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Situated in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure - overlooking the Ligurian Sea - Grand Hotel Miramare captures the vibrant scents, sounds, colors and flavors of Estate Italiana. Over 120 years young, but owned and run by the Fustinoni family since 1945, the hotel mixes Mediterranean allure with laid-back hospitality.
72 uniquely styled bedrooms and suites are full of Art Nouveau elegance and contemporary flair, while the hotel’s miramART collection, curated by owners Andrea and Fabio, adds a playful and fresh touch across the property.
Dining:
The main restaurant, Vistamare, serves Ligurian cuisine with a twist. Homemade pastries are a highlight of a buffet breakfast which has an extensive selection of sweet, savory and cooked dishes as well as paid-for à la carte options. Sky blue colors set the tone while chef Claudio Fortuna sets the flavor in this Art Nouveau space that opens onto the terrace for panoramic coastal views.
Bar Le Colonne honors the sacred ritual of the aperitivo. This is a haven of charm for interior-design aficionados and good-time lovers. Le Colonne’s historic bar will transport you into the night with classic drinks and whimsical sounds and invites you to relive your memories as you look across the Tigullio Bay, from the headland of Punta Mesco along to Sestri Levante, Chiavari, Zoagli, and Rapallo.
Other dining options include: the Pool Restaurant & Bar (open from May to October (weather permitting) is ideal for morning coffees, summer lunches, and afternoon cocktails are accompanied by the calming blues of the pool and Italian Riviera coastline; and Barracuda Beach Resstaurant - framed by the sea, and with a panoramic lounge, this is a spot for those long summer lunches you dream of during winter months. Fresh fish, plates of pasta, sweet gelatos.
Recreation and Health:
The hotel’s private gardens sweep from the sea-facing terrace to the lower slopes of Mount Portofino. Guests can follow the Sentimental Walk to the estate’s highest point, or spend the day by the outdoor saltwater pool (open from mid-April to mid-October, weather permitting). Guests have direct access to the sea at "Bagni Miramare" beach club, across the street (from June to September). Blue-and-white striped umbrellas and perfectly linear loungers can only mean one thing: it’s time for the beach. Hotel guests can access the beach for free and receive a lounger, umbrella and towel. Spaces are allocated daily on a first come, first served basis. Treatments and massages are offered at the hotel’s eSPAce spa, and there’s a recently built Fitness Center offerings the latest kit and classes. Run, lift and stretch with equipment from Xenios USA, Concept2, and Air Runner. Or join pilates, body sculpting or swim lessons.
