Modernist cliffside hideaway
Fragrant lemon groves and mid-century open-air lounges cling to sheer rock, tumbling down to sun-soaked loungers at the water's edge.
“Borgo Santandrea channels the glamour of the 1960s with a blue-and-white design inspired by famed midcentury architect Gio Ponti.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Private beach attendants, bespoke boat charters from the jetty, and Michelin-starred dining across panoramic sea terraces.
Remarkable
Restored modernist interiors pairing thirty-one bespoke geometric tile patterns with mid-century Italian furniture and brass accents.
Remarkable
Terraced gardens linked by eight elevators descend ninety meters to a private pebble beach, jetty, and pool.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Italy
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
It’s a Sixties modernist structure, thoroughly renovated under the direction of architect Rino Gambardella, and it’s full of classic mid-century furniture...
“The original 1960s property inspired much of the design, resulting in a modern masterpiece of mid-century style fused with inimitable Mediterranean craftsmanship.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched above the pastel fishing hamlet of Conca dei Marini, the hideaway offers peaceful isolation along the dramatic Amalfi Coast.
The rooms
Arched windows frame the Tyrrhenian Sea over handmade geometric floor tiles, white marble bathrooms, and reupholstered mid-century Italian armchairs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A cliffside saltwater pool sits beside ancient stone ramparts, looking out across the open sea.
The spa & gym
At the table
Michelin-starred Alici serves Campanian seafood across panoramic terraces, and a vaulted stone bar mixes evening cocktails.
The hotel is also a veritable ‘who’s who’ of mid-century design heavyweights from the owner’s personal collection, like Hans Wegner and Carlo Mollino.
How it began
Two Ischian hospitality families restored this 1960s cliffside landmark, incorporating ancient coastal ramparts and a nineteenth-century fishermen's boathouse.
“Throughout the hotel, arched passageways frame the sea view, with the serene atmosphere enhanced by the discreet colour palette...”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.