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Royal Sporting Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with rooftop pool

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Marina
Sundeck
Garden
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

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Via dell'Olivo 345, Portovenere, SP, 19025
  • Doria Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Church of St. Peter
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Garden View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Garden View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portovenere

Royal Sporting Hotel places you next to Porto Venere Regional Natural Park and Sporting Beach. This 56-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a marina and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Doria Castle - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Church of St. Peter - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • La Spezia Ferry Dock - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Castello San Giorgio - 10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cà di Boschetti Station - 20 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 68 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

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with rooftop pool
Guests of Royal Sporting Hotel enjoy a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Valet parking is offered for EUR 20 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace.
Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and bidets. Other standard amenities include safes and desks.
An outdoor tennis court, a marina, and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Grand Hotel Portovenere

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 441 reviews
$414 nightly
The price is $463
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (EUR 1 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (EUR 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante dei Poeti

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Rooftop pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Pet weight must not exceed 44 lbs per pet
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: EUR 1 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from October 22 to April 30 in accordance with national or local laws.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is 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 free cancellation available at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Royal Sporting Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Royal Sporting Hotel?

This hotel is located in Portovenere and just steps from Sporting Beach and Porto Venere Regional Natural Park. You'll also find Church of St. Peter and Gabbiano Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for EUR 20 per day with in/out privileges.

Is a spa located at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include aromatherapy, body scrubs, and massages.

Does Royal Sporting Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Royal Sporting Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Sporting Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Royal Sporting Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Royal Sporting Hotel have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Royal Sporting Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Sporting Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at Ristorante dei Poeti.

Will Royal Sporting Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Royal Sporting Hotel for a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night.

Does Royal Sporting Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Royal Sporting Hotel offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Royal Sporting Hotel.

Royal Sporting Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 192 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lillian, Portland, OR

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and views. Rooms are outdated, A/C didn't work, staff not friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

NBtraveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Federico

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The range of facilities and location on water. Great walking with good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall is a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

robert

Absolutely worth it!

Extremely polite staff, great location, good food, nice clean room with proper amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sergio, Baltimore, Md

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

T, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice comforting hotel, with great backyard and big rooms wih windows. Close to food and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Therese E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and staff was welcoming and professional. The hotel was well situated Cinque Terri.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

traveladdict, florida

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

JULIE ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017