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Royal Sporting Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services

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Outdoor pool, a rooftop pool, sun loungers
On the beach
Bicycling
Interior detail
Sundeck

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via dell'Olivo 345, Portovenere, SP, 19025

What's nearby

  • Porto Venere Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Doria Castle - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Church of St. Peter - 20 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

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

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a marina, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace at Royal Sporting Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a facial, a body treatment, or a body scrub. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine seafood restaurant, Ristorante dei Poeti, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • An outdoor tennis court, valet parking (surcharge), and a rooftop pool
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), massage treatment rooms, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All 56 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Childcare services, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Ristorante dei Poeti

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rooftop pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa services
  • Steam room
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Marina onsite
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 44 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 22 October to 30 April

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

Does Royal Sporting Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include rooftop pools.

Is Royal Sporting Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Valet parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Sporting Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Sporting Hotel located?

Located in Portovenere, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, just steps from Porto Venere Regional Natural Park and Sporting Beach. Gabbiano Beach and Cooperativa Barcaioli Portovenere are also within 15 minutes.

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