5 Star Hotel
Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort, by R Collection Hotels
Via Aurelia Orientale, 369, Rapallo, Italy View Map
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About
Overlooking the stunning Tigullio Gulf, the Grand Hotel Bristol is the ideal choice for those seeking a luxurious and relaxing stay. Just 0.9 mi from the center of Rapallo, it offers a splendid outdoor pool, a full-service spa, air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV, and free WiFi throughout. At the Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort, opened in 1908 and now part of the prestigious R Collection Hotels group, you'll be welcomed into classic, elegant surroundings. Rooms feature a fully equipped private bathroom, and some have a small balcony with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. A generous buffet breakfast with pastries, cereals, and yogurt is served each morning. The hotel also has two refined restaurants serving traditional Ligurian dishes; one features a splendid panoramic terrace. The property also features a freshwater swimming pool, a solarium, a bar, and an exclusive wellness area with a thermal pool, sauna, Turkish bath, and massage treatments available upon reservation (for a fee). Located just 1.9 mi from Zoagli Beach and a 15-minute drive from the charming towns of Paraggi and Portofino, the Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort is perfect for exploring the Ligurian Riviera with ease.
225 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Staff
- 9.5
- Location
- 9.0
What Guests Say
- “Excellent in every way”
- “The hotel was immaculate and the staff was incredibly attentive. They had every single detail perfected.”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
Room Options
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1/4Panoramic Executive Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Riviera Exclusive Suite
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Closet
- Coffee/tea machine
1/1Executive Panoramic View Suite with Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
- Hair dryer
1/4Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Two-Bedroom Suite
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Prestige Double Room with Park View
- Air conditioning
- Bath or Shower
- Blackout curtains
- Coffee/tea machine
1/4Panoramic Two-Bedroom Suite with Terrace
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/1Portofino Exclusive Suite
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Prestige Park View Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
1/4Junior Suite with Sea View
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Prestige with Lateral Sea View
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Executive Suite with lateral sea view
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
1/4Prestige Side Sea View Room
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bath or Shower
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What Guests Loved
Based on 225 reviews
Pros +
- Location
- Excellent in every way
- The hotel was immaculate and the staff was incredibly attentive. They had every single detail perfected.
Cons -
- The rooms are beginning to show their age and could benefit from some slight refurbishment.
- I loved it all
- All this did not come cheap!
Location
Excellent in every way
The hotel was immaculate and the staff was incredibly attentive. They had every single detail perfected.
The staff were genuinely friendly, the concierge team went out of their way to assist, and the rooms were clean and fresh. The pool and spa facilities were also top-notch and made for a truly relaxing stay.
The rooms are beginning to show their age and could benefit from some slight refurbishment.
Amazing stay, we’ll definitely be back!The staff at the Bristol Grand Hotel were absolutely amazing, super friendly, helpful, and welcoming from the first moment.The rooms were beautiful, spacious, and had an incredible view that we couldn’t get enough of.Breakfast was great, lots of options, everything fresh and tasty.Everyone we met was kind and made us feel right at home. We had a fantastic time and would love to come back again. Highly recommend!
Hotel Bristol is glorious! The hotel itself is stunningly beautiful and our room and an amazing view over the bay. The pool is luxurious. They are incredibly well staffed and the staff are super helpful. There is a shuttle bus into town but it is also a very pleasant walk. Definitely one of my favorite hotels in Italy.
I loved it all
Location was great with easy access to Portofino and Cinque Terre. It is also facing south with sun on the pool most of the day. Sea view was great. Cleanliness of the facilities and the bedrooms was outstanding. Breakfast was a feast. We got bespoke advice from the concierge to visit Portofino and Cinque Terre: we were able to avoid most of the crowds while walking on not so known trails with breathtaking views.
All this did not come cheap!
This hotel exceeded all expectations.The bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a restful sleep.Breakfast was a true gourmet experience, offering an exquisite selection and thoughtfully catering to guests with lactose, egg, and gluten intolerances.The interior design was both elegant and contemporary, creating a refined yet welcoming atmosphere.The outdoor pool area was beautifully designed, offering a serene and luxurious environment.The spa was spacious, featuring a variety of saunas and relaxation zones, and the massage service was of the highest quality.Dinner was equally impressive, providing an exclusive and memorable culinary experience.Highly recommended for anyone seeking comfort, style, and exceptional service.
The air conditioning unit in the room is malfunctioning due to the hotel’s policy of not opening it from the main system, despite the relatively mild weather conditions. Consequently, the windows must be left open, which exacerbates the noise pollution emanating from the road, which is situated close to the hotel. Furthermore, the room lacks soundproofing, resulting in an incessant echo of sounds from outside. Additionally, the room’s cleanliness falls short of the 5-star standard, as dust particles are prevalent throughout the space.
Everything was excellent from the Staff to the cleanliness, breakfast, rooms.Loved this Hotel.
We loved this hotel! The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for you. The welcome drink and focaccia with pesto on the terrace was a lovely touch as was the free shuttle into town. The views from the restaurant / terrace and from our room were breath taking. The spa was a great addition for a rainy morning activity - good facilities and immaculately clean.We visited out of season so sadly the roof top restaurant was closed but will hopefully be back next summer!
The view and the breakfast
Poor soundproofing in the rooms and loose tiles on the bathroom floor.
Good service, good selection of breakfast, love the Prosecco welcoming drinks and in our room.
Shower in a bathtub is not convenient and dangerous. Water splashed out and wet the floor.
The staff , rooms facilities, swimming pool , services , the location and the view . Amazing place to stay .
Great breakfast, the swimming pool are was amazing to soak up the sun and staff were very kind and friendly
amazing view on the lake .. excellent housekeeping for the room cleaning .. private beach (they will drive you there and not walking distance!).. staff overall very nice .. AC is excellent
Very poor dinner restaurant and not much variety in the food (not 5-start at all !!).. breakfast ok and not that great and running around and barely covering the customers.. standard room has one of the smallest showers in the world ?
the hotel was beautiful, loved all the art work
we were very disappointed with the shower in the room. we felt the bathroom was badly designed with a huge sink and extremely small shower cubicle. the shower was almost unusable due to its size, position of taps and the hand held shower outlet.
Confortable beads, nice spa
No snacks, ice-cream, etc at the pool
The hotel is excellent in its services and the staff are very wonderful and honest, whether at the gate, the reception, or at breakfast, as well as in the spa, and they are ready to provide any type of service you request. The view is very beautiful in the breakfast restaurant.
Fantastic views and facilities ??
Bathroom was absolutely tiny - I shudder to think how anyone with a BMI on the higher side would actually fit into the shower! Shuttle bus was a good service but needs to run more frequently.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
- Swimming Pool
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Infinity pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool with view
- Private beach
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Airport Shuttle
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Themed dinner nights
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 3 to 11 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Pets are allowed everywhere, except for buffet breakfast area and Spa. Our spa, in order to ensure a relaxing environment is adults only and the access is allowed starting from 16 years old. Please note that a penalty of 100% of the cost of the reservation will be applied in case of early departure or no-show.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Nov 1, 2026 until Wed, Mar 31, 2027
Location
Via Aurelia Orientale, 369, Rapallo
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