Belmond Hotel Splendido

We absolutely loved our stay at Splendido Mare in Portofino. Our room was perfect, and the terrace was incredible—the most beautiful place to sit and take in the magic of Portofino. The location could not be better. Being right in the center of town made the entire experience feel so special. You step outside and are immediately surrounded by the charm, energy, restaurants, and beauty of Portofino. The hotel itself is intimate, elegant, and incredibly charming, and it perfectly matches the feeling of the town. We truly enjoyed every minute of our stay and were so sad to leave. Portofino is one of the most charming and beautiful places we have visited, and Splendido Mare made our time there absolutely perfect. We cannot wait to come back

There is something magical about Splendido in Portofino. You feel it before you even arrive. It starts with the conversations leading up to your stay. The team remembers the smallest details, helps plan your days and somehow makes you feel welcome before you’ve even stepped through the door. Then you arrive, look out over Portofino, and everything slows down. This was our second year staying at Splendido, and somehow we fell in love with it even more. Of course, the property is beautiful. The views are breathtaking. The food is incredible. But none of those are the reason we’re already planning to return. It’s the people. From the moment you arrive, you feel how much the team cares about your experience. They don’t wait for you to ask. They pay attention. They remember. They think ahead. The front desk team, Edoardo, Giorgia, Martina and Virginia, made everything easy from the moment we arrived. And then there is Nicola. We absolutely adore him. Nicola is one of those people who makes Splendido feel like home to us. His smile, his energy and the way he welcomes you every single time he sees you are genuine. He remembers the little things. He wants to hear about your day. He always seems to be thinking about what would make your stay more memorable. Nicola represents everything we love about Splendido. The concierge team, Alberto, Alice, Daniela and David, along with Martina and Mariagrazia, were incredible. Restaurants, transportation, plans for the day, they handled every detail. We never had to wonder where to go, when to leave or what came next. One of the highlights of our five nights was a private dinner overlooking Portofino. When we came down into the lobby, Giulia was waiting for us and personally walked us to dinner. We arrived to white roses, candles and one of the most beautiful views you will ever see. Every detail had been thought through before we sat down. The food was unbelievable. Then there’s Luca, who helped me arrange a few extra surprises throughout the evening, including pizza and gelato. And yes, the pizza and gelato deserve their own mention. Wow. When we returned to our room later that night, handwritten notes, roses and a bath were waiting for us. Who thinks about all of those details before you even think to ask? Splendido does. Giulia and Luca, thank you for helping make the evening something Amber and I will always remember. The food and beverage team deserves plenty of love too. Federico, Maina and Matteo, the sommelier, took incredible care of us. Splendido also has three fantastic restaurant experiences, two at the hotel and one down at Splendido Mare. And make sure you have what we started calling the “bib pasta.” Don’t knock it until you try it. For the second year in a row, we chartered a boat through the hotel. You’ll find plenty of boat options around Portofino, but we love letting the Splendido team handle everything. As we were leaving for our day on the water, they handed us hats, sunscreen and care packages for the boat. We didn’t ask. They had already thought about it. That pretty much sums up the experience here. Whatever you do, leave time for the pool. Order some food and drinks. Take a swim overlooking Portofino. Talk to the people around you. Don’t fill every hour with another reservation or somewhere else you need to be. Some of our favorite memories happened right there. We also tend to meet incredible people when we travel. This trip we met a wonderful couple from New York celebrating their honeymoon. A conversation by the pool turned into them joining us for a day on the boat, and now we leave Portofino with new friends. Those are the moments you don’t plan. We spent five nights at Splendido this year. By the time we left, Amber and I agreed on one thing. Five nights wasn’t enough. We’re already planning our return next year, and this time we’re staying longer. Alfonso, Nicola, Giulia, Luca, Martina, Mariagrazia and the entire Splendido team, thank you for taking such incredible care of us, for thinking about the little things and for making us feel so welcome every time we return to Portofino. The best review we could give Splendido is simple. We arrived for five nights. We left wishing we had five more. See you next year.

The staff made us feel like family. We will definitely return with our whole family. The food was great.

Everything at Splendido is just perfection. From the time we arrived till the very end, The staff treats you like family. The food and the service at this hotel is unmatched.

Our wedding and stay at Splendido from August 1st to August 4th, 2026, was an extraordinary and unforgettable experience, elevated entirely by the genuine warmth, exceptional professionalism, and tireless dedication of their incredible people. From Eugenia seamlessly orchestrating our wedding details, to Luca delivering a culinary highlight at The Grill, and wonderful team members stepping in effortlessly, every single staff member made us feel deeply cared for. Whether it was the front desk managing passport check-ins to let our guests rest immediately, the head of housekeeping working wonders to ensure our wedding outfits were flawless, the night-shift concierge and bar managers looking after us late into the evening, or the familiar and welcoming faces of the porters, doormen, pool lifeguards, and La Terrazza team, everyone went above and beyond. We are already looking forward to making the long journey back from Asia to return to the paradise, and we will certainly remember to finally explore the spa on our next visit.