Everything You Need to Know About Season 3
The delectable glamor, serene seaside views, and show-stopping drama are all back on full display as we return to our favorite holiday retreat at Hotel Portofino. As the show’s Season 2 finale concluded with some jaw-dropping moments, many questions linger over how our favorite characters are faring.
Read on to learn when Season 3 premieres and where Hotel Portofino is actually filmed. Plus: need a refresher on the show’s cast and characters? Don’t worry, we have you covered.
A Sneak Peek of Season 3
Enjoy a sneak peek of what Hotel Portofino Season 3 has in store.
Hotel Portofino Season 3 Release Date
Summer vacationers and Mediterranean enthusiasts alike, mark your calendars for the Hotel Portofino Season 3 premiere on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 8/7 c.
For viewers who watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit, all six episodes of Season 3 will be available to stream on July 28. Additionally, the first two seasons of Hotel Portofino are available now to watch on PBS Passport anytime.
Where to Watch Hotel Portofino Season 3
Hotel Portofino Season 3 will premiere on PBS and the PBS app.
About Hotel Portofino Season 3
The Season 2 finale of Hotel Portofino certainly delivered some shocking moments: dissolvement of marriages, deals gone wrong, tragic deaths… the whole ordeal.
Season 3 picks up two years later with Bella enjoying her blossoming relationship with Marco, the handsome architect, as well as preparing for her father and sister’s imminent arrival. However, Bella’s image of bliss is soon thrown for a loop when Cecil appears at the hotel… requesting a divorce. Over the weeks, Bella must decide her future as well as avoid the ever-scheming fascist leader, Danioni.
Get ready for six exciting episodes of Season 3, with new episodes premiering every Sunday at 8/7c from July 28 to September 1, 2024.
Disclaimer: The following section contains spoilers about events in Hotel Portofino. Click or tap the blurred area to reveal the text.
Hotel Portofino Season 3 Cast
Where exactly did the guests and employees of Hotel Portofino leave off last season?
Read below to find out:
via GIPHY | Image Description: Cecil Ainsworth, played by Cecil Umbers, in Hotel Portofino.
Cecil Ainsworth (played by Mark Umbers): Despite his relentless efforts to capitalize on shady deals and agreements, Cecil finds himself in yet another trying predicament by the conclusion of the season finale. After setting up a game of poker that he believes is fixed in his favor (spoiler alert: it’s not), he ends up gambling away the deed of the hotel… only to lose it to Victor, Alice’s fiance. (Turns out Danioni isn’t Cecil’s buddy after all). Following his reckless stint at the casino, Bella wants nothing more to do with her husband and goes on to tell him that the deed she had him sign earlier wasn’t valid after all – meaning the hotel ownership is, and never was, in his hands.
via GIPHY | Image Description: Bella Ainsworth, played by Natascha McElhone, at the check-in desk at Hotel Portofino.
Bella Ainsworth (played by Natascha McElhone): Unbeknownst to Cecil, Bella sells her controlling shares of the hotel to her dear friend Carlo as a way to protect the business from Danoini. With the hotel’s security finally settled, and Cecil no longer in the picture (hurrah!), it looks as though Bella may have a chance to pursue a future romantic relationship with Marco.
via GIPHY | Image Description: Rose Drummond-Ward, played by Claude Scott-Mitchell, talking to her husband, Lucian.
Rose Drummond-Ward (played by Claude Scott-Mitchell): Rose returns to the Italian seaside to reunite with her husband, Lucian, in the hopes of remedying their relationship. However, she soon accidentally discovers that Lucian and Constance are romantically involved. Instead of confronting Lucian, Rose lets off steam by getting drunk at the casino’s opening night. The final blow for Rose comes when Lucian tells her he’s not in love with her. This comment, compounded with the level of scrutiny she still feels from her mother, pushes Rose to make a drastic decision…
via GIPHY | Image Description: Lucian Ainsworth, played by Oliver Dench, talking to his mother, Bella.
Lucian Ainsworth (played by Oliver Dench): While guests and party goers enjoy the fun and entertainment of the casino’s opening night, Lucian is consumed with worry about the fate of Nish’s safety. His evening turns even further sour after he finally admits to Rose that he doesn't love her, a statement that is impossible to retract and will have devastating, lasting consequences.
via GIPHY | Image Description: Constance March, played by Louisa Binder, in Hotel Portofino.
Constance March (played by Louisa Binder): Bella and Betty finally tell Constance that her mother has fallen seriously ill and is no longer in a fit state to care for Constance’s son, Tommy. As Constance makes plans to return home immediately, she catches a moment with Lucian who’s upset about her departure. Their relationship must be put on hold while Constance deals with affairs back in England.
via GIPHY| Image Description: Alice Mays-Smith, played by Olivia Morris, in Hotel Portofino.
Alice Mays-Smith (played by Olivia Morris): Heading into the series finale, it looked like things were all tidy and sorted between Alice and her fiance, Victor. However, after Victor wins over the deed to Hotel Portofino in a fixed game of cards, more information about the suave Swissman finally comes to light. Carlo confronts Victor and tells him he knows that he is a fraud and is a wanted man in three jurisdictions. Victor takes up Carlo’s offer to escape without trouble in exchange for returning the deed to the Ainsworths. In the end, Alice is relieved to have avoided marriage with such a man — and realizes her true feelings lie with Carlo.
For a refresher on more of the Hotel Portofino characters, check out this article here.
Where is Hotel Portofino Filmed?
Ever wonder where the sunny vistas and quaint cobblestone streets captured in Hotel Portofino are located?
While the show is famously set in the beautiful Italian resort town of Portofino, it turns out most of the show is actually filmed all across Croatia. For a more in-depth, behind-the-scenes look, follow Cecil (Mark Umbers) as he provides a tour of some of the iconic rooms, terraces, and views from Hotel Portofino.
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