HotelLaurin
Your guests arrive at Hotel Laurin to discover a four-story seaside property where the Ligurian coastline becomes your ceremony backdrop.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- GOA · 45 minutes
- Open season
- June – November
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.3 /5 · 357
Hotel Laurin is a hotel destination wedding venue in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), 45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Hotel Laurin in Santa Margherita Ligure, open June–November.
Your guests arrive at Hotel Laurin to discover a four-story seaside property where the Ligurian coastline becomes your ceremony backdrop.
They'll wake to Mediterranean views, share meals on terraces overlooking the water, and remember the moment the sun dropped into the sea during your reception.
The hotel transforms the mechanics of travel into part of the celebration—everyone stays under one roof, dinner extends into evening conversations, and there's no awkward goodbye at the end of the night.
We are a family of four adults from Australia travelling in Europe and have just spent 10 days in the lovely Hotel Laurin. The hotel is in the heart of Santa Margherita with all of the bars, restaurants, cafes and shops right on your door step. It is a 10 minute walk to the train station and across the road from the marina which makes it so easy for day tripping to other towns and the Cinque Terra by train or boat. Portofino is a beautiful one hour walk or 15 minute ferry ride. After a day of sight seeing in the heat it was wonderful to come back and relax at the roof top pool which had plenty of very comfortable sun beds and a fabulous view. The rooms are lovely and spotlessly clean, we had a terrace with a great view across the marina which was perfect for afternoon or after dinner drinks. The hotel is a family owned and run by Stefano and his wife Paola and they are both charming and delightful. All of the staff were friendly and polite and helped us with recommendations for sight seeing and restaurants and helped us with a small medical issue booking us in with an English speaking doctor, and then followed up with us the next day to make sure everything was OK. We would highly recommend the Hotel Laurin if you are looking for lovely accommodation with the added bonus of super friendly service and old world charm.
4 notes, from the desk.
Waterfront location on the Gulf of Tigullio with direct beach access in Santa Margherita Ligure
35 rooms and suites on-site, allowing guests to stay overnight and extend celebration time
Google rating of 4.3/5 across 500+ reviews from recent guests
Corso Guglielmo Marconi location puts you in the heart of a historic fishing village with restaurants and shops within walking distance
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Hotel Laurin.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 5:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome cocktail on the terrace
- 11:00 AMCeremony on the beachfront terrace
- 12:30 PMCocktail hour with sea views
- 2:00 PMReception dinner indoors or on covered terrace
- 10:00 PMDancing and late-night dessert service
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch for remaining guests
Things worth knowing.
GOA · 45 minutes
Guests fly into Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa. The desk arranges every transfer.
€12,000
Costs vary significantly by season (peak summer vs. shoulder months). Request a formal quote directly from the hotel; they often offer package pricing for 2–3 day stays. Many couples negotiate all-inclusive rates covering ceremony space, reception, and guest room discounts.
€500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
€80 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
€120 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – November
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we host both ceremony and reception at Hotel Laurin?+
Yes. The hotel offers terrace and indoor spaces suitable for ceremonies and receptions. Many couples use the beachfront terrace for the ceremony and move to the dining areas for the reception.
What's the accommodation situation for out-of-town guests?+
The hotel has 35 rooms available on-site. With advance notice, the team can often negotiate group rates for your wedding party.
Are there options for dietary restrictions?+
The hotel's restaurant works directly with couples to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific menus.
What's the nearest major airport?+
Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) in Genoa is approximately 30 kilometers away—roughly 45 minutes by car or train.
Can we have a seaside ceremony if weather is poor?+
The hotel has covered terrace and indoor spaces that accommodate full ceremonies and receptions as backup options.
Hold dates at Hotel Laurin.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.