Hotel la Vela-Castello Il Rifugio

Lovely hotel, beautiful location. We really liked this charming hotel and a lovely old building perched above the town. If you want a replica kit of a modern hotel then this isn’t it, but if you want a comfortable old shoe of a hotel this is most certainly a great choice. We had a room at the side of the hotel looking out over onto the lemon and olive trees if the gardens, and we liked this so much we took photos of it. The room (there are 14 in total) was of a good size, nice bathroom, and the shutters did a great job to ensure a peaceful nights sleep. Hotel staff were very helpful alright and let us leave our bags before we caught an evening flight. It was a very chilled, welcoming place. The hotel is only about 10/15 minutes into the town area, and the last few yards were a bit steep - amusing in the Italian heat but hardly a deal breaker. We walked to and from the rail station which wasn’t an issue either. SML is a nice little town, much better and nicer than Portofino in my opinion as real people still live there. The 786 bus will take you the fashionista haven should you wish.

Very impressive hotel. Just two things to mention: expect noise from the trains (railway tracks nearby). Can’t be improved. Wifi with regular interruptions (hopefully, can be improved)).

Wow .what a first impression lovely hotel and very dramatic once you are inside with a large stone stair case ,very medival ,what a wonderful building . The rooms are very nice and spacious with a lovely view if you are on a high floor. Nice continental breakfast. 10 minute walk down to the town with lots of restaurants. Word of warning the driveway off the road upto reception is tight and very steep but there is some parking at the bottom and halfway up .. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

I booked a double room for a night and apart from the bathroom nothing else was good. We did get there a bit early but had to wait at least half an hour after the check in time to get the keys, because room wasn't ready. The room had two single beds with two flimsy mattresses put together instead of a double bed. Beds kept going apart all the time and they were very uncomfortable. TV didn't work at all. They also charge €15 a day for parking, which is ridiculous. I wouldn't go again.

It’s an ordinary hotel which was fine to us as we were only spending 1 night. Nothing fancy, nothing bad. The hotel does have a steep driveway but we coped just fine in our rental to get up.

Love the hotel itself but the walk up the hill was excruciating with a suitcase.

Located a little on the heights of Santa Margherita, But still very close to the center , Only ten minute walk into the town. We stayed one night and this is a nice place.... simple room Top breakfast

Beautiful area where it is located, and good deal of price too.

Good location. Pleasant and helpful staff