14 Suites and Rooms, Pool, Terrace, Gardens, Gym, Tennis, Spa, Restaurants, Bars, Sea Views
From €10,000 - €50,000 / week
Journey to the iconic harbour of Portofino and immerse yourself in one of the most enchanting destinations on the Italian Riviera. Perfectly positioned at the water’s edge, the Belmond Splendido Mare invites you into a world where timeless glamour, authentic Ligurian life, and refined Belmond hospitality converge in an atmosphere of effortless elegance.
Facing the Piazzetta and the sparkling harbour, Splendido Mare offers an intimate collection of accommodations designed to place guests at the very heart of Portofino’s daily rhythm. Here, every arrival feels cinematic, every moment unfolds slowly, and the village itself becomes an extension of your stay.
With a limited number of beautifully appointed rooms and suites — including the legendary Ava Gardner Suite — the hotel promises a refined, boutique experience defined by privacy, discretion, and a profound sense of place. Each space is thoughtfully curated with soft coastal tones, artisanal details, and views that capture the romance of the harbour or the charm of the village streets.
Portofino reveals its most captivating side at Splendido Mare. Pastel-hued houses tumble toward the sea, yachts glide across cobalt waters, and the Piazzetta hums with life from morning espresso to sunset aperitivo. The scent of freshly baked focaccia mingles with sea air, fishermen unload the day’s catch, and long lunches stretch into golden afternoons. This is Riviera living at its most authentic — intimate, elegant, and endlessly alluring.
Life here unfolds in the spirit of la dolce vita. Begin your day watching the harbour awaken, spend afternoons exploring hidden coves by boat or wandering scenic coastal trails, and return to linger over Ligurian cuisine and fine Italian wines. Evenings are made for people-watching from the Piazzetta, candlelit dinners by the water, and the gentle lull of the sea just beyond your window.
Splendido Mare is woven into the cultural fabric of Portofino — a village long cherished by artists, aristocrats, and international icons. From the golden era of Mediterranean travel to today’s refined Riviera lifestyle, the hotel has remained a symbol of understated glamour and authentic Italian elegance.
Under Belmond’s stewardship, Splendido Mare continues to celebrate its heritage while offering a contemporary expression of luxury. It is a place where the village’s history, the sea’s timeless beauty, and the art of gracious hospitality coexist in perfect harmony.
To do? Live Portofino as it was meant to be lived. Step aboard a private boat to explore hidden coves and the Cinque Terre coastline, swim in crystalline waters, or hike panoramic trails through the Portofino Natural Park. Indulge in long lunches, sunset aperitivi, and leisurely dinners by the sea. Discover local artisans, savor Ligurian flavors, and let each day unfold at an unhurried, elegant pace.
Experience Belmond Splendido Mare, where harbour life, heritage, and Riviera glamour meet at the water’s edge. Contact Casol to plan your exclusive Portofino escape today!
51 m² (549 sq.ft) interior + 35 m² (377 sq.ft) terrace | Total 86 m² (926 sq.ft)
1 Bedroom - 3 Guests (1 King‑size bed + 1 Extra Bed on request) - Harbour Views - Expansive Terrace
Experience elevated Riviera living in the legendary Ava Gardner Suite at Belmond Splendido Mare. Stretching across the entire top floor, this magnificent suite features a thoroughly elegant bedroom and a separate sitting room with wall‑to‑wall windows that seamlessly open onto an expansive terrace. The terrace — one of the largest in town — is adorned with Mediterranean plants and offers incomparable views of the harbour, the promontory and Castello Brown. For maximum space, the suite can be connected to a junior suite to occupy a whole floor. Perfect for families or groups of friends. A sliding fence on the terrace enlarges the outdoor space yet further, making it ideal for scene-stealing dinners and cocktail parties.
In this Signature Suite, we channel the effortless charm of previous resident Ava Gardner. Watch life pass by in Portofino harbour from your private, landscaped terrace, before retreating into your Italian marble bathroom for a deliciously lazy soak in your tub. Admire the mid-century furnishings and salty sea breeze, safe in the knowledge that your vantage point is the best in all of Splendido Mare.
Indulge in moments of relaxation and connection as your days unfold on the incredible terrace or within the beautifully appointed interior spaces. Light‑filled rooms, elegant furnishings, and unobstructed harbour views make this an exceptional setting to gather, reconnect, and fully embrace the spirit of Portofino in ultimate comfort and style with your loved ones.
The Ava Gardner Suite is named in honour of the smouldering Hollywood siren, who visited the building now housing Splendido Mare when she was filming the iconic 1954 movie The Barefoot Contessa. Affording the kind of absolute privacy of which Ava would have approved, the suite is a space to feel and breathe Portofino’s authentic roots.
The décor embraces nautical and artisanal heritage, with Murano glass lamps, understated Loro Piana and Rubelli fabrics and vintage furniture by Gio Ponti and Paolo Buffa. A striking artwork by Gabriele Cappelli, a London-based Italian artist, conceals the TV set. Books and pictures featuring Ava Gardner are a reminder of Hollywood’s glamorous heyday.
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Signature Experience
31 - 51 m² / 334 - 549 ft²
1 Bedroom - 2 Guests (1 King‑size bed) - Sea Views - Balcony
Step out onto your private balcony to enjoy the splendid views of Castello Brown across the harbour. Indoors, your room features stylish interiors and a glamorous en-suite marble bathroom. Each suite also has a choice of king-size or twin beds.
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Signature Experience
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Discover a destination that effortlessly blends international glamour with authentic Italian soul. Rare and unforgettable, Portofino is a jewel of the Italian Riviera where timeless allure meets effortless elegance.
Wander through the iconic Piazzetta, where legends from Ava Gardner to Jackie O once strolled, and admire a harbour shimmering with sleek yachts. Feel the enduring charm of a Ligurian fishing village, where the catch of the day inspires every trattoria, the aroma of freshly baked focaccia drifts from family-run bakeries, and a warm “Buongiorno” welcomes you at every turn.
Look up to lush, villa-dotted hillsides cascading toward pastel, weather-worn houses. Watch boats gently jostle on the cobalt sea as dolphins play just beyond the bay.
Pause to soak up the atmosphere of the harbour and the lively Piazzetta. Indulge in homemade gelato, fragrant pesto Genovese, and coveted Cinque Terre wines, each moment inviting you to linger a little longer.
Stay at the water’s edge, where Portofino’s story unfolds before you. Choose Splendido Mare, perfectly poised to place you at the heart of it all.
Book your escape. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the Riviera. Make Portofino unforgettable.
