Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House 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 by car. Best months: June, July, August, November.
Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House
Guests arrive at Villa Gelsomino to discover a refined coastal sanctuary overlooking the Ligurian Sea, where marble terraces and manicured gardens frame intimate moments against azure water views.
About Villa Gelsomino Exclusive House
Guests arrive at Villa Gelsomino to discover a refined coastal sanctuary overlooking the Ligurian Sea, where marble terraces and manicured gardens frame intimate moments against azure water views.
The 4.9-star rated property transforms your celebration into an experience of Italian Riviera sophistication, with on-site accommodations allowing guests to transition from ceremony to reception without leaving the estate.
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I will never forget my stay here. All the staff were so gentle, kind, and warm. The building is historic and beautiful. It’s very difficult to find such a fantastic hotel. We had a wonderful time that cannot be replaced by anything else.
AT IK · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 5 rooms
- Room types
- 7 listed
Money
- Price
- €5,000 to €15,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GOA, 45 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Waterfront terrace with unobstructed Mediterranean views and direct beach access
- On-site hotel accommodates up to 150 guests with luxury rooms overlooking the coast
- Private gardens spanning multiple levels with dedicated ceremony and reception spaces
- Full-service kitchen and sommelier-curated wine selection featuring Italian Riviera vintages
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00 PMGuest check-in at hotel; welcome cocktail on terrace
- 10:00 AMRehearsal in garden ceremony space
- 5:00 PMBride preparation in suite; guest seating in gardens
- 6:00 PMCeremony on waterfront terrace overlooking Mediterranean
- 7:00 PMCocktail hour in gardens with views
- 8:30 PMDinner reception in main hall; dancing until midnight
- 10:00 AMFarewell brunch by the pool; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GOA · 45 minutes by car
Guests fly into Cristoforo Colombo Airport (Genoa).
- Typical total
- €35,000-65,000Aisle estimate
Ceremony and reception typically combine for day-use packages. Wedding coordinator, florals, photography, and entertainment quoted separately.
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€35,000-65,000 (100-guest wedding, 2-night stay, mid-range catering)
- Ceremony fee
- €2,000-3,500Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€2,000-3,500 (space rental, setup, coordination)
- Reception
- €150-280 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€150-280 (catering, beverages, service based on menu selection)
- Room rate
- €250-550 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€250-550 (standard rooms to suites with sea views)
- Weather window
- June – August, November
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 348 611 7923
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can guests stay overnight at the villa?+
Yes. Villa Gelsomino operates as a luxury hotel with rooms for wedding guests, enabling a multi-day celebration without travel to external accommodations.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The venue accommodates up to 150 guests across indoor and outdoor spaces, with flexibility for intimate ceremonies of 20+ attendees.
Does the venue offer catering and bar services?+
Fully on-site catering, kitchen facilities, and sommelier-selected wine program are included. Menus are customizable based on dietary requirements and seasonal availability.
What outdoor spaces are available?+
Multiple terraces, manicured gardens, and a beachfront area provide ceremony and cocktail venues with water views. Indoor salons serve as weather alternatives.
Is there parking and vehicle access?+
Private vehicle access and dedicated parking are available for guest arrivals, with valet service available upon request.
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
Rooms: 5 rooms
“Three intimate ways to inhabit Villa Gelsomino, each shaped around the rhythm of the Riviera. Five unique suites, candlelit dinners by the sea, and weddings under century-old palms.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 7 listed
“Standard Double Room”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“A unique location overlooking the Gulf of Portofino. Dine by candlelight, with expertly prepared wines and cocktails while watching the sunset.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“A unique location overlooking the gulf of the Italian Riviera. Dine by candlelight, or enjoy one of our expertly prepared wines or cocktails while watching the infinity of a sunset over the Gulf of Portofino.”
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