Portofino’s Splendido is debuting an ultra-luxury villa with private ‘sea garden’

The historic hotel’s exclusive new addition, Villa Beatrice, will launch in July 2025 and will offer ultimate seclusion and privacy

Belmond has announced the addition of Villa Beatrice, a stunning private villa on the Italian Riviera, to its portfolio of luxury properties. The villa, a family palazzo that has been masterfully restored, is located within a protected national park on a private spit above Punta Caiega – between the coastal hamlets of Paraggi and Portofino, and comes with private sea access. When it launches in July 2025, Villa Beatrice is set to offer one of the most secluded and private experiences on the Italian Riviera.

Originally known as Villa Odero and built by Ligurian industrialist Attilio Odero, the property was designed by Tuscan architect Gino Coppedè and blends Gothic Revival with Art Nouveau influences. It was acquired by Belmond in 2021 and underwent an extensive restoration led by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, with landscape design by Marco Bay. The project has carefully preserved original features, including Coppedè’s external frescoes and intricate ceilings, while introducing contemporary touches throughout.

The villa spans three main floors, with an additional attic ‘Torretta’ floor and rooftop terrace, and can accommodate up to ten guests across five rooms, including La Casetta, a secluded one-bedroom cottage set among citrus groves. Interiors feature marble bathrooms, a curated collection of heritage antiques and artworks sourced from local estate sales and auctions, and materials custom-made by Italian artisans.  Every detail of Villa Beatrice reflects its Ligurian heritage. “Each element tells the story of Villa Beatrice, offering guests an authentic experience that highlights the charm and history of Portofino –this is the essence of true luxury,” Brudnizki stated.

The villa’s surrounding grounds showcase lush landscaping and a subtropical ‘sea garden’, and guests will have access to a plunge pool with a sun deck, a fully equipped kitchen with the option of a personal chef, a gym, and a summer pavilion designed for yoga or spa treatments. Expansive shaded terraces provide a setting for al fresco dining and family gatherings, all with panoramic views over the Gulf of Tigullio, stretching from Paraggi and Cinque Terre to Portofino.

Guests of Villa Beatrice will have access to the full suite of services from nearby Splendido, A Belmond Hotel – which has also been undergoing a multi-year renovation and restoration led by Brudnizki – when it launches in the European summer.

The hotel, a former 16th-century Benedictine monastery, has unveiled new spaces at the last two summer reopenings: New rooms and a lobby debuted this year, while in 2023 the hotel unveiled a transformed pool area, famously overlooking the sparkling Ligurian Bay, as well as the new Splendido Grill restaurant and the renovated Baronessa Suite, one of the hotel’s signature suites inspired by the noble Palazzos of the region.

For the 2025 season, coinciding with the opening of Villa Beatrice, Splendido will reveal a renovated main building with a focus on new rooms and communal areas, including a restyled cocktail bar; coffee bar; lounge bar; breakfast area; retail space; champagne display and Dior Spa. This new wellness space includes four treatment cabins and a dedicated relaxation space on an exclusive roof terrace.

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