Grand Hotel Dei Castelli

Hotels
8.8 (584 reviews)
Via Penisola 26 , Sestri Levante , it

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Excellent service
Beautiful beach
Cons:
Some areas not well maintained
Dated room decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some areas were noted as not well maintained.
Service
9.73
Staff were exceptionally well-trained and attentive.
Location
9.27
Beautiful setting and easy access to the city center.
Room Quality
8.22
Some concerns about dated decor and equipment.
Amenities
9.25
Excellent amenities including a private beach and high-quality drinks.
Value for Money
7.21
Issues with perceived value, particularly in the bar service.
Food and Beverage
9.26
Exceptional breakfast and quality food in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall a wonderful stay with high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 22:33

Property Description

Sestri Levante Peninsula Paradise

Panoramic Views and Tranquility: Grand Hotel Dei Castelli offers breathtaking views from a quiet location, perfect for a peaceful getaway. Explore the 1 KM walking trail in the park and immerse yourself in the natural beauty.

Luxurious Amenities: Relax in the panoramic solarium with sea views or dine at the Restaurant dei Castelli for a taste of international and local cuisine. The American bar is perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.

Beachside Bliss: Take advantage of the pool and private beach from May to September, offering sandy and rocky areas for ultimate relaxation by the Gulf of Tigullio.

Book your stay at Grand Hotel Dei Castelli for an unforgettable experience amidst history, art, and natural beauty.

Important information:

When booking for more than 7 nights, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Jan 23, 2026 until Thu, May 14, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FCO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 584 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.22
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 9.26
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Simona couple ro
7
All that beside, the property is absolutely gorgeous, and makes the staying special indeed!
Pros:

Breathtaking property, in the best location!

Cons:

So, this amazingly, breathtaking property needs some human touch, some care, some people oriented management and values. The entire services and property facilities and equipments (like the beds, mattresses, pillows…etc) felt like it was there just because it needs so be, like some Marked As Done tasks, so the experience itself had no warmth at all.

The staff was acting with fear by the owner, telling us that this will be so upset if we stay at the terrace to have just a glass of prossco - so NO dinner - in our t shirts and shorts. The fear in the guy eyes was no words for me! Also, the staff had too few people on a shift, they were almost jogging to be on service, and being kind at the same time. And they were!

The breakfast has nothing to do with the number of stars!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Alessandro family_with_children be
9
Moment magique dans un lieu unique
Pros:

Situation et charme de l’endroit

Cons:

Petit déjeuner

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Shigenori couple fr
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Irina couple at
10
Sehr empfehlenswert. Außergewöhnliches Hotel am
Pros:

Super Ausblick beim Frühstück, große Auswahl, freundliche Bedienung

Cons:

Der Weg bis zum Hotel hätte besser angeschrieben sein können.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Hervé couple fr
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Marius family_with_children it
7
Ressourçant
Pros:

Bien être, atmosphère chaleureuse et paisible

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Grayson family_with_children us
10
One of the best hotel experiences of my life
Pros:

one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. Staff, breakfast, location all incredible.

Cons:

nothing. not kidding. would rent again in a heartbeat

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Marcel couple ch
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Claudio family_with_children it
10
Un luogo magico
Pros:

Il posto, la vista, il servizio e la colazione. Era tutto perfetto, come ogni volta in cui ci siamo stati.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maria Teresa family_with_children it
8
Week end in paradiso
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Alcuni spazi poco curati

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Giulia solo_traveller it
9
2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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MIREILLE couple fr
8
Une escale de charme sur le chemin des Cinque Terre
Pros:

Le charme du château et et des espaces environnants. La beauté du parc et du port privé. Accès au centre ville facilité par un ascenseur aménagé à même la roche. Excellent petit déjeuner et vue exceptionnelle depuis l’espace restauration. Personnel aux petits soins.

Cons:

Déco et équipements de la chambre un peu datés.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Yves couple ch
8
2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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137fabianr Couples London, England
10
A wonderful island of bliss
Pros:

Amazing setting with a private beach, a beautiful building which has been very tastefully restored to preserve its 1920s grandeur (fortunately they have kept all the beautiful original doors and windows with their brass handles). The restaurant and bar offered wonderful drinks and food (I have never drunk a daiquiry so expertly mixed!). The staff at the hotel are all trained to extremely high standards of etiquette and knowledge, which is rare to find these days, as it requires considerable investment. The best example is how the staff very kindly sent me my electric toothbrush (which I had accidentally left in the hotel) back to my home address, successfully battling against the bureaucracy of the Italian postal service - truly gold star service!

2025-09-29 via Tripadvisor
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Marc couple nl
8
2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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EdinburghSteph Couples Edinburgh, Scotland
2
Cocktails with a view? Don’t bother
Pros:

We were staying in Sestri Levante and fancied a walk up to this hotel for pre-dinner cocktails. The outdoor bar seating area is very small and trees block the views! There’s only one table that has a decent view of the bay. The Barman was very slow to serve us and I ordered a Gin Martini and my husband a (small) bottled beer. My Martini was so badly presented, served in a wine glass (not chilled), no lemon twist or olive and very small! The barman offered a dish of complimentary sweet almonds and when they (finally) arrived they were soft not roasted and soft, tasted like almonds you’d buy in a supermarket for cooking - ugh. The bill was €30 - not value for money. There’s a great bar in town Cafe Central where the barman serves great Martinis for €8. Enough said.

2025-09-23 via Tripadvisor
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Maike solo_traveller de
4
Vom erwarteten Komfort ist nichts übrig, Preis und Leistung liegen weit auseinander
Pros:

Die ruhige Lage auf dem Hügel der Halbinsel ist schön. Ansonsten ist von der auf der Website beschriebenen Eleganz des Schlosshotels nichts mehr übrig.

Cons:

Man merkt es leider buchstäblich bei jedem Schritt: Das ehem. Schloss hat seine besten Zeiten hinter sich. Der ehemals sicher wunderschöne Park ist kaum mehr gepflegt, die weitläufige Steintreppe in Richtung zum Meer bröckelt und wird weiter unten der ungepflegten Wildnis überlassen, die Wege durch den Park sind im Zustand von unbefestigten Wanderwegen (also definitiv nicht nutzbar für mobilitätseingeschränkte Personen). Die auf vielen Fotos abgebildeten weissen Gartenmöbel stehen mitnichten im Park (dort sah ich mich in meiner Vorstellung vor Anreise sitzen und genüsslich lesen), sondern stehen auf einem knappen Rasenstück vor dem Haus mit Blick auf den Parkplatz- von Leseromantik also keine Spur. Als Alleinreisende hatte ich - logisch - ein Einzelzimmer gebucht. Dies entpuppte sich als dunkle, enge „Klosterzelle“, deren feucht-muffiger Geruch durch irgendeinen künstlichen Geruchsstoff zu übertünchen versucht wurde. Zudem lag das Zimmer Wand an Wand mit dem Aufzug, sodass jede Aufzugaktivität hörbar war. Zum Glück konnte ich das Zimmer gegen ein Doppelzimmer im Neubau tauschen. Dort brauchte es jedoch extrem lange, bis das Wasser warm aus der Leitung kam- ich habe daher überwiegend kalt geduscht, um nicht die enormem Wassermengen zu verbrauchen, die nötig gewesen wären, um warmes Wasser zu bekommen (mehrere Minuten). Der Rauchmelder im Zimmer blinkt intensiv grün alle 2 Sekunden, was im Dunklen stört (ok, dafür kann das Hotel wenig…). Das Frühstück ist solide, falls man aber auf die Idee käme, sich ein Spiegelei zu wünschen, kostet das EUR 15- zusätzlich. Der Aufzug zur Uferpromenade ist theoretisch nützlich, der Gang durch den Felsen ist aber sehr schlecht ausgeleuchtet, sodass der rote Teppich zur feuchten Stolperfalle wird. Der private Hotelstrand (EUR 40- pro Tag!) liegt geschützt und ist zum Glück nicht mit Musik beschallt- doch die auf Fotos spektakulären Plätze überhalb des Meers sind den Saisongästen der Stadt vorbehalten, Hotelgäste haben keinen Zutritt.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
Анна solo_traveller ua
10
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Aimen couple tn
10
Pros:

Hotel Typique mais en même temps moderne avec tout le confort.
Mention spéciale au personnel de la réception qui sont aux petits soins.
L’emplacement a côté du centre et au bord de la mer est un véritable atout.
L’ascenseur qui permet d’aller au port et au centre aide Beaucoup dans les déplacements.
Pour finir, la piscine naturelle est exceptionnelle, quoi que payante en supplément (40 Eur par personne).

Cons:

Deux recommandations : varier le petit déjeuner et expliquer au check in l’ensemble des activités et attractions que propose l’hotel, c’est important pour pouvoir en profiter au maximum.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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Dr. Elstner family_with_children de
9
2025-08-26 via Nuitee