Villa Riviera is an outstanding historical Italian Villa originally built in the early 1900s.
Completely restored in 2018, the Villa has been transformed into a boutique resort, a luxury destination that combines the highest standards in hospitality with the distinctive features of the Italian “dolce vita”.
The Villa, located at the top of the hill of Santa Giulia, has an unequalled position overlooking the entire beauty of the Gulf of Tigullio, from Portofino to Sestri Levante. Six luxury suites designed to give you the best comfort, a small gourmet restaurant and great services will assure that you’ll enjoy every aspect of your stay. A magnificent garden facing the Mediterranean Sea and an amazing infinity pool will complete your experience ensuring that your visit will be unforgettable.
Villa Riviera is a boutique resort offering its guests privacy and relaxation. A freshly restored 19th-century villa combines its historical character with the highest international standards. The Villa, located at the top of the hill of Santa Giulia, has an unequalled position overlooking the entire beauty of the Gulf of Tigullio, from Portofino to Sestri Levante. Six luxury suites designed to give you the best comfort, a small gourmet restaurant, and great services will assure that you’ll enjoy every aspect of your stay. A magnificent garden facing the Mediterranean Sea and an amazing infinity pool will complete your experience ensuring that your visit will be unforgettable.
Villa Riviera is the perfect base for guests who want to visit and explore our region, spending some days between Portofino and Cinque Terre (Monterosso can be reached in 30’ by train from Sestri Levante). Excursions, beaches, historical villages, and typical restaurants and not just in summer! The winter here is gentle, meanwhile spring and autumn provide spectacular sea conditions and beautiful vegetation.
A dedicated and attentive staff will take care of you all the time, starting with breakfast in the morning, assisting you during the day with delicious cocktails at the pool for example, or maybe with an aperitif at sunset. The restaurant is open year-round for lunch and dinner.
Exclusive Restaurant
Cozy and exclusive. The right place to let yourself be carried away by the delights of the palate. A panoramic terrace with a suggestive sea view across the gulf, from Portofino to Sestri Levante. Here you will savor the flavors of our cuisine managed by chef Alessandro Dentone; his experience and continuous research starting from local products (fish first of all) meant that the synergy was created in a short time that gave life to our "taste project" aimed at making our customers live, the simple and genuine experience of good Italian cuisine. The restaurant is open only to guests of the Resort.
Boat Tours
When summer arrives, our guests can live a great experience visiting Portofino and Cinque Terre onboard our maxi-rib Noah 33, fully equipped with sun-tent, fridge, Bluetooth, showers, and mini-wc, located at Chiavari Marina, 20 mins from Villa Rivera. Our captain will take care of you, allowing you to swim in the open sea or waiting for you during your visit to Portofino or Vernazza.
We can organize a shuttle service at the welcome desk, that will drive you directly where our captain will welcome you.