Savoia Apartments

A private Mediterranean park of 10,000 square metres surrounds Savoia Apartments in Nervi, with palms leading towards the building, olive trees and a mix of plants and flowers. The mood is residential rather than resort-like: friendly, quiet and suited to a couple or a small group that wants room to settle in rather than a timetable to follow.

The apartments are designed for independent living, with sea views, balconies and kitchens equipped for everyday use. The website is available in English and Italian, while the concierge is connected to the apartment by intercom and can point you towards local restaurants, walks and places to buy Genoese specialities such as focaccia and pesto.

You are in Nervi, part of Genova, on the Ligurian coast. The sea is a few steps away, and the Anita Garibaldi promenade runs for 1.2 miles above the water, leading towards the harbour, restaurants and the quieter Capolungo beach. This is the sort of coastline where a post-dive walk can easily become the evening plan.

Genova Nervi railway station is about 0.1 mile away, making the coast and the city easier to explore without moving the car. Genova’s centre is about 6.2 miles away, while Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport is roughly 8.7 miles from the property. Capolungo beach is around 0.6 mile on foot, and Villa Grimaldi is about 0.5 mile away.

These are apartments rather than conventional hotel rooms, with a bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen. That matters when you return hungry, damp and uninterested in dressing for dinner: you can put the kettle on, make something simple and eat at the dining table instead of negotiating a restaurant menu in a state of advanced decompression fatigue.

For two people, choose an apartment where the sea view and balcony are part of the evening rather than an afterthought. The balcony has a table and two chairs, and the larger terrace is furnished with garden seating and sheltered from the summer sun by a canopy. It gives you somewhere to sit with a coffee, dry your clothes on the rack and watch the light change over the coast.

Air conditioning is adjustable, with heating for cooler nights. Inside, you have free WiFi, a sofa, seating area, desk, television, wardrobe and a bathroom with bath or shower, towels and hairdryer. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle and cookware, so you can manage breakfast, a late supper or provisions bought locally. A lift serves the building, and family apartments are available.

There is no hotel dining routine to organise your day, which is rather the point of an apartment base. You have the equipment for making your own meals, a dining area indoors and outdoor seating for eating on the terrace when the weather behaves. Grocery deliveries are available, and the refrigerator is useful for the obvious post-dive essentials: water, fruit, cheese and something that requires no knife skills whatsoever.

When cooking feels like an unnecessary land-based activity, local options begin close by. Focacceria Buon Appetito is about 0.1 mile away, while Rabaglia 1968 and A Due Passi dai Parchi are within roughly 0.3 mile. The station buffet is also nearby, and Cubilla American Bar is around 0.7 mile away for a drink without turning the evening into an expedition.

The surrounding promenade leads towards the marina, where you will find further restaurants and shops. The concierge can suggest places to eat and where to buy focaccia, ice cream and pesto to take home. No breakfast package or board formula is listed, so plan around the apartment kitchen and the local places instead.

The summer pool sits inside the private park and has different depths, a lifeguard, sun loungers, umbrellas and pool towels. It is the useful sort of diversion for a non-diving day: no timetable, no kit bag and no need to go further than the garden. Table tennis adds a modest competitive option for anyone who still has energy after the promenade.

The waterfront is the main activity here. From the driveway or the Nervi parks, you can reach the Anita Garibaldi promenade for walking or jogging, then continue towards the harbour and Capolungo. The monumental Nervi parks bring ancient and exotic trees, museums and space for a slower wander, while Villa Grimaldi is close enough for a short outing.

For a day away from the coast immediately around you, the property’s excursion suggestions include Genova, Camogli, Portofino and the Cinque Terre. The concierge can also help with local ideas such as a walk, a restaurant, a tennis club, a personal trainer or a guide. The arrangement suits couples well: one of you can explore, the other can stay by the pool, and nobody has to pretend that both plans need to match.

Free private parking is available on site, with no reservation needed according to the property policy. A car is useful for exploring the wider coast, but the nearby Nervi station gives you another way to travel along the Ligurian coast and into Genova. Car hire is also available through the property.

Check-in takes place between 12:00 and 18:00, and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance. Bring photo identification and a payment card for arrival formalities. Check-out is between 07:30 and 11:00, which is worth noting if you are planning an early departure or a morning train.

The apartments are non-smoking, and quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00. Parties and events are not allowed. Children of all ages are welcome, and cots or extra beds can be requested subject to availability. Pets are allowed without an additional charge. WiFi is free throughout the property, and an elevator is available.