Grand Hotel Miramare ★★★★★ A beautiful classic modern Italian hotel where the wedding party is staying.  Directly across from the sea with a pool. Easy walk to town center.  Private beach club and upscale amenities.    $1,100+ euros/night    Hotel Metropole ★★★★ Very nice hotel in a great location.  The hotel has several buildings all near each other. They have a wonderful view of the sea and the town of Santa Margherita.  Close to town and not as much of a hill as some of the other choices.  They have a small pool and their own private beach. $450+ euros/night   Hotel Continental ★★★★ The rooms are nice and most are ocean facing.  It is a larger hotel with private beach all in its own compound.  Pool access is a bit weird — as it’s tied to the health club and an additional charge.  The most American of the hotels, including a new gym.  It is on a 200 yard hill, slightly South of town, but can be walked.  Not all of the rooms are renovated – so check when setting your accommodations. $560+ euros/night   Hotel Minerva ★★★ Cute, funky hotel that Erika and Matthew have enjoyed staying in previously, just a short walk from the main town in Santa Margherita. It’s a ~20 room hotel owned by a young brother and sister who are very kind and accommodating. Light on the amenities but very nice staff and a delicious included organic breakfast that’s served in the courtyard of the hotel. $280+ euros/night Hotel Tigullio Et de Milan ★★★ Very nice Italian small boutique hotel located above the town square; more in the immediate neighborhood a bit away from the hustle and bustle of it all..  Rooms are very nice and functional.  Nice seating area and hot tub on roof.  If you are worried about space, suite rooms are a suggestion.  Their sister hotel is Hotel Jolando; which is similar and also good — we just liked Tigullio better. $250+ euros/night   Lastly, there are some great Airbnb options in the neighborhood!