Discover the best hotels on the Amalfi Coast for an authentic taste of Italian life.
Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi
Perched high in the cliffs of the Amalfi, built into the rock face overlooking the sea and within sight of Conca dei Marini, this is the most stunning Amalfi address. Featuring details like landscaped gardens and museum-worthy vintage pieces, this property has been enhanced by a magical crew of local Amalfitano artisans to make it one of the hottest Italian properties of late. You can choose from a variety of rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and sea views, but an infinity pool is also available if you don’t want to have to spend time at the private beach or communal pool. Ondine Cohane
Monastero Santa Rosa, Amalfi
About a kilometer from Amalfi, this 17th-century former monastery dominates the shoreline. A stunning terraced garden and a swimming pool that seems to hover between sea and sky make this hotel the latest glamorous hotel to open on this stretch of coast. Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene were checking in when we arrived. There are 20 cool if austere bedrooms and beautiful Jerusalem-marble floors at the Monastero, which has been restored for more than 10 years. Some have terraces, but all are furnished with a mix of custom-made pieces and 19th-century antiques collected by the American owner. There are quiet spots in the gardens, but the spa will be the real draw. With natural light, stained glass, an ice cave, and Santa Maria Novella products, the restaurant is undeniably gorgeous. The chef prepares dishes like potato-and-nettle gnocchi with scampi.
Casa Privata, Praiano
With seven bedrooms and beautiful grounds carved into the hillside in low-key Praiano south of flashy Positano, this former fisherman’s home stands out among the other houses in the village. A private terrace behind balls of box hedge separates the garden suite from the main house. The rocks are dotted with bright white sun loungers hidden on hidden platforms, and a long set of pool steps lead directly into the sea. Read our full Casa Privata review for more details about the delicious breakfast spread.
Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi
There are a number of hotels along the Amalfi Coast that compete for the best location. Located 10 minutes from Amalfi itself, the bedroom balconies overlook the famous town and there are no coach tours in sight. From its terrace jutting out of a rocky hillside, it is also one of the few hotels with direct access to the sea. The mesmerizing gardens and lemon groves are reached via two glass-fronted lifts. On the bougainvillaea-wrapped balconies, you will find mellow yellow sun loungers and colourful tiles in the bedrooms. We reviewed the Hotel Santa Caterina in detail.
Belmond Caruso Ravello
The Belmond group renovated this 11th-century ivy-clad building over a four-year period, bringing in archaeologists and art historians. In addition to the original frescoes and vaulted ceilings, most rooms feature private terraces or gardens. With incredible views, amazing pools, and secluded nooks all around, this place is like no other. You can read our full review of the Belmond Caruso here.
Belmond Villa Margherita
The house is set apart from Belmond Hotel Caruso on a stunningly prime hillside beyond the citrus groves. Located to the left of the main hotel entrance is a cobbled, no-through street that offers total privacy. The villa can be rented in its entirety or in two suites, each furnished in a different style, but complementary to each other. There are two suites with huge windows overlooking cascading Amalfi lemon plantations, pastel-colored villages along the coast, and the great azure sweep of the Mediterranean.
Palazzo Avino, Ravello
In a former 12th-century palazzo, this pink hideaway is situated near Ravello’s eastern ridge, offering stunning views across the valley toward Monte Avvocata and the Bay of Salerno. In addition to its manicured terraces and pool, Rossellini’s Michelin-starred restaurant offers top service and incredible views of the Amalfi Coast. The rooms are decorated with antique carpets, Vietri tiles, and antique furniture from the 18th century. A large living room and dining area along with a bathroom with a hot-tub-style bath are located on the top floor of the Infinito Suite. There is also a large terrace overlooking the flashing sea below.
Il San Pietro di Positano
Carlo Cinque (great-uncle of the present owners) built this multi-storey tumble of rooms into a cliff in the late 1960s, making it the most luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast. Almost every room here has a full-on view of Positano, the terraced gardens are spectacular, and the Michelin-starred restaurant serves local seafood and fresh produce from the hotel’s kitchen garden. The famous terrace is one of the places for sunset aperitifs, and you can access the private beach and tennis court via a lift.
Le Sirenuse, Positano
As the Marchesi Sersale’s summer villa in 1953, it was rented by John Steinbeck. Today, it is managed by Swiss-trained Antonio Sersale and his wife Carla, and filled with the Sersale family’s magnificent antiques and pictures. We have handmade Vietri tiles and vaulted ceilings in the 59 rooms, and the pool terrace offers the best views of the bay; Champagne & Oyster Bar serves a great aperitif, and La Sponda restaurant serves scallops and artichokes. Read our full Le Sirenuse hotel review for more details on the spa and vintage Riva speedboat.
Villa Treville, Positano
Although Positano is only a couple of hairpin bends away, Treville stands out for its incredible beauty and seclusion. With double doors and a small balcony overlooking Positano’s bay, the Diaghilev suite has a white, cream, and silver decor. In addition, the price includes all drinks, which means you can get cocktails in wafer-thin Murano glasses whenever you want them. Using fresh produce from Treville’s gardens, the chef will prepare whatever you desire whenever you desire it.
Casa Angelina, Praiano
From all over the hotel, including the pool, bar, and excellent rooftop restaurant, Un Piano nel Cielo, you can see up to Capri and enjoy its dazzling white, 1970s cubic structure. A hardwood floor and wacky Murano glass sculpture warm up the all-white public rooms, while fragrances made from citrus fruits and sandalwood are scented in the bedrooms. Ahead of La Gavitella Beach, 250 steps from the hotel, you will find the four renovated fishermen’s cottages that make up the Eaudesea Experience rooms.
Villa Lara, Amalfi
You won’t find a better place to experience traditional Italian charm than Villa Lara in Amalfi. In a terraced vineyard and lemon grove above the main street of the town, Via delle Cartiere, this six-room 19th-century villa is by far the best value for money. You can enjoy breakfast on the balcony of most of the rooms because of the hotel’s privileged location across Italian rooftops. To seal the deal, you will be greeted by the owner, Nello Rispoli, who will provide you with advice about where to eat, drink and walk around the town. The rooms are bright and clean, have beamed ceilings and king-size beds, and you will be greeted by the owner.
Villa Cimbrone, Ravello
Baron Grimthorpe, of Big Ben fame, built the villa overlooking Ravello’s other famous garden in the early 20th century. With frescoed ceilings and antique furniture, many of the rooms in the hotel are museum-quality in themselves, and the library, with its large stone fireplace, is a perfect example of the place’s country-house feel. In light of the lack of car access, it may not be for everyone, but if you travel light and are with your special someone, it is one of the most romantic spots on the coast.
Hotel Palazzo Murat, Positano
The elegant 18th-century mansion in the center of Naples once belonged to Gioacchino Murat, King of Naples. It features a shady garden and a dreamy courtyard. With its Bourbon-era antiques and romantic four-posters, the Deluxe rooms offer space and atmosphere. Other bedrooms have white walls, tiled floors, and a private balcony or terrace. Known for its modern interpretations of local specialties, Al Palazzo serves herbed rack of lamb with mille feuille of sweet-and-sour aubergine.
