4 Star Hotel

Portofino Island Resort

10 Portofino Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL, United States View Map

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Portofino Island Resort

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Portofino Island Resort and Spa is a high-end resort that offers two- and three-bedroom condos. Each condo is equipped with a complete kitchen, dining area, and washer and dryer in the laundry room. Every bedroom has its own private bathroom, and there's also a half bath for guests. Located along the waterfront, the resort provides convenient access to both the Gulf of Mexico and Santa Rosa Sound. Within the gated Pensacola Beach resort, guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a fitness center, spa services, an inflatable waterpark, watersport rentals, kids programming, seven heated pools, a heated indoor pool, five well-maintained clay tennis courts, dolphin cruises, and more. Al Fresco, perfect for families, offers regional dishes like Shrimp & Grits, along with casual favorites such as signature salads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and kid-friendly entrees. Pizza Portofino is popular for its stone-baked gourmet pizzas and flatbreads. For dinner, Coastal features signature dishes like Grouper Portofino and slow-braised short ribs. Starbucks Coffee is proudly served in the Lifestyle Center Market. The resort is conveniently located around 8 miles from the Pensacola Visitor Information Center and 9 miles from Historic Downtown Pensacola. The nearest airport, Pensacola International Airport, is approximately 13 miles away from the resort.

148 Reviews

8.9Very Good
Cleanliness
8.8
Staff
9.0
Location
9.3

What Guests Say

  • “The only thing we didn't like was they kept a 100 dollars fee which was supposed to only be a security deposit in case of accidentals.…”
  • “The room was cozy and clean. The furniture looked new. The bed was comtable.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
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Three-Bedroom Apartment - Gulf Front1/4

Three-Bedroom Apartment - Gulf Front

2035 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 1 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
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Three-Bedroom Apartment - Water View

2035 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 1 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Two-Bedroom Apartment - Gulf Front1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment - Gulf Front

1335 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Two-Bedroom Apartment - Gulf View1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment - Gulf View

1335 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Two-Bedroom Apartment - Water View1/4

Two-Bedroom Apartment - Water View

1335 sqft • 1 King or 1 Queen or 1 Sofabed

  • Accessible by lift
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 148 reviews

    Location

    9.3

    Cleanliness

    8.8

    Staff

    9

    Overall Quality

    8.5

    Pros +

    • The only thing we didn't like was they kept a 100 dollars fee which was supposed to only be a security deposit in case of accidentals. Though there wasn't any they explained that it was the policy . We found it very abusive and dishonest
    • The room was cozy and clean. The furniture looked new. The bed was comtable.
    • Everything!

    Cons -

    • See above. That especially since we stopped there cause had to be evacuated from south Florida due to Irma . Keeping a deposit for no reason but just extra gain in such terrible time is awful.
    • I stayed in tower 1, suite 1405 and it was lovely!! Unfortunately, the occupants of the suite directly above me hurled an empty beer can onto my balcony that almost hit me! It was a deliberate act!!!
    • We were here for five days, and never had any trouble
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    10RichardPosted on: 9-14-2017

    The only thing we didn't like was they kept a 100 dollars fee which was supposed to only be a security deposit in case of accidentals. Though there wasn't any they explained that it was the policy . We found it very abusive and dishonest

    See above. That especially since we stopped there cause had to be evacuated from south Florida due to Irma . Keeping a deposit for no reason but just extra gain in such terrible time is awful.

    10TamiekaPosted on: 9-2-2025

    The room was cozy and clean. The furniture looked new. The bed was comtable.

    9Dona W.Posted on: 9-1-2025

    Everything!

    I stayed in tower 1, suite 1405 and it was lovely!! Unfortunately, the occupants of the suite directly above me hurled an empty beer can onto my balcony that almost hit me! It was a deliberate act!!!

    10RobertPosted on: 7-22-2025

    Very nice place. Very roomy. Our 2 bedroom suite was like being at home with an amazing view. We certainly home to be able to return again.

    We were here for five days, and never had any trouble

    8JoshuaPosted on: 3-31-2025

    Ammenities and location were the best.

    For the price paid, the apartment could have been better supplied with essentials (salt/pepper, coffee, etc.).

    5OdiPosted on: 10-23-2024

    Location

    The unit smelled like cooked food the entire time, even though we didn't use the kitchen for meals. The shower doesn't get very hot as well

    10Eric L.Posted on: 9-16-2024

    Jet skiing, pool and bar area, close to the beach

    9NyokaPosted on: 7-31-2024

    It was beautiful and in walking distance to the beach

    Strange guest walking around asking too many questions about my kids.

    9HishamPosted on: 7-28-2024

    Location, cleanliness, quality

    Somewhat pricey especially when it comes to added fees

    6LesliePosted on: 7-25-2024

    They offer late chk out - you can pay, to check out at 2p- great time, but $250- no problem us, man said call morning of, then said they couldn’t offer because new staff didn’t understand. They charged us 125$ instead, but we just left early. They were snarky about it. Also, facilities- EVERYTHING expensive.

    3CharlesPosted on: 7-16-2024

    Hard work no play!!

    We had to switch rooms due to the condition of the unit— it was discussing - only to find that the new room wasn’t any better. To make matters worse the refrigerator wouldn’t freeze or cool. We called maintenance and the brought a loaner fridge but it wouldn’t freeze or cool either. I spent all of my time packing with cooler with ice to keep our food from spoiling. Keep away from tower 4 unit 606. It’s extremely uncomfortable.

    9LisaPosted on: 7-10-2024

    The property is in an amazing location. Away from the busy Pensacola main area, but close enough (5 mins drive) to go along if you wanted to go to restaurants or the pier etc. The property was clean. And the gardens beautiful and well kept. All the staff we encountered were friendly, polite and helpful. There were plenty of elevators and they were super fast and clean. There are several pools all around the complex. We didn’t use them as we love the beach but they were all spotless and never over crowded. You can use any of the pools in the complex. Not just your towers pool. There is also an indoor heated pool. We did not use any of the eating facilities (to save money we ate in our condo) but people that we talked to loved it and we kept seeing people with pizza boxes from the restaurant ALL the time. The location is stunning no matter what tower you are in. We were in tower 4 and initially I was disappointed as I wanted to be on the gulf side. But from our HUGE balcony - we could see the Santa Rosa Sound AND the gulf as well as the most stunning sunrises. Our condo was clean, for once in many vacations the king size bed in the master was really comfortable. We slept! We were in Tower 4 and our condo was 1303. The Kitchen great and the fridge cleaned immaculately. The beach is just stunning. The water was crystal clear and not that crowded given we got there the day after JULY 4th. I would highly recommend this place to anyone that wants to have a wonderful and relaxing vacation. With everything you need in one resort.

    What was disappointing was the sofa bed. It sunk to sit on and the bed when you pulled it out it was missing shaped and the mattress so thin. It could not be slept on. Lucky for us we found an inflatable mattress in the closet which was electric inflate and deflate. This was perfect for our 4 year old. So we didn’t need the sofa bed. If we had another adult with us. We would have had to complain about the sofa bed as it was not suitable to sleep on. The next things are really minor and things that can be super easily fixed! The knives were blunt. Next time - I am taking a sharpener as there wasn’t one in the condo. There was also no spatula - and with a grill, we needed one! Went to buy one and Walmart did not have any. We improvised with knife. The patio furniture was also extremely tired and the chairs rusty. It was fantastic having a grill outside - we cooked burgers and sausages that was a first for us in a condo (without using the public one) The built in grill was useable. It was electric. Did the job. But it was old and had to be unplugged every time.

    2LatitiaPosted on: 4-22-2024

    The employee encounters were friendly

    We didn’t have toilet paper paper towels not make things needed

    7SusanPosted on: 3-15-2024

    Love the resort style pool and easy beach access. The resort water activities are great for any aged kid or adult. Parking is very convenient and the ample luggage trolleys are helpful!

    The 3 bedroom condo we rented was spacious, but outdated with run down furniture. The hairdryer in the master was broken and the condo didn’t have a Keurig, iron or hand soap. You are also hit with a heavy amenities fee each day. In addition to having to buy beach activity packages. Disney style pricing.

    8StephaniePosted on: 7-6-2023

    We did not eat breakfast but the location was good.

    After checking in we had another guest cursing my 18 year old son and was screaming at us. It took security about 45 minutes to show up. I assume she was taken care of because they were reviewing security footage. Not a good way to start a vacation.

    9DenisePosted on: 6-21-2023

    property was beautiful with lots to do. The condo was very comfortable and nice.

    towels and wash clothes and bedspread were dingy but when asked for new ones they had housekeeping bring more and so they showed they are attentive with request.

    9NickPosted on: 5-17-2023

    Clean and nicely updated. Located towards the end of the island and views of both beaches. Full kitchen and 2 bedroom 2.5 bathrooms.

    No breakfast provided.

    10KatelynPosted on: 5-6-2023

    It was absolutely amazing and the room was exceptionally beautiful.

    It didn't have chain locks on the inside of the room door, so my kids could easily open and exit. If you were out at the beach behind the hotel before doors locked at night, there was no way to get back inside after hours. I had to wait 1.5 hours for security to find us and let us back in.

    10YvettePosted on: 11-13-2022

    Nice clean accommodations. Comfortable beds, fast elevators, great access to beach, friendly, helpful staff at front desk ( Kaiah)

    I cannot think of anything that did not meet or exceed our expectations. A tad on the pricey side, but we did get what we paid for.

    9MatthewPosted on: 6-28-2022

    There wasn’t breakfast. We wish there was more food at the resort.

    We didn’t know it was pride weekend. There was too much going on and we wanted to enjoy our family.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Indoor pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • 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

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Personal trainer
    • Yoga classes

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 4:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note the service charge includes a damage waiver, and reservations fee. Please note that guests must be 25 years of age or older in order to check in without a parent or official guardian. Please note that bedding and decor may vary. Please contact the property if you have any questions.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. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    Location

    Portofino Island Resort

    10 Portofino Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL

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