Eight Hotel Portofino

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World
9 (137 reviews)
Via Del Fondaco 11 , Portofino , it

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
High prices
Mixed room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Overall clean boutique hotel.
Service
10
Exceptional attention from the staff.
Location
10
Wonderful position in Portofino; everything is workable.
Room Quality
8.57
Ordinary room experience and needs renovations.
Amenities
8.61
Standard amenities available.
Value for Money
8.06
High price compared to the services provided.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Breakfast was good.
Overall Experience
9.05
Mixed experiences, overall a decent stay at the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 09:16

Property Description

Tranquil Setting with Luxurious Amenities

The Eight Hotel Portofino offers a serene escape nestled between the mountains and Portofino Harbour. The elegant rooms, adorned with contemporary furniture and warm colors, provide a comfortable retreat. Enjoy the outdoor hot tub, sun deck with loungers, sauna, Turkish bath, and various massages for ultimate relaxation.

Convenient Location and Shuttle Service

Situated just 200 meters from Portofino centre, guests have easy access to the vibrant Piazzetta square. For beach lovers, a shuttle service to Baia Di Paraggi beach is available. Additionally, Santa Margherita Ligure Train Station is a short 10-minute drive away.

Exclusive Amenities and Services

Indulge in luxury with plasma-screen TVs, air conditioning, and free private parking (subject to availability). Experience a blend of comfort and sophistication at Eight Hotel Portofino.

Book now to experience the epitome of tranquility and luxury at Eight Hotel Portofino.

Important information:

Use of the sauna, Turkish bath and massage service comes at extra cost.

Please note, free private parking is subject to availability and cannot be reserved.

Please note that full payment of the booked stay is due on arrival. This does not apply to nonrefundable rates.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GOA

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 17 years old stay for € 150 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 10 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 17 years old stay for € 150 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

9
Based on 137 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.61
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Antonio couple it
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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ilya couple es
10
Прекрасное расположение
Pros:

Превосходный отель с прекрасным расположением

Cons:

Нет

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
عيسى couple il
1
Pros:

للأسف التجربة لم تكن كما توقعت.
السعر مرتفع جدًا مقارنة بمستوى الفندق والخدمات المقدّمة.
الغرفة عادية ولا تبرر هذا الثمن، والفندق لا يستحق التقييم العالي الذي حصل عليه.
لا أنصح به لمن يبحث عن قيمة حقيقية مقابل المال

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Liana family_with_children ch
10
2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Catherine Mary friends
10
Pros:

From the moment of arrival to leaving, we felt warmly looked after with exceptional attention. The hotel is in a wonderful position in that you do not need to use a car once you are there as everything is workable. Charming little Paradise on the edge of everything in Portofino.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
2025-09-20 via Nuitee
M
Manuel And Carla
10
Pros:

Clean cute boutique hotel. Great staff Very detailed

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Abdulaziz extended_group sa
10
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
J
Jordan
8
Okay
Pros:

Hotel room was okay. Needs renovations.. bathroom shower head set up creates a water mess. Check in with Aziz was wonderful tho, staff overall in both locations were great, def made the stay better.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple it
10
2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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Petra couple at
10
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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kaih323 Solo travel
2
Stay clear
Pros:

Hotel 8 in Portofino? An absolute nightmare. I booked a room for August 9th to 12th through Expedia-my mistake, meant September-but Expedia was a dream, trying to fix it. Amanda, the reservations manager, and Ermis, the resident manager, though? Total stonewall. They hit me with a no refund policy lecture and zero flexibility. After heated emails, they finally agreed to switch to my September 9th to 12th dates, but-get this-wanted another 3,700 euros on top of the 3,200 euros I'd already paid, claiming my original room was unavailable and I'd get a fancy one. I checked online, and the same room was still bookable for less! Called them out, and they just doubled down, refusing to budge. Now they won't even change my dates. TripAdvisor reviews echo this-others call Hotel 8 dinky, poorly located, and overpriced for Portofino. I'm visiting in September and will see it myself, but for now, steer clear of this place unless you love getting fleeced

2025-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Katalin extended_group hu
10
Pros:

Location, cleanless

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Pier extended_group it
8
2025-07-20 via Nuitee
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Stay46463801197 Couples
10
The Best of Portofino
Pros:

My husband and I stayed at the Eight Hotel in early July 2025. The hotel was AMAZING. We were in a Deluxe Room, recently renovated with high quality finishings and designs like the White Lotus. The luxurious black marble bathroom had dual sinks, and a heated floor. The location is extraordinary, just 2 blocks from the port/pizetta. The shuttle service to the beach was very timely and comfortable. The beaches are a 4-5 minute drive, and all three main beaches (Dior, Dolce, and the Eight are all next to each other). Breakfast was good. The guests appeared to be mostly couples. The staff were nice, especially Ricardo. This is a boutique hotel with 8 floors. I think this is the best Hotel in Portofino, a true 5 star boutique hotel, if you do not want to spring for the Splendido. The Eight hotel is a one hour drive from the Genoa airport, given the roadways, and the taxi cost is around 175-225 Euros. There are no Ubers in Portofino, so taxis are the only possibilities. I would stay at the Eight again, either in Portofino or other Italian cities where the Eight has hotels.

2025-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Michael family
8
Pros:

The rooms are nicely appointed although I had some mild issues with the plumbing at first. I am not a fan of half showers, but that is common there, especially in older properties. The one caution in the bathroom is the height of the tub above the floor...it can be a bit dangerous as the floor appears to be a couple inches lower than the tub bottom...just a small warning in my particular room. Lobby is lovely. Breakfast is very pleasant and the staff works hard to make it so. The air conditioning is slow to get cool, so extra steps like closing the blinds and and sealing off the bathroom was needed as the bath had a sun filled window. Elevator is quite small but works well. Steps are open and easily used. the only terrace is at the top of the hotel. Not particularly useful. No bar, No view. Local transport to their other hotel on Paraggi beach is excellent. Clean up staff are up to the task. Location is fine...short walk to the harbor at Portofino. Nice tv and room amenities. For the rate I might have expected a bit more than provided, but overall a very nice hotel in a lovely little part of Italy.

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Peter partner
10
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful. Small and intimate. The location is perfect within easy walking distance of everything.

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
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B6675LSsandrap Couples
10
Fabulous hotel!
Pros:

Just had two nights at this fabulous hotel and wish it was longer! The attention to detail everywhere is amazing. Just a short 5 min stroll into Portofino harbor with all its shops bars and restaurants and then to return to a little slice of heaven. The bed was so comfortable and the room so quiet. The breakfast is absolutely fantastic with a range of everything you could wish for all exquisite the fresh bread was still warm! The Dyson hairdryer was an extra touch of luxury. Definitely hope to return one day.

2025-06-01 via Tripadvisor
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Nigel partner
10
Pros:

Just had 2 nights here. Absolutely beautiful hotel within short walking distance to Portofino harbor with all the restaurants and shops. The attention to detail at this hotel is incredible. The breakfast buffet is amazing with huge variety of choices fantastic warm bread and pastries, everything you could wish for. Dyson hairdryer in the room was an extravagant touch and dried my hair in 10 min instead of 20! Definitely hope to return one day!

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
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Nishit young couple in
9
Superb
2024-11-16 via Nuitee