Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Stunning location
Cons:
Beach cleanliness concerns
High prices for cocktails

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues regarding the beach area and pool water quality.
Service
10
Consistently positive mentions of friendly and professional staff, along with excellent service.
Location
10
Frequent compliments on the hotel's fantastic location and view.
Room Quality
9.55
Rooms described as bright and cheerful, with a comfortable bed.
Amenities
9.05
Good amenities noted, with a charming pool and a rooftop terrace mentioned.
Value for Money
8.55
Some guests felt that cocktails were overpriced.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Positive feedback on the breakfast being fresh and tasty, with various meal options.
Overall Experience
9.95
Guests overall expressed a wonderful experience with high satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 23:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Hotel Helvetia offers elegant rooms and junior suites with stunning sea or garden views. Enjoy modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels.

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in the hotel's pools with hydromassage jets and a heated pool, all while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the Ligurian Riviera. The rooftop sun terrace is the perfect spot to unwind and soak up the sun.

Convenient Location and Services
With a prime location overlooking Baia del Silenzio bay and just steps away from private and public beaches, guests can easily explore Sestri Levante and beyond. Take advantage of the free bike rental service to discover the charming town or venture to Cinque Terre and Portofino via the nearby train station.

Experience the ultimate coastal getaway at Hotel Helvetia. Book now for an unforgettable stay by the sea.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 2, 2026 until Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 2, 2026 until Fri, Mar 26, 2027
Bar is closed from 2027-03-26 until 2026-11-02
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from 2027-03-26 until 2026-11-02
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 40 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 70 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 70 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 17 years old stay for € 80 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 70 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 6 years old and over stay for € 80 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

9.4
Based on 226 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Emily • couple • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
M
Michel • couple • ch
7
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
P
Pamela • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Tutto in particolare la colazione

Cons:

Niente

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • couple • it
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
T
Trond • couple • no
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • us
9
Gorgeous hotel & property, decent rooms
Pros:

The hotel grounds, lobby, pool, restaurant and the bay itself are stunning! The service is excellent. The breakfast is 10/10.

Cons:

The rooms are nice, although the bathroom was oddly narrow, and our side facing room felt a bit dark. The A/C was loud, clunky and ineffective. The temp is controlled by the front desk so you must ask them to adjust it, with varying levels of success.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • couple • ch
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
I
Isabella • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Ottima

Cons:

La doccia sulla spiaggia

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
S
Schlegel • solo_traveller • li
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • ch
10
Rundum Zufrieden
Pros:

Sehr schönes kleines Hotel. Die Lage mit Privatstrand ist top. Das gesamte Personal ist absolut professionell, sehr aufmerksam und wir wurden aufs Beste verwöhnt. Die Zimmer sind schön, immer sauber gereinigt. Die Speisen sind sehr lecker, eine schöne Weinkarte rundet das ganze ab. Der Hotelstrand bietet die nötige privacy und die Beach Bar ist ideal für einen kleinen Snack oder Apero. Wir kommen wieder!

Cons:

Man könnte bei dem Preisangebot vielleicht die Parkgebühren für das Auto erlassen, das ist aber nur als Vorschlag und nicht als Kritik zu verstehen.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
F
Frick • couple • li
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • couple • nl
10
Magnificent
Pros:

De ligging, het personeel

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Umberto • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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András • couple • hu
10
Elegáns , személyes, békebeli.
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Dmitrii • couple • pt
7
Brilliant location, clean and new rooms but overrated
Pros:

Close to the sea, you can hear and smell it. New rooms and bath area. Nice restaurant.

Cons:

The web-site and most google reviews seem to be misleading - indication of "wellness" hints that there should be at least sauna and the pool is supposed to be heated. In reality the pool was cold (26-27 degrees when there's 16 outside). Access to the hotel by car is tight - we were fined 187 euro when left our car at the square even though our data were "transferred to the system". We paid 430 euro and 40 euro for the parking is really too much - we could book 5-star hotel in the area at a cheaper price. When i started to analyze the rating of the hotel, the research system indicated that there had not been any reviews on tripadvisor for 18 months and the reviews on booking.com were too generic and made from one country (US) which sometimes can be a symptom of "creative reviews management". "Private beach" is effectively a bunch of a few laybeds at the public beach. And yes, the apple juice at the breakfast seemed to be sour (even though the breakfast overall was nice and fresh).

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
G
Giuseppe • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • au
10
An exceptional boutique hotel. We are sure to return.
Pros:

Location, Decor and Service are all exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing. Not cheap but I don’t resent the cost.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
M
Michel • couple • fr
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
A
agnes • couple • fr
9
Séjour enchanteur
Pros:

Emplacement et vue tout à fait exceptionnels, piscine avec vue paradisiaque et bien chauffée à l'intersaison

Cons:

L'isolation phonique avec les voisins

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee