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Royal Sporting Hotel

4.0 star property
Portovenere beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, a rooftop pool, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
On the beach
Sun deck
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Children's pool
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Via dell'Olivo 345, Portovenere, SP, 19025

What's nearby

  • Porto Venere Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Doria Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Church of St. Peter - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 68 min drive
  • Cà di Boschetti Station - 20 min drive
  • Vezzano Ligure Station - 24 min drive
  • Santo Stefano di Magra Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Timone - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Il Gabbiano - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria La Chiglia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Al Naviglio - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Tre Torri - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Royal Sporting Hotel

Royal Sporting Hotel is a great choice for your beach stay in Portovenere, putting you near activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials, and aromatherapy, and the outdoor pool provides a splash of fun. Ristorante dei Poeti serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a marina, a rooftop terrace, and a poolside bar.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 56 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets allowed (up to 44 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Spa services
  • Marina
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Ristorante dei Poeti - This seafood restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 4 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 16 years of age.

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for EUR 1 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 15.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs EUR 20 per day with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 22 October to 30 April.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.

Also known as

Hotel Royal Sporting
Royal Sporting
Royal Sporting Hotel
Royal Sporting Hotel Portovenere
Royal Sporting Portovenere
Sporting Royal
Royal Sporting Hotel Hotel
Royal Sporting Hotel Portovenere
Royal Sporting Hotel Hotel Portovenere

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Sporting Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and March 15.
Does Royal Sporting Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Sporting Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Royal Sporting Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Royal Sporting Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Sporting Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs EUR 20 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Sporting Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Sporting Hotel and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna. Royal Sporting Hotel also has a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Sporting Hotel?
Yes, Ristorante dei Poeti offers Mediterranean cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Sporting Hotel like?
Royal Sporting Hotel is on Sporting Beach, a short 1-minute walk from Porto Venere Regional Natural Park and 20 minutes' walk from Church of St. Peter.

Royal Sporting Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Good location and views. Rooms are outdated, A/C didn't work, staff not friendly.
Lillian, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Fantastic view and nice location. Easy walk to restaurants and port. Hotel is quite dated but clean. Unfortunately, most of the staff was very unfriendly and asking simple questions seemed to be an annoyance to most of them. Such a disappointment since all of our other experiences in Italy were fabulous.
NBtraveler, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

I stayed 2 night with no air conditional working properly at all. I had to open the door to have some cold. The toilet wasn’t working and they repaire it the last night after that I complained 5 times. The only response it the receptionist is (you see the hotel is old). Breackfat is not perfect at all. No frais juice at all and the crois and bad quality
Federico, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The range of facilities and location on water. Great walking with good restaurants nearby.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall is a good stay.
4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Yury, 3-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Dated
We had 6 days at the hotel recently and had a pleasant stay. We had a sea view suite because we had read that some rooms were small. The room and whole hotel was incredibly dated and the shower tiny. Breakfast was very basic. I felt that it was over priced.
Alan, 6-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

The location was fabulous. The pool area was great but sooo much chlorine that it was toxic and pool staff was awful - rude, lazy, unfriendly. The hotel is dated and needs a major facelift. Room view was good - bathroom old and small and not nice - basically everything needs to be upgraded. This property should not be a four star - without the location, it would be a two star maybe. Restaurant was poor - breakfast unimpressive - all pre wrapped foods. And we learned that in the past the hotel also owned the Sporting Beach across the street which would have been a nice amenity. It's name is misleading.This hotel is owned by the same family who owns the Grand Hotel which has been completely renovated and is lovely, though in a noisier part of town and does not have a pool.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not worth the money
I stayed for two nights and the only thing this hotel has going for it is it’s fantastic view and great pool area. Otherwise it is dated and in dire need of renovation. The staff isn’t very motivated and lots of things cost extra (e.g. Parking €20 per day). Wi-Fi reception is abysmal except for lobby area. Even there it’s patchy at best. This is definitely overpriced and not a four star experience (no working air condition in my room), not even for Italian standards.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay
Very impressed with this hotel. We had a suite with a beautiful sea view and large balcony. The food in the restaurant is very good and the staff are excellent. A nice easy 15 minute walk into town.
kathleen, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely worth it!
Extremely polite staff, great location, good food, nice clean room with proper amenities.
robert, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Exceptional customer service and good professional attitude of all personnel involved. Perfect A/C Perfect location, with beautiful views and much quieter then the village center which is reachable in 15 min. walk or using a a convenient shuttle bus. Wifi unsecured connection makes it hard for some devices to work properly.
Sergio, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good but dated
The hotel is dated but absolutely fine. It's a short 5 min walk into the center of town along the sea. If you can upgrade to a sea view it's worth it. The pool area is very nice looking over the sea and there are lots of sun loungers. Compared to the other hotel in the area it is good value for money but your pics won't be insta-worthy!
Jessica, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Ruth, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful sea views!
This hotel is well located in Portovenere. The sea views are gorgeous! The rooms are somewhat outdated and the beds are hard, but the pool, the ocean, and views are wonderful. The hotel is in walking distance to the main Portovenere port with lots of shops and restaurants. Pretty much the entire walk has a lovely slate sidewalk! The area is very clean and well-maintained!
Walter, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

The view from the balcony is stunning. The room size and the shower size are real issues if you plan on staying more than one night or perhaps two. The WIFI is a disaster! Staff is lovely and the hotel is very reminiscent of traditional Italian hotels of past times; that makes it very charming.
T, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice comforting hotel, with great backyard and big rooms wih windows. Close to food and the beach
Justin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

One of the kind in this area
Excellent service and location. Yes it is a typical European hotel in that the room is spartan, but nothing unusual for a non-chain hotel in Europe. The front desk staff were excellent, got us a balcony room, when that is impossible to guarantee on a third party site (like Expedia or Hotels.com), also sell bus tickets to La Spezia (cost twice as much on board) and otherwise very helpful. The in house restsurant was really nice, open air sea view, excellent service, not cheap but decent prices and great food. Breakfast was extensive. Bar prices a bit high but consider the location. Pool may have felt cold, but was so refreshing! Pros: service, breakfast, pool, location (almost a mile from town but no issue for us), restaurant. Sea view amazing, just make sure you have a balcony. Cons: bed very hard and pillows harder. No kettle in the room. Wi-Fi strong but the actual internet service behind it was VERY slow.
Therese E, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great views and staff was welcoming and professional. The hotel was well situated Cinque Terri.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Fantastic location by the beach
We swam all around the bay and had a wonderful time. Awoke to see the largest sailing ship in the world in the bay outside the window.
traveladdict, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location but a little outdated
This hotel is located in an amazing area...but you can tell the hotel has aged a bit. The bedroom lacked some of the current day amenities that we enjoy and the bed was not very comfortable at all. The staff was very pleasant and always available to help. And make sure to check out the restaurant...fabulous! Overall a decent hotel. Just don't expect up to date comfort.
Robert, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall hotel was great in s good position and also bonus with a swimming pool Travelers should be aware especially if you have kids there is no Toaster at breakfast also no tea and coffee facilities in the rooms
JULIE ANNE, 4-night romance trip
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