The Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Naples are one of the most expensive regions in Italy. So it can be hard to decide where to stay on the Amalfi Coast and to find a hotel you like or one you can afford. If you are on a budget I advise to stay in Sorrento and plan your trips from there. If you can afford to splurge a little, it is more fun to actually book different hotels in the towns itself, so you don’t have to stand in line to take the ferries every morning and evening or to get stuck in traffic along the coast. These are the places I stayed at during my visits in this region!
Where to stay on the Amalfi Coast and the Gulf of Naples?
Where to stay in Sorrento?
Hotel Rivage
The first 6 nights of my stay on the Amalfi Coast I spent at Hotel Rivage, perfectly located at the edge of the city center. The people working here were friendly and jovial. I could ask anything. The rooms were quite spacious, modern and very clean. The pool was located on the rooftop with a nice view on the bay. There were not that many lounge chairs at the pool, so I had my own tricks. If I wanted to lay at the pool in the afternoon, I did an “early lunch” around noon and made sure to arrive at the pool around 1.00 pm. At that timing most people were still out for lunch and I could pick any chair.
The breakfast buffet was extensive! There were the usual sweet Italian pastries and cakes, but also fruit, bread rolls, charcuterie etc. You could also ask for eggs, the way you like them! Hotel Rivage is one of the budget friendliest hotels with a pool at Sorrento and it pleasantly surprised me how good it was!
Price for an economy double room with balcony internal view – single use in August: 120€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at hotel Rivage here!
Hotel Antiche Mura
The three other nights I stayed at Hotel Antiche Mura. This fancier hotel is located right in the city center of Sorrento, next to the Valley of the Mills. It has a beautiful pool surrounded by lemon trees. The people working at the reception were a bit more stiff and in uniform, since this hotel has a more chic vibe. But they were helpful and friendly. The guys working at the pool were more open and even knew a trick to get rid of wasps at the outdoor tables; place a plate of prosciutto somewhere! Apparently wasps love it and will not bother you anymore!
The room had a classic look with a gorgeous tiled floor. But it was smaller than my room at hotel Rivage! The breakfast buffet was also good, but with less choice than Hotel Rivage. Luckily you could order eggs and fresh fruit as well!
Price for a classic double room with rear view (I had a balcony with view on the canyon!) in August: 183€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at Hotel Antiche Mura here!
Where to stay in Procida, the most colorful place in the Gulf of Naples?
Hotel Savoia
I stayed 3 nights at Hotel Savoia, the oldest and first hotel ever of Procida. I chose this hotel because it was one of the cheapest with a pool! My single room, to my pleasant surprise, had a big bathroom and was decorated in traditional style. I loved the pool area, which was situated in a big garden with citrus trees. This hotel seemed to be very popular with Italians, since I did not encounter any other nationalities at the hotel. Breakfast was typical Italian and quite basic. I only had breakfast here once, since I often left the hotel already at 7.00 am to enjoy the beautiful morning light.
The only downside of the hotel is that it is located 2 km from Corricella. Which to me was not a problem, since I actually enjoyed the walk. I went to Corricella twice a day, morning and evening, which means I walked 8 km per day, only to go there and return to the hotel. Since I did this walk so often and the island is not that big, there were quite a few people who started to recognize me and waved hello from their motorcycles and electric bikes. I really started to feel as if I was living there (I wish!)! If you do not like to walk, you can always take the small bus.
Price for a single room in September: 86€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at Hotel Savoia here!
San Michele Boutique Hotel
I met a lovely photographer from Paris during one of my early mornings at the viewpoint of Corricella. She stayed at the San Michele Boutique Hotel. It is situated in the middle of Corricella, so you can have breakfast on the terrace overlooking the cute bay with its fishing boats. The rooms have a bohemian vibe with white walls, wooden & bamboo furniture and decorated with woven baskets. It does not have a pool, but I think I might stay there next time because of its great location and look!
Price for a standard double room in September: 270€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at San Michele Boutique Hotel here!
Where to stay in Positano, the most dreamy place on the Amalfi Coast
Villa Giusy
If you want to skip the lines at the ferries during your stay on the Amalfi Coast I also recommend staying in the towns themselves. Which is why I also decided to splurge and stay in Positano, Amalfi and Ravello! Villa Giusy was my home for two nights. This small boutique hotel is located right in the middle of the town’s center, only a few steps away from the Santa Maria Assunta church and the beach and its big terrace has the best view of Positano! So impressive that even Le Sirenuse, its 5 star neighbor, already offered to buy the property! My room had a small terrace and every morning I woke up to the sight of the dome twinkling in the morning light and the sound of the waves! An extensive breakfast is served on the beautifully tiled terrace, so you can eat while admiring the views!
Price for a standard double room with sea view in September: 261€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at Villa Giusy here!
Villa Mary Suites
I regret staying only one night at Villa Mary Suites! I received the warmest welcome from Tiziana, the owner. She explained everything about the B&B, which route to walk to get to the town center easily and everything you can do at Positano. I absolutely loved her positive vibes and charm and felt like I could talk to her for hours.
I stayed at the blue themed Calipso room. In the morning breakfast was served on my own private terrace overlooking the bay and the green mountains. Let me tell you that this was one of the best breakfasts I had during my three week trip, including pancakes and eggs! Villa Mary also has a beautiful pool with, again, a magnificent view on the bay! Even though this gorgeous B&B is situated a little more uphill, I still loved its location, showing me a more local part of Positano. The amount of stairs I had to do every time I wanted to go to the center and return were quite a challenge, but a nice workout!
Price for a junior suite with terrace and partial sea view in September: 327€/night breakfast included. Book your stay at Villa Mary Suites here!
Where to stay in Amalfi?
Amalfi Resort
I spent one night at Amalfi Resort. I received a warm welcome; since it is rather difficult for cars to drive through Amalfi’s main street, Chiara, the receptionist, made sure a porter was waiting for me at Piazza Flavio Gioia. So he could take me in his small “golf cart-like” vehicle to the hotel with my heavy suitcase. Chiara was absolutely lovely and always ready to help and give me information. I absolutely loved this girl’s generous personality.
The hotel’s location is perfect; just follow the main street into the canyon and there where the shops stop, you will find the entrance of this lovely hotel. Even though you are at the heart of Amalfi, it is a tranquil place. The rooms are big and bright and the hotel has a lovely pool. Breakfast was served based on what you had chosen and indicated on the breakfast cart the day before. The hotel offered a wide variety of choice including eggs and “cake of the day”.
Price for a deluxe queen room in September: 220€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at Amalfi Resort here!
Where to stay in Ravello?
Hotel Villa Fraulo
I loved staying at Hotel Villa Fraulo. This hotel used to be a medieval villa, built in the 13th century by a noble family. It is located in the town center, only a few steps away from the main square. All meals are served on the huge terrace decorated with a fountain, while you can enjoy the impressive view on Minori and Maiori. If you need to cool down, you can jump into the infinity pool. There was a breakfast menu you can choose from. The hotel has an elevator and an entrance at the east (low) and the west (high) side. So depending on which part of town you want to visit, you can take the elevator in stead of doing all the stairs in town.
Price for a standard double room in September: 206€/night, breakfast included. Book your stay at Hotel Villa Fraulo here!
Where to stay at Massa Lubrense?
Melrose Relais
Since there is only one road on the Amalfi Coast, I wanted to be closer to the airport on my final day. You never know if something happens on that road (falling rocks, an accident,…) and you will not be able to drive there and reach the airport on time. So I booked one night at Melrose Relais, a wonderful boutique hotel.
Melrose Relais is completely surrounded by olive trees and was the perfect place to enjoy a last relaxing day at the pool. I stayed at the junior suite, which has a terrace decorated with those typical blue-white majolica tiles offering stunning views on Capri and the Vesuvio!
The people working here were extremely nice and the food was delicious! Breakfast was served at their cute colorful bistrot and lunch at the pool bar. Due to Covid-19 the restaurant was closed, but they made a reservation for dinner at Antico Francischiello a little further down the road. This restaurant offers delightful meals in a traditional setting with a view of the Bay of Naples. I loved that they took the casserole straight from the oven to the table on a cart and then served the food on a plate right in front of me. Also the dessert I got to choose from a cart filled with all different kinds of cakes and pastries!
I spent my final day at the pool, enjoying the nice music and the good food. This is definitely a hotel I see myself staying at again in the future!
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