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Overall Rating 9.4 / 10
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Hotel San Desiderio receives high praise for the warm and helpful hospitality of its hosts, who make guests feel at home. Its central location, just a short walk from the beach, train station, and the town center, is a frequent highlight. The rooms are noted for being clean, thoughtfully decorated, and well-equipped. The breakfast is abundant and diverse, though some guests found it a bit simple. The presence of friendly dogs adds a welcoming touch. Some reviews mention challenges with parking. Overall, the hotel is described as comfortable, friendly, and offering great value for money.

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natalia
natalia
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
I was very satisfied with my stay at Hotel San Desiderio in Rapallo. The rooms have a cute design and air conditioning. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from the beach, the old town, and other attractions. Great location.
stayed from 07/24/2025 to 07/29/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Natalia, è stato un piacere anche per noi accoglierti e aspettiamo di rivederti di nuovo presto al San Desiderio. Un saluto caloroso da Rapallo con un grosso "arrivederci" da parte di Marco, Filippo e i cagnoloni Zoe e Poldo
elaine
elaine
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 7
Lovely property with very welcoming hosts.
stayed from 07/17/2025 to 07/21/2025
The answer from the host:
Thanks you so much Elaine, it's been our pleasure to welcome you to Hotel San Desiderio and we look forward to seeing you back soon again in Rapallo. Arrivederci da Marco, Filippo & the Bassethounds Zoe and Poldo
hesam
hesam
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
hesam rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 07/22/2025 to 07/25/2025
alessandro
alessandro
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 6 | Host: 8 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
The structure is in an excellent location, 5 minutes walk from the sea and the center. The managers are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is included with every kind of food.
stayed from 07/13/2025 to 07/16/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Alessandro, è stato un piacere anche per noi e aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto al San Desiderio. Cordiali saluti, Marco, Filippo e i cagnoloni Zoe e Poldo
haleigh
haleigh
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
I had an excellent stay at Hotel San Desiderio and would definitely stay again/recommend it to anyone visiting Rapallo. The location was great, very accessible to the train station and seaside. The breakfast was nice with delicious focaccia. The room was comfortable and clean, with charming/quirky decor. The room was kept nice and cool during the hot summer days. There are sleepy, sweet basset hounds on the property that you can say hi and give some pets to. The best part of the stay, however, was the warmth and friendliness from Marco and Filippo. They were incredibly kind and made me feel very welcome and at home. They were happy to provide good recommendations for things to do around the area. Also, I am an Italian language learner and although their English was much better than my Italian, they knew I appreciated the practice and were happy to help me by speaking slowly and patiently with me in Italian. The generous hospitality was very much appreciated!
stayed from 06/29/2025 to 07/01/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Hailey, è stato un piacere grande anche per noi accoglierti e farti sentire un po' come in una casa italiana a Rapallo. Sei bravissima con la lingua italiana e quando vorrai ti aspettiamo volentieri al San Desiderio per una nuova avventura. Un saluto affettuoso e a presto, Marco, Filippo e i cagnoloni Zoe e Poldo
marie-anne
marie-anne
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We were welcomed with great kindness and care. Marco and Filippo take good care of us. The service is always provided with a smile and a kind word, what a joy! It is a place that lives with two big dogs. If you are looking for an aseptic and soulless place, look elsewhere. I appreciated the simple and quick communication via email. We slept very well in a room with high ceilings that gives space. The breakfast is generous. It is a good base for visiting the surroundings as it is very close to the station and the boat. We will return without hesitation.
stayed from 06/03/2025 to 06/04/2025
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Marie-Anne, è stato un piacere anche per noi conoscervi e farvi sentire a casa al San Desiderio. Aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto in modo da vivere delle nuove esperienze ed avventure nella nostra bella regione. La famiglia del San Desiderio infatti include anche Zoe e Poldo, i nostri Basset Hound, che sono molto dolci e tenerissimi, ma alcune persone possono non gradire la presenza di grossi cani da caccia in albergo. Filippo, io e i cagnoloni siamo a vostra disposizione e vi inviamo un grosso "arrivederci" a Rapallo, Marco
anna
anna
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
The managers are very nice, friendly, and respectful. You feel at home. I will return.
stayed from 02/24/2025 to 02/25/2025
christian
christian
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 9 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
A facility perfectly in the spirit of "Routard", in the best sense of the term. Excellent welcome.
stayed from 01/02/2025 to 01/03/2025
The answer from the host:
Merci beaucoup Christian, aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto al San Desiderio. Un saluto caloroso da Rapallo, Marco, Filippo e i cani Zoe e Poldo
rosanna
rosanna
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 9
Comfortable and well-managed structure. Marco and Filippo are excellent managers, they make you feel at home.
stayed from 12/26/2024 to 12/28/2024
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Rosanna, è stato un piacere anche per noi accogliervi e farvi sentire a casa al San Desiderio. Aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto e vi auguriamo un ottimo anno nuovo 2025. Un saluto caloroso da Rapallo, Marco, Filippo e i cagnoloni Zoe e Poldo
andrea
andrea
Property: 7 | Cleaning: 7 | Host: 9 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 6
Cozy structure, excellent location, rooms furnished with character. Maximum availability of the owners and their 'Wagging' friends. Difficult parking to find and not available on site. Good but somewhat 'basic' breakfast. The staff welcomed us with great style and ready to fulfill any request. There are 2 beautiful dogs, sweet and cuddly. The rooms had a good touch of class, cozy and with private bathroom. Excellent location 5 minutes from the sea and near the city center. Unfortunately, I have to make 2 slight negative notes: 1 on the phone we understood that we could pay to park the car on site, but they communicated upon arrival that the spot was not available. 2 breakfast was good, but there wasn't much choice. Considering a good quality price and that these 2 slight shortcomings did not negatively affect the quality of our stay, I would gladly return to this structure.
stayed from 06/22/2024 to 06/23/2024
The answer from the host:
Gentilissimo Andrea, grazie della recensione. E' stato un piacere anche per noi ospitarvi all'Hotel San Desiderio. Sin dalla prima risposta alla vostra richiesta di prenotazione, vi abbiamo indicato che il posto auto in garage alla tariffa di 20, 00 € andava prenotato in anticipo. Ne abbiamo solo 3 disponibili. Lo stesso vale per i 3 permessi auto gratuiti che il comune di Rapallo ci fornisce. Essendo l'albergo previsto al completo, siamo in ogni caso riusciti a fornirvi un permesso auto. Avete chiamato la sera prima dell'arrivo e ve lo abbiamo riservato. La prima colazione è a buffet freddo con bevande calde servite: normalmente viene molto apprezzata per la presenza del dolce e del salato (salumi, formaggio), frutta fresca, succhi di frutta, cereali, focaccia fresca e cornetti in tavola. Vi siete potuti fare vari toast con il tostapane. Se pensavate di trovare anche uova, salsicce o bacon, non sono piatti che prepariamo perché non abbiamo la cucina. Filippo, io e i cagnoloni Zoe e Poldo vi salutiamo cordialmente da Rapallo. Arrivederci, Marco.
elisa
elisa
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 9
A weekend with friends brightened by the kindness and availability of the managers of this property. The environments are simple, but the care they have for guests and details definitely makes up for it. We really felt at home! If I were to come back to this area, I would definitely choose this hotel again. The warm Genoese focaccia in the morning is worth 1,000 points. The breakfast is very good and varied. Excellent location for its proximity to both the Rapallo station, the city center, and the sea. Super approved!
stayed from 07/23/2021 to 07/25/2021
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Elisa! È stato un piacere anche per me, per Filippo, per Nathalie e per Idefix accogliervi e farvi sentire a casa al San Desiderio. Aspettiamo di accoglievi di nuovo presto e vi salutiamo calorosamente da Rapallo, Filippo, Nathalie, Marco e Filippo.
roberta
roberta
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
We had a great time! Congratulations to the managers and their legendary big dog for the hospitality and friendliness.
stayed from 06/26/2021 to 06/28/2021
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Roberta! Filippo, io e Idefi aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto e vi salutiamo calorosamente dal San Desiderio, Marco.
sarah
sarah
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A corner of peace where you can breathe all the love that the owners have put into the realization of this hotel. The kindness and availability of these people make the stay unique. Behind every corner there is a detail that makes you understand that nothing is left to chance, many small details that make a great work.
stayed from 09/12/2020 to 09/13/2020
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Sarah di questa bellissima recensione, siamo felici anche noi quando riusciamo a far sentire i nostri ospiti un po' come a casa, in un angolo felice. Cerchiamo di offrire un'ospitalità semplice, informale, ma allo stesso tempo ci sono tanti piccoli dettagli che permettono di sentirsi a proprio agio e di rilassarsi in un'atmosfera quasi di casa. Filippo, io e il cagnolone fifone Idefix aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto e vi salutiamo calorosamente da Rapallo, Marco.
elzbieta
elzbieta
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Marco and Filippo, the owners, are wonderful people, great kindness and sympathy. Good people, I felt at home. Super clean, abundant and good breakfast. Then there's the very good Fifone, Marco and Filippo's little dog. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. See you soon.
stayed from 09/05/2020 to 09/06/2020
The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Elzbieta, è stato un nostro piacere ospitarvi e farvi sentire a casa. Aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto. Un saluto affettuoso da Marco, Filippo e Idefix.
stifany
stifany
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Hotel San Desiderio is really charming, we were very happy and satisfied. Very convenient for those arriving by train as it is a short walk from the station. Extremely clean and with extremely friendly and nice owners. My daughter went crazy for the dog Idefix. I hope to return next year. Highly recommended!
stayed from 08/14/2019 to 08/15/2019
The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Stifany, grazie mille per questa bellissima recensione. È stato un piacere anche per noi ospitarvi e farvi sentire a casa. Filippo, io e il cagnolone fifone Idefix rimaniamo a disposizione e aspettiamo di accogliervi nuovamente presto all'Hotel San Desiderio. Un caloroso saluto da Rapallo, Marco, Filippo e Idefix.
ilaria
ilaria
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
ilaria rated this property but he didn't leave any comment
stayed from 05/25/2019 to 05/26/2019
marianna
marianna
Property: 8 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 8 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Small hotel with about ten rooms, in the center of Rapallo, garden where you can have breakfast in the beautiful season. Almost family-like management for the welcome, kindness, and availability of the managers. Super equipped rooms and super breakfast with a wide range of sweet and savory options. Four-legged friends are welcome.
stayed from 03/29/2019 to 03/31/2019
The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Marianna, grazie mille di questa bellissima recensione. È stato un piacere per me, per Filippo e il cagnolone fifone Idefix accogliervi e farvi sentire a casa al San Desiderio. Vi aspettiamo di nuovo presto, magari con la bella stagione in modo da poter fare colazione in giardino. Un saluto caloroso e a presto, Marco, Filippo & il cagnolone Idefix.
aloisio
aloisio
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 8
We stayed in the past at Hotel San Desiderio, unfortunately there was no opportunity this time because you were already fully booked. Great location, lovely and well-kept structure and the managers are the best, friendly and cordial. I recommend it.
stayed from 03/30/2018 to 04/02/2018
chiara
chiara
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Very helpful and lovely managers, family atmosphere and welcoming, we feel at home, attention to details (coffee pods, kettle with selection of tea, makeup remover). Lots of treats even in the room. Excellent cleanliness.
stayed from 09/23/2017 to 09/24/2017
marta
marta
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 9
Fantastic owners who make you feel at home as soon as you enter. Very well-kept and tastefully decorated rooms, equipped with everything you need. There's also a coffee machine and a kettle for tea or herbal teas. The breakfast, both savory and sweet, is excellent and plentiful. The property is in the city center, two minutes from the pedestrian area. Parking is difficult, but the owners provided us with a pass. Finally, the presence of the cheerful doggie brightens the spirits. Just a pity we only stayed for one night.
stayed from 09/30/2017 to 10/01/2017
The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Marta, grazie mille di questa bellissima recensione. Filippo, io e il cagnolone Idefix aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto per farvi sentire nuovamente a casa al San Desiderio. Un saluto caloroso da tutti e tre e a presto, Marco.
marco
marco
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 10
Marco is a very sunny, kind, responsive, and effective person! Our stay at Hotel San Desiderio was perfect: clean room equipped with the necessary and more, located in the heart of the city of Rapallo, 5 minutes from the train station and a stone's throw from the seafront. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious! If we pass by Rapallo again, we will definitely stay there. Thank you Marco for your hospitality 🤗.
stayed from 08/13/2017 to 08/15/2017
The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Insaf, grazie mille di questa bellissima recensione. Siamo felici che vi siate trovate bene e aspettiamo di accogliervi di nuovo presto all'Hotel San Desiderio, per farvi sentire di nuovo a casa a Rapallo. Un saluto affettuoso, Marco, Filippo e il cagnolone Idefix.
valentina
valentina
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 8 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 8
Excellent structure, excellent location, excellent manager, helpful and friendly. I recommend it to everyone, really!
stayed from 05/06/2017 to 05/07/2017
monica
monica
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 9 | Breakfast: 9
Hotel San Desiderio is an excellent choice if you are looking for friendliness, availability, and utmost kindness from the manager, a simple but well-kept place in every detail, as well as clean and conveniently located. The breakfast is very good and varied. I highly recommend it!
stayed from 08/19/2016 to 08/21/2016
sylvie
sylvie
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Very very nice welcome. Parking in front of the Hotel San Desiderio. Establishment a stone's throw from the beach and the port that can be reached on foot. Very decent establishment for the price and good breakfast.
stayed from 07/08/2016 to 07/09/2016
francesca
francesca
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8 | Breakfast: 10
Hello. Only two nights, a quick weekend, and I highly recommend it both for the location (3 minutes walk from the sea and the center, next to a small supermarket, bar, and bakeries within easy reach) and for the structure itself, not brand new from the outside but inside a truly welcoming environment, room furnishings very cute and well cared for in detail.\nA special compliment goes to the managers. Available to provide directions for movements, places to eat, very easy-going, international also in their relationships with foreigners. Good guys, very nice. Greetings to Idefix.
stayed from 07/22/2016 to 07/24/2016
raffaella
raffaella
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
A gem of style, refinement, and kindness. A rarity is the courtesy of Marco and Filippo (and Idefix). I recommend it to anyone in Rapallo or nearby! Just 200 meters from the sea and ten minutes from the station.
stayed from 07/11/2015 to 07/12/2015
The answer from the host:
Gentilissima Raffaella, grazie mille della bellissima recensione. È stato un piacere ospitarvi e aspettiamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente presto all'Hotel San Desiderio. Un saluto affettuoso, Marco, Filippo e il cagnolone Idefix.
carmelo
carmelo
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We stayed 3 days in Rapallo and the Hotel San Desiderio is the best one can expect, very good quality-price ratio and the kindness of Marco and Filippo is enviable even to the most starred establishments. Then, at the reception, there is Idefix, a very friendly and docile big dog. I recommend to all people, especially those with pets, like us, to choose this structure for their stay, in the room we even found a little bed and bowls with water and cookies for our "furry son", couldn't ask for more.
stayed from 06/25/2015 to 06/28/2015
The answer from the host:
Gentilissimo Carmelo, Filippo ed io (il cagnolone Idefix) vi ringraziamo della bellissima recensione e aspettiamo di potervi accogliere prossimamente per un prossimo soggiorno da noi, con il "figlio peloso" naturalmente. Un saluto affettuoso, Marco, Filippo e Idefix.
laura
laura
Property: 10 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
We just returned from Rapallo and I have nothing but words of praise and respect for Filippo and Marco and a big kiss to the child.
stayed from 04/03/2015 to 04/06/2015
gianfranco
gianfranco
Property: 9 | Cleaning: 10 | Host: 10 | Location: 9 | Price/Quality: 10 | Breakfast: 10
Central location, in five minutes on foot you can reach the station, the ferries and the seaside promenade. The managers are very friendly, affable, attentive to the needs of children as well, and the breakfast is excellent. Excellent quality price ratio.
stayed from 05/03/2013 to 05/06/2013