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2 restaurants, breakfast, dinner served; Italian cuisine
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Superior Junior Suite, balcone, vista mare ( Portobello) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

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Via della Chiusa 28, Sestri Levante, GE, 16039
  • Place, Libera Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spiaggia di Portobello
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Baia delle Favole
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 151 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Single Room, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Single Room, Non Smoking, City View

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, Balcony, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Junior Suite, balcone, vista mare ( Portobello)

Superior Junior Suite, balcone, vista mare ( Portobello) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Junior Suite, balcone, vista mare ( Portobello)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Room with private garden | Terrace/patio

Room with private garden

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite Deluxe, terrazzo, vista mare parziale (Portovenere) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite Deluxe, terrazzo, vista mare parziale (Portovenere)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite Deluxe, vista mare (Vernazza) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite Deluxe, vista mare (Vernazza)

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite, Balcony, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Balcony, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite Deluxe, Patio privato (Portofino) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Suite Deluxe, Patio privato (Portofino)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite Deluxe Garden (Manarola) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite Deluxe Garden (Manarola)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room (Suite) | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room (Suite)

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking, City View

Family Room, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Hotel Vis à Vis

4-star Sestri Levante hotel walkable to Bay of Silence
Spend the day playing on Hotel Vis à Vis's private sand beach then return to dine at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Hotel Vis à Vis offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers.

This Sestri Levante hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and complimentary newspapers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages.
Unwind on the private sand beach, located just 300 meters away. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Hotel Vis à Vis like a seasonal outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a sauna.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Olimpo - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Ponte Zeus - This cocktail bar overlooks the ocean and specializes in Italian cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 800 m
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Olimpo
  • Ponte Zeus

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Private wine tours
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Roll-in shower (39 inches wide)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1964
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 28 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 18 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 30 per day

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 and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 18 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30 per day

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 and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT010059A1ZU89QTD5

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Vis à Vis
Hotel Vis à Vis Sestri Levante
Vis a Hotel
Vis a Sestri Levante
Vis à Vis Hotel
Vis à Vis Sestri Levante
Vis Hotel
Hotel Vis à Vis Hotel
Hotel Vis à Vis Sestri Levante
Hotel Vis à Vis Hotel Sestri Levante

Hotel Vis à Vis Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 303 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lena

Beautiful view. Concier
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant staff for breakfast service were extremely kind and helpful, Lara was so accommodating and hard working and the morning manager was also very gracious and welcoming! We had an exceptional stay! Front desk staff were also wonderful! Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great location. Needs updating of facilities and infrastructure. Was built in the 60’s and it shows. Great staff and customer service.
Restaurant view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vis-a-Vis is in a lovely location overlooking and walkable to Sestre Levante and its beaches. Hotel staff are helpful and courteous. The pool area is lovely. One downside is no irons are available (even to borrow from the front desk), which is something I have never experienced in a hotel. The hotel could also consider changing room keys to modern key cards versus clunky room keys, which are difficult to carry around, and making on-site parking free (versus EUR 15/night).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around! Great hotel, great service and very enjoyable. Very friendly team! Loved the hotel, lived Sestri Levante
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Vis a Vis. The views from this hotel are spectacular, the rooms were a bit small but perfectly fine for what we needed and the staff were amazing, very attentive. Sestri is such a beautiful town and I’d highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying there. It’s walking distance to the town and beaches and makes it a convenient location. However if you’re more of a pool person the pool looks over sestri to portofino it was one of the best views from a hotel we’ve ever had. Thank you Hotel Vis a Vis for making our honeymoon so special!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerzy

Traveled with family

Fuori dal mondo

You are the best. Congratulations
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

delightful stay

Just about everything was perfect. The Bar and Restaurants both had amazing views of the city and sea. The staff were wonderful and the bed was comfortable. The pillows could use some help all were beautiful on the bed but to sleep on they were way to big so it was hard to get to sleep. other than that everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kentrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location alone would make me want to come back. This hotel was in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rocky

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and the property is well situated in the city, easily walkable to shops, the beach and everything else. The pool is heated and there are incredible views from the pool, roof deck and restaurant areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vis a Vis was our first stop on our honeymoon. Everything was perfect, the staff were so friendly and incredible, breakfast was amazing, and the location was absolutely perfect! The bar manager Andrea Carnevale absolutely amazing. Even if you don't stay here, be sure to visit the Deck Zeus for one of his famous cocktails! We couldn't thank you enough. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel vis a vis has an unbelievable setting with stunning views and incredible sunsets
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter-Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place to stay

Beautiful hotel, views and staff treat you 10 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter-Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

hector

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Vis a vis! We stayed in a junior suite which was absolutely perfect, beautifully decorated, great spaces built in for storage, comfortable bed, and bedding, and a decent sized bathroom. We were pleasantly surprised to have a huge patio, which wasn’t shown in the photos for the room. The patio was the full length of the room and had multiple seating and lounger options outside. The staff at the hotel front desk were incredibly friendly. We also really enjoyed the complementary breakfast every morning, which had a very nice selection. The town square was just a short few minute walk from the hotel and had great restaurants and options for shopping. We also took the train to a few other locations along the coast. The train station was about a 10 minute walk and was very easy to figure out, with trains running very frequently up until midnight every night. The hotel even arranged a shuttle to take us to the train station with our luggage the day of our departure for $20 euro. This was quite helpful to not have to cart our luggage around town. We visited in early October, so this was the beginning of the slow season, but we enjoyed how calm the town was this time of year, and felt like we could really feel like locals there. If you’re looking for a great hotel in a quaint town away from the craziness of some of the bigger, touristy cities, this is a great spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice and perfect location

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
The Vis a Vis has amazing views. Go to the bar for a drink. It’s not worth the price to stay there. It bills itself as a cruise ship on land. That’s true—the rooms are as tiny as cabins on a boat. And at least in my bathroom, there was mildew growing on the ceiling. Also, the toilet seat was misaligned, so you weren’t fully on the toilet when you sat on it. I expect more from a 4 star hotel. Additionally it’s really loud. Paper thin walls. Not great for light sleepers. And the spa is a complete joke. The facilities aren’t nice. I paid for a 90 minute sports massage. the masseuse seemed utterly clueless as to what she was doing. She spent about 5 minutes on my back, and then texted on her phone for a long time while mindlessly rubbing my left foot with her left hand. She also spent a weird amount of time rubbing my face. I didn’t sign up for a facial.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night in the Family Room. We drove from Nice to Pisa, and then back to the Liguria area for sightseeing. Hotel Vis a Vis is a beautiful location in a friendly and beautiful town. We didn’t get to explore the little town of Sestri Levante because we got to the hotel too late but we enjoyed time at the pool, poolside drinks, and an amazing dinner at the Olimpio restaurant within the hotel. It overlooks the town and has the best view. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Paula walked us around the premises and every member of staff from the bar, pool and restaurant were kind and accommodating. My children are asking when we can come again! We would definitely book here again and plan to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Masina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024