Villa Rosmarino
Art-forward design hotel meets private Ligurian home. Linen-beige tones, teak floors, original Genoese mosaic tiles on the ground floor, Carrara marble sinks, and a rotating collection of contemporary Italian and international artwork. The formality dial is set firmly to 'off'.
Ask Mario for his personal restaurant list — it's curated and avoids tourist traps. Trattoria Cucù in Camogli and La Cucina di Nonna Nina in San Rocco are reliable picks.
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of properties on the protected Mount Portofino peninsula with a pool. Six rooms means Mario and his team actually know who you are. The art collection is genuinely serious — not lobby prints but photography, paintings, and sculpture by contemporary artists. Repeatedly cited as one of the best small hotels on the Italian Riviera.
A 1907 Genoese palazzo on Mount Portofino, sitting above the fishing village of Camogli with views over the Golfo Paradiso. Owner Mario — a former Milan advertising executive who traded agency life for this — has filled the six rooms with contemporary art, Italian design furniture, and enough thought to make every corner feel intentional. No room numbers on the doors, no lobby, no dinner service. The idea is that you live here, not just sleep here.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Corner Room
From EUR190 / nightSecond floor room with an extra-large double bed of neo-medieval design by a group of young Spanish designers. Arabic-inscription artwork creates an unexpected, almost Moorish atmosphere. The bathroom has resin flooring and an extra-large shower. One window faces the garden; the other opens from the pool out to Mount Portofino and Golfo Paradiso.
Double · 25 sqm
Garden Room
From EUR190 / nightFirst floor, with direct access to the garden — the only room offering this. A French imperial-style bed furnishes the living area; original Genoese mosaic floor tiles are a nice period detail. The sleeping area has a large double bed and a modern bathroom with Saint Hubert marble walls. The only room that accepts an extra single bed (€50/night), making it the best pick for a parent travelling with a child.
Double · 25 sqm
Large Room
From EUR190 / nightSecond floor, and lives up to its name — notably spacious, with a feeling of unhurried luxury. Teak parquet floors, a large work by a young Spanish artist on the wall, natural stone shower. Windows look out to the Italian garden on one side and Mount Portofino on the other.
Double · 25 sqmPalm Tree Room
From EUR160 / nightFirst floor standard room, entered from the living room with its antique Genoese stone floor. Teak parquet, Pop art period works on the walls, and windows framing both the pool and garden and a large palm tree in the rear garden. Smaller than the superior rooms but still thoughtfully put together.
Double · 20 sqm
Swimming Pool Room
From EUR160 / nightNamed for its outlook: large windows open directly onto the pool and Mount Portofino, looking toward San Rocco. The bed is framed on two walls by underwater photography by a young artist — an unusual, calming choice. Teak floors, Carrara marble sink, Saint Hubert stone walls in the bathroom.
Double · 20 sqmTerrace Room
From EUR190 / nightThe top floor — third and last — with Camogli village in full view from both the private terrace and a unique bathroom window positioned above the stone shower. That 'shower with a view' is the room's calling card. Contemporary art by Italian and international artists covers the walls. Compact but memorable.
Double · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Concierge handles reservations at beach clubs around Camogli and the Mount Portofino coast. Beach is a 20-minute walk from the villa.
Concierge can arrange half-day or full-day boat trips to Portofino, San Fruttuoso, Santa Margherita Ligure, or a full-day trip to Cinque Terre departing from Camogli or La Spezia. With or without a skipper.
Guided or self-guided treks on Mount Portofino organized by the concierge. Classic route runs from the villa to San Fruttuoso abbey — reachable only by foot or boat — with a beach lunch on arrival.
13m x 6m outdoor infinity pool overlooking Golfo Paradiso, surrounded by twelve sun loungers and garden tables. Open March to October.
Well-stocked library in the ground-floor living room covering art, design, fashion, travel and fiction. A living space — not just a shelf of neglected books.
Kayak rentals for coastal excursions departing from Camogli or Portofino. SUP excursions also organized from Portofino.
On request: private cooking classes covering Ligurian pesto, fresh pasta, homemade ravioli, and local specialties.
Organized visits to local oil mills (extra virgin olive oil production and tasting) and area wineries specializing in Vermentino and Pigato.
Scooter or Vespa delivered directly to the villa for independent exploration of nearby beaches and villages.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property, included in all room rates.
Full-day concierge assistance for restaurant reservations, day tours, taxis, transport, activity bookings, and insider recommendations. Mario personally curates restaurant and excursion lists for guests.
Shared living rooms with extensive book library (art, design, fashion, fiction) and music. Key communal spaces in the house.
Italian-style garden with magnolia, lemon, tangerine, grapefruit trees, lavender and rosemary. Multiple terrace areas and pergolas.
13m x 6m pool overlooking Golfo Paradiso. Twelve sun loungers, garden tables. Open March–October.
All six rooms have individual air conditioning.
Organized transfers to/from Genoa (€80 one way), Pisa, Milan Linate and Milan Malpensa airports.
One reserved on-site parking space per room, within the property.
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