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Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
A jewel set in Portofino’s iconic Piazzetta, Splendido Mare is the elegant harbour-front retreat you dream of when you think of la dolce vita by the sea. With just fourteen individually styled rooms and suites, Splendido Mare blends the intimacy of a boutique hideaway with Belmond’s signature refinement — every detail considered, every moment effortlessly personal.
For travelers who don’t just want to stay in Portofino but be in its pulse, Splendido Mare is an extraordinary stay — waking to marina views, dining on gelato amid pastel facades, and drifting off to the gentle lull of the Ligurian waves.
A timeless favorite among Riviera romantics, Splendido Mare embodies the spirit of la dolce vita by the sea.
Wake up in the heart of the Piazzetta at Splendido Mare
Tucked along the luminous curve of Portofino’s harbor, Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, captures the effortless grace of the Italian Riviera—where cinematic history, sunlit terraces, and salt-tinged air mingle in timeless harmony. Once a humble guesthouse for fishermen, the Mare has evolved into a polished yet intimate retreat, perfectly poised between the glamour of the Piazzetta and the serenity of the sea.
Following a thoughtful restoration by Festen Architecture, every space feels imbued with quiet sophistication: teak and rattan details, maritime hues, and handcrafted Ligurian ceramics reflect the spirit of coastal living with contemporary ease.
Mornings begin with espresso and lemon-scented breezes drifting through open windows; afternoons unfold with languid swims, harbor strolls, and lingering aperitivi at DaV Mare. Throughout, the atmosphere remains authentically Portofinese—unrushed, elegant, and deeply Italian. Splendido Mare is an invitation to savor life’s simple luxuries, where each moment glows softly among the colors of Portofino.
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Feature Window View – Splendido Mare’s Ava Gardner Suite
Named for the Hollywood legend who stayed here during the filming of The Barefoot Contessa, the Ava Gardner Suite occupies the entire top floor — a quiet, cinematic refuge above the harbor.
The Ava Gardner Suite crowns Splendido Mare with cinematic allure—a serene hideaway where Riviera glamour meets understated intimacy. Spanning the hotel’s top floor, its private 35 m² terrace, anchored by a lemon tree and framed by sweeping views of Portofino’s harbor and Castello Brown, blurs the line between indoors and out. A nearly wall-to-wall glass façade opens the living area to sea breezes, while the bedroom gazes directly toward the water, allowing dawn’s light to become part of your waking ritual. Inside, mid-century furnishings, Murano-glass accents, and a marble bath evoke vintage Italian elegance, while thoughtful details—like the option to connect to an adjacent junior suite for starlit dinners—transform every stay into a personal Riviera reverie.
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