Excelsior Palace Hotel
Perched on the Ligurian coastline near Portofino, Excelsior Palace Hotel commands panoramic views of the Tigullio Gulf from its clifftop position in Rapallo.
Excelsior Palace Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Rapallo, Italy, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), 30-40 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
About Excelsior Palace Hotel
Perched on the Ligurian coastline near Portofino, Excelsior Palace Hotel commands panoramic views of the Tigullio Gulf from its clifftop position in Rapallo.
The Belle Époque structure rises above the Mediterranean, offering ceremony spaces with unobstructed sea vistas and terraces where receptions flow between indoor salons and open-air settings overlooking the water.
The hotel's 110+ rooms provide on-site accommodation for guests arriving from across Europe.
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Stayed at this hotel with my girlfriends and had the most wonderful experience. The service was absolutely outstanding and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive.
Anastasiya Bek · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 12 listed
Money
- Price
- €180 to €350 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GOA, 40 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- Clifftop location with panoramic Tigullio Gulf views from ceremony and reception spaces
- 110+ guest rooms available for destination wedding attendees
- Direct access to private beach facilities and waterfront terraces
- Belle Époque architecture dating to the early 1900s with period elegance
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 14:00-18:00Guest arrival; check-in and welcome aperitivo on terrace
- 19:30Welcome dinner at hotel restaurant
- 10:00-11:00Pre-wedding preparations and photography
- 11:30Ceremony on main terrace overlooking gulf
- 12:30-14:00Aperitivo and cocktail reception on terraces
- 14:30-18:00Reception lunch with sea views
- 10:00-12:00Farewell brunch before guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GOA · about 40 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport.
- Typical total
- €15,000-40,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€15,000-40,000+ for 50-100 guests including 2 nights
- Ceremony fee
- €2,500-4,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €120-200 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €150-350 a nightAisle estimate
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0185 230666
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Ceremony and reception fees vary by season and guest count. Accommodation represents bulk of cost for destination weddings. Menu customization, wine selections, and décor upgrades available separately.
Questions about the venue
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The hotel can accommodate up to 150 guests across its various event spaces and dining areas.
Are accommodations included with venue rental?+
Room rates are separate from venue fees. Guests book rooms directly; the hotel offers group rates for wedding parties.
What outdoor ceremony options exist?+
Multiple terraces overlook the gulf. Ceremonies can be arranged on the main terrace or in manicured garden areas with sea backdrops.
What is the best season to book?+
July-August can be warm; winter months (November-February) may have unpredictable coastal conditions.
How far is the venue from Genoa Airport?+
Approximately 30 minutes by car via the A12 highway. Direct transfers and car rental are readily available.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 12 listed
“Junior Suite with Sea View”
Read the source for room typesParking: Yes
“By parking your car in our garage (service to be paid by Guest), you can recharge it for free!”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“The Excelsior Palace Hotel in Rapallo is the only 5-star luxury hotel on the Portofino Coast. Located in a privileged position, 2km from Santa Margherita Ligure, facing east on the bay of Rapallo and west on the coast of Portofino.”
Read the source for setting