Splendido Portofino – a Belmond hotel in a 16th century beautifully restored monastery on the hills of Portofino certainly lives up to its name! Its prime location overlooking the Portofino Bay, its terrace gardens, the level of service – all is just that – Splendid!
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Key Facts
Ideal For
- elopements with a symbolic ceremony
- full wedding weekends, with all or some of the events taking place on-site
- weddings with up to 90 guests, with a legal ceremony at the town hall, religious ceremony at one of the nearby churches, cocktail hour, dinner and party, taking place at the Pool Grill Restaurant, Garden Footpath, and La Terrazza Restaurant as per the defined order of events.
- welcome dinners or after-wedding brunches, birthday parties, baptisms, or any celebration for up to 90 guests, depending on the desired setup and event flow
- accommodation and getting-ready photos for couples having their wedding at this or another venue
Venue Type and Aesthetics
- Privately owned luxury hotel within a 16th century monastery.
- Featuring exquisite architectural and interior design details.
- Combines historical architecture with modern and luxurious comfort.
- Available for partial or exclusive rental
Seasonality
- Open April to November for accommodation and events.
- Considering weather conditions on the Italian Riviera, the best time to have an event at the hotel is between May-October.
- Also possible, but with the risk of colder and rainier weather: April and November
Accessibility
- Barrier-free access, with limitations in some areas
- Parking available on the property
- Easy to reach by taxi, airport transfer service, or helicopter to Rapallo – 5 minutes away by car
- Free shuttle to Splendido Mare in the Portofino Piazzetta
Ceremony
- legal at the local Town Hall or Castello Brown
- religious in one of the nearby churches, the closest being Church of San Martino with a capacity of 250 guests
- symbolic on the property
Event Spaces
- Garden Footpath – up to 60 guests standing, available for evening banquets starting from 20:15
- Paradise Corner – up to 60 guests standing
- La Terrazza Restaurant – 90 standing or seated guests, usable in case of buyout
- Pool Grill Restaurant
- up to 60 guests for cocktail hour, without hotel buyout and only for evening events
- up to 150 guests for cocktail hour, in case of hotel buyout
- up to 60 guests seated
- Pitosforo Room – up to 50 guests for ceremony
Accommodation
- Can accommodate up to 140 people in:
- 23 rooms
- 47 suites
Catering
- In-house dining and bars
- 3 restaurants with a great variety of dishes
- piano bar
- pool bar
- Food and drinks for one wedding event starting from approx. 380 €/person
- 1 hour welcome drinks and canapes
- 3-course dinner menu
- wedding cake and small sweets
- wines, water, coffee during dinner
- 2 hours of open bar – spirits, cocktails, beer, soft drinks
Event Timing and Technical Conditions
- Pool Grill Restaurant and Garden Footpath – available only for evening banquets
- Music and noise limitations – up to 23:00 outside
- Dancing – allowed in all event rooms
- Dance floor – not mandatory
- Smoking indoor – not allowed
- Real candles – allowed
- Confetti, petals – yes
Amenities
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Wellness center
- Children’s club
- Gym
- Dog spa
- Private secure parking
- Tennis court
- Free shuttle to
- Belmond Splendido Mare in the heart of the Portofino Piazzetta
- Bagni Fiore at Paraggi Beach
- Golf court available in Rapallo – 15 minutes by car
Booking Options
- partial or exclusive rental
Pricing Structure 2022
- Rental fee of the property can only be calculated on demand
- Pool Grill Restaurant starting from 6.000 €
- Garden Footpath starting from 2.500 €
- Paradise Corner starting from 1.250 €
Event Spaces
Garden Footpath
Maximum capacity
- 60 standing
Can be used only for evening events, after 20:15
Paradise Corner
Maximum capacity
- 60 standing
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La Terrazza Restaurant outdoor
Maximum capacity
- 90 standing
- 90 seated
Can be used only in case of hotel buyout
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La Terrazza Restaurant – indoor
First floor
Maximum capacity
- 90 standing
- 90 seated
Can be used only in case of hotel buyout
Event Spaces
More Impressions
Own photos + photos via belmondpro.com
Recommended Minimum Budget
This is a very generic minimum budget recommendation a buyout for 2 nights, with one main wedding day and potentially one smaller event at this venue. For more accurate cost estimations matching your requirements, get in touch to discuss your particular needs.
The amounts mentioned here are in EURO, including VAT, and can include some or all of the following cost categories. Actual costs will vary depending on quantity and quality of chosen services, equipment, food and drinks, and duration of the event.
- venue and catering budget including basic furniture, linens, tableware, staff, welcome drinks and canapes, 3-4 course dinner menu, basic beverage package during dinner, basic open bar package, simple wedding cake
- wedding vendor budget = minimum recommended spend for all other vendor categories: photo, video, entertainment, decoration, stationery, make-up and hair, local wedding day transportation, planning, design and coordination by High Emotion Weddings
Elopement for 2
Minimum total wedding budget from 30.000
not including accommodations at the Splendido Portofino
20 Guests
Minimum total wedding budget from 80.000
not including accommodations at the Splendido Portofino
50 Guests
Minimum total wedding budget from 120.000
not including accommodations at the Splendido Portofino
90 Guests
Buyout pricing to be defined on request, depending on season and duration of rental
Position
Portofino, Liguria, Italian Riviera
37 km – 45 minutes from Genoa International Airport
15 minutes by helicopter + car from Rapallo
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