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Grand Hotel Villa Balbi

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a nearby private beach and a 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Front of property - evening/night
Garden
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi is on the waterfront, offering perfect leisure. Golfers enjoy the 18-hole course, sun-seekers relax by the outdoor pool with loungers. The beach bar serves cocktails. Amenities include dry cleaning, laundry, car rentals, and free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Suite for 4 people

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds

Junior Suite for 2 people

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Viale Rimembranza, 1, Sestri Levante, GE, 16039

What's nearby

  • Libera Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spiaggia di Portobello - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Convento dell'Annunziata - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bay of Silence - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Riva Trigoso Beach - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sestri Levante Station - 7 min walk
  • Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffè Tritone - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bottega del Caffè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bocchia Caffé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Gelateria Centrale - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Villa Balbi

Upscale hotel on the waterfront
At Grand Hotel Villa Balbi, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a beach bar, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, limited 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 transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT010059A1KAZJWN3E

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
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

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Grand Hotel Villa Balbi
Grand Hotel Villa Balbi Sestri Levante
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Grand Hotel Sestri Levante
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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Hotel Villa Balbi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Grand Hotel Villa Balbi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Villa Balbi?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Villa Balbi?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Villa Balbi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Villa Balbi located?

Located in the heart of Sestri Levante, this beach hotel is steps from Libera Beach and Baia delle Favole. Spiaggia di Portobello and Bay of Silence are also within 5 minutes. Sestri Levante Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Villa Balbi Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 451 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is convenient- staff are excellent Great buffet breakfast It’s an old hotel with modern facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

Beautiful stay.

Beautiful setting; hotel rooms very comfortable with great beds. Room maid service was excellent and front desk helped with scheduling drivers and any request.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel Villa Balbi is an outstanding hotel with the best staff in Europe. Mario, Alessandro, Vincenzo at the front desk as well as the rest of the staff treat you like family and are a large part of the fantastic experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t have had a better stay. The staff at the hotel reception were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely character hotel with a great pool and gardens and an excellent breakfast. Sestri Levante is a wonderful place for a seaside holiday in Liguria with easy access to many beautiful places along the coast.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nagy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location beach front also close to everything silent beach, shops, restaurants. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel, a touch of the old world and very comfortable, just a little bit tired in places but spotless service and cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Public areas were attractive and breakfast was excellent. Our room, on the first floor, was dark with a view of the air conditioner. Be mindful of the room you book, and get.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sommer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason for 4 stars is the building is not new, but I had a really lovely stay and the staff were very helpful. Everything felt luxury except for the price. I especially appreciated the outdoor bar/cafe and the bountiful complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. The hotel was in a great central location and only minutes to the Bay of Silence and all the local restaurants. The room was comfortable, quite basic but had all we needed really. The shower was good and we had nice towels. We are used to staying in more modern hotels but this was more than adequate and made a nice change. The building is very beautiful. The breakfast was fairly simple but nice. We used the pool and that was lovely. The reception staff were helpful and friendly. The overall price was good compared to other hotels in the area. We would return if we visited Sestri again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding place. Charming hotel in beautiful grounds. Located in the centre of a pretty town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A splendid hotel in a good location with really helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Baldassarre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein Traum vergessener zeit das hotel ist eine Top auswahl besser gesagt ein muss wen mann in sestri ist.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nel cuore pulsante di Sestri Levante, questa dimora storica offre un'esperienza unica e indimenticabile. Personale professionale e gentile rendono il soggiorno ancora più gradevole. La vista dalla terrazza davvero suggestiva. Grazie.
Vista eccezionale, tramonto da sogno!
Dimora antica ma curata e affascinante.
Servizi esclusivi.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Posizione eccellente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff right in the middle of everything you need to explore Sestri Levante.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lena

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

5 nätter i Sestri Levante

Bästa hotellet, precis vid stranden och shoppinggata om hörnet. Nära till ett flertal restauranger i den mycket trevliga byn Sestri Levante. I trädgården finns ett fint poolområde där man kan hitta både sol och skugga. Beachen var också jättefin, där man kan hyra solstolar samt en bar med drycker och lättare lunch. Hotellbaren kan också rekommenderas för en drink innan middagen. Fantastiskt frukost Återkommer gärna hit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sven

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

Magisk miljö i city

Ett litet palats och en oas vid havet! Sån jäkla wow-känsla över hela stället! Bra restaurang, magisk bar, riktigt bra service och en helt magisk miljö! Rummen är lite äldre men ändå bra! Poolområdet super! Skönt med egen strand nedanför.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avron

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

Review

Comfortable clean hotel nicely positioned Great pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Genadiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Hotel in der Nähe vom Strand und Altstadt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig hyggelig betjening i resepsjonen og ved frokost. Veldig god frokost! Store rom og pene bad, men litt gammel standard på resten av rommet. Obs: ekstra tillegg på 5€ for håndkle til bassenget og hele 50€ for å benytte hotellets strand.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättefint. Lite old school inredning. Men rent och fräscht. Underbar personal, underbart rum, underbar trädgård med pool. Vi hade det oförskämt bra här. Rekommenderar!
Huvudbyggnaden
Del av trädgården
Poolen
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in beautiful grounds. Bedroom was large and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and served in the garden which was a real treat. The pool area is very well situated in the garden with plenty of recliners and gazebos. The hotel is situated across from the sea front and the hotel has its own private beach for which you have to pay extra (50 euros a day for 2 recliners and an umbrella, a bit steep in my opinion). The Main Street of Sestri L is just behind the hotel and has a great choice of bars and restaurants. I would highly recommend this hotel and am sure we will be back in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully spacious hotel. Breakfasts excellent in lovely outdoor restaurant area. Staff very helpful and polite, would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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