Villa Riviera Resort

Forty-eight hours rarely feel long enough at Villa Riviera Resort, a five-star property on Via Costa 18 where the Ligurian hillside drops toward Sestri Levante's twin bays — the Baia del Silenzio and the broader Baia delle Favole within walking distance.

The spa anchors the stay: full-body, couples, and facial treatments share a dedicated relaxation lounge with sauna, hot tub, and open-air bath. Beach loungers and umbrellas are positioned for the resort's direct shoreline access, while the restaurant and snack bar source from the Riviera di Levante's coastal larder. Room service and in-room minibars extend that reach after kitchen hours.

Upper floors are stairs-only — a detail worth noting for guests with heavy luggage — though the concierge and 24-hour desk handle baggage storage and airport shuttle booking. Hiking trails into the Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre begin within a short drive north.