A New Riviera Icon: Villa Beatrice

Originally built in 1913 as Castello Odero by Tuscan architect Gino Coppedè, the villa once belonged to Italian industrialist Attilio Odero. A fusion of neo-Gothic forms and Art Nouveau flourishes, the architecture evokes the golden age of Riviera grandeur, with soaring arches, original frescoed ceilings, and sweeping sea views.

Over a century later, under Belmond’s stewardship, this aristocratic residence has been reborn as Villa Beatrice, an extraordinary retreat that pays homage to its legacy while ushering in a new era of curated design and artisanal detail.

After acquiring the property in 2021, Belmond embarked on a sensitive and ambitious restoration. Martin Brudnizki, known for his nuanced blend of old-world charm and contemporary sophistication, was entrusted with the interior design, while landscape architect Marco Bay reimagined the gardens as a lush, subtropical sanctuary.

Together, they preserved the villa’s architectural soul while introducing a fresh, expressive palette, pairing regional antiques with contemporary artworks, marble bathrooms with handcrafted finishes, and heritage textures with sunlit serenity.

Set across three principal floors and topped with a panoramic rooftop turret known as La Torretta, the villa offers accommodations for up to ten guests. Four refined suites are housed in the main villa, while a fifth, La Casetta, a freestanding cottage amid lemon trees, offers added seclusion. The living spaces are intimate and luminous, inviting quiet rituals of leisure: yoga at dawn on the private terrace, an alfresco lunch beneath climbing wisteria, or a sunset aperitivo overlooking the bay of Portofino.

Every detail reflects the ethos of Italian living, elevated through craftsmanship. From hand-restored frescoes and bespoke furnishings to the scent of citrus wafting through open shuttered windows, Villa Beatrice feels less like a hotel — and more like a private home infused with history and soul. Amenities are plentiful but discreet: a private pool with solarium, direct access to the sea, a dedicated butler, a chef on request, a gym, and outdoor spaces designed for long, lingering dinners under the stars.

Overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio, with views stretching from the rose-colored shores of Paraggi to the sun-bleached cliffs of the Cinque Terre, Villa Beatrice is a place where past and present merge. A Riviera home steeped in beauty, rooted in heritage, and redefined for a new generation of discerning travelers.

Villa Beatrice

Salita Baratta 16,
16034 Portofino (GE), Italia