero allen empfehlen, die Hunde mögen. Vielen Dank an unsere tollen Gastgeber!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wer keine Hunde mag, sollte dieses Hotel eher nicht buchen, denn die Vierbeiner sind hier ein fester Bestandteil des Hauses. Das Hotel hat zwar nur 2 Sterne, aber es ist wirklich absolut in Ordnung. Die Lage mitten in Rapallo ist einfach super: In nur 2 Minuten ist man in der Fußgängerzone der Innenstadt, in 5 Minuten am Strand und der Bahnhof ist auch maximal 10 Gehminuten entfernt. Sehr praktisch ist auch, dass das Hotel eigene Parkplätze anbietet. Unser Aufenthalt war rundum schön. Die Besitzer sind unglaublich hilfsbereit und geben sich große Mühe, es jedem Gast so bequem und angenehm wie möglich zu machen. Wir waren sehr zufrieden und können sagen: Wir hatten definitiv schon Aufenthalte in 3-Sterne-Hotels, die deutlich schlechter waren!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in buona posizione da cui ci si muove agevolmente a piedi. Camera e bagno comodi e puliti. Buona la colazione (buonissimo il cappuccino). Ambiente informale in cui sono stata accolta come si accoglie un'amica. E se amate gli animali (come me) ci sono due cagnoloni che vi conquisteranno. Grazie per avere reso il mio soggiorno così piacevole.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mycket bra läge. Rymligt rum med allt du kan tänkas behöva från handkräm till sport-tv-kanaler. Sköna sängar. Härliga handdukar som byttes dagligen. Värden är helt underbar. Alltid tillgänglig, ger jättebra råd, tips och information och är allmänt jättegullig och trevlig. Om du saknar något, få ordnas det genast. Att hotellet har parkeringsgarage var enormt bördefullt förvisso, så tryggt och skönt att ha bilen i ett garage! Lite trångt gör en svensk normalstor bil ( wv id4) men det funkade och garageplatsen var rymlig när man väl gått dit bilen. Det som inte var helt excellent var att det luktade fullständigt gräsligt i receptionen vissa dagar. Värre än surströmming. Troligen an trasig AC eller om det var urin från hundarna, men hemsk lukt var det. Sen var rummet riktigt smutsigt på många ställen; tjocka lager med damm på sladdar, rejält med smuts i hörnen på badrumsgolv och duschkabin och kladdiga dörrar, men klarar du den typen av smuts, då är detta ett toppenbra hotell med alla övriga bekvämligheter du behöver, oerhört vänlig och trevlig personal, bra läge och mycket prisvärt.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima colazione, squisita accoglienza e attenzione
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura veramente per friendly! I ragazzi che la gestiscono sono un amore e ci hanno fatto sentire a casa. Colazione molto buona e varia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quel séjour mémorable ! A cause des bouchons au Nord de Gênes, nous arrivons à 01:00 du matin :-( et sommes accueillis très chaleureusement par Marco, malgré l’heure. La chambre est très agréable, la propreté impeccable et une atmosphère très particulière : on a l’impression d’être accueilli dans la maison, chez des amis. Le petit déjeuner copieux finit par nous ravir au milieu des discussions et des conseils de nos hôtes. Un moment unique, presque trop court chez Marco & Filippo qui ont fait preuve de tant d’hospitalité. Il sera impossible de repasser à Rapallo sans séjourner à nouveau dans cet endroit unique. Un très grand merci !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cortesia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rapporto qualità prezzo eccellente, servizio superlativo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Propreté impeccable Accueil par les propriétaires au top Et un petit déjeuner très bien Super hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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