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Grand Hotel Villa Balbi

4.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, outdoor pool

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Interior entrance
Garden
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night
Bar (on property)
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
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Junior Suite for 4 people

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Junior Suite for 2 people

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Libera Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spiaggia di Portobello - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Convento dell'Annunziata - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bay of Silence - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Riva Trigoso Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Sestri Levante Station - 7 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 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 hire on-site.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Uncovered 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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 cots are available on request at the 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 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 to 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 the 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 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Hotel Villa Balbi located?

Located in the heart of Sestri Levante, this beach hotel is steps away 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. 270 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martino

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

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

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

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

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and very friendly staff. Fine Breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Holger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top destination, great old building, good service, nice rooms, good breakfast (more variaty than usual in Italy)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

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

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

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and historic hotel in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

prepaid

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

Una notte

Fantastica location, posizione strategica. Personale gentile, colazione ottima (peccato che non l'espresso non sia specialità della casa).
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Anna

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

Fint

Perfekt läge. Underbar reception. Välstädat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

KEVIN

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

Rugby

Lovely hotel in centre of town, close to beaches and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

Erittäin hyvä

Loistava aamiainen, erikoinen hotelli, miellyttävä henkilökunta.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa d’epoca con particolare valore storico, merita almeno un soggiorno.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrizia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schöne historische Villa. Freundliches und aufmerksames Personal. Sauberes Zimmer. Gute Frühstücksauswahl. Die Plastikdeko auf den Tischen ist überflüssig.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grandness and splendor of the interior and furnishings unbelievable. Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024